9 Easy Hair Care Tips For Hot Summers (Lazy Day Routine) – Cheribe Beauty

Key Takeaways

Summer hair care can (and will) be super simple with the right products.
Keep curls nourished, defined, and protected with our lazy day routines.
Our secret curl cocktail menu is the key to soft, beautiful styles.
Your hair can beat heat and humidity with MAJOR ingredients like our Chébé Complex™, flaxseed, and aloe.

Let’s be real - when summer hits, we want to be outside living our best lives, not standing in front of the mirror for 45 minutes on styling. But just because we’re moving fast and the weather's hot, doesn’t mean we need to skip our curls.

This guide is here to help you build out a lazy-day summer hair routine that still keeps your hair healthy, shiny, and heat-protected. Whether you're heading to brunch, running errands, or just beat from the heat, these tips and tricks will have your curls looking (and feeling) gorgeous.

We mean it when we say, this summer is all about consistent growth while keeping things easy and fun, of course.

Let’s begin, shall we?

The Importance of Summer Hair Care

Sunshine feels amazing, but those UV rays, the sweat, and humidity that come with it? Not so much. Without a routine in place, your strands are left exposed to damage, breakage, and extreme dry hair in summer. Your curls crave moisture, and in the warmer months, they need even more care to stay soft and strong.

A dedicated summer hair care routine isn't about doing more; it's about doing what's necessary to keep your scalp happy, maintain moisture, strengthen your strands, and protect. We all know how important it is to protect our skin in the sun, so why not our hair? Just like sunscreen, your products should defend your strands against UV damage, dryness, and frizz that can lead to breakage!

Summer Hair Care Routine for the Lazy Day

When the sun is blazing and your energy is running on low, your hair care routine shouldn’t feel like another chore. You don’t need a full wash day to give your curls the love they deserve.

Whether you're stepping out for errands or lounging indoors, this routine is made for those "I just can't" summer moments. Our routine is short and sweet. Think minimal steps, maximum hydration, and heat-defying styling.

We’re focusing on the essentials: rehydrating, sealing, styling, and protecting. Because this isn’t just about styling - it’s about scalp health, moisture balance, and growth that lasts through the summer.

With the right products, a few quick tricks, and a little intention, you can keep your curls looking healthy and defined no matter what the day brings. Let this be your shortcut to softness, strength, and the chicest/laziest hairstyle.

Quick Step-By-Step Instructions

Use this lazy-day routine whenever you’re short on time but want your curls to look put-together. Each step takes less than 7 minutes, and all you need are a few of our go-to products.

Step 1: Refresh with Moisture Milk (3–5 mins)

Wake your curls up with a generous spritz of Daily Refresh Moisture Milk. Lightweight but hydrating, it reactivates your curls, reduces frizz, and gives you an instant moisture boost. Use your fingers to gently separate and shape curls.

Use this trick especially after beach days or sweaty workouts—it revives your look without a full reset.

Step 2: Seal it In with Leave-In Conditioner (1–2 mins)

Layer in the Length Retention Leave-In Conditioner to lock in the hydration from your moisture milk. This step helps reduce humidity-related frizz and protects your strands for the day ahead.

Pro Tip: Focus on your ends too! They’re the oldest, driest parts of your hair and need the most love.

Step 3: Slick & Go Styling (5–7 mins)

Use Flexible Styling Buttercrème + Growth Oil for a Sleek Bun. This duo adds moisture, smoothness, and a glossy hold. Use a soft bristle brush to lay everything into place. Tie it with a satin scarf for 5 minutes for that flawless finish.

This is the go-to summer look when you want your hair out of your face but still look good.

Top 9 Summer Hair Care Tips

Summer is the season of sunshine, a bit of sweat, and stunning curls, but it can also be harsh on your hair. Between heat, humidity, and sun exposure, your strands need more support than usual.

The good news? You don’t need a complicated 10-step routine or luggage full of products. With the right habits and high-quality ingredients, you can simplify your summer regimen while keeping your curls hydrated, healthy, and thriving.

Here are 9 easy-to-follow (but powerful!) summer hair tips to protect, restore, and maintain your gorgeous strands this summer.

Tip 1: Hydrate Often

Curls and coils love tons of moisture. With that being said, the summer heat only intensifies their need for water. Make hydration part of your daily ritual with water-based mists and creams packed with flaxseed, glycerin, and aloe vera. These ingredients pull in moisture from the air and help soften your strands.

Pro tip: Don’t wait for dryness to show up! Hydrate your curls regularly to keep them soft and prevent breakage.

Try This: Daily Refresh Moisture Milk - a lightweight, hydrating mist made with green tea, vitamin E and our Chébé Complex™.

Tip 2: Lock in Moisture

Once you’ve hydrated, it’s time to seal. Oils act as moisture barriers, keeping your hydration locked in for longer. They add shine, reduce frizz, and protect from environmental stressors like wind and UV rays.

Think of this step as the final seal, your hair drinks the moisture and the oil keeps it locked in.

Try This: Growth Oil — Use in a pre-poo to nourish the scalp and edges to grow them or as a leave-in to protect ends.

Tip 3: Choose Humidity-Fighting Stylers

Humidity doesn’t have to mean chaos this summer. Reach for stylers formulated to resist frizz and hold your style like our Styling Gelée! It will give you that curly definition and hold without crunch. Ideal for steamy days, pool parties, or evening outings where you want curls to stay put and poppin’.

Try This: Styling Gelée - infused with our Chébé Complex™ and aloe vera to fight frizz and deliver soft, long-lasting hold, even in high humidity or excessive heat.

Tip 4: Don’t Skip Wash Days

It might feel easier to stretch wash days, but in summer, build-up from sweat, oils, and sunscreen can lead to breakage and an itchy scalp. Stick to a regular wash schedule that keeps your scalp clean and your hair light and refreshed.

If you’re in box braid styles, we have a whole routine for you in our Protective Styles Wash guide.

Tip 5: Deep Condition Weekly

Heat dries out hair fast, weekly deep conditioning keeps strands strong, supple, and less prone to frizz or split ends. Use a moisture-rich mask and let it sit while you chill (yes, multitasking fun!).

Try This: Repairing Hair Mask - formulated with shea butter and our Chébé Complex™ to restore moisture and repair dry, heat-exposed curls.

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Tip 6: Use Postbiotics for Scalp Health

Sweat and heat can throw your scalp’s microbiome off balance. Postbiotics for scalp health help restore that balance, soothe irritation, and prevent flaking. It’s a secret weapon for scalp care, especially if you wear protective styles.

Tip 7: Refresh, Don’t Restyle

Restyling daily is exhausting. Refreshing curls is your quick fix! Mist with water or Refresh Milk and lightly apply curl cream to reshape. This reduces friction, manipulation, and keeps your texture intact.

Try This: Daily Refresh Moisture Milk - lightweight formulas that revive and detangle curls with moisture-retaining ingredients like aloe and sunflower oil.

Tip 8: Avoid Heavy Butters in Heat

Thick butters can suffocate your scalp and weigh your hair down in warm weather. So opt for lightweight, breathable formulas that still deliver moisture without all that extra buildup.

Try This: Flexible Styling Buttercrème - a lightweight, buildable styling cream with sunflower oil and shea butter that hydrates and defines curls without weighing them down.

Tip 9: Protect While You Sleep

When it comes to pillows let’s switch out the cotton pillowcases that cause dryness, frizz, and tangles to satin or silk. This will help preserve your styles for easy refreshing and lock in moisture. Extra protection? Try a silk scarf or a satin-lined bonnet.

Best Summer Hairstyles to Try

No time? No problem. Summer isn’t just about staying cool - it’s about looking cute too. Whether you’re getting ready in five minutes or lounging through a heatwave, these styles are made to keep your hair off your face and your curls hydrated.

Below are some effortless looks that are perfect for any summer occasion: brunch with the girls, beach days, grocery runs, or cookouts.

And because we’re extra like that, we’re also giving you access to our secret curl cocktail menu - our best combos that take each style to the next level. Think soft hold, boosted shine, and touchable definition that lasts.

Let’s keep it simple and fun. Are you ready?

Curly Refresh

Spritz your curls with Daily Refresh Moisture Milk and seal in moisture with our Length Retention Leave-In Conditioner. This quick refresh works to bring bounce back to Day 2 or 3 curls with minimal effort.

Curl Cocktail #1 Layer Daily Refresh Moisture Milk with Length Retention Leave-In Conditioner, and add a few drops of Growth Oil to the ends for extra softness and shine.

The Ultra Easy Two Braid - Braid Out

Apply Flexible Styling Buttercrème, braid down each side, and fluff out once dry. A casual style that turns into a braid-out the next day.

Curl Cocktail#2 Apply Flexible Styling Buttercrème on damp strands and seal your ends with Growth Oil before braiding - this combo gives you hydrated and defined braid-out for tomorrow.

Soft & Defined Updo

For those hot, humid days when you still want to look polished, gather your hair into a high ponytail or soft bun. Use Styling Gelée to define and smooth the front for a soft and beautiful hold. Top with a silk scrunchie or head scarf for an effortless summer touch.

Curl Cocktail #3 Use Styling Gelée on damp strands for hold, glaze Growth Oil over your ends to lock in shine and moisture, then style!

Put Your Summer Hair Care Routine in Easy Mode with Chéribé

Hydrated, healthy, defined curls without the extra effort? That’s the Chéribé way. Our formulas are designed for real life - quick routines, buildable styling, and of course, visible results. So whether you need a lazy day refresh or your next curl cocktail combo, we’ve got your curls type covered.