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We protect our delicate skin with UPF clothing and sunscreen, but what are we doing for our hair? Like your skin, the sun’s UVA and UVB rays can damage the outside cover of the hair strand, or the cuticle, hurting those luscious locks! Signs of damage can include discoloration, brittle strands, thinning and frizziness — all things equivalent to a dreadful sunburn. Your hair may also have trouble holding a curl and will feel and look “dry.” The key to making our hair sun-safe? Blocking it from the sun’s harmful rays by wearing a hat, limiting time outside when the sun...

  Put a smile on a Sol Sister’s face as part of National Random Acts of Kindness Day! Sol La La has compiled a list of fun, thoughtful and heartwarming ways you can make someone’s day. You might be surprised to know helping others can make you feel great, too! Dr. David Hamilton tells us there are 5 wonderful side effects of kindness - including: it makes us happier, it is good for our hearts, it slows aging, it improves relationships and it is contagious. Share your #randomactofkindness on our Facebook page — we’d love to hear how our Sol...

  Roses are red, violets are blue, Sol La La has the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for you! Sol La La’s chic, sun-safe accessories and apparel will block the sun’s damaging rays from reaching your valentine’s beautiful, delicate skin. With the gift of Sol La La style, your special someone will feel the love and be sun-safe, too! She’ll love you for it! Use code VALENTINE15 for 15% off every purchase. Order before midnight on Feb. 7 and receive your gift just in time for Valentine’s Day! Happy Valentine's Day!xo-The Sol La La Team P.S. Check out our Sol La La styles in Rose —...

Looking for a delicious dessert that’s just as sweet as your valentine? Whip up this yummy chocolate soufflé, packed with warm and gooey antioxidants! With only 15 minutes prep time, and 20 minutes in the oven, this chocolate treat’s benefits are threefold: quick, scrumptious and sun-safe! Thanks to the dark chocolate, one individual soufflé will boost your cancer-fighting powers. It’s so antioxidant-rich that we’ve added it to the list of our favorite SolFoods!  Follow this recipe from Eating Well to fill your Valentine’s Day day with chocolatey love and goodness! Chocolate Soufflé Ingredients 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided 2½ ounces...

Over the past three decades, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined.* Sol La La wants to help change that stat in 2017 with our fashion alternatives to sunscreen. Dress up your new year with beautiful sun-safe accessories like the pretty Sqape to cover your shoulders or the chic Soma headband to protect your part. Shop our collection for all your favorite styles! The Sol La La Team *Source: Skin Cancer Foundation