On trial - Sun protector sprays

We think about protecting our face and our body when we are in the sun but what about our hair? Sun can do as much damage to tresses as it can to skin, leaving it dry, brittle and not what you’d want from your crowning glory. So if you are planning a holiday in the sun or just a summer BBQ, make sure you protect your locks with SPF. We tested five of the best so you don’t have to…

Clarins Sun Care Spray Radiant Oil for Body and Hair

This is a great little spray to protect your hair from the sun and stop it drying out - as well as your body too. It's moisturising for both your hair and your skin and you only need a small amount for each application, so it will last and last. The smell of this is also really nice, not too sweet or over powering. For that beach hair look on holiday it's great.

£16, clarins.co.uk

Matrix Biolage Sunsorials Protective Oil

This smells lovely - just like holidays! It's easy to use, one spray is plenty and it doesn't leave hair sticky which is great for re-applying as necessary. It's also recommended that you brush it through your hair to get even coverage which worked well. It's a good one if you swim a lot as you can just spritz a bit on after every dunk in the pool!

£8.25, 0845 601 0122

Kerastase Soleil Micro Voile Protecteur

This spray is great for coloured hair and is packed with lots of protection. You can apply this to damp or dry hair before sun exposure and again during the day. It really does leave hair feeling natural and fresh rather than greasy and heavy. Great for everyday use while in the sun either in the UK or abroad.

£16.50, 0800 316 4400 or kerastase.co.uk

Redken UV Rescue Shimmering Oil

This hair oil has shimmering particles in it for some hair glamour as well as protection. You can re-apply as often as you need so it's perfect for when you're going from the pool to the pool bar! It has a really nice sparkle to it which makes hair look great but it probably something you will get more use out of in the evenings. The smell is nice and this is a very light oil, so hair won't go greasy.

£14.85, 0800 444 880

L'Oréal Prefessionnel serie expert Solar Sublime advanced conditioning Spray

This had a strong fruity scent which is very sweet and a smell that people would enjoy in the summer. It's a nice and easy to use and perfect to apply before heading into the sun and during the day. It also does a good job of detangling hair, and it's UV protection means it will really looking after your hair in the heat.

£11.65, 0800 072 6699