Bali is a dream! Beaches, sun, and tropical weather every day.
But your hair can sometimes be effected by these conditions! Humidity, salt water, sun exposure, and even daily habits can slowly damage your hair without you noticing.
Here are 5 surprising things many people do in Bali that you should skip, plus simple at-home helpers for each one.
1. Rinsing After Swimming… But Not Enough
Most people rinse their hair quickly after swimming, thinking it’s enough.
But salt and chlorine water cause your hair to become very dry over time.
Why it’s damaging
Salt opens the hair cuticle, causing your hair overtime to be noticeably dry, frizzy, and more prone to breakage.
Simple fix at home
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Rinse with fresh water for at least 20–30 seconds, not just a splash.
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Use a leave-in conditioner before swimming to protect the hair from absorbing too much salt.
2. Washing More frequently due to Sweat & Humidity
In Bali, people wash their hair more frequently, sometimes daily. But overwashing can strip natural oils, leaving hair dry and exposed.
Why it’s damaging
Your scalp produces more oil to compensate, creating a cycle of oily scalp + dry ends.
Simple fix at home
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Try washing every 2–3 days instead of daily.
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On sweaty days, rinse with water only and apply conditioner to the ends.
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Use sulfate-free shampoo to avoid stripping the hair too harshly.
3. Brushing Wet Hair After the Beach or Shower
When your hair is wet, it is in its most vulnerable state and brushing harshly can cause breakage you don’t see until weeks later.
Why it’s damaging
Salt + water + humidity make the strands more likely to be damaged.
Simple fix at home
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Use a wide-tooth comb or wet brush
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Detangle from the bottom and work your way up
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Apply a small amount of oil, detangle spray or leave-in treatment before brushing
4. Letting Bali’s Sun Hit Your Hair Without Protection
People protect their skin from the Bali sun, but forget their hair is also being exposed daily.
Why it’s damaging
UV rays break down proteins in the hair shaft, causing it to dry and over-time become brittle
Simple fix at home
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Wear a hat during long sun exposure.
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Use a heat protector when exposed for longer periods of time to direct sunlight
5. Using Hot Tools the Same Way You Did Back Home
In tropical weather, hair is already under stress.
Adding straighteners or curlers on top of sun + sea + humidity speeds up damage.
Why it’s damaging
Heat opens the cuticles even more, causing frizz, split ends, and colour fading.
Simple fix at home
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Use hot tools a maximum 1–2 times per week.
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Always apply heat protectant, even a lightweight leave-in cream works if you don’t have one.
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Let hair air-dry whenever possible (Bali weather helps!).
Bali’s tropical climate is incredible, but it requires small but impactful changes in your hair routine to keep it healthy and strong. A few simple habits at home can make a big difference and help protect your hair from sun, salt, humidity, and daily wear.