How to Maintain Blonde Hair During Summer in Townsville
Blonde hair and summer go hand in hand, but keeping your blonde bright, healthy and glossy during a Townsville summer can be a challenge. Between strong UV, heat, humidity, saltwater, chlorine and constant sun exposure, blonde shades can fade, dry out, turn brassy, or lose their shine much faster than in cooler climates.
The good news? With the right routine and a few smart habits, you can enjoy long, healthy, luminous blonde hair all summer long.
Here’s your complete guide to maintaining blonde hair during Townsville’s hottest months.
Why Summer Is Tough on Blonde Hair (Especially in Townsville)
Townsville’s climate is uniquely intense for blondes. Here’s what you’re working against:
1. Strong UV exposure
UV light breaks down colour molecules, causing blondes to, fade, turn warm/braddy and to lose their glossy tone. Blonde shades are especially vulnerable because the pigment is already lifted and more exposed.
2. Humidity
Humidity lifts the hair cuticle, which leads to frizz, dullness, dryness and faster toner wash-out. Lightened hair already has a more open cuticle; humidity exaggerates this.
3. Saltwater and swimming pools
Townsville locals spend a lot of time swimming. Saltwater + chlorine both strip moisture and can cause a green tinge, roughness and tangling.
4. Heat and sun exposure
High temperatures dry out hair, making blondes brittle and less shiny.
As the cuticle is the outermost defense against damage, it takes the brunt of UV exposure—which causes its lipids and proteins to degrade.
Podium’s recommended products to maintain blonde hair during a Townsville summer
Here’s what to do to keep your blonde healthy and gorgeous all season (all products available in our salon for purchase).
Use UV- Protecting Hair Products (Non-Negotiable), we recommend De Lorenzo Extinguish or Evo Icon Welder
2. Tone at home (the right way), we recommend De Lorenzo Illumin8 Shampoo or De Lorenzo Novafusion Colour Care Shampoor 250 ml
3. Hyrdration is everything, we recommend De Lorenzo Equilibrium or Evo the great hydrator
4. Strengthen your blonde with bond builders, we recommend De Lorenzo bond defence treatment or Evo Ritual Salvation range (happy campers smells delightful)
The Key to Summer-Blonde Success: Personalised Care
Every blonde is unique, platinums, buttercream blends, balayage, bronde, coppers, platinum.
Each needs slightly different care, and Townsville’s environment amplifies that.
At Podium Hair & Beauty, our stylists can recommend a customised routine based on:
Your colour
Your hair health
How often you swim
How much maintenance you want
How much sun exposure you get
👉 Book your summer blonde maintenance appointment today.
