Scalp Dry? Ends Fried? This One’s for You
Between the sun, saltwater, and sweat, your hair and scalp are probably going through it. The heat doesn’t just dry out your skin, but it zaps moisture from your roots, your ends, and everything in between. The result is a scalp that feels tight, itchy, or irritated, and hair that’s dull, brittle, or just... not doing what you want it to.
Right now, mid-summer, peak sun exposure, humidity bouncing between dry and sticky, it’s the worst time to skip hair hydration. And no, this doesn’t mean slapping on a heavy mask once a week and calling it a day. Hydrating your hair and scalp takes a little more intention and the right kind of products. Ones that actually work: scalp-focused serums that soothe and nourish, lightweight oils that absorb instead of coat, and leave-in conditioners that hydrate without leaving behind residue.
Think of it like this. A hydrated scalp is a healthy scalp, and a healthy scalp leads to shinier, softer, better-behaved hair. It helps regulate oil, reduces irritation, and supports stronger strands from the root up. Your ends, meanwhile, need their own support system especially if they’re getting sun, chlorine, or hot tool exposure on the regular.
Whether you’re slicking it back every day, pushing your colour to its limits, or just trying to get your texture to behave, now’s the time to reset. These are the products we’ve been loving lately.
Fable & Mane HoliRoots Pre-Wash Hair Treatment Oil
A nutrient-rich treatment infused with ashwagandha, dashmool and castor oil, HoliRoots strengthens at the root while restoring shine and hydration to your strands. Use it before shampooing for a soothing scalp massage. Shop here.
Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me.Wash Shampoo
This shampoo brings instant relief. It’s rich, smoothing, and packed with antioxidant goodness to hydrate without feeling heavy. A go-to for that slick-but-soft summer finish. Shop here.
UKHAIR Growth Shampoo
This one’s all about thicker, stronger strands—starting from the root. With caffeine, peppermint oil, and pea sprout extract, it energises the scalp, helps reduce shedding, promotes visible regrowth to invite hydration back. Shop here.
K18 Living Proof Damage Shield Conditioner
This lightweight conditioner softens and strengthens without weighing your hair down—making it ideal for the Middle Eastern heat, where frizz and dryness are our main concerns for most of the year. Shop here.
Virtue Restorative Treatment Mask
Powered by Alpha Keratin 60ku®, it rebuilds dry, damaged strands from the inside out. It’s one of those treatments where you feel the difference right after rinsing. Use it once a week, thank us later. Shop here.
Davines OI Liquid Luster
This liquid treatment brings shine without the slip. You apply it post-shampoo, and it gives that mirror-finish glow without buildup. Just hydrated, glossy strands that feel brand-new. Shop here.
OLAPLEX N°.0.5 Scalp Longevity Treatment
This is your reset button in a bottle. The OLAPLEX N°.0.5 Scalp Longevity Treatment is designed to hydrate, protect, and balance the scalp with patented bond-building technology. It's perfect for stressed-out, sun-exposed scalps that need a little extra support right now. We like to use this 3–4 times a week. Shop here.
LUSH Revive Hair Moisturiser
This leave-in moisturiser from LUSH is packed with avocado butter, olive oil, and cocoa butter to hydrate, define, and bring bounce back to dry, thirsty hair. It softens without weighing you down and smells like a summer day in a bottle. Perfect for curly hair! Shop here.
Aveda Scalp Solutions Overnight Scalp Renewal Serum
The overnight fix for an irritated, unbalanced scalp. This leave-in serum works while you sleep to soothe dryness, reduce redness, and improve overall scalp health. Lightweight and fast-absorbing, it brings visible results by morning (no rinse required). Shop here.
Dyson Airwrap Coanda2x™
If you’re serious about your hair, it’s time to invest in your tools. With double the air pressure, a smaller build, and a smarter motor, the new Airwrap delivers faster drying, smoother curls, and sleeker finishes without the heat damage. Shop here.
Slip Pure Silk Turban
Crafted from double‑lined 22 momme mulberry silk, this turban protects your hair from friction, frizz, and breakage (even if you toss and turn at night). It help preserve blowouts and curls, but also protects your hair from breakage and dryness. Shop here.
And if you’re ready to further invest in your scalp and hair health, we have more suggestions!
If you live somewhere with hard water, hydration alone will not cut it. Hard water can cause buildup, dullness, and even scalp irritation—making it harder for your products to actually do their job. If that sounds familiar, we definitely recommend investing in a good shower filter. It’s one of those low-effort upgrades that makes a big difference over time. We suggest giving Hello Klean or Blue Oasis a shot as they’re currently the most popular.
Also, get your scalp checked! Most of us have gotten the skincare memo, but when it comes to scalp care, we’re still playing catch-up. Just like your face, your scalp needs regular TLC. Enter Dermadrop TDA™, a high-tech scalp treatment. It’s a non-invasive technology that uses air pressure (not needles!) to deliver active ingredients deep into the scalp and hair follicle. With summer heat and humidity doing the most, these treatments are a game-changer for anyone struggling to keep their scalp balanced and hair thriving. You can book a Shine & Glow session at a handful of spots across the UAE, including Clinica Joelle, Evolution Aesthetics Clinic, Prive7 Dubai, and Hairsilk Ladies Salon.
