The Guide

Charlotte summers are their own category. Your hair knows it.

High humidity, UV exposure, chlorine, and heat actively work against color-treated hair and extension installs in specific, predictable ways.

Humidity and Hair Type

Humidity affects hair at the cuticle. When the cuticle is open or rough, moisture from the air enters the strand and causes swelling that creates frizz. A Cezanne smoothing treatment is one of the most practical things a Charlotte summer can offer. Read the full comparison of Cezanne vs. keratin treatments

UV Exposure and Color Fade

UV rays break down the pigment molecules in color-treated hair, which is why blondes go more yellow and brunettes go more orange over a summer of outdoor exposure. A UV-protective product sprayed over your hair before extended time outdoors slows this significantly. See the full set of home care habits that protect color between appointments

Chlorine and Extension Hair

Chlorine is particularly aggressive on extension hair. For extension guests who swim regularly, a leave-in conditioner applied before entering the water, a thorough rinse immediately after leaving the pool, and a deep conditioning treatment once a week are all practices worth adopting during the summer months.

Summer Looks That Work With the Season

The summer looks we see most in Charlotte are the ones designed to work with the conditions: shadow roots that make grow-out invisible, beachy balayage with warm natural tones, and gloss treatments. Read the full guide to lived-in color and why it dominates in Charlotte