In Australia we "Slip, Slap, Slop"... we teach and preach UV protection for our skin, but no one really thinks about protecting your hair from those damaging UV rays. So let's talk about!
As the days get sunnier, it's essential to not only protect your skin but also your hair from the harmful effects of UV rays. In this post, we'll explore why UV protection is crucial for your hair and share tips on how to keep it vibrant.
Why is UV Protection Important for Your Hair?
Your hair is constantly exposed to environmental factors, and UV radiation can cause significant damage over time. Just like your skin, your hair can suffer from prolonged sun exposure, leading to:
Colour Fading: For those who love experimenting with hair colour, UV rays can cause colours to fade faster, especially for bright, bold shades. Blondes get brassy, Coppers go flat, and those rich beautiful brunettes.... well, they aren't looking so expensive anymore.
Dryness and Brittleness: UV rays break down the protein structure in your hair, leading to dryness and making it more prone to split ends and breakage.
Loss of Shine: Sun exposure can strip your hair of its natural oils, making it appear dull and lifeless.
Scalp Damage: If you have short hair or shaved styles, your scalp is also exposed to the sun’s rays, increasing the risk of burns and long-term skin damage.
How to Protect Your Hair from UV Rays
1. Use Hair Products with UV Filters
Almost all R+Co products offer UV protection. Shampoos & conditioners, styling products, and leave in treatments are all available with UV protection. Talk to your stylist and find which one is most suited for your hair needs, then have them confirm it's also got you covered for UV exposure.
2. Wear a Hat or Scarf
For those hot summer days, a stylish hat or scarf can do wonders for protecting your hair and scalp from harmful UV rays. It's a simple and fashionable solution.
3. Opt for Leave-in Conditioners
Leave-in conditioners are great for keeping your hair hydrated throughout the day. Choose one that also offers UV protection for added defense against the sun while keeping your hair soft and moisturized.
Here's a few of our fav's:
Sun Catcher
Very Fine to All Hair Types
Supercharge your hair with this nourishing and protective leave-in conditioner that helps soften, seal, detangle and fight frizz. Can be used on damp or dry hair, alone or layered beneath styling products to optimize their performance.
Waterfall
Fine to Medium Hair
Cascade into an overflow of moisture + shine with WATERFALL. This lotion will leave hair glossy, soft and manageable.
High Dive
Medium to Thick Hair
Plunge into deep hydration and reflective shine with HIGH DIVE. Formulated to smooth and seal the hair, it moisturizes, softens and drowns out frizz.
Twister
Curly Hair Specific Hydration
Tame and prep your curls with TWISTER, a lightweight primer that acts as a foundation for all your other styling products. Adds moisture for definition and to prevent hair from feeling crunchy.
Spiritualized
All Hair Types
Elevate your hair to higher powers. SPIRITUALIZED Dry Shampoo Mist transcends ordinary dry shampoo. Its revolutionary micellar formula has suspended cleansing powder leaving hair and scalp feeling cleaner than regular dry shampoos - with no powdery residue.
Perfect for your yoga/gym bag and that post workout hair sweat!
4. Avoid Prolonged Sun Exposure
Try to limit your time in direct sunlight, especially during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM). If you're attending a parade, festival, or outdoor event, make sure to take breaks in shaded areas to give your hair some relief from the sun.
5. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
Sun exposure can dehydrate not only your body but your hair as well. Make sure to drink plenty of water and use a hydrating hair masque at least once a week to restore moisture to sun-damaged hair.
Here's a few R+Co masque options for you to try:
Television Perfect Hair Masque
Transform dry, styled and processed hair into camera-worthy perfection. This hair masque dramatically improves elasticity and manageability for all hair types while conditioning, deeply replenishing and fighting frizz.
Cassette Curl Defining Masque
Designed for curls, this masque instantly transforms from a rich creme texture into a liquid butter. It deeply penetrates to prevent split ends for revived, soft hair with lush, hydrated, bouncy curls.
Dallas Biotin Thickening Treatment
Our mega-thickening treatment helps build texture for a long-lasting, voluminous effect. It fortifies hair without weight, delivering instantaneous, visible results in minutes.
Gemstone Ultra Shine Glossing Treatment
Hair color boasts mirror-like shine when hair is healthy and hydrated. This opalescent, rich creme formula provides deep hydration, enriches color and seals damaged cuticles so that hair reflects light like glass. Enjoy vibrant, fresh, salon-like color and super shiny hair that’s UV protected.
If you don't have the extra time at home to let your treatment sit and do it's job, you can always opt for an in-salon treatment. At Peryton Hairshop we offer R+Co Concentrates, or as we like to call them, R+Co Deluxe Treatments. Add it onto any of your services, and it'll last up to 28 washes*; and to save you even more time, we listed them below:
Gemstone
Colour Locking
Hair colour takes on the ultra-reflective, prismatic beauty of a gemstone with this colour-locking in-salon treatment. Pro vitamins and oils provide intense hydration and protection against colour-ravaging stressors. A clinically proven complex seals in colour and moisture, extending your hair colour’s vibrancy, dimension and shine for up to 10 washes. Your hair is left smooth, bouncy and beyond brilliant. The perfect end to a hair color service.
Golden Lining
Porosity Filling
Two-pronged repair in a flash. Reversing damage both inside and out caused by chemical services, heat styling and free radicals, this prescription-grade formula harnesses vegan keratin to rebuild broken bonds in the inner cortical structure, while botanical extracts patch porous areas, restore elasticity and saturate hair with crucial hydration. Hair is left stronger, softer and less prone to breakage. Necessary repair for overstressed hair.
Dallas
Thickening
Treat fine or thinning hair to bigger, better, full-body texture with this thickening in-salon treatment. Lightweight so that it doesn’t deflate fine hair, this treatment increases strength while helping to prevent future thinning and breakage. Nourishing plant extracts revitalize your scalp to provide an optimal environment for hair growth. Inspired by Texas-style big hair, this service adds instant visual density to each of your hair strands for “bigger is better” results. The answer to limp locks.
Atlantis
Moisturizing
Quench dry, frizzy or over-processed hair with this intensely hydrating in-salon treatment. Reparative extracts deeply penetrate the hair fiber to drench strands in superior moisture, nutrients, strength and antioxidant protection. Your hair instantly feels more manageable, smooth and supple to the touch. A true antidote to heat styling.
Bel Air
Smoothing
Roughed-up hair cuticles receive a reparative makeover with this smoothing in-salon treatment. Managing to both smooth down rough patches on hair cuticles and penetrate deep into the hair fiber to deliver much needed moisture and nourishment, this lightweight formula banishes frizz in an instant.
Protecting your hair from UV damage is essential, especially during the sunny months. By incorporating UV-protecting products and following a few simple tips, you can maintain your hair’s health and vibrancy. Visit Peryton Hairshop for personalized care, and keep rocking your unique style confidently!
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