How to Protect Hair in the Summer Sun

Sun protection for hair is one of the most neglected aspects of ones beauty regime during the hot summer. However it is important to realize that although we may not feel the damage done by the sun's rays to the hair as easily as it is observed on the skin, the sun's rays actually tend to break down the proteins in the hair on account of the ultraviolet rays thereby making the hair brittle and dull. Additionally in the summer, there may also be an additional damage and buildup caused by wind, salty seawater and pool chemicals. To protect your hair from sun damage it is advisable to cut down the frequency of shampooing as it tends to make the hair even more vulnerable to the humidity and the sun. Instead one may simply use a hair conditioner and rinse the hair daily. Hair styling products that contain alcohol should also be strictly avoided to protect the hair in the summer sun. Instead one may just apply a dab of hair conditioner that would be just as effective to give the hair shine and to make it controllable.

Similarly to heat protect the sun during the summer, one should minimize or completely stop the use of flat or curling irons and blow dryers and allow the hair to dry as naturally as possible. If one is visiting the beach, then one should ideally wear a scarf over ones head or a hat to protect the hair form becoming dry. Sun protection for hair can also be achieved by using leave in hair products that provide SPF protection. One may also protect the hair from humidity and dryness by using a deep conditioner on damp or dry hair and then covering the hair with a shower cap or a plastic wrap to provide for extra conditioning. Sometimes the humidity and the heat of the sun also tend to make the hair frizzy in summer which can be handled by applying some jojoba oil on the ends of the hair strands to help soften them. Additionally sun protection for hair also includes an increase in the intake of water and fluids by the individual on a daily basis which will help keep the body hydrated and the skin soft and supple as an insufficient intake of water can dehydrate both the skin and the hair. Those with colored hair can heat protect their hair by using a shampoo and conditioner that is specifically designed to protect hair from the harmful UV rays.