Sun exposure: how to take care of my dry and fragile hair ?
Protecting your skin from the sun is a reflex for many of us. But did you know that it is also important to protect your hair from the sun?
In this article, discover how it affects your hair fiber and adopt the right habits to reduce the harmful effects of UV rays.
What are the effects of the sun on my hair?
Sun exposure is not without consequences for your hair health. Many damages can appear after prolonged exposure to UV rays.
Colour alteration
You’ve probably already noticed it: in summer, hair tends to lighten. This phenomenon is due to UV rays oxidising the hair’s natural pigments, altering the colour while drying out the hair fibre.
Drying of the hair fiber
Hair is naturally protected by a hydrolipidic film made of sebum and water. However, the sun weakens this protective barrier, increasing internal moisture evaporation, making the hair dry, dull, and brittle.
Scalp irritation
We often forget it, but the scalp is sensitive to the sun, just like our skin. It is entirely possible to get a sunburn there.
Moreover, sun exposure dries the scalp, which can lead to itching, irritation, and dandruff.
Increased breakage risk
Keratin, the main protein in hair, is sensitive to UV rays. Sun exposure damages this protein, weakening the hair fiber and increasing breakage. As the fibre weakens, split ends are also more likely to form.
The right steps to reduce the sun’s harmful effects on hair
With summer coming, your hair routine needs adapting to include products that meet your hair fiber's needs.
Nourishes and repair
Repairing and nourishing your hair is a key step to preserve it after sun exposure.
The Cair repairing mask is ideal for deeply nourishing and repairing dry and fragile hair. The hyaluronic acid it contains can retain up to 1000 times its weight in water, even in very dry environments, preventing the hair from drying out. It is also formulated with rice water, an ingredient used for centuries in Asian traditions for its moisturising properties. Finally, enriched with a unique collagen concentrate and vitamins B5 and B8, this repairing treatment improves keratin structure and prevents hair loss.
A simple and effective way to nourish your hair is by using a boar bristle brush. Boar bristles have many benefits for your hair. Rich in keratin, they help close the hair cuticles, making the fiber stronger and more resistant to external aggressions. They also help evenly distribute sebum from roots to ends, ensuring natural nutrition and radiant shine.
La Bonne Brosse offers 3 types of boar bristle brushes to suit all hair types.
The N.01 UNIVERSAL boar bristle brush suits all hair types. However, since it has smoothing properties, we recommend using it before bedtime if you have curly hair.
The N.02 detangling brush and the N.03 sensitive scalp brush both combine boar bristles and nylon pins. They thus provide the benefits of both types. Nylon pins offer a revitalising massage that stimulates blood flow and promotes hair growth. Unlike the N.02 brush, the N.03 hairbrush has small balls at the end of its pins, making it softer and ideal for sensitive scalps.
Protect
Protecting your hair from external aggressions is essential to keep it healthy.
Cair offers two products to protect and enhance your hair.
The Cair detangling mist is perfect for shielding your hair from aggressions like pollution, forming a non-occlusive film around the fiber for protection. It also makes styling and detangling easier while providing softness and nutrition.
The Cair anti-UV protective oil acts as a true shield against UV rays thanks to karanja oil. Enriched with vitamin E, it also protects against premature aging. Its fermented oil complex (argan, almond, camellia, green tea, sunflower) provides intense nutrition and fights frizz. Finally, hair colour is preserved thanks to polyphenols.