5 Simple Rules to Avoid Sun Damage to your Hair
1. Avoid exposing your hair to intense UV light. The sunlight is the strongest between 11 AM and 3 PM. When you’re going to spend the day outside, shield your hair and scalp from the sun by wearing a sun hat or a scarf. A quality sun hat creates shade to provide UV protection, but it still allows the hair and scalp pores to breathe.
2. When you plan to spend a day in the sun, wear protective styles such as braids to reduce hair exposure to the sun.
3. After each swim, use fresh water to remove the salt or chlorine from your hair.
4. Use sulfate-free color-safe shampoo and conditioner.
5. Use the lowest heat settings when drying and styling your locks to avoid further damage.
6. Apply a deep-conditioning treatment at least once a week to restore the moisture levels and keep your hair strong and elastic.
7. Use natural oils such as coconut, castor, or olive oil to provide gentle protection to your locks during periods in the sun. You can also purchase sun protection spray for hair made from UV protective oils .
8. Avoid coloring your hair shortly before the summer holidays because the coloring process will make your hair more susceptible to sun damage. Also, because of sun exposure, you will not enjoy your new color for a long time.
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