Barber-Approved Grooming Tips for the Aussie Summer

Stay Sharp When the Heat Kicks In

Australian summers hit different — the sweat, salt, sun and humidity can mess with your hair, skin, and style. If you want to look good through it all, your routine needs to work with the heat, not against it.

Here’s your no-fuss, barber-approved guide to grooming smart during summer in Australia — Byron Bay tested.

1. Switch to Lightweight Products

Heavy creams and waxes melt. Go for curl creams, volume powders, and light grooming sprays that give hold and movement without the grease.

Try: Break Line Curl Cream + Airlift Boost Powder

2. Shampoo Less, Rinse More

Sweating more doesn’t mean you need to shampoo more. Overwashing strips your scalp and dries your curls. Instead, rinse daily and shampoo 2–3x a week.

Use a curl-friendly cleanser like Tide Break

3. Exfoliate Twice a Week

Heat + sunscreen + sweat = clogged skin. A gentle clay mask like Bay Clay or our Tea Tree enzyme exfoliator will keep your pores clear and your skin feeling fresh.

4. Moisturise Even if You Sweat

Don’t skip moisturiser just because it’s hot. A lightweight gel or balancing moisturiser will hydrate without clogging. Look for ingredients like Kakadu Plum and Aloe.

Try: Fry’s Balancing Moisturiser — non-greasy, made for humid days

5. Protect the Beard

Beards trap sweat and salt. Rinse them daily, use beard wash, and finish with a touch of oil or balm to keep the skin underneath happy.

Fry’s Beard Wash cleans without stripping. Add the Antioxidant Oil if it’s dry underneath.

6. Book a Clean-Up Cut

Summer is the time to lighten up. Keep the sides tight and the shape clean. A mid-skin fade or a natural taper holds better in heat.

Drop into Fry’s Barbershop, Byron Bay — book online

Final Word

Summer’s not the time to layer on product or overdo routines. Keep it clean, keep it light, and let the texture breathe. Your hair and skin will thank you.

→ Stock up now at frysapothecary.com or drop in-store for the full summer fix.