Brides, it's time to kick back and relax. Your wedding day has come and gone (probably in a blink of an eye), and now it's time for some much-needed fun in the sun with your favorite guy. Whether you've been lounging poolside — naturally, with a cute drink — or beach bummin' it, you probably remembered to bring your favorite sunscreen (because sun damage is practically synonymous with signs of premature aging). But, did you know the sun's rays can damage hair, too?
If hair has prolonged exposure to the sun, UVA and UVB have the potential to damage the cuticle, the outermost part of strands. Signs of damage could include dry and brittle strands, broken or split ends, thinning and frizziness, which can pretty much ruin a day spent at the beach or pool. Not to worry, though, as we've found a few gems that could instantly revive your pretty locks. From oils, to masks, and sprays, here's seven products that whip hair back into shape. Now go on and enjoy that gorgeous tan.
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A spritz or two of this spray combats the damaging effects of the sun, pool, and beach (in addition to adding serious shine). Frizz is instantly tamed and flyaways stay in place, for soft, smooth hair all day long. (Sunshine Spray, $22, Sephora)
This multitasker is infused with six different oils to transform dry, coarse, frizzy hair into irresistibly smooth locks. Free of mineral oil, alcohol, and other ingredients that tend to dry out strands, this shampoo protects against breakage and harmful UV rays. (Invisible Oil Shampoo, $31, Sephora)
Think of this product as a glass of water for your hair. Infused with ocean silk technology (sea algae and other good stuff), Hair After The Sun instantly conditions hair while bringing back its shine. Keep this leave-in or rinse-out formula in tow as you head back from the beach. (Hair After The Sun, $32, Sephora)
Jen Atkin's restorative hair treatment works in minutes to repair brittle, frizzy hair, while also increasing its resistance to future damage (with the help of artichoke leaf extract). Even better? The small packages are totally travel-friendly. (Treatment Masque, $32, Ouai)
Infused with a unique botanical blend of perilla, buriti, annatto, and camellia oils, this little multitasker rehydrates and revitalizes skin and hair after a day in the sun. Free of silicones, mineral oils, GMOs, and PEG, this little guy is 98 percent natural and oh-so-good. (Sublime After Sun Hair & Body Oil, $40, Sephora)
Lived-in, beachy waves are totally achievable with Reverie's Mediterranean Sea Mist. Rice seed extract and algae volumize and thicken strands, while Mediterranean sea salt amplifies your hair's natural texture, sans dryness. It also smells pretty amazing, with scents of vanilla, bergamot, lemon and almond. (Mediterranean Sea Mist, $34, Reverie)
This soft, velvety cream protects hair against UV damage while re-balancing its moisture level. Humid temps are no match for Essence Absolue; frizz is instantly controlled for total smoothness. (Essence Absolue Oil-in-Cream, $46, Shu Uemura)
