9 UV Hair Products That Keep Your Strands Safe From the Sun

As temperatures heat up, we can look forward to hours of fun in the sun. But if your spring and summer plans involve music festivals, trips to the pool or sunny beach vacations, you may be overexposing your strands to the sun's potent rays.

We use sunscreen to protect our skin from aging and hyperpigmentation, but did you know that our hair needs protection as well? The sun can actually cause your hair to dry out and your color to fade.

Luckily, shielding your strands from the sun is easier than you think: Many amazing hair care products these days contain chemical and botanical ingredients that offer environmental (including UV) protection. It's like a two-in-one — because in addition to the usual cleansing or styling benefits, you also get an added line of defense against the sun. Ahead, these are some of our favorite UV protectant hair products. Pick some up and start protecting your scalp and strands in the months to come.

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