We often think about protecting our skin from the sun's rays or applying a heat protectant before using a flat iron. But what about our hair?

Sun, hair dryer, flat iron, curling iron... heat and UV rays can take a toll on your hair. Over time, it can become drier, duller, more fragile, and lose its suppleness.

The good news? A few simple habits can help better protect the hair fiber on a daily basis.

Heat doesn't just come from your styling tools

When we talk about heat, we immediately think of the hair dryer or flat iron. Yet, the sun is also a major source of exposure for your hair.

UVA and UVB rays can contribute to damaging the hair fiber and affecting the appearance of your hair, particularly its color, shine, and suppleness.

That's why protecting your hair should be a habit both at the beach and at home before styling. 

1. Protect your hair from UVA and UVB rays

Prolonged sun exposure can make hair drier and more fragile. Color-treated hair can also be more sensitive to the sun's effects, which can contribute to altering the vibrancy of the color.

So for days spent outdoors, remember to incorporate UV protection into your routine.

ROYAL tip: apply Royal's 10-in-1 treatment before heading out and throughout your sun exposure.

2. Always use a heat protectant

Before using a hair dryer, flat iron, or curling iron, a heat protectant should be a must-have.

Repeated heat can weaken the hair fiber and contribute to making it drier, more brittle, and less supple.

A heat protectant forms a barrier between the heat of the tool and the hair fiber to limit damage caused by heat exposure.

ROYAL tip: apply Royal's 10-in-1 treatment to damp hair before drying. 

3. A hat, cap, or scarf: your best allies

Sometimes, the best protection is simply to limit direct exposure.

A hat, cap, or scarf can help protect your hair and scalp when you are outdoors for an extended period.

This is particularly useful on a day at the beach, while traveling, hiking, or simply spending several hours in the sun.

Bonus: it's also an excellent way to protect your scalp from the sun's rays.

4. Incorporate a leave-in protectant into your routine

A leave-in is an excellent ally for keeping hair protected and easy to style on a daily basis.

The ROYAL 10-in-1 treatment combines several benefits in a single product, making it a practical step before drying and styling.

It notably helps to protect hair from heat, make detangling easier, reduce frizz, improve softness, and add shine.

Apply it to damp hair, distribute it evenly through the lengths and ends, then proceed with styling.

Why do we love it?

Because a single product can offer a multitude of benefits. It can be applied to wet, damp, or dry hair.

5. Avoid unnecessarily high temperatures

Hotter does not necessarily mean better.

Using your tools at too high a temperature can unnecessarily expose the hair fiber to intense heat. The ideal temperature depends notably on the thickness, condition, and nature of the hair, as well as the presence of color or chemical treatments.

Always start with a reasonable temperature and increase it only if necessary.

The goal: achieve the desired result with as little heat as possible.

6. Do not pass your iron over the same spot multiple times

A simple gesture that can make a big difference: avoid passing the flat iron over the same strand multiple times.

Prepare your hair well, use your heat protectant, and work with appropriately sized sections.

One effective pass is better than several repeated passes.

 

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