Hair protection from sun is as
much necessary as skin-protection is. Experts says hair deserves protection
from the sun’s rays too, and recommends to use sun creams or sprays to fight
against harmful UV rays. One must carry sun protection spray in beach bag to keep
hair silky and grease-free.
Hair are the important part of an
individual’s personality, so demands proper attention. How can you forget your
hair protection when you fill your bag with sunblock, face wash and cleanser before going
out? This is what experts said about hair care.
As mentioned at www.telegraph.co.uk,
experts summarized their tips as:
- · Take appropriate measures to prevent fading hair color
- · Never let your scalp get sunburnt
- · Don’t wait for hair damage signs
Hair needs extra care during
summer season and their protection from sun is important to maintain vibrancy
of the colour. Aveda advanced creative director, Michael Lendon said that hair
protection from harmful UV rays is extremely important in daily routine. He was
of the view that people usually take care of scalp only and forget hair. Sun
rays and salt water may cause damage and leave hair looking dry. Michael said “I
always encouraged treatment of the hair with some extra nourishment throughout
the summer to keep it looking healthy.”
UV rays are dangerous for hair
and weakens the protein bonds that functions to support the structure. Hair
dresser Michael Van Clarke said that “Add in sea salt, chlorine, and gusty wind
and you have a recipe for shrinkage and breakage.”
Burning or soreness are
warning signs for sunburn skin but hair usually doesn’t show any sign of sun
damage. It takes few weeks post-holiday when air begins to look like dry and
unresponsive. Clarke said “Without sun-protection, a holiday is no holiday for
your hair.” Therefore, sun creams should be considered while packing necessary
items.
UVA and UVB rays cause sunburn to
scalp that can be dangerous because it may cause skin cancer.According to Dr.
Nicola Clayton, consultant dermatologist at the London Skin and Hair Clinic, sun
rays can damage the hair cuticle and keratin that can further cause
catastrophic effects as luster loss, bleaching or split ends. He recommended to
wash hair immediately with fresh water before and after swimming to rid of pool
water. Damage is more vulnerable to dry, blonde, fine or chemically treated
hair. So he said to “Leave-in UB products that will filter some of the sun’s
rays, and several include antioxidants and moisturizers to further protect and
rehydrate.”
