How UV Rays Affect Hair Health (And What You Can Do About It)

Have you ever walked off a beach feeling like a sun-kissed goddess, only to see a glimpse of your hair? I know I have. A so-called summer glow turned into strands of hair that looked broken and frizzy, in desperate need of assistance. While applying SPF sunscreen on your skin, your hair actually undergoes damage from the scorching heat.

If your locks have started to feel more brittle, dull, or your color treatment fades faster than it should, the sun’s harmful rays could be the culprit. The damage goes deeper than just appearance. In this post, I explain the effects of sun exposure on hair and the measures we can take to protect our hair while keeping our hairstyles stylish.

Why UV rays are so damaging to hair?

Here’s what caught me off guard. Similar to your skin, hair boasts layers, and UV rays can penetrate each one of the layers. While your scalp might be getting a nice tan, the hair is undergoing a different travesty which involves structural damage, resulting in the loss of crucial moisture and natural oils.

Principales consecuencias de la exposición a luz UV:

• Sequedad y Hebras Quebradizas: Resulta notable que la paja marcó la parte más alta del cabello. Aquí el sol despeja la paja brava dejándolo libre de paja en el grano, lo que ciertamente hydrata.
• Degradación de Color: Ya seas un rubio a base de químicos o esposa de un moreno natural, la luz UV sabrá como destiñar tus pigmentos y arruinar la gran parte de tu cabello.
• Quebramiento y Aumento de Puntas Abiertas: Cuando alguien se expone a la radiación de modo considerable se vuelve propenso a dos problemas: que los huevos se les quiebre el cabello por emitirse y por el daño que representa para la cutícula les aparezca un aumento bastante grande de número de puntas abiertas en el cabello.
• Textura No Controlable y Crespo: Restricciones sobre número del líquido en el pelo por falta en el pelo es fuente del crespón. Puede que a ti también te parezca que tienes más cabellos que se mueven libremente de parte en parte de la cabeza y hace que sea mucho mas dificultoso poder domarlo a tu gusto.

So, what do you think, did you ever wonder if the hair that we own or we all have is suffering from IRD, internal radiation damage. Let us have a glance over the IRD symptoms.

5 Warning Signs UV Rays are Damaging Your Hair

It all started with something I thought I’d hate — an endless bad hair day. If you are facing these problems, then your hair is screaming for some UV protection:

1. Even after conditioning, your hair remains rough and dry.
2. Both dyed and natural hair appear to have a faded or brassy color
3. Split ends are appearing more frequently than in the past.
4. Your scalp has a sensation of tightness, itchiness, or feels sunburned.
5. The tendency towards tangling and frizz has increased even more than before.

If you are agreeing to these statements, then it’s high time you consider coming up with a strategy.

How to Avoid Hair Damage From The Sun

For hair, each slice of summer equates to new levels of crispness, sunburn, and lost color. In the past, I thought wearing hats was the solution. Only to realize that I had to switch up my sun habits and products to truly protect my hair. Here’s my routine:

Section 1: Sunscreen For Hair

• Sunscreen for Hair: Hair products specifically designed to protect against sun exposure (like SPF sprays), must be applied before coming into contact with the sun and reapplied after swimming or excessive sweating.
• Treatment for Damaged Hair: Moisturizing leaving conditioners with SPF protect against dryness and UV rays while simultaneously providing ample hydration.
• Oil Based Serums: Natural oils such as argan oil and coconut oil provide moisture shine, and additionally provide protective barriers against the sun.

Section 2: Cover Up Smartly

• Satin and silk scarves can be used to protect hair from friction and reduce breakage.
• Pyramid or Combine head wraps are perfect for long sun exposures.
• Keep your hair covered with wide brim hats made from tightly woven fabric.

Section 3: Hydrate and Repair

• Mild Shampoos: Gently wash away hair strands with light shampoos and conditioners to maintain hydration levels after sun exposure.
• Weekly Moisturizing Treatments: Use nourishing deep hair masks goodbye princess, you don’t have enough moisture weekly to fix me to restore lost hydration, nourishing dryness.
• UV Protective Spray: To reverse damage Capeline Wax and SPF Hair sprays work to shield hair from UV damage and strengthen bonds with protein loss.

Head to Head: Comparison table of Natural oils vs SPF hair sprays

Conclusion

Caring for your hair in the sun will not require a lot of work. Also, taking measures like using UV sprays, and deep conditioning your hair can prevent a lot of damage to your hair. Although it is fun to let your hair be in the sun, a bit more care ensures keeps it healthy and gorgeous all summery.

If you are planning your next beach day, remember to take your SPF spray for hair along!