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small fry · Chanel

sunscreen for hair

Becca · Kate Spade

I read somewhere that the FDA does not permit hair products to carry SPF values because there is no way to know how much protection is provided.

And if they do, it is misleading because the only protection you'll be getting is if you actually rub it into your scalp. Your skin will be protected, but your hair will not.

HTH!

JoceyBaby23 · Gucci

Honestly, I would just wear a hat or bandana. It is the best way to protect your head and your hair color!

bex · Chanel

aclassicbeauty is correct. Hair products do not contain SPF but they do contain UVA and UVB protectants. A lot of your "anti-fade" products contain great UVA and UVB protectants.

Redken launched a nice sun protectant line late this spring. There are products specifically for blondes and for brunettes. There is a leave-in detangler, an oil and a mask for after-sun.

hth!

edited to fix glaringly obvious grammer problem!! and also say that BIOLAGE (matrix product) has recently added a sun protecting line very similar to the Redken line.

-- Edited by bex at 08:41, 2006-05-23

small fry · Chanel

Thanks ladies for the info. Bex I will be on the look out for the product

greendiamond · Marc Jacobs

Banana Boat makes a hair and scalp spray that is spuuosed to protect your head from the sun. It's in a clear blue bottle with a sprayer. I bought it a summer or two ago at RiteAid

-gd

fairywings · Dooney & Bourke

Frederic Fekkai has some hair protecting spray that's brand new for summer. My Victorias Secret is carrying it right now, and it looks like it would protect your hair.

atlgirl · Gucci

I second greendiamond's recommendation. I used this stuff on my honeymoon - an eight day Caribbean cruise - and my scalp never burned. It's excellent!

deludelu · BCBG

I am using this from kiehls.

Leave-in hair conditioner

With Panthenol and Coconut Oil
Contains UV filter to protect hair from sun damage
Restores shine and suppleness to dry hair
Not tested on animals
This product contains a UV filter to facilitate the protection of the hair from damage by the sun. This outstanding leave-in hair conditioner and grooming aid is created especially for thick, frizzy, dry, or damaged hair that tends to be difficult to manage and tangled. Our nurturing treatment restores shine and suppleness to dry hair, detangles, and creates a revitalized hair appearance as it conditions. Since this treatment remains in the hair, it continues to nurture between shampoos.

kibsh · Nine West

I belive this is the product fairywings was talking about...

Summer Hair - Sun Bandana

Frederic Fekkai Summer Hair - Sun Bandana $20 @ Sephora