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We’re certainly not going to discourage you from hitting the water because where’s the fun in that?
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We just want you to be prepared when you do.
After all, the point of a protective style is to give your hair a break from excessive styling.
As you gather up your beach necessities, take note on the specifics of your style.
Synthetic hair, on the other hand, is a totally different ballgame at the beach.
Wearing this bang out of hair requires a particular level of care to ensure that your pieces stay fresh.
If you’re unsure, check the manufacturing label.
Depending on the material, some synthetic hair can actually melt if it gets too hot.
We sought out the expertise of several stylists who know how to handle hair changes of all kinds.
With their help, we rounded upproduct suggestions for wearing protective styles at the beachand beyond.
Taylor recommends coating both with Sunny Isle’s Jamaican Black Castor Oil prior to heading out.
The pure oil creates a moisture-sealing layer to protect your natural hair and any extensions from drying out.
Plus, the smoothing treatment will prevent your style from gettingfrizzy.
To do this, Mielles Moisture Rx Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner can assist.
Slather it through your roots or on your natural hair before putting on a wig.
Load up on moisture beforehand and the sun won’t stand a chance at drying out your style.
Moisturizingaloeis the star ingredient in this formula that keeps hair well-hydrated.
Load up on nutrients before you step foot on the beach.
Look to strengthening proteins in the formula to also restore hair that’s been compromised by the elements.
We recommend an easy-to-spray mist like Coola’s Scalp Hair Mist Organic Sunscreen SPF 30.
Bumble and Bumble’s Bb.
Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer
Bumble and Bumble
Bumble & Bumble’s Bb.
Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer
Bumble and Bumble’s Bb.
Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer was literally made to be the first line of defense against damage.
The primer also doubles as a heat protectant if you decide toblow-dryyour wig or weave after rinsing.
Aveda Sun Care Protective Hair Veil
Aveda
Again,sunscreen is key.
One of hairstylistMonae Everetts favorites is the Aveda Sun Care Protective Hair Veil.
Consider this treatment skin care for your hair.
We love it so much we added it to ourOctober 2021AllureBeauty Boxlineup.
The finishing spray delivers flawlessly onfrizz-fighting.
There are also emollients to smooth and add shine to your braids and twists.
Did we mention that there are even UV filters to keep your scalp from scorching?
Yeah, mission accomplished.
Lined with silk, this protective, pre-knottedheadwrapwill keep you cool and preventhair breakage.
The formula also replenishes moisture with the help of coconut and black castor oils.
Massage the rinse into your roots, and then gently rub over your braids as you rinse it out.
