Best Ways to Prevent Hair & Scalp from Sun Damage
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Loading... - Jyoti Sohani
- 27 Apr 2022
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Almost all of us apply sunscreen before stepping out into the scorching sun. Do we, however, keep our hair and scalp safe from the sun’s rays?
That’s correct, just as the sun may damage our skin, its rays can also harm our hair and scalp. If we don’t take precautions, we may end up with broken, split ends that require trimming sooner than we’d want.
We have listed down these stylist-recommended ways to avoid hair sun damage this season if you want to keep your strands bright and healthy while enjoying the sun.
Shield Your Hair With A Protective Layer
Try to wear a hat or a scarf before you head out in the blistering heat to avoid damaging your hair. Yes, we all love to flaunt our hair when heading out but protecting our hair is also equally important.
If you go out in the open without covering your hair with a layer, there are higher chances of damaging your hair and scalp. So at GharPar, we’d advise you to be careful and bear in mind that you do wear something on your strands.
Avoid Heading Out In The Peak Hours
If going out is not the highest of your priorities, then make sure you avoid the peak hours when the sun is scorching hot, so you can avoid the damage as much as possible. Try going out around 3-4 pm when the sun isn’t blazing on your heads.
Or even better, head out in the early morning, because as they say, the earlier the better.
Use A Hair Mask
Even if you don’t go outside every day, a few moments in the hot summer heat can dry out your hair. Use a weekly mask like Beauty Protector Protect & Treat Hair Mask to keep your hair moisturized.
Apply Beauty Protector Protect & Oil to damp strands or dry ends ahead of sun exposure if you’re on the go. Because the summer heat opens up the cuticle and makes it more porous, your hair will absorb and repair the moisturizing treatment more quickly.
With a hair mask, you can reverse the damage that has been done to your hair.
Make SPF Your Best Friend
As girls, we always keep a travel-size sunscreen in our bags, so why not invest in some SPF too?
Consider adding an SPF product specialized for your head to your routine if you already use sunscreen for your skin. There are several options for safeguarding your hair, whether you use a spray or powder-based protection.
Avoid Over-Shampooing Your Hair
You don’t want to over-wash your hair in the summer because the oil, hair produces naturally protects it from the sun.
To clean your hair without stripping the scalp and hair cuticles of moisture, use a dry shampoo like Klorane’s Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk or work a low-lather cleansing conditioner like R+Co’s ANALOG Cleansing Foam Conditioner into your regimen a couple of times a week.
Nourish Your Scalp
Your hair shields your scalp from the sun to some extent, but not fully. Because your scalp isn’t used to a lot of direct sunlight, it can be extremely sensitive and fragile. Sunburn and dryness can occur as a result of too much sun on your scalp, which can impact the roots of your hair.
To keep your scalp in good shape, apply SPF to your portion and moisturize on a regular basis (more on that later). Read More…
