What does sunburned hair look like? How to tell if your hair is sunburned?

In the hot summer, especially in the city, there are no trees to shade us, only cars and tall buildings, and we are often exposed to the sun. Sometimes we were so hot that we were sweating and our cheeks were red. Sometimes when I touch my hair inadvertently, it feels like it’s about to catch fire. So, what does sunburned hair look like? How to tell if your hair is sunburned?

What does sunburned hair look like?

The hair is very hot in the sun. When you observe your hair in the sun, you will find that there are split ends and the middle of the hair shaft. This means that the hair has been damaged. When the protective layer of hair is damaged, ultraviolet rays will directly damage the internal structure of the hair, causing the hair to appear dry, yellow, lose moisture, and appear lifeless. In more serious cases, the hair will become inelastic, and some hair may even begin to fade and turn white from the roots. This means that the hair quality has been damaged.

What to do when your hair is sunburned

If your hair has been sunburned, try to trim the damaged hair. If your hair is severely sunburned, you should cut it off completely and then take good care of it.

Things to note after sunburn

1. Choose the right shampoo

After finding that the scalp is sunburned, the scalp needs sufficient moisture to help recover. We must choose the right shampoo to keep the scalp hydrated. Generally speaking, we should avoid shampoos containing silicone oil and sulfate, as these shampoos will only make the scalp drier and aggravate sunburn.

2. Avoid direct sunlight

If your scalp has been sunburned, try to reduce going out. If you need to go out, you should wear a hat and avoid staying in the sun for a long time, otherwise the hat will affect the heat dissipation and will not be conducive to the recovery of the sunburned scalp.