The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

Whether you have coloured, treated, curly, coiled, wavy, or straight hair, you can’t escape the damage that the sun and sea/pool water inflict on your hair. UV rays, humidity, and salt/chlorine water affect your hair strands more than you think, leaving you with frizzy and unruly hair at the end of a day spent in the sun, swimming. So, if you’re a fellow person who worries about the health of their hair, we have the solution for you! 

That said, we promise there will be no more sun and sea hair damage once you start using hair shields. A hair shield is a product that acts as a barrier between your hair and UV rays and seawater, preventing their absorption and damage to your strands. For the sake of a harm-free swim, here are a few stores based in Egypt that care about your lovely hair just as much as you do. 

Leda Beauty 

Made for all hair types, Leda Beauty’s hair shield (EGP 200) protects against damage, colour fading, and frizz caused by swimming. Infused with glycerin, Vitamin B, Vitamin E, Coconut oil, and Aloe leaf extract, it gives you shiny, moisturized, and shielded hair.

Eva Cosmetics

Eva Cosmetics’ Sun & Sea spray (EGP 200) is formulated with an SPF of 15 to protect your hair from the sun. Additionally, it contains coconut oil (a deep moisturizer), Vitamin E (an antioxidant), and jojoba oil (a moisture sealant). This formulation certainly provides your hair with exactly the right amount of moisture and care it needs. 

Avrelle 

Avrelle is an Egyptian brand that sells hair masks, shampoos, conditioners, and perfumes. Among its products, the coconut + aloe vera 3 in 1 serum (EGP 345) for frizzy hair is intended to reduce split ends and control frizz. However, it can also protect hair from sun and humidity damage. 

Lazy Republic 

Lazy Republic’s infamous heat protectant (EGP 420)—which has received great reviews over the past months—protects hair from heat produced by blow drying and straightening irons and shields it against UV rays. Using it before going out in the sun or into the pool/sea will protect your hair from harmful effects. 

The Hair Addict

The Hair Addict is known for its 100% natural hair products. Their swim-proof recipe (EGP 320) is a blend of natural oils, vitamins, and orange extract that protects hair and reduces damage and splitting. They also have a swim guard duo, which they recommend using the Swim-Proof recipe with the Pure Amla (the duo is for EGP 480, but currently on sale for EGP 408) for strengthening and deep conditioning the hair.