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We all know that protecting your skin from the sun is essential. But did you also know that you have to protect your hair and scalp as well? Well, it's true! Your hair and scalp need just as much protection from the sun as the rest of your body does. Technically speaking, your hair doesn't really get sunburned in the traditional sense. However, according to The Cleveland Clinic, sunlight can have the same effect on your hair as bleach does. And just like bleach, the suns rays can damage the outer layer of your hair, called the cuticle. It can deplete its keratin levels, which is your hair's natural protein. This leads to dryness and breakage, again, just like bleaching...