If you live in Texas, you’re most likely a pretty big fan of warmer weather and the Texas sun. But sometimes, like right now, the sun can be brutally hot. It emits vitamins into your skin and body that we need to survive, but it can also kill. Sun burns, skin cancer, excessive wrinkling, and hair damage are all negative effects of too much sun. 

There are three types of light waves from the sun: UVA, UVB and UVC.

 UVC rays are the most dangerous, but the ozone layer protects us from those. However, Ultraviolet A and Ultraviolet B rays can cause significant damage to your hair, scalp, and skin in different ways. 

UVA rays have the longest wavelengths, meaning they can penetrate deep, all the way to the center of the hair and your scalp. This causes color fade and damage to the outer layer of your hair. It can dry out your hair and cause split ends and even breakage.,These rays can also penetrate past the hair and damage/burn your scalp. Sunburns on your scalp can cause hair loss and even skin cancer!

UVB rays penetrate hair just as deep as UVAs, but they dry your hair out more, making you lose natural oils that keep your hair healthy and hydrated, and causing damage to the hair cuticle. 

There are a couple of things you can do to prevent these rays from damaging your hair: 

• Many hair products have SPF ratings that actually protect your hair, as well as your skin. A lot of these include misting sprays and topical lotions that are literally made to block sun damage to your hair. These products will protect your hair from UVA and UVB rays, while still allowing you to fix your hair normally. 
• Hats, bandanas, light-weight scarves and other coverings are also a good deterrent from the sun and its harmful rays. 

The sun is necessary, but sometimes too much sun can be harmful. Just be wary of how often you’re subjecting your body and hair to the sun and its harmful rays, and be mindful of how you can protect yourself from those rays. 

Is your hair damaged, thinning, or shedding excessively? Call Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth today for your free consultation on what we can do for your hair! Get your healthy hair back. Get your life back!