Hair SPF is a legitimate thing - and here’s why it should be part of your beauty arsenal during the hot weather
As the heatwave marches on, you’re no doubt feeling virtuous for slathering SPF50 on your face and body, but what about your hair? “It can burn, just like skin does - except you can’t feel it,” says Anabel Kingsley, trichologist at Philip Kingsley. “UV rays act in a similar way to bleach: they degrade its protein structure, leaving strands weaker and more vulnerable to breakage and further damage,” she adds. To prevent that, try one of these Stylist-approved products…
Philip Kingsley Swimcap, £17
Credit: Philip Kingsley
Apply to damp hair before a day at the pool or the beach to protect it from chlorine, salt and UV rays. This will also act like a leave-in conditioner, hydrating your hair from root to tip.
Philip Kingsley Swimcap, £17 , feelunique.com
Rita Hazan Lock + Block Protective Spray, £21
Used as the final step in your styling routine, this new invisible mist works as hairspray while blocking out both humidity and UV rays. It’s packed with antioxidants for a shiny, smooth finish.
Rita Hazan Lock + Block Protective Spray, £21, selfridges.com
GHD Heat Protect Spray With UV Protection, £12.95
This new, lightweight formula combines GHD’s unique heat protection system with benzophenone-4, an ingredient that blocks out and filters harmful UV rays before they reach your hair.
GHD Heat Protect Spray With UV Protection, £12,95, lookfantastic.com
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