{"id":10047,"date":"2025-07-23T16:04:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T16:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/en-US\/blog\/?p=10047"},"modified":"2025-07-23T16:11:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T16:11:28","slug":"tips-to-protect-hair-from-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/us\/blog\/beauty\/tips-to-protect-hair-from-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips to Protect Your Hair From the Sun and Keep It Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"
Reading:<\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Long beach days. Morning hikes. A dip in the pool to cool off. Summer brings no shortage of sun-soaked joy\u2014but your hair might be feeling the effects.<\/p>\n

Sunlight, saltwater, chlorine, and even wind can take a toll on your strands, leaving them dry, dull, or more prone to breakage. But with a few simple adjustments to your routine, protecting your hair in the sun (and keeping it healthy all season long) can feel as easy as picking your preferred pool chair.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at how summer affects your hair<\/strong>\u2014and six smart ways to care for it.<\/p>\n


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What does sunlight do to your hair?<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re wondering whether sunlight is good or bad for your hair, the short answer is: it depends. Just like skin, science shows<\/a> that hair is sensitive to UV radiation.<\/strong> Overexposure can weaken the outer layer of the hair shaft (the cuticle), making it rough, brittle, and more prone to split ends. And color-treated or fine hair may be especially vulnerable.<\/p>\n

And it\u2019s not just UV rays<\/a>. Summer fun often includes:<\/p>\n