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Sat May 26, 2007 9:41 am  |
Hello all,
Ok, this is kind of weird, but I was wondering if anyone thinks that hair provides some moderate UV protection for your face. I have long hair, and when i wear it down, it covers the sides of my face. I do wear sunscreen, but I'm wondering if wearing my hair down rather than up might provide some extra protection. Has anyone else considered this? |
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Sat May 26, 2007 11:26 am |
I know that hair can be damaged by the sun too, so it may help shield you face a tiny bit, but I would definitely still use a good sunscreen all over your face for protection. I'm not an expert by any means though, so I'd be curious what others say.  |
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Sat May 26, 2007 1:16 pm |
| It's possible, but not even your clothes (unless very thick) can provide adequate UV protection. |
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Sat May 26, 2007 3:04 pm |
| Do you think hair is thicker than glasses? If UVA can penetrate windows, then I doubt that hair can provide much protection for UVA. |
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Sat May 26, 2007 5:30 pm |
i know hair should be protected against uva/uvb, but people seldom do something about this including me 
so i would like to see some good advice. |
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Sun May 27, 2007 7:09 pm |
| helenzwl wrote: |
i know hair should be protected against uva/uvb, but people seldom do something about this including me
so i would like to see some good advice. |
helenzwl, I found this link online that has a bit more information about protecting your hair from the sun. Hopefully it will answer some questions ...
http://divavillage.com/article.php?id=29850 |
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Mon May 28, 2007 12:33 am |
I'm sure it does, to some extent.
I've always dated men with long hair, and the other day had my first-ever date with a short-haired guy. The back of his neck was wrinkly and leathery! 
Yuk. All of my long-haired exes had smooth, soft necks. |
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Mon May 28, 2007 7:38 am |
| Moonstarr wrote: |
| helenzwl wrote: |
i know hair should be protected against uva/uvb, but people seldom do something about this including me
so i would like to see some good advice. |
helenzwl, I found this link online that has a bit more information about protecting your hair from the sun. Hopefully it will answer some questions ...
http://divavillage.com/article.php?id=29850 |
the link is helpful!
thank you very much! moonstarr  |
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Mon May 28, 2007 10:17 pm |
There is a product from Lancome, for spraying on the hair, with UV protection.
I tried it before but it's a little bit sticky.
I never came across similar products from other brands. |
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