Your hair needs sun protection too, not just your skin

Ritu Vijayvergiya, co-founder of haircare brand 2.Oh!, explains: “Prolonged exposure to the sun can strip the hair of its natural oils, leading to moisture loss and limp, lifeless hair. The sun’s UV rays can break down hair proteins, causing weakened hair.”

How to prevent your hair from sun damage

Simple steps go a long way when it comes to hair sun protection. Something as basic as covering your head with a scarf while stepping out helps. Additionally, there are plenty of products available in the market that you can use to prevent your locks from becoming lacklustre.

Ritu Vijayvergiya of 2.Oh! suggests using leave-in conditioners with ingredients like ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, which absorb UVB rays, to shield your hair from sun damage.
“Argan oil works like a natural sunscreen, so if your hair is already damaged, use products with argan oil to combat damage, restore moisture, and maintain hair health,” Vijayvergiya adds.