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The best hair masks under $40 to repair sun damage

Dannielle Beardsley
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We’ve all been guilty of forgetting to apply sunscreen and felt the burn for the next few days. Did you know too much sun can fry your hair too? If you aren’t applying a heat spray to protect your locks when you step out in the sun, then you need to pay attention.

Your hair suffers from sun damage just like your skin does. You need to protect it from the sun and the havoc it will wreak on your locks. We can help with that. Let’s check out 5 hair masks for breakage control when you’ve seen too much sun.

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Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector – $28

If you want a hair mask that is good for all hair types and all hair colors, this is your pick. From straight to tightly coiled, if your hair is looking damaged and breaking more than you’d like, you need this hair mask. It’s also a clean beauty product so you won’t find harsh chemicals that will wind up causing your hair more harm.

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Perfector needs to sit for about 10 minutes to start repairing your hair. Depending on the type of damage you have, you can use this once a month or once a week.

No. 3 Hair Perfector – Olaplex | Sephora

Fekkai Shea Butter Intense Mask $36

If you need some major damage control, this hair mask will help you out. With near-perfect reviews, this hair mask will give you softer and healthier hair no matter what kind of hair type or texture you have. We love this for sun damage because of the Environmental Protection Complex that will keep your locks safe from sun and heat.

We also need to mention that is a clean beauty product so you won’t see those harsh chemicals. It’s also vegan-friendly and gluten and cruelty-free. You get all of that protection and still only need about 5 minutes to get it.

FEKKAI Shea Butter Intense Mask | Ulta Beauty

Garnier Fructis 1 Minute Nourishing Hair Mask – $6

When we saw the price of this under $10 it caught our attention. But after looking at the ingredient list, it had our support. Its 98% natural ingredient list should make everyone happy. The fact that it only needs 1 minute to work makes us happy. We are always in a hurry.

This 3-in-1 hair mask will get your hair back to its smooth, softer glory. The fruit extracts will leave your hair silky and more nourished.  You can use it before you go out in the sun for protection or as a treatment after.

Garnier Fructis 1 Minute Nourishing Hair Mask – 13.5 Fl Oz: Target

Living Proof Restore Repair Hair Mask – $38

This hair mask will work on fine, thin, thick, wavy, curly, straight, or any other kind of hair you have. If the sun is leaving your ends dead and your hair dull, after just one use of this treatment you can see up to a 70% decrease in breakage.

We love it because the more you use it the better your hair will be over time. It will protect against future damage and keep hair healthy and strong. All you need is about 5 minutes a week to see results. This vegan-friendly formula will work wonders on your dry and damaged hair.

Restore Repair Hair Mask – Living Proof | Sephora

Sun Bum Revitalizing Deep Conditioning Mask – Pack of 5 – $16

We couldn’t talk sun protection without mentioning Sun Bum. We love the way this hair mask comes in five, single-use packs. It makes it easy to bring with you for your next beach day. After you are done in the sun, you can put this mask on for only about 3 minutes and rinse it off for protected hair.

If you really did a number on your hair you can leave it on for 30 minutes before you rinse off. The price is awesome, but we love the ease of only having to take what you need and it being pre-proportioned out in neat packs. You’ll fix the damage, hydrate your hair, and know that Sun Bum’s products are good for you and the environment.

Amazon.com: Sun Bum Revitalizing Deep Conditioning Mask | Vegan and Cruelty-Free Moisturizing and Restoring Hair Treatment for Damaged Hair | 1.5 oz (Pack of 5): Beauty

So get out and enjoy the sun knowing you have the 411 on the best hair masks for sun damage. The next time you forget your sun hat or your hair mist, grab one of these awesome hair masks to get your hair back to healthy.

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