Do you use sunscreen on your scalp? | Skin Concern

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skinwithzee

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Do you use sunscreen on your scalp?

I've never done this but I've seen a few videos of dermatologists saying we should. I think I'll just stick to caps because I'm afraid it will make my hair greasy. Do you use spf on your scalp and does it affect your hair?
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theskinilivein

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I also prefer using sun hats because I don't want to deal with greasy hair.
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Alca

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Depends on how I put my hair. If I have a hairstyle with hair parting, I put sunscreen there. If I have my hair in a high ponytail, no part of my scalp is visible so I don't use sunscreen. I try to use sunhats most of the time though. Sunburn on the scalp is very very uncomfortable, and I don't want to ever have to deal with it again. 🙂 So if you have some part of your scalp exposed to the sun, I highly recommend using a sunscreen there 😉
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skinwithzee

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Thanks for the info! I've never experienced a sunburn on my scalp. Sounds awful 😖
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Skincarebuddy07

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i do apply hair sunscreen on my scalp if I will be outside for long and it do makes your hair look and feel greasy
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skinwithzee

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Thanks for the info! ❤️
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Natje9999

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I don't apply sun screen to my scalp because I don't want to make my hair greasy (it gets greasy really fast) but I did have a bad sunburn on my scalp last year and it hurted like hell. I try to remember to wear a sun hat these days.
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skinwithzee

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Same here, I have naturally oily hair so I don't want more grease 😆. Never knew about scalp sunburns till now. They seem awful so definitely going to take more care in the future
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Theskincarebartender

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No because it ends up peeling and looking like I have dandruff I have tried it before but it looks terrible it makes my hair look terrible
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skinwithzee

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omg I didn't think of the peeling. Will keep that in mind
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