Travis Ogletree’s Summer Hair Rules for Glossy Shine

Travis Ogletree’s – Celebrity hairstylist Travis Ogletree shares his summer approach to shiny, hydrated hair—from a clean scalp and precise massage timing to double cleansing, weekly mask care, lightweight serums, and heat-smart blowdrying—plus SPF tips for protecting the scalp a

By the time summer heat and humidity creep in, hair can feel like it’s constantly under attack. One minute you’re trying to keep things glossy; the next, dryness shows up from chlorine or ocean time, frizz starts to rise, and roots can turn greasy faster than you planned.

Celebrity hairstylist Travis Ogletree—known for California-inspired color for clients including Shay Mitchell. Lana Del Rey. Miranda Kerr. January Jones and more—wants that lived-in. beach-earned shine to last anyway. His pitch is simple: start with the basics that prevent problems, then stack lightweight, targeted steps for radiance without heaviness.

Ogletree says a clean scalp is the foundation. “Apply conditioner to your ends before you shampoo your hair. Then, make sure you count a full 100 when you massage your scalp,” he explains. He adds that people often wash for longer than they actually need and that. if shampoo suds aren’t doing the job. excess oils won’t be removed.

When temperatures climb, he recommends stretching wash days with a second round. “To take it up a notch, do a double cleanse or use a detox shampoo like the K18 Peptide Prep Detox Shampoo,” Ogletree says.

The cleansing phase matters, but the moisture phase is what keeps summer from stealing the softness. With more swimming in pools and the ocean, he points to dryness as the predictable trade-off. His solution: “You can combat that by using the Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask because it’s made for all hair types. including fine hair. Put it on at least once a week while you’re showering or on freshly washed hair. You can even leave it on and do a chic look with a Sophie Buhai or Crown Affair clip. ” he says.

Once buildup is handled and moisture is back. Ogletree focuses on shine and control without weighing hair down—whether it’s natural texture or a sleek blowout. He names several lightweight favorites, including “the RŌZ Milk Hair Serum, the REHAB. Hair Milk Conditioning Heat Protection Spray. or the Davines OI All In One Hair Milk mixed with the Davines OI Hair Oil and Liquid Spell Reinforcing Bodifying Fluid. They’re all lightweight but hydrating and give a little bit of hold,” he notes.

For the finish, he brings in a tool built for friction-free drying. Ogletree recommends “the ghd Duet Blowdry Hair Dryer Brush.” He explains that it’s especially good for summertime because it recirculates airflow instead of blowing out heat. which helps create shine with “less friction on the hair.”.

Then comes the final polish. “After you’re done, spray the Cécred Flexible Hold Hairspray. It smells so good and makes me want to buy a candle with the same fragrance,” he shares.

And hair isn’t the only area that needs protection when the sun comes for everything. Ogletree says a good SPF is essential. even if you’re chasing a bronzed look—because you can protect your scalp from sunburn. He advises applying “the Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Defense Sunscreen Stick on your part line and otherwise. wear a hat. ” noting that it’s an easy way to avoid a painful surprise under the hair.

For the glow factor beyond tresses, he also loves “the Dolce Glow Self-Tanning Mist and the Victoria Beckham Beauty Colour Wash Bronze Water Tint.” The goal, he says, is a head-to-toe payoff: “Silky locks paired with a natural-looking glow from head to toe, all without overdoing it in the sun.”

That summer strategy feeds into what comes next. Ogletree says that by the time you’re sitting in his chair at his Treehouse Studio in Los Angeles. California this fall. your mane may need far less upkeep than you think. He describes how people often assume they need more when they really just need the right next step—like using a toner over blonde with a Moroccanoil Color Calypso Gloss to reach a desired shade. or a professional K18 treatment to rebuild the structure after hair has been compromised.

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