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If your hair is color treated, be super careful in the summer to prevent premature fading. The sun and chlorinated water can accelerate your hair color’s deterioration, especially if you got highlights or went blonde. you can prevent this by wearing summer’s cutest accessory–a floppy hat!

Headwear not your thing? Not to worry. Just be sure to use color-safe, sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners to prevent fading, and snag some special hair and scalp sunscreen from your salon to further preserve your shade. They act similarly to regular sunblock, but will also prevent the product buildup and potential greasiness that can come with slathering typical SPF on your strands.

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