{"id":8170,"date":"2025-04-28T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/blog\/hair-extensions-in-summer-protection-tips-for-finnish-summer\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T18:12:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T15:12:54","slug":"hair-extensions-in-summer-protection-tips-for-finnish-summer","status":"publish","type":"ch_news","link":"https:\/\/www.connecthair.fi\/en\/blog\/hair-extensions-in-summer-protection-tips-for-finnish-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Hair Extensions in Summer \u2013 Protection Tips for Finnish Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Summer and Hair Extensions<\/h2>\n<p>Finnish summer offers long days, lake swimming, and outdoor events. Extensions can enjoy summer with you, as long as you remember a few important things.<\/p>\n<h2>Sun Protection<\/h2>\n<p>UV radiation fades extension color and dries them out. Use hair spray with UV protection and wear hats or scarves during long sun sessions.<\/p>\n<h2>Swimming<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Wet hair with clean water before swimming \u2013 it reduces chlorine or lake water absorption<\/li>\n<li>Use a swim cap when possible<\/li>\n<li>Rinse hair immediately after swimming<\/li>\n<li>Apply conditioner before swimming as a protective layer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Lake Water and Sea Water<\/h2>\n<p>In Finland, lake water is generally gentler on extensions than sea water or chlorinated water. Still, rinsing with clean water after swimming is always recommended.<\/p>\n<h2>After Summer<\/h2>\n<p>After summer, it&#8217;s good to book a maintenance appointment at your salon. 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