Hair care
The Ultimate Guide To Sun-Proofing Your Hair This SummerThese SPF sprays and stylers will shield your scalp and strands from the damaging summer sun |
For new shades that are slowly fading away If you color your hair, the sun becomes your number-one nemesis in the summertime. UVA rays damage the color pigments that make up your natural hair color, (hence why your shade is lighter once September rolls around), so you can only imagine the havoc they wreak on fragile hair that's been chemically processed. Too much time outside means your pricey dye-job fades to unflattering shades and the damage factor continues to rise.
Undo the damage: If your hair is looking more yellow than blonde, pick up a purple (yes, purple) shampoo, like John Frieda Sheer Blonde Colour Renew Tone Correcting Shampoo, $6.49, to neutralize the unflattering shade. This pick absorbs UV light and emits white-blue light to make hair appear brighter, not fried. If you're a brunette whose hair looks more red than brown, try Rita Hazan Ultimate Shine Color Gloss in Breaking Brass, $26, to cure a case of accidental ginger.
Prevent it for good: To protect the color you paid for, Black recommends using Aveda Color Conserve Daily Color Protect, $24, which is formulated with natural wintergreen extracts to help defend against the sun's rays. For extra protection, finish off your look with a UV-reflecting styling product like Garnier Fructis UV Ultra Strong Hairspray, $3.99.
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Undo the damage: If your hair is looking more yellow than blonde, pick up a purple (yes, purple) shampoo, like John Frieda Sheer Blonde Colour Renew Tone Correcting Shampoo, $6.49, to neutralize the unflattering shade. This pick absorbs UV light and emits white-blue light to make hair appear brighter, not fried. If you're a brunette whose hair looks more red than brown, try Rita Hazan Ultimate Shine Color Gloss in Breaking Brass, $26, to cure a case of accidental ginger.
Prevent it for good: To protect the color you paid for, Black recommends using Aveda Color Conserve Daily Color Protect, $24, which is formulated with natural wintergreen extracts to help defend against the sun's rays. For extra protection, finish off your look with a UV-reflecting styling product like Garnier Fructis UV Ultra Strong Hairspray, $3.99.
SEE NEXT PAGE: For your itchy, flaky, tender, and always vulnerable scalp