Keeping your skin shielded from the sun is absolutely essential, but your hair could also do with some protection before, during and after sun exposure. It’s especially important for those who experience hair damage, dryness or scalp sensitivities.

Discover these hair sun protection and after sun haircare top picks that are vegan.

Hair sun protection must-haves that are vegan

Beauty Works After Sun UV Spray

This spray delivers an invisible veil to protect your hair from heat damage, colour fading and dryness.

Not only does the nourishing formula filter UV rays, but it also replenishes moisture that is lost due to exposure to sunrays, chlorine and salt.

It’s the perfect and most affordable multi-tasking hair product to pack in your suitcase for your Summer holidays.

RRP: £13 - Find it on Beauty Works or Lookfantastic

Supergoop Poof 100% Mineral Part Powder SPF 35

This 100% mineral sunscreen comes in a powder that looks like a dry shampoo and is super easy to apply.

Undetectable, it provides broad spectrum SPF protection for both your hair and scalp. Apply it on dry hair before getting it the sun.

RRP: £33 - Find it on Revolve

Aveda Sun Care Protective Hair Veil

This lightweight and water-resistant mist protects all hair types from sun exposure, to combat damage and dryness.

It is enriched with UVA/UVB filters from Wintergreen and Cinnamon bark oils, as well as Aveda's signature pure-fume™ aroma with certified organic flower and plant essences.

Pack it in your beach bag, simply spray before & during sun exposure and your hair will thank you later!

RRP: £24.50 - Find it on Aveda, Lookfantastic or Sephora

Flora & Curl African Citrus Superfruit Hair Oil

This fortified oil blend harnesses the moisturising properties of “superfruits” such as Tangerine, Papaya and Watermelon as well as antioxidant-rich plant oils like Jojoba and Baobab which also offer UV-protective benefits.

This multi-purpose saviour for curly & coily hair envelops each strand in a non-greasy, protective layer that prevents dryness and damage caused by the sun, sea and chlorinated water, but also heat styling tools.

RRP: £25 - Find it on Lookfantastic

COOLA Scalp and Hair Mist SPF30

Made with over 70% organic ingredients, this scalp and hair mist is super easy to apply and doesn’t leave your hair feeling greasy.

Offering boad spectrum SPF 30 UVA/UVB protection and 80 minutes of water resistance, it shields your hair and scalp from the drying effects of sun rays

RRP: £29 - Find it on Selfridges or Naturisimo

Vegan after sun haircare top picks

Aveda Sun Care Hair & Body Cleanser

This 2-in-1 body wash and shampoo is the perfect travel companion on your beach holidays.

Powered by corn-derived chelator, Babassu, Tamanu Oil and Coconut Oil, the colour-safe formula gently removes chlorine, salt and product build-up whilst replenishing moisture levels.

It is also delicately scented with a tropical aroma blend of Neroli and Ylang ylang.

RRP: £23.50 - Find it on Aveda or Lookfantastic

Beauty Works After Sun Colour Lockdown Shampoo

This shampoo offers coloured hair the special care it needs all year round but especially on a Summer holiday, to counteract the colour-fading impact of the sun, salt and chlorine.

Featuring Argan, Macadamia and Alma Oils, this replenishing formula prolongs your hair colour whilst boosting moisture.

RRP: £11.99 - Find it on Lookfantastic

Beauty Works After Sun Conditioner Treatment

Packed with Linum seed and Olive Oil, this conditioner is like a super nourishing balm that comes to the rescue of dry and damaged hair after a day in the sun.

For best results, massage into your hair and scalp for 3 minutes before rinsing and enjoy silky soft hair.

RRP: £10.99 - Find it on Beauty Works or Lookfantastic

Sachajuan Hair After the Sun treatment

This luxurious cream combines protein-rich algae and minerals that nourish the hair fibre, reduce breakage and restore shine after sun & heat exposure.

The lightweight, non greasy formula can be used as a conditioner or leave in treatment.

RRP: £31 - Find it on Lookfantastic

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