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To protect hair from the sun, the spray sunscreen you use on your body is an option, but some might find it too greasy. Your best bet is to look for hair and scalp sunscreens that contain UV filters to keep locks protected. The experts we spoke to suggest leave-in treatments because they're designed to be applied all over the hair. Shampoos with UV filters are another easy way to up your sun protection.
You'll want to use hair sunscreens every day to keep strands looking their best. That includes when you're indoors and in cooler weather. "Just like with skin, even if you're not in direct sunlight, you still want to have protection because even a little exposure can add up over time," Grenia says.
As for protecting the scalp, actual sunscreen might be the best option on days you'll be getting a lot of sun exposure (hello beach trips), says Nelson Chan, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Nelson j Natural Salon in Beverly Hills. "UV protection for hair normally is not as effective as UV protection for the skin," he says. Chan suggests using sunscreen on the scalp and part lines if you're going to be basking in the hot summer sun.
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