It’s just about time for summer which means sunshine and beaches. Unfortunately, with all that fun in the sun comes certain hair hazards. Chlorine, sun exposure, dryness and salt all contribute to damaged hair. Luckily, Aveda has targeted all these problems and derived a Sun Care line so you can enjoy summer without having to worry about damaging your hair. Use these Aveda products and follow these tips to maintain healthy locks all summer.

Products

• A color-safe formula that gently and effectively removes chlorine, salt and product build-up, while helping to maintain moisture balance.
• Corn-derived chelator removes minerals found in chlorinated pool water which cause discoloration.
• Babassu-derived cleansing system removes chlorine, salt and product build-up.
• Tamanu oil and certified organic coconut oil help maintain moisture balance.
• Refreshing citrus aroma blend with neroli, ylang ylang and cistus.

Sun Care After-Sun Hair Masque

• An intensive cream masque that restores sun-exposed hair, moisturizes, and helps defend against free radicals.
• MorikueTM protein helps restore weakened hair.
• Tamanu oil, certified organic shea butter, coconut and palm oils moisturize hair.
• Anti-oxidizing blend of green tea extract, certified organic sunflower seed oil and vitamin E help protect against free radicals.
• Refreshing citrus aroma blend with neroli, ylang ylang and cistus.

Sun Care Protective Hair Veil

• A lightweight, water-resistant UV defense mist that forms an invisible screen to help protect hair from sun exposure for up to 16 hours, to minimize color fadage, damage and dryness.
• UVA/UVB filters derived from wintergreen and cinnamon bark oils help protect hair from sun damage.
• Anti-oxidizing blend of green tea extract, certified organic sunflower seed oil and vitamin E helps protect against free radicals.
• Certified organic shea butter, coconut and palm oils condition and detangles.
• Refreshing citrus aroma blend with neroli, ylang ylang and cistus.

Tips

Rinse your hair with cool water before going into salt or chlorine water. This coats your hair and protects it from the damaging effects of chlorine and salt.

When wearing a ponytail, make sure it isn’t too tight and try using elastics made of silk or other soft material to prevent breakage.

When styling wet hair, avoid hairstyles that require you to pull your hair back tight. Your hair is most fragile when it’s wet because moisture creates elasticity, allowing your hair to stretch up to double its length.

Give your hair a break from heat styling and embrace braids and naturally wavy hair.