UV rays damage hair much the same way that they damage skin, and the damage is irreversible. Strong, flexible, shiny hair depends upon being composed of strong proteins. The proteins are formed by our bodies by bonding amino acids. UV damage to amino acids tears the bonds between them, causing the protein that is a foundation for beautiful hair to degenerate. The consequence of these ruptured bonds is weak hair that is prone to dryness, brittleness, breakage, and loss of shine.

The best defense is a good offense, and hair care is no exception to this rule. Protect your hair as you would your skin, by preventing the damage from happening in the first place. There are a wide variety of products to choose from that will do just that. Choose a product that has adequate SPF protection, along with moisturizers and conditioners appropriate to your hair type.