Dive in to Healthy Hair
What You Need to Know Before Taking a Swim
There’s no better way to cool off on a hot summer day than by taking a swim—well aside from a nice glass of iced tea and a little ice cream. But when it comes to swimming did you know your hair can take a major beating from the chlorine in your pool? That’s right, it can damage your hair and really ruin that beautiful look you work so hard to maintain.
So how do you keep your hair healthy and looking great after you go for a dip? With these hair care tips:
- Coat with Conditioner: There is no better way to keep chlorine from soaking in and drying out your hair than conditioner. A deep conditioning treatment from your salon will lock in the nutrients your hair needs and create a protective barrier for your hair.
- Shampoo Soon: Even with the protection of a deep conditioning and swimming cap, you’ll still want to wash and shampoo your hair as soon as possible. This’ll wash away and pool chemicals on your hair before they have a chance to sit and sink in.
- Clarifying Chlorine: Using a normal shampoo to wash your hair after a swim in great, but to truly get excellent results, using a clarifying shampoo that is specifically designed to help wash away chlorine and other chemicals can keep your hair clean and clear of chlorine.
These tips will help keep your hair healthy and looking great before and after your swim. And of course you’ll always want to take care of your hair, especially damaged ends because chlorine can also have a negative impact and make the problem worse.
By following these hair health tips you’ll be able to stay cool in the pool and still look beautiful. Now it’s time to get out there and take a swim, especially on a hot day like today!