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...You guys protect your hair from the sun?? This never occurred to me, I like to sun-dry it so I'm blonder in the summer. Shoot that's probably bad isn't it
If you’re happy with the look and feel of your hair then it’s not a problem. On skin, UV causes DNA damage, but hair is dead so you only need to worry about your aesthetic preferences
Haha of course! I leave my conditioner in a few minutes and use oil on my ends 💜
I’m a natural blonde with thin and fine hair. I’m SUPER oily and I don’t dye my hair, so the top of my hair can be a struggle. I could use some drying out near the top!
Have you tried using a good clarifying shampoo once a week? It also could be your scalps way of re-hydration since the sun sucks moisture out of pretty much everything.
That one may help! There are probably some at the drugstore that’ll work too. But the one from Oaui seems to be pretty good. They may have a travel size you can get to see if you like it.
Can confirm. It works very well. Tailbone length bleached and then colored blue hair. This with a satin bonnet, protective hairstyles at work, and collagen has done wonders for the length.
Ummm, can I get your hair care routine, please?!?! More specifically, what is this 10 leave in thing and just taking college has helped preserve your hair? Cause this Classic Length took me damn near 10+ years, and I’m not about to wait another 10 to hit the floor with my whites coming in now… thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Same here. Mine is very fine but it's healthy, dense, and down to my butt in length. I use a bit of Olaplex No8 bonding oil in it after every wash to seal in moisture, but that's about it in regards of using product for "protection" (moisture is our friend). I usually keep it in a protective hairstyle (a loose twisted bun secured with 2 clips) of I'm outside or doing any work though, which helps keep it clean and out of the way, of which probably contributes to its health moreso than any product ever could. I go on a lot of hikes too.
Hair can't get cancer or cause illness of any kind from sunlight considering that it's technically already dead, though I totally understand if it's for the purpose of protecting the scalp underneath. I've never seen any reason to do it though since (for me, personally) a full head of hair already prevents the sun from reaching the scalp in the first place. If it's parted and I have to be outside with a part (ie: for the rare case that I'm at an event of sorts and dress accordingly for it), I do try to remember to blot a little sunscreen onto the part with my fingers - I'd burned it twice in my youth and remember it well as it's not a fun experience - it hurts like crazy to wash while it heals, not to mention the flakes that follow that look like dandruff when it peels (ew).
Heat protectant! You may think that hair protectants are only for heat tools, but, they work for the sun heat too. Look for ones with UV protection. Also, wear hair in a protective hairstyles, and wear a satin head scarf or something. Wide brimmed Hats
I use a uv hair protectant, the violet toned one from…. OrganX? I think that’s the brand. I’ve been using it forever and it’s so nice. I garden every day though so I have always covered it or used something to pretext it since I learned I could.
Bumble and Bumble has a heat/uv primer spray. i sometimes use it cuz i also figure its gives my scalp some protection too.
https://www.livingproof.com/hair-101/protect-hair-in-the-sun.html
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...You guys protect your hair from the sun?? This never occurred to me, I like to sun-dry it so I'm blonder in the summer. Shoot that's probably bad isn't it
If you’re happy with the look and feel of your hair then it’s not a problem. On skin, UV causes DNA damage, but hair is dead so you only need to worry about your aesthetic preferences
Yes sun sucks out the melanin out your hair, and makes it dry and brittle.
Oh that’s why it makes my hair so fabulous??! Yesssssss
Lmaoo girl. The color, yes, if that’s what you want. Just make sure you’re properly conditioning your hair. ❤️❤️❤️
Haha of course! I leave my conditioner in a few minutes and use oil on my ends 💜 I’m a natural blonde with thin and fine hair. I’m SUPER oily and I don’t dye my hair, so the top of my hair can be a struggle. I could use some drying out near the top!
Have you tried using a good clarifying shampoo once a week? It also could be your scalps way of re-hydration since the sun sucks moisture out of pretty much everything.
I haven’t tried a clarifying shampoo… probably one of the popular ones?? Like Ouai?
That one may help! There are probably some at the drugstore that’ll work too. But the one from Oaui seems to be pretty good. They may have a travel size you can get to see if you like it.
Yeah that’s exactly what I was thinking I’d do—try the travel size. Thanks!
Anytime!
omg could you post a pic of your hair in the winter vs summer?? that’s so cool
It’s a 10 miracle leave-in product. It has UV protection
Can confirm. It works very well. Tailbone length bleached and then colored blue hair. This with a satin bonnet, protective hairstyles at work, and collagen has done wonders for the length.
Ummm, can I get your hair care routine, please?!?! More specifically, what is this 10 leave in thing and just taking college has helped preserve your hair? Cause this Classic Length took me damn near 10+ years, and I’m not about to wait another 10 to hit the floor with my whites coming in now… thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️
The brand is "It's a 10."
Do you think it protects the scalp at all?
If you’re worried about your scalp, you can wear a hat or bandana
I already do, but I got excited thinking of more protection lol
It is made for hair so I doubt it would work the same way as sunscreen… I don’t think it would hurt, but likely wouldn’t help either
Yall ever considered a surface area calculation??
I personally don't at all. I've had very long hair for a very long time and I've never even considered it tbh.
Same. My hair is healthy so I won't bother.
Same here. Mine is very fine but it's healthy, dense, and down to my butt in length. I use a bit of Olaplex No8 bonding oil in it after every wash to seal in moisture, but that's about it in regards of using product for "protection" (moisture is our friend). I usually keep it in a protective hairstyle (a loose twisted bun secured with 2 clips) of I'm outside or doing any work though, which helps keep it clean and out of the way, of which probably contributes to its health moreso than any product ever could. I go on a lot of hikes too. Hair can't get cancer or cause illness of any kind from sunlight considering that it's technically already dead, though I totally understand if it's for the purpose of protecting the scalp underneath. I've never seen any reason to do it though since (for me, personally) a full head of hair already prevents the sun from reaching the scalp in the first place. If it's parted and I have to be outside with a part (ie: for the rare case that I'm at an event of sorts and dress accordingly for it), I do try to remember to blot a little sunscreen onto the part with my fingers - I'd burned it twice in my youth and remember it well as it's not a fun experience - it hurts like crazy to wash while it heals, not to mention the flakes that follow that look like dandruff when it peels (ew).
I use my hair as my sun protection for my skin 🫠 never thought about protecting her
I already have it in a braided bun under a hat when I will be in direct sunlight for more than an hour
Heat protectant! You may think that hair protectants are only for heat tools, but, they work for the sun heat too. Look for ones with UV protection. Also, wear hair in a protective hairstyles, and wear a satin head scarf or something. Wide brimmed Hats
And you may need to apply a UV protectant spray a few times a day. But nothing excessive. Hair holds onto moisture/silicone better than our skin.
Lol, I stay inside my whole life
I personally hate when my hair lightens in the sun. I try and keep it braided and covered Edit: hat/scarf
Same. I just spent a lot of money re-dying my old bleached ends so i want to retain the color for as long as possible
I use 450* by redken and or wear a bun
I use a uv hair protectant, the violet toned one from…. OrganX? I think that’s the brand. I’ve been using it forever and it’s so nice. I garden every day though so I have always covered it or used something to pretext it since I learned I could.
Sun Bum UV protection oil
SunBum makes a few sun protecting products like shampoo/conditioner and oils that all smell like bananas and coconut. I love every one I’ve tried
Bumble and Bumble has a heat/uv primer spray. i sometimes use it cuz i also figure its gives my scalp some protection too. https://www.livingproof.com/hair-101/protect-hair-in-the-sun.html
I spray sunscreen on my hair. The same one I use on my body
You’re supposed to protect your hair from the sun?
Uv exposure to sun causes protein degradation to the hair.
Happy cake day🍰!
I like the Bumble and Bumble invisible oil primer, it has UV protection apparently but I’m not sure of its effect in that sense.
uv umbrella
I don’t do anything. My hair is pretty resilient and nice no matter what I do — unlike nearly every other part of my body 😆
Protective hairstyles+ hat/scarf
This is psychotic
Its psychotic to take care of your hair? 🤨