Beach Beauty: How to protect your colored hair from sun and chlorine

If you have colored or highlighted hair, you’ll want to protect your investment while you’re out in the elements.

Chlorine, sun, and salt water can all wreak havoc on a dye job.

Oxidation, which is a chemical reaction that changes the color, is the biggest problem. Both chlorine and sun can cause oxidation, but chlorine is the biggest enemy of colored hair. It can turn blonde hair the dreaded green and can give an ashy hue to brunette hair. Prevention is the best thing you can do so you don’t have to deal with the aftermath of the evil process of oxidation.

Kerastase Soleil: A whole line of sun care products for every hair woe.

Start with Shampoo and a Conditioning masque: Bain Apres - Soleil and Masque UV Defense Active both have UV protection built in.

Before jumping into the pool reach for Aqua - Seal Soleil. Just a few pumps smoothed through your hair creates a waterproof effect protecting sensitive hair.

If you're just sunning by the pool or running errands around town, your every day in the sun product is Hule Celeste this spray in product gives you sparkling shine illuminating the color of your hair while giving UV production.

We also have an overnight treatment - Brume Nuit Apres- Soleil is the perfect finish to a hard day in the sun, this overnight leave-in treatment will help restore the hair fiber it hydrates your hair and soothe the scalp.