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Yes, Your Hair Needs Sun Protection Too

Read on for 13 products to protect hair and scalp from the sun's harsh rays
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Sachajuan Hair in the Sun, $32
Don't go out into the sun without using this hair product. It protects strands and color from damage and has an innovative formula that stays in hair even after showering. It's light enough that you won't even know it's there. Use it like a styling cream to give hair light hold for an effortless woke-up-like-this summer look.

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Designed for chemical- and color-treated hair, this UV protective spray shields from the sun while increasing shine and radiance. Apply it to damp hair and the detangling formula helps loosen stubborn knots. The multitasker also soothes the scalp and preserves keratin for stronger, silky strands. It covers pretty much all bases.

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One simple swap is to trade a UV hairspray for your regular one. The L'Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray has remained a firm favorite for decades. This version has the same non-sticky, brushable formula and the bonus of UV protection for color-treated hair. It's versatile enough that it can be misted on hair whether it's worn down in bedhead waves or swept up in a sleek topknot.

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Seven Rinzu Protect Spray, $28
This is referred to as a "foundation spray" because it is a brilliant base for hair. Spray it on damp locks and it will safeguard against UVA and UVB rays thanks to natural sunblocks like zinc, white tea and galangal root extract. Additionally, it speeds up drying time.

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Don't spend time carefully creating a gorgeous hairstyle to forget the finishing touches. Mist this dry UV-protecting oil all over and it strengthens, repairs and fights early color fading. It even has vitamin C to boost color and rejuvenate straggly strands. And it smells like a bouquet of roses.

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BY HEATHER CICHOWSKI | JUN 26, 2018 | SHARES
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