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Lifestyle Q & A Forum

How can I keep my hair from getting too light in the sun?

by
Carrie Bush Hairdresser/Stylist Daired's Salon & Day Spa



Question:
How can I keep my hair from lightening too much during the summer? - Darlene, a new Californian
Answer:
Your hair, like your skin requires special attention when going outdoors. It is not just the sun that is harmful. The wind is also damaging to your hair. The wind dries your hair out and causes it to become more porous, causing the outside layer of your hair to expand leaving the under layers exposed to the elements. This creates a process of oxidation that dries the hair and ultimately causes the color to become lighter. Even though the lightning of your hair may at times be appealing, this process often will have undesirable gold, bronze or red shades that will appear.

Prevention requires limiting your time in the sun unless you protect your hair from the direct rays. If you are going to spend any extended time in the sun, wear a hat, cap or any kind of cover on your hair that you are comfortable with.

Maintain a high level of moisture in your hair by conditioning with a deep penetrating conditioner at least once a month and use an after-shampoo conditioner after each shampoo. If you are going to swim, cover your hair with a swim cap or rinse your hair and apply an after shampoo conditioner (leave the conditioner in your hair) before you enter the water. After swimming, always rinse out the chlorine or salt water as quickly as possible after leaving the water.

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