Practical Beauty: Gorgeous Summer Hair - How to Avoid Sun Stressed Hair

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We all hear so much about protecting our skin from the sun that we can be forgiven for forgetting about another area; every woman's crowning glory - Hair.

Yes, your hair needs just as much care and protection as your skin. The effects of the sun, salt, chlorine and even too much washing can be seen as dry brittle and dull hair. It's time to prepare for the onslaught of summer. Thankfully there are a horde of products to help you accomplish this by protecting and nourishing your locks.

MOP's Leave-In Conditioner, (200ml $23.95) with its UV protectants, has just been re-released in time for summer. Certified Organic carrot puree has been added to provide important anti-oxidants for sun-dried hair. Certified Organic Echinacea and dandelion provide extra hydration and improve dry scalp condition. In addition to enriching hair and protecting it against the onslaught of summer, simply apply Leave-In Conditioner for no tangles, no frizz and no worries.

Or if your hair is really in need of some deep conditioning try Keune Care Line Intensive Hair Repair (200ml $25.99) Processing in only three minutes, this intensely moisturizing and repairing treatment works to give damaged and stressed hair back its body, structure, vitality and shine. Featuring wheat micro proteins that penetrate the hair shaft and provide extra strength as well as keravis strengthening complex to encapsulate and protect strands from damage, it has an immediately noticeable effect. Suitable for daily use as it will not weigh your hair down.

(Practical Beauty: Gorgeous Summer Hair - How to Avoid Sun Stressed Hair)

Another fantastic hair-mask for summer is Wella's Biotouch Sun Nutrition Protection Mask (150ml $19.95) This formulation repairs the hair from the inside to smooth the hair structure and make it easier to comb. This highly moisturizing mask comes with a convenient pump dispenser and gives your hair the intensive care it needs in the warm and drying summer. It gives a great protection to your hair from the negative influences of the sun, sea and chlorinated water. Application is simple, just distribute it evenly through towel dried hair and leave it for 10-15 minutes then rinse out thoroughly.

If you are more concerned with having stunningly healthy looking, shiny hair, look no further. Redken UV Protective Oil -leave-in smoother (150ml $23.25) This water-resistant formula helps to provide UV protection for hair and contains gold mica particles for a high-shine, sleek finish. Features C2 Solar Complex to protect the hair externally with UVA and UVB filters, glycerin to replenish depleted moisture and Vitamin C with ceramide to help reconstruct and re-energize weakened hair. You simply spray it on damp or dry hair and go. It can also be reapplied throughout the day.

Or try MOP Glisten Spray Gloss (50ml $29.95) This weightless shine spray will transform your hair from dull to beautiful in a few simple mists. Glisten Spray Gloss is a revolutionary ultra light mist that calms fly-aways, infuses brilliant shine and never weighs the hair down. It also feeds the hair nutritious ingredients that accentuate lustre, suppleness and pliability. Silica and avocado oils infuse every hair strand with a brilliant shine that lasts. Wheat protein and amino acids promote strength. Apply by holding it about 8 to 10 inches from your hair and spritz evenly to damp or dry hair. Use it sparingly, as a little goes a long way.

With these great products in your possession, you can confidently go from the beach to a party knowing you have the healthiest and shiniest hair possible. So go out and enjoy the surf, sun and sand.