1. Wear sunscreen to protect skin and hair. This is the most important type of sun protection you can get without staying indoors. If you are going to be poolside, at the beach or even spending a day at the park, it’s good to apply these products 30 minutes before exposure to the sun. Aveeno Positively Ageless Lotion For Face SPF 70 is great for the delicate skin on your face and Coppertone Oil Free Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen is a classic that can be used everywhere. Keep those beautiful locks free of sun damage with Ouidad Sun Shield Sun & Sport Leave-In Spray or Phyto Phytoplage L’Originale Protective Beach Spray.

2. Use an everyday moisturizer with SPF. Just because you’re not in direct sunlight all day doesn’t mean the sun’s harmful rays aren’t reaching you. Wearing a moisturizer with SPF either alone or under makeup all the time will prevent even the smallest amounts of sunlight from infiltrating your skin. DDF Ultra-Lite Oil-Free Moisturizing Dew™ and Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer SPF 20 are both great products.

3. Leave-in conditioner will help repair hair. If you’re heading to the pool or beach, things like chlorine, salt and sun can be tough on your mane. Combing a leave-in conditioner through hair will keep damage at bay. Turn to Hamadi Organics Shea Leave In Conditioner or Skin by Monica Olsen Leave in Conditioner with Moroccan Oil, available at Duane Reade, for maximum care and protection.

4. Don’t forget about your lips! The delicate skin on your lips is in need of protection more than you know, so don’t neglect that gorgeous pucker. Wearing lip balm with SPF every day will defend lips from harmful rays and keep them moisturized. Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 and Benefit Benetint Lip Balm SPF 15 will keep your pout supple and prevent damage and dryness from the sun.

5. Don’t forget your sunglasses. Not only for the purpose of looking fabulous, a pair of good sunglasses can save both your eyes and the delicate skin around them. When out all day in the sun, make sure you have shades large enough to cover a substantial portion of your face. I’m sure you indies have your favorites, but Gucci Square-Framed Acetate Sunglasses, Victoria Beckham Round Nite Acetate Sunglasses and Yves St. Laurent Animal-Print Square-Frame Acetate Sunglasses are all great options if you’re looking to buy.

6. Don’t be afraid of hat hair. Wearing a hat on long days in the sun protects both your face and hair while adding a stylish touch to your outfit. Go for something with a wide brim that provides a good amount of coverage. I’m obsessed with the Kangol Braid Siren Hat, and this Missoni Striped Woven Sunhat is a cheery, colorful option.

If you ever get highlights or know a thing about dry hair, you know it’s always a bit of a risk when your about to jump into the pool or dive through the waves at the beach. For one, chlorine and color just don’t mix. I mean if you walk into the salon looking for some blonde and you walk out of the pool with that weird tint of green, let’s just say your not a happy camper. And the salt water drying up your lusciously moisturized locks, don’t even get me started.

Now we all have something we need to get out hands on. Philip Kingsley’s Swimcap, is a leave in conditioner to protect against color damage, and dried out hair. You seriously can’t loose with this, run out and pick it up today!

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