Sun Safety Q&A

Sun Safety Q&A

We know that UVA/UVB rays damage skin, but are they harmful to hair?

"Definitely. The sun is definitely harmful to one's hair. You have to take care of your hair just as well as you have to take care of your skin. People who color their hair can see immediate problems. Their hair splinters, gets drier because of the heat. We always recommend our readers use UV filters in their hair or put conditioner in their hair and braid it to prevent breakage.

Your hair is still a part of your body even though it's a dead protein. It's still a growing, active part of your body. It's important to take care of it.

Any product that works for heat -- heat styling or heat tools -- you can also spray those in your hair. You should also try tucking your hair away. That beach look that you see with perfect cascading curls -- that's for a photo shoot. I would not recommend leaving your hair down like that at the beach."