Sun Protection

[CheerBear]

What products have good UV protectants, sunscreens or repair heat damage? I dont know if it is possible for the sun to significantly dry out the hair or if thats what is going on, but I dont want to take the chance.

 

[asummertyme]

ggod question, i was wondering the same thing 2day

 

[Innocent_Kiss]

Yeah, the sun can cause damage to your hair. If I'm standing outside, I try to sit in the shade or either put my umbrella up. If my hair is exposed to the sun for a certain amount of time (like 30 mins) when I come in my hair is beyond dry, it's brittle. I usually have to deep condition. I don't know of any sun block products used for the hair, but I'm still looking. Right now I was thinking of mixing natural ingredients (herbs, butters, and oils) together that have sun block properties. It's natural! If I find anything, I'll post it.

 

[NaturalRox]

NTM leave-in has UV protectants. Most products by Aveda are supposed to have them too - I just picked up their Elixir Leave-in and Cherry Almond Bark Conditioning Treatment today, can't wait to try it!

In this warm weather, I usually walk with a silk handkerchief to cover my hair or a light scarf to shield my hair from the sun - can't be too careful!

 

[Tracy]

Infusium used to make a UV leave in.

I like Elucence MB conditioner for the sun. I used it recently and it worked ut well. I'm not sure if it OFFERS sun protection explicitly, but I noticed a difference when I used it from when I didn't.

I know most products designed for color treated hair will contain sunscreen.

 

[katie]

John Frieda Sun Protection Oil is nice.It got rid of that hard crispy feel I used to get when I was out in the sun for long.Just remember to use sparingly.Too much makes my hair sticky.

 

[lsubabiedee]

avocado has natural sunscreen properties

 

[Ayeshia]

pantene had one as well dont know if they still do. if not add a small dallop of sunblock to your leave in spray and use that. ive done it b4

 

[Isis]

As Innocent Kiss said, I too stay in the shade or use an umbrella when outside, even if my hair products have UV protection. I also have a very large, floppy hat I bought from the Gap to protect my hair (I line it with a silk scarf before wearing).
Nexxus Headress Leave-in has UV protectants. Shea butter also is a natural sunscreen.

The sun will fry our hair if we're not careful.

 

[CheerBear]

thanks! I've been wearing my silk head wrap almost daily but people are starting to tell me I look ghetto, or old, or old and ghetto..I guess I'll be spending money on my new products..or mixing up my shea butter and avocado

 

[Leslie_C]

lol cheerbear,
if u read the labels many products say they have uv protectants...I know some of my nexxus products say that. I also read in one of my haircare books u have to be careful with oils bc when u go in the sun it cooks your hair like an egg!

 

[Babygurl]

Elasta QP H-Two leave-in has sunscreen that protects the hair from UV rays.

 

[candibaby]

i use nexxus headress

 

[CheerBear]

AHA! I never thought about the fact that oil heats up and burns..and geeeeeeez in my poor hair! I use oil about everyday......Elasta H-Two gives me instant contact derm....im gonna try headress and humectress

 

[lsubabiedee]

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Isis said:
Shea butter also is a natural sunscreen.

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really? i didnt know that

 

[Isis]

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Isis said:
Shea butter also is a natural sunscreen.

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really? i didnt know that

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Info is on my jar of shea butter and there's a lot of info out there about it being a sunscreen. This is what they use in Africa to protect their skin and hair. Here is one excerpt:
http://www.sheabutter.net/history.htm
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THE HISTORY OF SHEA BUTTER

Shea Butter, commonly known as Karité, is derived from the Shea Nut Tree (butyrospermum parkii) which grows in the western region of Afrika. The fruits of these trees contain a nut which is dried and ground. The powder is then boiled in water to release an unctuous substance which rises to the top and solidifies to create Shea Butter (Diop). This butter has been used for centuries in Afrika to moisturize and protect the skin from sun, wind, heat and salt water.

Shea Butter can be used for all forms of massage as it creates a frictionless surface allowing for the smoothest and most therapeutic deep tissue work. It is an excellent base for the addition of essential oils. And it is a key ingredient in the most reputable French beauty products and soaps, only recently gaining recognition in the United States. Due to its unsaponifiable nature, Shea Butter cannot rob the skin of its natural oils and can actually help stimulate collagen production. As such, it can be very effective in helping to alleviate wrinkles, scars and burns.

Shea Butter can be used as a hair dressing to moisturize a dry scalp and stimulate hair growth. Used as a pomade, it helps to hold the hairstyle and lightly relax curls.

Medicinally, Shea Butter has been studied as an anti-inflammatory topical cream, being helpful in cases of arthritis (Kerharo), and it contains stigmasterol which is the sterol known as "the anti-stiffness factor" making it helpful in cases of rheumatism (Hampton). It has additionally been studied as a nasal decongestant by applying it to the inside of the nostrils (Tella). Shea Butter is also helpful in cases of eczema and dermatitis and "contains chemical constituents that help to heal bruising and soreness" (Falconi).

Shea Butter contains a high content of cinnamic acid creating a mild natural sunscreen, approximately SPF-6 (Falconi) and can be used alone to prevent burning (Hampton).

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[lsubabiedee]

oh wow...thats cool, thats isis!