If you are ready to hit the pool, you must definitely be equipped with enough sunscreen. Then, what about your hair?
Entering the water without enough protection can leave your hair frizzy and tangled. You may have invested a lot of money trying to maintain your hair and you wouldn’t let a single pool day ruin it for you. The salty waters of the sea or the chemicals in the pool – both are equally bad for the hair. Besides, the variety of styles, perms, highlights and other treatments that you put your hair through only aggravate the situation when you enter the treated or untreated waters for a dip.
Quick tips for swimmers:
- Some tips to protect your hair would be:
- Before you go swimming:
- If you have long hair, braid it to keep it together
- Soak hair in fresh tap water to prevent the chlorinated water in the pool to engulf the hair
- Oil your hair –
- While your hair is wet, take some oil in the palm of your hands, rub them together and run it through your hair
- This acts like a safe waterproofing system and prevents the rough, chlorinated water from damaging your hair
- If you are swimming outdoors – You must prevent your hair colour from fading and drying due to the sun. Protect your hair by applying a UV protection spray.
After you have completed your swimming sessions:
- Protective shampooing and conditioning:
- To maintain hair, it is best to remove the chlorine out of it immediately
- Use hydrating shampoos for hair that is damaged and brittle
- Anti-chlorine shampoos will also do good after swimming in the pool
- Rinse any unwanted chlorine deposits, thoroughly
- A deep-conditioning mask treatment for about 10 to 15 minutes should rehydrate and prevent hair damage
- Alternatively, if you are short of time, use a hydrating conditioner to retain the health of hair
- Salt water is a good texturizer but can cause enough harm by bleaching hair out – it is best to rinse away with a clarifying shampoo
- After you have finished washing your hair, use a wide-toothed comb to detangle it
A Bag with hair care essentials:
It is a great idea to prepare beforehand for you go swimming. Carry a bag of these essentials especially for your hair:
- Natural hair oil
- UV protective spray
- Leave-in conditioners
- Hydrating and conditioning shampoo
- Hair serum
- Wide-toothed comb to remove frizz out of your wet hair
