During the summer months, hair faces an obstacle course: sun, salt, chlorine, humidity, high temperatures, thermal tools... In most cases, this ends up translating into dryness, frizz, loss of shine, and lack of elasticity. The help we need is found in hyaluronic acid, a star active ingredient for both skin and hair care. Experts reveal why it will be your essential ally with the arrival of the new season.
Why does summer dehydrate hair so much?
The cuticle is the outermost layer of the hair and is made up of small "scales" that cover and protect the hair fiber. When hair is healthy and hydrated, these scales remain closed and aligned, which helps retain moisture and maintain shine.
"In summer, the sun, high temperatures, chlorine, or salt alter the structure of the cuticle, opening or weakening it. When this happens, hair loses hydration more easily and is much more exposed to external aggressions, such as humidity, pollution, or UV radiation," explains Marc Carol, director of the hair salons Frame Hair Club (Barcelona). "That's why in summer hair becomes rougher, duller, and more difficult to control."
An altered cuticle also promotes frizz and breakage. "Dehydrated hair absorbs environmental moisture uncontrollably and that causes frizz, lack of definition, and a more irregular texture," adds Sara Mañas, director of Sylvi’s Estilistas (Albacete).
Furthermore, she warns that dry, colored, or sensitized hair suffers the most during this time: "The fiber is already more vulnerable, so heat and UV radiation accelerate dehydration even more."
Hyaluronic acid, the moisturizing active ingredient par excellence
Hyaluronic acid is a molecule naturally present in our body and known for its extraordinary ability to retain water. For years it has been one of the most valued ingredients in facial cosmetics, but its benefits in hair care have also made it one of the most effective active ingredients for treating hair dehydration.
“Hyaluronic acid functions as a true water reservoir within the hair fiber. Its moisturizing capacity allows it to maintain hydration and improve hair flexibility in a lasting way,” explains Imanol Oliver, director of the salon Oliver Estilismo (Murcia). “The cuticle remains more sealed and uniform, which translates into shinier, softer, more manageable, and more resistant hair against external aggressions.”
Restore hydration to hair with Hop Smooth Hydration
To combat the effects of summer on hair, Montibello offers Hop Smooth Hydration, a deep hydration routine, enriched with hyaluronic acid and boosted with LifeAlgae Bioscience, a combination of algae that multiplies its effects by 4.
It is based on three simple steps:
Smooth Hydration Shampoo
This hydrating shampoo gently cleanses while providing a high dose of hydration. It strengthens hair, eliminates frizz, and leaves hair silky, flexible, and with movement. R.R.P.: €19.80/300ml.
Smooth Hydration Rinse
After washing, the conditioner acts by sealing in hydration and improving hair elasticity. It detangles, softens, and provides control without weighing hair down. In addition, it creates a protective layer that helps combat damage caused by the sun and other external factors.
Smooth Hydration Mask
The jewel in the crown of the range is this hydrating mask that restores, preserves, and seals hydration inside the hair. Its concentrated formula with hyaluronic acid penetrates deeply into the hair fiber to provide elasticity, resistance to breakage, and anti-frizz protection.
This summer, give your hair the deep hydration bath it needs with Hop Smooth Hydration: the definitive passport to healthy, flexible, and dazzling hair under the su