Last week I recommended oils for the skin. Having spent time pool-side this holiday weekend, I was reminded of the best natural protection for the hair from salt and chlorine - oil. Neem, Amla, Avocado, to name a few, form a great barrier between your hair and the elements. Since oil and water don’t mix, in addition to forming this protective barrier, it nourishes the hair and gives it a great treatment while you’re out in the sun. Many products designed for sun protection only have SPF. They promise protection from salt and chlorine, but seem to immediately rinse off in water. However, remember that oil does NOT contain an SPF, still leaving your hair color succeptible to fading in the sun. So I’ve been using a combination - applying hair sunblock first and then a half-dollar amount of my favorite natural oil. Remember to shampoo and condition your hair after swimming to wash off the oil, along with the salt and chlorine.

A grooming tip for the men is to opt for a moisturizer with an SPF 15 or higher, to use year-round. Since most men will rarely use more than one product on their skin, if that, this way you can kill two birds with one stone.

Products
The oils mentioned above can be found at your local healthfood store.
Last week I recommended Huile Corps by Yon-Ka for the skin, but it’s also great for the hair.

The Kerastase Soleil line has SPF protection for the hair. Not sold in our online store, but may be ordered by calling the salon: 212-677-7315 x 4.

The Anthelios XL Creme 50+ is an excellent moisturizer & sunblock combination, that is light weight and great for even acne-prone skin.