Hair SPF that won’t ruin your blow-dry
SUMMER HAIR SORTED
You wouldn’t dream of leaving the house without an SPF on our face, so why would you leave your hair and scalp exposed? Anabel Kingsley, Trichologist at Philip Kingsley, explains: 'UV rays act on hair in a similar way to bleach; they degrade its protein structure, leaving strands weaker and more vulnerable to breakage and further damage.'
1. Brush On Block SPF 30 Mineral Powder Sunscreen, £25
Furthermore, in a scientific study of 15,000 patients, skin cancer found on the scalp has less of a survival rate than tumours found on other parts of the body. Always ask your hairdresser, or shampoo person to have a look at the health of your head.
Not to mention UV damage ruins your balayage. Here’s our edit of the best SPFs dedicated to delivering excellent hair health that won’t turn you into a greasy mess.
Need any more convincing?
5 Reasons To Protect Hair From UV Damage by Hairdresser Steven Carey
- Using effective UV protection can prevent your coloured hair fading and becoming dull.
- UV protection can help to avoid brittle hair and split ends.
- A good product will help maintain elasticity in the hair, in turn preventing breakage.
- Correct UV protection will prevent you having difficulties in brushing and styling your hair if it becomes dry.
- When using a protecting leave in treatment, be mindful that when getting it wet (e.g. a swimming pool) the chlorine will strip it from the hair and can sometimes have an effect on the colour itself.
The top 3 hair and scalp SPFs (that won’t ruin your blow dry)
1. Brush On Block SPF 30 Mineral Powder Sunscreen, £25This portable brush protects with a super-charged SPF 30, plus the translucent powder mattifies your hairline, greasy roots and beyond.
2. Goldwell Dualsenses Sun Reflects UV Protect Spray, £22.86
This lightweight mist offers UV protection, along with brilliant frizz control ability, so perfect for medium to thick hair that needs a little taming.
This can be used on wet hair pre-blow dry or spritzed over finished styles too. It delivers a dose of antioxidants to keep hair in tip-top condition and prevent colour fade.
