When I saw the title of Automotoportal’s article about topless driving tips, convertibles was not the first thing on my mind. Instead I had flashbacks to a few movies I watched in my teens and hadn’t thought about in a while. Thank you, automoto. But even though the eight tips turned out to be about convertibles, AND they’re written by Mazda, the advice we’re not that bad. Except the one about hair damage. Now who cares about hair damage when you’re driving topless? Yes, girls. So let’s make it seven good advice for topless driving.

1. As part of a healthy daily routine, apply sunscreen rated at least SPF 15. Just 15 minutes per day exposed to the sun equates to 90 hours per year of incidental sun exposure

2. To prevent “air hair” or wind damage to your hair while driving or riding in a convertible, always put your hair in a ponytail, wrap your hair in a bun or wear a hat. Be a considerate host and keep extra hair products — hairpins, butterfly clamps, ponys or hats — in your vehicle at all times

3. Wear sunglasses. This will help protect your eyes from the sun’s rays and also keep airborne debris from getting in your eyes

4. Avoid leaving loose articles such as paper or clothing inside the car when driving with the top down or windows lowered. Trash knows no boundaries … it’s found on our beaches and in our parks and lakes. The effects of trash on the ecosystem are devastating

5. Park away from trees if you plan to leave the top down. Birds also like nice shady trees …

6. Pull over and come to a complete stop before you open or close a convertible top. Not only is this a dangerous distraction, but wind-force may damage the mechanism that controls the top

7. To help protect against wind burn to your face and lips, drink plenty of water to help hydrate your skin, use a moisturizer every day and apply lip balm regularly

8. And, of course, ALWAYS buckle up for safety, no matter how long or short the trip