The Best Tips To Protect Hair From Sun Damage
We love to show off our hair at any time. And that is why we must take care of it throughout the year. For this, it is important to know how to protect hair from sun damage.
Sunbathing with caution is very healthy if we take the necessary steps to combat the negative effect of free radicals. As the hair oxidizes, it becomes straight, loses color and shine. So if you want to show off a healthy mane, we recommend the following tips. Take note!
Risks of not protecting hair
Hair frames our face and reflects our personality. That is why it is important to protect it as much as possible, especially from the negative effect of excessive sun exposure.
People who do not take this into account often complain of hair that is too dry and dull, and the usual split ends. However, worn hair can be avoided without the need for a cut or expensive hairstyling treatments.
Tips for a perfect mane
1. Tangerine and jojoba oil protector
The best way to protect your hair is to prevent damage. And for that we can prepare our own homemade hair protector with two natural ingredients. Jojoba oil nourishes the hair and has a texture similar to that of the sebum itself, so it won’t be too oily. On the other hand, tangerine oil, in addition to its delicious aroma, adds shine and revitalizes the hair fibers.
Ingredients :
- 4 tablespoons of jojoba oil (60 ml)
- 10 drops of pure mandarin essential oil
Elaboration and application:
- Mix both ingredients.
- We can put them in a spray bottle. In this case, we also recommend adding ½ glass of water (100 ml) to better distribute the product throughout the hair.
- We can also keep it in a jar, spread a little in the palm of our hands and spread it over the entire mane as if we were combing our hair with our fingers.
2. A stylish hat
The easiest and most practical way to protect your hair from the sun is to wear a hat, cap, or scarf. Today we can find options for all tastes that, in addition, will give us a different and personal style.
Another alternative is to get under an umbrella whenever possible. Although the sun’s rays also affect, they do so to a much lesser extent. We must also take into account the time: at noon the radiation will be much more intense.
3. Beware of the water
In addition to the sun, we must bear in mind that sea and pool water also damage our capillary health, in many cases even more than the sun. For this reason it is advisable to avoid wetting the hair excessively.
Ideally, we should rinse our hair with fresh water after bathing, whenever possible. In this way we will remove excess salt, chlorine or any other substance and avoid further damage.
4. Pre-wash homemade mask
When we return home it is time to prepare a simple homemade mask that we will apply before washing our hair as usual. Our hair will absorb nutrients much better when it is dry.
Ingredients :
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil (30 ml)
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (15 ml)
Elaboration and application:
- Beat and emulsify the three ingredients well. If we want the mask to be lighter to facilitate its application, we can add one or two tablespoons of water.
- Apply the mask to all dry hair and leave for half an hour.
- Wash our hair regularly.
5. A natural hydrating shampoo
Finally, to avoid capillary dehydration caused by exposure to the sun, we should also review what type of shampoo we use. The ideal is to choose one that is natural, made from natural ingredients such as aloe vera, coconut or vegetable and essential oils and extracts.
The components that dry the hair the most are sulfates and alcohol, which are usually among the main ingredients. Reading the label well will help us choose better. In addition, in sunny weather we should buy shampoos for dry or damaged hair.
Elena Martinez Blasco
Degree in Journalism from the Ramon Llull University of Barcelona (2005). He has collaborated with different agencies and media such as Europa Press and Com Ràdio. She has worked in the publishing sector as a writer, editor, translator and proofreader of books (Edicions 62, Editorial Comanegra, Ara Llibres, Océano Gran Travesía). Graduated in Naturopathy (Natural Medicine) from the Heilpraktiker Institut de Barcelona (2011), specialized in nutrition, flower essences and natural remedies and therapies. He has practiced as a naturopath for centers in Catalonia and also on his own. He has worked in the organic and vegetarian food sector for the Vegetalia company. He has taken a course Nutrition and obesity: overweight control , offered by the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
