The sun is finally back, much to our delight. However, it can quickly become a danger for us. While the risks of sun exposure for the skin are well-known, we often forget the effects it can have on our hair. Due to UV rays, our hair often becomes dry, damaged, and brittle by the end of summer. Therefore, it is crucial to protect it with suitable products.
What are the effects of the sun on my hair?
Have you ever noticed ? Your hair lightens each summer, sometimes giving you a new hair color – which some might find pleasing. Brown hair may develop some chestnut highlights, and blond hair may see a few platinum streaks. However, this phenomenon is not necessarily good news for our hair. It is actually a sign of the hair fiber being weakened by the sun's rays.
UV rays degrade the cuticle – the outer layer of the hair – leading to damaging the keratin – the main protein located at the center of the hair fiber – and other proteins like melanin, which is responsible for pigment. Prolonged sun exposure results in hair dehydration, and a loss of shine and suppleness. Curly or frizzy hair may also suffer from frizz due to hair dryness. To sum up, without sun protection or care, hair can become dry, dull, and brittle more easily during summer.
Besides the hair fiber, the sun also sensitizes the scalp, potentially causing sunburns. The health of your hair directly depends on the scalp, as hair grows from follicles located within it. Therefore, it is crucial to take as much care of your hair as your scalp in summer.
Deep hydration : the key to healthy hair in summer
Since hair gets significantly dehydrated during summer, the secret to healthy hair is to keep it well-hydrated ! Cair offers a powerful sulfate-free and silicone-free hair mask with "bond-repair" technology to seal the keratin in your hair and restore its health. This hair mask, formulated with hyaluronic acid, helps retain water molecules even in very dry environments. This way, hair stays hydrated longer – perfect for a day at the beach!
Rich in Vitamin B8, plant collagen, and plant keratin, this natural hair treatment also protects and improves the structure of keratin. The fibers are deeply regenerated. Finally, with rice water, this after-sun hair treatment will nourish your hair all summer long !
Cair Tip: Beyond using hair care products, it is also essential to wear a hat to protect your hair and scalp !
Adopt a summer hair care routine
The repairing hair mask is the first step in your summer hair care routine. However, to maintain healthy hair after sun exposure, you can complete your routine with other hair treatments that combat sun damage. After applying our hair mask, we recommend rinsing your hair and following up with our Cair hyaluronic acid shampoo. This intensely hydrates your hair while gently cleansing your fragile scalp without stripping it. Its sulfate-free and silicone-free formula, 92% of natural origin, eliminates residues that suffocate your hair fiber.
Next, to complete your hair care routine, it is essential to apply UV protection. The Cair protective and detangling mist shields the hair from external aggressions such as pollution, UV rays, and heat, thanks to its composition that creates a protective barrier on the hair fiber.
Additionally, it detangles and hydrates hair, making it less prone to breakage.
Acting both inside and outside the hair fiber as well as on the scalp, this complete routine is the key to having healthy, protected hair all summer long.