UV Hair Protection Products

The following products will help protect your hair from the damaging effects of UV.

Normal Hair

Look for names like Solar Care or Summer Care Shampoos and Conditioners - contain intensive conditioning ingredients that penetrate the cortex of the hair, making it stronger and better able to withstand the assaults of sun, pollution, air-conditioning and humidity. Maintain nourishment with products such as:

Ojon Animated Styling Cream

Terax Finishing Spray - Lightweight Spray with UV Protection and Vitamins B & E

Oily Hair

Hot weather can encourage oil production, so frequent shampooing with a mild formulation is best. Spritz a lightweight conditioner through the ends, such as:

Aussie Miracle Hair Insurance

Avoid over-washing by using hair powders to absorb natural oils and add back bounce for a day. These are usually available in a range of colors, white (for blondes), red, brown and black.

Bumble and Bumble Hair Powder

Swimming in salt water and chlorine pools

Use a water-resistant cream with UV filters to protect against discolouration.

Redken UV Rescue Blonde Guard color-saving swim cream.

Use mineral water to rinse your hair after every dip in the ocean and a wide-toothed comb to separate each section carefully.

Sports & Sunbathing Protection

Use a combination glycerine, siliconand UV filters protect, nourish and smooth the surface of sun-damaged hair.

Products containing advanced UV filters, naturally occurring antioxidants found in sunflower-seed extract, and a botanical complex for shine and detangling.

Redken UV Rescue After-Sun Shampoo

Phyto Phytoplage After Sun Repair Mask