This time of year we are all slathering on the sunscreen. One place that can often be over looked is our scalps. It is very important to keep our scalps protected. Here are our top quick tips for scalp protection.
Hats
I wear a hat almost every day I am not working in the summer. I was never a hat person until I had kids. Then I learned 3 things:
being in pain from a sunburn and parenting sucks
I want to set a good example of protecting myself for my kids
I don't want skin cancer
I love a good baseball hat. My current favorite is from Melin and it's the A-Game Hydro. You can wash them so they stay clean and they're comfortable. My husband wears this style too.
I also love a good woven hat. They look nice and beachy. But I will also say, sometimes you need utilitarian, and I have the biggest straw hat with a huge ridiculous brim that I wear. I'm not winning any fashion contests while wearing it, but I am soooo protected.
Sunscreen
You can always use your typical spray or cream sunscreen on your scalp but sometimes that feels greasy. My current favorite option for the scalp are stick sunscreens or powder sunscreens. They allow for a more precise application and provide great protection.
For the rest of your body, you can go the traditional route, but I LOVE a body lotion with sunscreen. I love this one because it is the highest protection you will find in a body lotion. If you want something at a lower price point I have also used this one for years.
Style
This will be you least effective option. But if sunscreen and/or a hat are not options for you how you style your hair will determine how badly your burn. Our favorite is a soft ponytail with all of your hair brushed away from your face, and not partings in your hair.
by keeping your ponytail soft you are allowing the hair to sit up off the head a bit more with gives a bit more coverage. By brushing the hair away from your face you are eliminating any parts. A part in the hair exposes the scalp to more sun and will almost guarantee you a burn.
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