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Yes, Your Hair Needs Sun Protection Too

Read on for 13 products to protect hair and scalp from the sun's harsh rays
We're familiar with makeup primers, but hair primers? Not so much. This multitasking pre-styler tames frizz, softens and safeguards from UV rays and heat styling. The secret is six lightweight oils, including coconut oil and sweet almond oil, which help tame hair as opposed to weighing strands down.

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This protecting spray helps keep hair color looking freshly dyed even if it has been a while since your last appointment. An antioxidant blend fights off free radicals, pollution, UV and other environmental stressors. What's more, the spray offers thermal protection against heat and it has sunscreen to prevent hair from becoming dry and brittle. Simply spray the mist on towel-dried hair, then comb to distribute.

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The gradient packaging on this scalp and hair sunscreen has shelfie appeal but it is sure to become a beach bag staple. The vegan formula is over 70 percent organic and uses plant-based ingredients to keep the scalp and hair healthy and nourished. It also stops color from fading. Mist the formula all over and comb or disperse with fingers. It's suitable for all hair types and is water resistant for up to 80 minutes.

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This lightweight spray works whether hair is worn down or in a ponytail. The formula fights frizz and protects against salt, chlorine and UV rays without weighing hair down or making it appear greasy. It can be applied throughout the day without leaving hair with a coated finish.

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Don't be scared to apply oils on hair. There are lightweight options that don't make scalps feel greasy. Take this one, which can be applied before and after sun exposure. The hero summer product offers protection against UV rays, salt, sand and chlorine. It has UVA and UVB filters to prevent dyed hair from fading. It's made without silicone and has an intoxicating scent that will transport you to a tropical island.

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BY HEATHER CICHOWSKI | JUN 26, 2018 | SHARES
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