I have thin hair at the top of my head. (Not balding, but you can kind of see my scalp.) I have looked for a sunscreen product for the scalp, but it doesn't seem to exist. Aside from staying out of the sun or wearing a hat (obvious answers) what else can I do? I love to swim and can't wear a hat in the pool. I have tried applying regular sunscreen to my scalp with a Q-tip, but then my hair looks all greasy and it's just annoying. Help.
2006-08-13 09:02:21 · 13 answers · asked by Christine B 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
You can get a spray on sunscreen conditioner made for your hair you can buy it at your local hair salon or at target in the beauty isle it will be in a black bottle with big purple letters that say Suncare for your hair it really works.
2006-08-13 09:42:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prevent Scalp Sunburn
2017-01-20 11:54:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing you can do is put in the sunscreen, but just rub a little into your hands and work it into your scalp. Skip the Q-tip. There are some sunscreens that are less greasy than others, and of course you don't need much. Just make sure it's waterproof, then wash it away after you get out of the pool using a clarifying shampoo and conditioner.
2006-08-13 09:47:18 · answer #3 · answered by yellow_jellybeans_rock 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wearing a hat is the best , it not only protects your scalp , but your face and hair , don't like hats then use a bandanna or a swim cap
2006-08-13 09:09:25 · answer #4 · answered by vpsinbad50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try rubbing sunscreen on your hair den just tying it up or swim indoors or wear a swim capp
2006-08-13 09:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by Blue.Purple.Pink. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may not be "cool" but if you wore a swim cap while you were swimming it would solve the sunburn problem. Wear hats any other time.
2006-08-13 09:08:06 · answer #6 · answered by Ellen J 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my parting always gets sunburnt. I try to tie my hair back so that i have no parting at all. Other than that i would also appreciate some advice on the same subject because i have ruined loads of hats with chlorine.
2006-08-13 09:08:43 · answer #7 · answered by gingajen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Swimming cap
2006-08-13 09:08:37 · answer #8 · answered by BeautifulSin64 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can get the spray-on oil-free sun block and yes ur hair might still look a bit odd but its OK. my cousin is very lightskinned and thats what works for her. so try it.
i know neutrogena has a really good spray-on oil-free one and so does banana boat
2006-08-13 09:14:25 · answer #9 · answered by ChornayaKiska 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear a swim cap? Why can't you wear one of those?
2006-08-13 09:07:52 · answer #10 · answered by powhound 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋