ask stylebook: highlights?
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Anne: How do I protect my highlights this summer?
Elizabeth, Bellacara: The first piece of advice to achieve healthy hair, no matter the color or season, is keeping it hydrated! Definitely use a great shampoo, conditioner, and mask to maintain quality hair.
The second piece is the same as my advice for people who want to avoid getting sun on their skin: cover it! This is Virginia, and it’s hot, so I’m not advocating for sunhats all the time (I do NOT have a hat-friendly head!), but if there’s shade to be found at the cookout you’re attending, or while you’re watching your kids on the playground? Utilize it!
The third piece of advice is to use a UV-protective product. This is sunscreen for your hair. There are a lot of good ones out there, but we love Klorane Mango Oil. This smells like a tropical vacation, adds shine, a touch of moisture, and tons of sun protection! You can apply this to dry or damp hair. Some other great ones are Living Proof Restore Instant Protection and the Bumble and Bumble Color Minded UV Protective Styling Balm or UV Protective Polish. The Living Proof and Bumble and Bumble ones are also heat protectants, so they’ll help keep hair strong and pretty even when sun damage isn’t a factor.
