When it comes to those long summer days, sun protection is a must. But it’s not just your face and body that need that SPF. Your hair and scalp are especially vulnerable to sun damage, soaking up those harmful rays every time you step outside. UV rays can warp your color, damage your delicate scalp skin, and weaken the overall structure of your strands, leading to increased brittleness and breakage. Yikes. Luckily, there’s a remedy for these potential problems: SPF hair products. From oils to mists to styling creams, these are the nine SPF hair products you need to get through summer flawless and burn-free.
Water and sweat-resistant, this SPF 30 oil spray does it all. This protectant can be used on your hair and your skin, to promote a healthy tan and keep that mane from those harmful summer rays.
This anti-oxidant rich SPF 30 hair mist works overtime to protect your tresses, preserve their color, and promote hair health. With a lightweight and powerful blend of exotic monoi oil, gotu kola extract, and pro vitamin B5, this spray reinvigorates dull, environmentally damaged hair and locks-in moisture and color for better, beautiful, summer strands.
This water-resistant hair shield is perfect for every beach babe. The natural waxes and balm mint extract in this breakthrough formula act as a barrier for your mane, keeping out the negative after effects of chlorine, salt, and sun. Comb this creamy product from your hairline straight through your ends for maximum protection.
Protect those tresses without breaking the bank with this drugstore favorite from Banana Boat. This SPF 30 scalp spray dries ASAP run-free, so you can get back to sunbathing without sweating a scalp-burn.
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5. Supergoop Poof! Mineral Part and Scalp Powder: $34
If you're looking for a multi-functional SPF product, look no further than this mineral part powder from super-brand Supergoop. With SPF 45 protection, this 100% mineral powder spray not only protects your sensitive scalp but also works to absorb excess oils like a dry shampoo for fresher looking locks.
We love a good hair oil. And Klorane's Sun Radiance Protective Oil is as good as it gets. This vegan product is environmentally responsible and ultra-effective, harnessing the power of ylang ylang wax to keep moisture in and UVA/UVB rays out.
Looking for something stronger? This SPF 50+ spray from Shiseido should do the trick. Rose apple leaf extract and Super-Veil 360 work together to prevent aging and protect your hair, face, and body from sun damage. The lightweight formula is non-greasy and stickiness-free, perfect for those long summer days.
This isn't your average shine spray. Alterna's Bamboo Beach Sunshine spray fights frizz, adds shine, and protects your tresses from sun and heat damage. Using eco-certified bamboo and Tahitian coconut, this product keeps those long locks looking and feeling as healthy as possible.
With UVA/UVB filters, this lightweight mist utilizes wintergreen and cinnamon bark oils to protect your strands from sun damage. This sun-stopping spray also features Aveda's signature pure-fume aroma of organic neroli, ylang yang, and other pure flower and plant essences.
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