UV rays have a detrimental effect on our hair. Indeed, they attack its scales and weaken their hydrolipidic film.
As and when exposed, the keratin is pickled, especially if the salt or chlorine water comes to mix. Without proper care, the hair becomes rough, brittle and lose their elasticity.
The sun also blurs the color and gives it a dull appearance. Fine hair is all the more threatened as they are naturally less resistant than thick hair. Fortunately, solutions exist.
Protecting your hair to counter the onslaught of UV
Before exposure to UV, it is important to protect the hair, just as we do for our skin with a sunscreen.
"Whether they are colored, swept, discolored or natural, you have to protect them with a solar capillary product with UV filter and attach them during the exhibition," advises Ludovic Geheniaux *, hairdresser-ambassador Eugene Perma Professional.
The different treatments offered today adapt to each nature of hair and act as a real shield against the drying effects of the sun.
Dry oil (avoids vegetable oils on colored hair), balm, jelly, serum ... It is up to us to find a custom formula.
"Putting a greasy body on the hair creates a protective barrier and prevents water from entering the cortex." It is not forgotten to renew the application frequently during the exhibition and after bathing.
"After each swim, whether at the sea or at the pool, we rinse our hair with clear water because the salt, chlorine and the reverberation of the sun on the water attack them," adds our expert.
Last advice from Ludovic Geheniaux: "At the pool, those who have discolored hair must at all costs avoid putting their head under water." Why ? Because their hair, more porous and lacking pigments, are sensitive. The risk is then to come out with a mop as green as that of the Joker in Batman!
After exposure to the sun, place care
In order to prolong the benefits of the care given to our hair before exposure to UV radiation, we rely on post-sun care.
A moisturizing shampoo and a regenerating mask to nourish the hair deeply is an ideal combo. A formula rich in keratin is all indicated to restore the strength to weakened hair and boost their shine.
On the return of the holidays, we make an appointment in a living room to make a cure "rehab" (keratin, botox capillaire ...) that will repair the damage, and if the spikes are damaged, we do not hesitate to cut.
The opportunity to wear a new haircut for the re-entry.
* Salon Ludovic Geheniaux, 3, rue de Turbigo, Paris 3.
