UV-Protecting Hair Products: Avoid the Deep-Fry Natural Beauty Breakthrough

UV-Protecting Hair Products: Avoid the Deep-Fry

Posted By Angelina Drennan on March 20, 2011

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You may be diligent about keeping your face protected with SPF 30 sunscreen each and every day, but what about your hair? Your locks might not burn the way your nose does, but they’re just as prone to sun-induced burning, drying, and damage that can leave them looking wrecked and ravaged. To keep your strands silky and shining, make a product with UV protection part of your regular hair routine—no big, floppy hat required.

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Fekkai Advanced Salon Technician Color Care Shampoo

Color-treated hair is at even greater risk of drying out in the sunshine. This shampoo contains avocado oil to keep tresses soft and hydrated, and an antifade color complex containing galanga root extract that protects against new UV damage. ($38, Bloomingdales)

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Rene Furterer Okara Restructuring Mask

This mask contains a UV filter, vitamin E, witch hazel, and conditioning agents to keep color-treated hair in shape. ($28, Sephora)

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MOP Modern Organic Products Defining Cream

This everyday styling cream defines curls and prevents them from becoming frizzy or dry. ($15, ULTA)

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Nexxus Mousse Plus Volumizing Foam Styler

This alcohol-free mouse is light and airy, disappearing quickly into the hair for light hold and lots of shine. Nexxus’s time-release technology keeps hair soft, conditioned, and protected from the sun all day long. ($10.99, CVS)

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Paul Brown Hapuna Forme

This styling paste delivers smooth and flexible hold while sealing split ends. It also protects against both UVA and UVB rays. ($8.99, Folica.com)

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Neutrogena Triple Moisture Silk Touch Leave-In Hair Cream

This leave-in conditioner contains filters that protect against both UV damage and heat damage. It’s perfect for those who need only light-hold styling, and it never gets sticky or flaky. ($6.99, Walgreens)

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Bain de Terre Passion Flower Color Conditioner

This conditioner, with a springy blossom scent, restores and heals hair while offering UV protection. Although it’s formulated to prolong color treatments, all hair types can benefit. ($12, Folica.com)

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Warren-Tricomi Protect Organic Hair Shield

This lightweight hairspray protects against UV rays, chlorine and other chemicals, salt, mineral deposits, and other environmental hair antagonizers. ($15, Dermstore.com)

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Nioxin Bionutrient Actives Scalp Treatment System

Fine or thinning hair can grow back thicker and stronger after treatment with this serum, which prevents the buildup of hair-inhibiting chemicals and residue while providing UV protection. ($8.95, Amazon.com)

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Pureology Root Lift Spray Mousse

The innovative spray formula delivers lightweight hold without weighing hair down with too much product, and it contains UV inhibitors and antioxidants to defend color. ($22, Folica.com)

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L’Anza Swim & Sun Daily Chelating Shampoo

Great for summertime or beach vacations, this HPF (Hair Protection Factor) 30 shampoo protects against the sun’s rays, removes discoloring particulates from chlorinated or well water, and restores moisture. ($20, Aveyou.com)

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