Best Hair Care Practices for Sun Protection by Sanity Stylist Jamie Nguyen

Best Hair Care Practices for Sun Protection

Time in the sun feels great, especially after a long winter. But for the most pleasant experience, sun protection is a necessity - including for your hair and scalp. 

Knowing how to protect your hair from the sun is another part of having a well-rounded routine and ensures that it is safe from any damage that can result. Best practices, like using sun protection made for your hair and scalp, heat protectants, UV shields, and physical coverings, and keeping your hair moisturized and hydrated are great for keepings strands healthy. The sun can directly impact the health of your hair, causing it to discolor, fade, dry out, or get frizzy. It can also weaken your hair, leading to breakage and a lack of elasticity. Like the rest of your skin, your scalp is prone to sunburns too, and it can lead to peeling, flaking, itching, and painful redness. 

You also might be wondering if you can put sunscreen in your hair. It is possible, but the usual formulas that are made for our bodies often can lead to greasy strands and skin. Instead, choose UV and sun protectors specifically made for hair and scalp as these won’t cause the same kind of grease. 

When spring and summer roll around, adjusting your routine is a great idea! Another consideration? Try combining instead of brushing. When your hair is damaged or gets tangled from wind, sun, and other factors, a comb is often a gentler styling tool than a brush, gently working through knots. Use it with a detangling spray to make your job easier!