Expert Tips For Fixing Sun Damaged Hair

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With long periods spent out in the summer sun, damaging elements like harsh winds, chlorine water and harmful UVA/UVB rays can really do a number on hair. And with the fall season right on the horizon, you’ll definitely want to adopt a healing regimen to treat your brittle and severely dry locks.

To maintain an easy yet effective damage healing routine, follow these expert tips and tricks to achieve healthy, and more manageable strands. And with nourishing product recommendations to boot, your hair will definitely be more than ready once the cooler, drier air rolls in.

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Treat Your Scalp

While your hair can become dry and damaged from prolonged sun exposure, your scalp can become equally damaged as well. Exposure to the sun can dehydrate the scalp, resulting in itching, flaking and redness, which is prone to breakage, says Head & Shoulders Dermatologist, Dr. Illyse Lefkowicz. 

“Healthy, shiny hair begins with a moisturized scalp, so if your scalp is sunburned, use the Head & Shoulders Purely Gentle Scalp Care Shampoo ($5),” he says. “Aloe is a well-known anti-inflammatory agent, and a key ingredient in the product, which helps calm an irritated scalp.” 

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Boost Your Color

Photo: ShutterstockDamaging elements like harmful UVA/UVB rays can definitely leave color brassy and damaged. So to properly boost your color without leaving it brittle and weak, start by toning down your summer shade to conceal any noticeable damage, suggest the experts at Paul Labrecque Salon in New York City.

“When in doubt as it relates to hair health, air on a darker side rather than going lighter. The lighter the hair is dyed, the more damage will occur,” they find.

Also, while going darker is definitely encouraged, you don’t have to make drastic changes to your overall look, says Heather Cie, expert colorist at the Malibu based Cie Sparks Salon.

“If you’re beachy blonde and love it, you don’t have to completely change your look for fall. Keep the blonde, but tone it down a bit,” she says.

But if you are interested in some striking color, opting for bold red and black shades certainly perks up the fall spirit.

“Red hair is always fun for fall, as it warming up the face and gets everyone into that cozy-fall spirit,” says Cie. “Also, if you’re thinking about going jet-black, do it! This super chic hair color will hide any summer damage, while making olive skin tones really stand out.”

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