A Genius Hair Care Tip That Prevents Scalp Burns & Sweaty Roots

Is there any place worse to get a scathing sunburn than your scalp or part? Maybe, just maybe you could make an argument for your hands and feet, but I find that a scalp burn comes with a very specific kind of pain. First up: The actual pain itself—sunburns are painful! Second: The area is so hard to treat post-sun as you have to work any soothing ointment between your strands. Third: Have you ever tried washing a burnt scalp? Not great! Finally: When it flakes, it looks like a miserable case of dandruff.

"We want to protect your scalp from sunburn, but we don't want sunscreen in our hair," he says, as he takes a powder mineral sunscreen to his part. "So try a powder SPF. It actually just sort of feels like I'm applying dry shampoo." 

The effect looks very close to a dose of powder dry shampoo—making this method ideal for tending to oily and greasy roots. And given you're likely outside in the summer sun, you may be dealing with said roots at the moment. We love a multitasker around these parts.  

If you're concerned about the powder standing out on your strands, you can find tinted options that match your hair better (ColoreScience Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush-On Shield has a few diverse shades). We've also rounded up several scalp sunscreens here should you need more inspiration.