Five Hair Sunscreen Products You Should Be Using This Summer

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Hair sunscreen
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It’s not only your skin that needs to be protected against the sun’s harmful UV rays

We all know the importance of SPF in our skincare regimen, but did you know that hair sunscreen is just as important for your scalp and tresses? The problem is UVA and UVB rays can really do a number on your strands. Along with water, salt, and the heat, the sun’s rays can leave your hair dry, brittle, and if you have colour-treated strands, faded.

While the best way to protect your hair in summer is to stay out of the sun or by wearing a hat (the bigger, the better), if you really want to let your locks loose, make sure you spritz in one of these UV hair protectants first.

Hair sunscreen

Aveda Sun Care Protective Hair Veil
This lightweight, water-resistant UV defence mist forms an invisible screen to help protect your hair from sun exposure and to minimise colour fading, damage and dryness.

Hair sunscreen

Living Proof Restore Instant Protection
featuring Living Proof’s patented Healthy Hair Molecule this weightless spray adds shine and polish while protecting against static, heat and UV damage. It’s so lightweight that it can be layered and combined with other styling products.

Hair sunscreen

Institut Esthederm Sun Care Oil
From French sun care specialists Institut Esthederm, this Sun Care Oil is the ultimate way to protect and condition both your skin and hair. Lightweight and water-resistant, it leaves no greasy film or white residue. Simply spray a generous amount over the body and hair 20 minutes before sun exposure.

Hair sunscreen

Philip Kingsley Sun Shield
Delivering invisible sun protection and frizz control, this protective spray delivers a veil of weightless nourishment that protects against the damaging effects of UV rays, chlorine and salt water.

Hair sunscreen

Sachajuan Hair In The Sun
This protective cream features ocean silk technology and a long-lasting UV filter to shield strands from damage. It also provides subtle hold so can be used as a styling cream and will stay put through swimming or rinsing.