We all know that the sun has a harmful effect on the skin, but did you know that it’s also true for your hair? Sunrays affect the skin and hair differently, yet just as harmfully.
Find out in this article what the effects are and how to protect yourself.
What is the impact of the sun on hair?
The sun has a damaging effect on hair. It can alter the structure of the hair, weaken the fiber, and also cause the appearance of dry, brittle, and dull ends.
The scalp is not spared either. Prolonged exposure can lead to burns and dehydration, affecting its health and hair growth.
UV rays also impact the color of your hair, whether natural or dyed. In summer, you may have already noticed your hair getting lighter: this is due to the oxidation of melanin (the natural pigment in hair), which leads to color loss.
Artificial pigments are even more sensitive to UV, which causes the color to lighten and unwanted highlights to appear.
A few figures to understand the impact of the sun on hair health:
- 70%: the proportion of hair cuticles showing visible damage after 5 days of sun exposure.
- 30 to 50%: the increase in split ends after 2 weeks of exposure without protection.
- Up to 40%: the amount of natural hair lipids that can be degraded after prolonged UV exposure, causing dryness and frizz.
Protecting your hair from the sun is therefore essential to keeping it healthy.
How to protect your hair from UV rays?
As you’ve understood, the hair fiber is sensitive to the sun. It’s therefore vital to protect it with suitable hair care products. Cair’s sun protection oil offers multiple benefits for your hair:
A protective hair oil
Cair’s protective hair oil acts as a true sun shield.
Enriched with Karanja oil, a natural antioxidant, this hair oil forms a protective barrier around the hair that filters UV rays.
It also contains vitamin E to protect against external aggressions and prevent premature aging.
Finally, this treatment preserves color by protecting the keratin structure.
A hydrating hair oil
Beyond its protective properties, the anti-UV hair oil also contains a complex of fermented oils that deeply hydrate the hair.
Visible results
- After 28 days of use, 100% of users noticed an improvement in their hair’s overall health: better nourished and better protected.
- 95% also found their hair to be more manageable and smoother.
- 92% observed that their hair color was preserved.
- 90% believed their hair fiber was repaired and strengthened.
With Cair’s protective hair oil, your hair is protected, hydrated, and enhanced.