Summer Hair Care - Sun Damage

It isn't just your skin that can suffer from the drying effects of the sun during the summer months. Warm weather brings us outdoors more often, and to different places like the pool or the beach. If you want to keep your hair looking smooth and silky all summer, a few essentials are necessary.

Number one: condition, condition, condition. Use a conditioning and moisturizing shampoo, an after-shampoo conditioner and do at least one deep conditioning or hot oil treatment per week. Another great idea is a spray-on leave-in conditioner that will give your hair an extra layer of protection against harsh pool chemicals and drying sun.

There's been some question of UV damage to hair and you can find hair products that contain sunscreen. There's no harm at all in using a product like this and it may help lessen sun damage to your hair.

Another great idea for protection from sun damage is to wear a hat. Hats can be the accessory that really makes an outfit sing, so find one that suits your style and personality and keep it all under your hat.