Hair Protection

Buy at Target

There’s nothing I hated more as a kid than my mom applying sunscreen on my hair, but now I can’t live without it. My hair always gets dry in the sun if I don’t protect it with this fantastic spray.

This sun protection tip is especially useful if you’re going lighter for the summer — your hair is already damaged, don’t let the sun add on to it. Also, it protects your scalp at your part.

Sunglasses

Buy at Urban Outfitters

Buy at Forever 21

Buy at Forever 21

As we age, the skin around our eyes is the first to show damage. And while I hope all the wrinkles around your eyes show the joy in your life rather than your forehead showing the frowns in your life, it’s better to let those signs come on later in life.

So protect your eyes with sunglasses. Bonus points: they are the best summer accessory.

Hats

Buy at Forever 21

Buy at Nordstrom

Buy at Saks Off 5th

Regularly wearing a hat is one of those basic sun protection tips you should really add to your routine. You can never protect your face enough, and a hat provides an extra layer of protection that’s needed during the brightest hours of the day.

Hats are super in — even bucket hats have made it into mainstream fashion — so you have no excuse to not wear a hat. Plus they’ll immediately make you look like a fashion influencer.

Cover Ups

Buy at Madewell

Buy at Bloomingdale’s

Buy at Bloomingdale’s

When you’re not in the water or doing some activity, throw on a cute cover up and take some Instagram-worthy pics with your friends. Every extra bit of sun protection helps.

Protecting your skin is crucial to avoid any unwanted illnesses and it’s another reason to go shopping. For your health, of course.

And if you still really want to be tan…

If you still feel the need to look bronzed in the summer, self tanners are amazing these days and can give you a natural tan with minimal effort. Here are two CF favorites for 2021: