13 Strand and Scalp Sunscreens You Need for Summer and Beyond

Hopefully your summer days have been spent slathered in SPF . If not, it's never too late to start. One area that often gets overlooked when spending time in the sun is our hair and scalp. Thing is, the skin under our hair needs just as much care and attention as the skin on our face. It is, after all, where our hair grows from — and, if not properly cared for, can cause dryness and breakage. Fortunately there are more than a few options to help keep our scalp and color-treated hair (if that's how you roll) itself protected.

It's a 10 Miracle Brightening Shampoo for Blondes ($24): Protect particularly vulnerable lighter strands from sun damage with this formula made specifically for blondes.

IGK Blocked Water-Resistant Hair Shield ($29): Balm mint extract and a blend of waxes work together to create this power-packed summer necessity. When applied, the balm closes the cuticles on each hair strand, locking out chlorine, salt water, sweat, and harmful UV rays.

SteelMclean Gel Cream ($25): Get the most from your styling products with this all-in-one UV blocker, thermal protectant, curl definer, and volumizer.

COOLA Organic Scalp & Hair Mist SPF 30 ($26): Spritz this 70 percent organic scalp spray onto any hair texture or color to shield strands against fading, drying, and free radical damage.

Moroccanoil Protect& Prevent Spray ($30): This antioxidant-rich, argan oil-infused concoction works to neutralize the damaging effects of pollution and sun damage to keep hair looking and feeling healthy and hydrated all summer long.

Klorane Sun Radiance Protective Oil ($18): Ylang-ylang offers up double protection both as a hydrator and as a sun shield.

Phillip Kingsley SwimCap ($28):The OG summer haircare must-have, this spray will keep your scalp and mane intact after a dip in the pool or the ocean.

Macadamia Professional Endless Summer Sun & Surf Conditioner ($20): This macadamia, olive, coconut, argan, grapeseed, and avocado oil conditioner lets you boost your hair's UV defenses from the comfort of your own shower.

Bare Republic UV Protecting 5-in-1 Mist ($15): Fight frizz, boost shine, condition, detangle, and protect your tresses with this multi-tasking summer hair mist.

Sun Bum Revitalizing 3-in-1 Leave-In ($15): Toss this hair and scalp savior in your beach bag for a fuss-free approach to color and sun protection.

évolis Promote UV Protector ($75): Hydrolyzed wheat and keratin proteins help bring sun-scorched strands back to life, while simultaneously protecting against further damage from long summer days spent outdoors.

Philip B. Oud Royal Thermal Protection Spray ($28): Prime damp hair with this amino acid-infused leave-in. The dual-purpose formula helps repair damage and protect against future heat stress from styling or the sun.

Seven RINZU Protect Spray ($28): Sunflower seed extract is the star ingredient in this much-loved protective spray, thanks to its ability to guard strands when temps reach all-time highs.