Summer Solstice Hair Ritual: Nourish Your Roots with Intention and Hair Oil
The Summer Solstice falls on June 20th, 2025, marking the longest day of the year and the official start of summer. It’s more than just a calendar date—it’s a seasonal shift that invites renewal, reflection, and a reset in how we care for our bodies, including our hair.
With rising temperatures and extended sun exposure, your hair faces real seasonal stress: UV damage, saltwater, chlorine, sweat, and dryness. Just as you protect your skin, your scalp and strands need intentional care to stay healthy, strong, and hydrated.
Here’s your Summer Solstice Hair Ritual, rooted in nourishment, intention, and the reef-safe, restorative haircare from BUR BUR.
Why Summer Demands a Different Kind of Haircare
Summer brings sunshine, swims, and carefree moments, but it also brings stress to your hair. UV rays break down keratin, leaving strands brittle and faded. Salt water strips natural oils. Chlorine causes dryness and breakage. Even go-to styles like beach buns can cause tension, tangling, and long-term damage if you're not careful.
That’s why summer solstice haircare means more than an upgrade in products—it’s about tuning in and choosing practices that protect your roots, literally and spiritually.
Start With an Oil Treatment—Before the Beach
Think of it like sunscreen for your scalp and strands. Applying a generous layer of BUR BUR’s Growing Season – Burdock Hair Growth Oil before sun exposure builds a natural barrier against salt, wind, and UV damage. Rich in fatty acids and infused with Bakuchiol, this botanical oil locks in moisture while soothing the scalp.
Why Bakuchiol matters: Unlike harsh retinoids, this gentle plant-based compound helps calm inflammation and promote skin renewal. After sun exposure or a swim, Bakuchiol becomes your scalp’s best friend, easing irritation and supporting recovery.
Ritual Tip: Before heading out for a beach or pool day, warm a dropperful of Burdock Oil between your palms. Gently massage it into your scalp using slow, circular motions. Comb any excess oil through your ends for extra shine and protection.
Post-Sun Healing: Rinse + Replenish
After sunbathing or swimming, rinse your hair with cool water to remove salt or chlorine and sweat. Then, reapply the Burdock Hair Oil for overnight repair. The natural oils replenish moisture, reduce breakage, and prepare your scalp to thrive, especially if you’ve been wearing tight hairstyles or exposed to heat.
Add the Derma Roller:
If you’ve spent a long day under the sun, your scalp might feel tight or irritated. Using the Growing Season Derma Roller post-shower helps boost circulation and enhance the absorption of hair growth oil, delivering nutrients directly to the follicles.
Ritual Tip: Pair the oil and roller before bed. In a few intentional minutes, you’ve created a powerful act of recovery and self-love.
The Magic of Intention: Make It a Weekly Ritual
Summer’s energy is fast and fiery. To ground yourself, create a weekly ritual that slows everything down. Choose a moment—sunset on Sundays, full moons, or every Summer Friday—and make it sacred.
Your summer solstice hair ritual might look like this:
- Apply Growing Season Burdock Hair Oil: Let each drop feel like an affirmation: I nourish myself with love.
- Derma Rolling for Growth: With each gentle glide, visualize roots strengthening deep beneath the surface.
- Brush with Care: Use The Mermaid Brush – Boar Bristle and/or Wet Detangling. Let each stroke be a breath—release stress, detangle thoughts.
- Light a Candle: Try the Memories of Salt Scented Candle and let the scent transport you to ocean memories, without the stress on your strands.
- Journal or Meditate: Set an intention for the week ahead—hydration, stillness, confidence, or whatever you need.
Why Reef-Safe Matters
Most people consider reef safety when choosing sunscreen, but what touches your hair eventually reaches the ocean. BUR BUR uses reef-safe, cruelty-free ingredients that are rooted in sustainability. From nourishing botanicals to plant-powered actives like Bakuchiol, every formula is crafted to be as gentle on the planet as it is on your scalp and strands.
This matters. And it’s part of what makes BUR BUR more than haircare—it’s a ritual in alignment with nature.
Your Summer Haircare Checklist:
- Apply oil before and after sun exposure
- Use reef-safe, plant-based formulas
- Massage your scalp with intention
- Brush mindfully
- Set aside time for rituals, not just routines
Bundle Up for Summer Protection
For the ultimate summer ritual, explore BUR BUR’s intentional collections:
Growing Season – Burdock Hair Growth Oil (Single or 3-Pack)
Perfect for pre- and post-beach nourishment.
Best for: Daily use, scalp hydration, and protecting against sun exposure.
Growing Season Derma Roller Bundle
Stimulates growth and improves oil absorption.
Best for: Post-sun healing and hair regrowth
The Mermaid Bundle
Our signature Growing Season – Burdock Hair Growth Oil, combined with your choice of hairbrush (the Boar Bristle or Detangling Brush)
Best for: Distributing oils evenly, gentle detangling, and daily brushing.
One of a Kind Bundle
A complete ritual kit—oil, brush, roller.
Best for: Anyone ready to transform their hair routine into a healing practice.
Let the Sun Be Your Reminder
This Summer Solstice, let every ray of sunshine remind you: you are growing, blooming, and becoming. Haircare isn’t vanity—it’s vitality. By caring for your scalp and strands with mindfulness, you reclaim time, space, and self-worth.
So, whether you're saltwater-soaked or tanning, remember that your hair deserves love, too.
At BUR BUR, we believe your roots—both literal and emotional—are worth nourishing. All summer long. Let this solstice be the start of a summer filled with intention, softness, and growth.
