Summer's here—bringing the sun, sweat, and every myth your buddy swears is gospel. But if you want to keep your hair looking great all season, it's time to separate fact from fiction.
Let’s bust the most common summer hair myths together.
5 Summer Hair Myths (and the Truth Behind Them)
1. “You don’t need product in summer—just let it breathe.
The truth: Humidity will wreck your style if you don’t lock it in.
Look, we’re all for going low-maintenance in the heat. But skipping product entirely? That’s how you go from ‘laid-back summer flow’ to ‘humid chaos’ in under an hour. Summer humidity pulls moisture from the air—and if your hair isn’t protected, it absorbs it like a sponge.
Fix it: Use a lightweight styling product like the Forte Series Molding Paste or Texture Clay. It gives you flexible hold without the heavy, greasy feel, so your style survives the heat and still looks natural.
2. “You don’t need conditioner if you’re sweating a lot.”
The truth: Sweat doesn’t moisturize—it dehydrates your hair.
A lot of guys think conditioner is optional when they’re sweating all the time. But sweat contains salt.
Salt from sweat acts like a mini dehydrators—stripping moisture and leaving your hair brittle, dull, and harder to style. The more active you are in the summer, the more you need to replenish moisture—not skip it.
Fix it: After every workout or beach day, rinse and condition your hair—even if you skip the shampoo. Go for a lightweight conditioner that restores softness without weighing things down.
3. “Washing your hair daily is a must in summer.”
The truth: Too much washing strips your scalp and weakens your hair.
Unless you’re shampooing with cold brew, daily washes are just drying you out.
Yes, you’re sweating more. But that doesn’t mean you should treat your head like a dirty dish. Overwashing leads to dryness, oil overproduction, and brittle strands that don’t style well.
Fix it: Aim for 2–3 shampoos a week, or after particularly sweaty days. In between, just rinse with water or use a gentle co-wash if needed. And always follow up with conditioner.
4. “The sun naturally lightens your hair—it’s harmless.”
The truth: Sunlight breaks down hair proteins and fades colorfast.
Think of the sun like a slow-motion bleach. UV rays break down your hair like sun-faded patio furniture—except it’s on your head. While it might give you beachy highlights, it also weakens your hair’s structure and leaves it dry, dull, and prone to breakage.
Fix it: If you’re going to be out all day, wear a hat or apply a leave-in conditioner with UV protection. You can also embrace the lighter tone and keep your hair healthy by using deep-conditioning treatments weekly.
5. “Hats cause hair loss.”
The truth: Not unless you're wearing one 24/7 and cutting off circulation.
Wearing a hat occasionally doesn’t cause hair loss—it protects your scalp from UV damage. The real issue? Dirty hats, tight fits, or never letting your scalp breathe.
Fix it: Clean your hats regularly, go for breathable materials like cotton, and take them off when you’re indoors. Just don’t use your cap as a crutch to avoid dealing with your actual hairstyle.
Master the heat, own the look
Summer isn’t the enemy—bad habits are. Stick to lightweight, nourishing products, wash smart (not obsessively), and protect your hair from heat and sun. Do that, and your summer look will hold up through heatwaves, pool parties, and everything in between.
Make sure to stock your shelf with Forte Series summer staples—like the Molding Paste for clean, humidity-resistant hold, or the Argan Oil to bring dry hair back to life.
- Forte team