What exactly does sunlight do to your hair?

You probably know very well what effect  heat styling tools have on your locks. The sun is basically a nonstop hair dryer. During a sun, sea and beach vacation (summer), your hair is exposed more often to heat, UV rays, and chlorine/salt water. So you can imagine the impact this has on your hair. Read on to discover the most common effects of summer on our hair.

What are the effects of the sun on your hair?

1. Damaged and dry hair

During those wonderful days when you’re lying on the beach in your bikini almost every day, your hair has to endure quite a lot. The sun feels great, but it does dry out your hair. Combined with other factors such as the sea, sand, chlorinated water, and wind, it can even lead to hair damage. You could say that summer is synonymous with dehydration of the hair and skin. So, ladies, hydrate and protect your  skin and your  hair as well as possible!

2. Hair discoloration

The sun, sea, and chlorinated water also take their toll on your hair color! These factors bring colorful days to your life, but your hair color has a harder time of it. The color fades faster. During the  summer days you’ll often notice that your hair has less shine than usual.

PROTECTION FOR COLORED HAIR

3. Sunburned and dry scalp

Many people think that hair protects the scalp, but unfortunately, that’s not the case. Sunburn on your scalp often leads to a dry or burned scalp. This can have a negative effect on the hair roots. So wear a hat or cap as often as possible to protect your brain’s home as well as possible!

4. Split ends

Dry hair usually goes hand in hand with split ends. The drier the hair, the less elasticity it has. As a result, your locks break more easily when brushing or styling. The sun dries out your hair even more, making split ends more of a problem. Make sure you keep nourishing and hydrating your hair intensively with the right hair care. A great and effective hair care range is the  repair range from  Waterclouds. It consists of an effective  shampoo, hair mask and an  argan repair serum that leaves hair feeling reborn.

5. Oily scalp

Heat stimulates the production of sebum (the skin’s natural oils). This makes your hair and scalp get greasy faster. And we all know what happens when our hair or scalp feels  greasy —we just wash our hair more often! Love your locks? Then be sensible and please don’t wash them too often! Try to stick to a maximum of 3 times a week. Washing your hair too often actually dries it out.

6. Nourishing your hair

Give your hair the best nourishment with hair vitamins. OASE Hair Vitamins and  Yummy Gums Hair & Beauty are special vegan  hair vitamins that promote beautiful, long, strong, and healthy hair while also reducing the risk of breakage. By improving the hair structure, these hair vitamins help hair grow faster and fuller, giving it a healthy appearance and a beautiful shine. These gummies also help prevent breakage, allowing hair to grow optimally. When it comes to hair: healthy on the inside, beautiful on the outside!

Now you’re thinking: great, all these effects on my hair during the vacation you’ve been looking forward to for so long.  No worries. We’ll give you some tips to protect your hair from the sun.

Tips for protecting your hair from the sun

1. Chemical hair treatments

Avoid chemical treatments around this time of year. No matter how tempting it is to give your locks a new summer color, we still recommend not doing so during or just before your summer vacation. The same goes for chemical hair treatments such as perms or straightening. Your hair may normally be able to take a bit of a beating, but during the summer it’s extra dry and these treatments put it under even more strain.

2. Hat or scarf

Besides making you look completely  Instagram-ready with a hat or scarf, it also protects most of your hair from harmful UV rays. Plus, it helps prevent your scalp from getting sunburned. The perfect solution for a  fancy look and a protected head.

3. Avoid heat styling tools

I know! During the busy, lively summer days, we all want to show off our perfect locks. You can easily create beautiful curls or gorgeous straight hair with a straightener or curling iron. But try to avoid these  heat styling tools during the hot summer days. Want curls or waves? Braid your hair with some  leave-in conditioner in it and sleep on it overnight. Ta-da, you’ll wake up the next morning with beautiful waves without damaging your hair. And let your hair air-dry instead of using a hair dryer. You don’t want to end up with dry, straw-like hair after summer.

4. Hair products for sun protection

In summer, it’s very important to use the best  hair products you can. Think of  shampoos, hair masks, oils and  sprays that contain UV filters. These filters protect your hair against harmful UV rays. The  Biosilk Summer Therapy range is a good example. You can order it from us. The  Hair in the Sun haircare from the renowned brand  SachaJuan also protects hair against fading and UV rays.

5. Care for and protect your hair with hair oil

Choose  hair oils that give dry hair a boost. Look for ingredients such as  argan oil and vitamin E. It’s also important that your chosen hair oil contains UV filters that protect hair from sun damage. One example is  Biosilk Summer Therapy Protective Hair Oil. This oil protects hair against harmful UV rays. Coconut oil protects hair when it’s exposed to the sun. This helps prevent color loss and dryness. The hair oil also gives hair a beautiful shine and deeply hydrates it! This  hair oil is available from us.

How can you repair damaged hair?

Sometimes it can’t be helped, and despite all the  tips & tricks, your hair still gets damaged.  The damage is done. Of course, you want to repair your locks as quickly as possible. First, start with a clean slate. Trim the ends. Then pamper your hair with  hair masks/hair treatments that deeply nourish it. Try our repair hair mask from  Waterclouds. Ingredients such as argan and moringa oils deeply nourish and hydrate the ends. The  CHI Argan Oil Hair Mask also deeply nourishes hair. This hair mask is enriched with argan oil and moringa oil, both of which intensely nourish the hair. The mask is also rich in vitamins A and C. These ingredients help restore unruly, damaged hair! Don’t forget to use a nourishing  serum or  hair oil every day. This keeps your hair hydrated 24/7.

Prepare your hair for summer!

We’ve put together a few summer products just for you, so you don’t have to think about which products to order to protect your hair from the sun. We’ve done that for you. These summer products will make your hair completely  summer-proof !

• Biosilk Summer Therapy Silk Bath Shampoo
• Biosilk Summer Therapy Silk Protect
• SachaJuan Hair In The Sun 
• SachaJuan Hair after the Sun
• Waterclouds Repair Hair Mask

In the spirit of sunshine!

This sun-protective hair care is exactly what you need to protect your hair as much as possible from the sun’s negative effects. That way, you can be sure your hair is well protected while you enjoy the sunshine. Nothing can spoil your summer (or your hair ;-)).  Enjoy your summer, beauty!

Want to buy the best sun-protective hair care at JohnBeerens.com?

Good hair care is essential if you want to protect your style from the sun. At JohnBeerens.com, you can buy a variety of hair products from well-known brands such as CHI, SachaJuan,  Kérastase and  Moroccanoil. Curious which one is right for you? Ask one of our beauty care advisors for advice.