Treating Sun Damaged Hair

We all know how powerful the sun is when it comes to our skin. But did you know that UV rays are actually harder on our hair than chlorine and blow drying?

The sun can damage your hair by depleting the levels of protein - keratin - that keep your hair strong. When keratin is damaged, your hair shafts weaken and can become easily damaged. They then fail to reflect light which makes your hair appear dull. The sun can also suck the moisture and oil out of your hair. Normal moisture levels are around 8%, but sun damage brings it to about 2%. The result is hair with brittle split ends.

You can fight this battle by always wearing a hat when outdoors to protect your locks. Combine the hat with a heavy duty conditioner and your hair is no match for the sun!

This summer, make sure to take care of your hair the proper way, so that it remains strong and healthy.