Protect your hair from chlorine and sun damage this summer.

Summer is brutal on hair, causing breakage and dullness. 95% of summer hair damage comes from UV rays, salt, and chlorine water, not humidity. The L'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox system neutralizes metals inside the fibre, stopping damage before it starts for optimal summer hair care.

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L'Oréal Professionnel Team
26-06-2026

The real elements damaging your hair during summer.

Frequent washing and pool water expose hair to high levels of metal particles like copper. These metals interact dangerously with summer elements. UV rays and chlorine trigger severe oxidative stress inside the hair fibre. 

This invisible chemical reaction is what actually causes rapid color fading, extreme dehydration, and increased hair breakage. Without proper summer hair care, the structural integrity of the hair is compromised, leaving it brittle, dull, and completely unmanageable. 

Discover your personalized summer hair care routine.

Every hair type reacts differently to summer elements. Fine, color-treated hair requires different care than thick, natural curls. To truly protect hair from chlorine and sun damage, consumers need a targeted regimen tailored to their specific fibre porosity and lifestyle.

Product recommendations for summer hair protection.

Metal Detox Anti-Metal Cleansing Cream Shampoo  

This award-winning shampoo gently cleanses the hair fiber while removing the accumulation of metal particles to protect hair from chlorine and hard water damage. 

Key Benefits: 

  • Up to 97% less breakage1
  • Protects color vibrancy and prevents fading
  • Leaves hair looking intensely shiny and healthy 

 

How to Use: Apply evenly on wet hair. Lather until a rich foam is obtained. Rinse thoroughly. Follow with the Metal Detox Mask.  

Best For: All hair types exposed to summer elements. 

Metal Detox Anti-Deposit Protector Mask  

This deeply nourishing mask protects the hair fiber from new metal deposits after swimming, making it a crucial component for treating sun damage hair. 

Key Benefits: 

  • Delivers 100 hours of intense hydration2 for sun-parched hair
  • Prevents new metal particles from attaching to the fiber
  • Improves hair manageability and smoothness 

 

How to Use: Apply evenly on towel-dried hair after shampooing. Leave on for 1 to 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.  

Best For: Hair experiencing dryness or color fading. 

Frequently asked questions.

  • What causes hair breakage and color fading during the summer?

    Hair breakage and color fading are primarily caused by the interaction between UV rays, chlorine, and metal particles inside the hair fiber. When copper from pool water accumulates, sun exposure triggers oxidative stress, degrading the hair structure.

  • How does Metal Detox help with sun damaged hair and chlorine exposure?

    The Metal Detox system neutralizes the metal particles that cause oxidative stress. The formula features Glicoamine, which penetrates the hair fibre to trap copper. By removing these metals, the system prevents damaging chemical reactions.

  • How do you use the Metal Detox system in your summer hair care routine?

    Start by washing your hair with Metal Detox Shampoo after swimming in a pool or the ocean. Follow immediately with the Metal Detox Mask on towel-dried hair. Leave the mask on for up to 15 minutes for maximum hydration before rinsing.

Conclusion.

Protecting your hair from the harsh realities of summer requires neutralizing the metals hidden in pool and ocean water. UV rays and chlorine interact with these metals to cause severe oxidative stress, but the Metal Detox system offers a scientifically proven solution to prevent hair breakage and restore 100 hours of hydration2. 

Rely on the Metal Detox Shampoo and Mask as your at-home summer survival kit. For complete protection, professional maintenance is key. Visit our Salon Locator to book a professional Metal Detox treatment and post-summer color refresh with a L'Oréal Professionnel stylist near you. 

 

 

 

1 Instrumental test after application of Metal Detox shampoo + mask + oil.
2 Instrumental test on mask.