
Originally Posted by
Lady Stardust
I used some kind of UV protection for my hair over 20 years ago, but it was greasy and I had to keep my hair well away from my face. I can’t remember if it was particularly effective but I found it better in the end to use a hat or a scarf. Maybe more modern formulations are better. When they say they give UV protection I’m never sure if they mean against day to day sun exposure, or against very strong sunshine that would burn your skin in 20 minutes.
I always cover my hair in the sun these days because my hair gets sun bleached very easily, and once that has happened, it will split. I find a scarf to be more comfortable than a hat in very hot weather, but sometimes the brim from the hat is welcome additional protection for my face.
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