Summertime weather feels hotter and hotter as the months go on, and this summer is no exception. It’s officially pool or beach weather every day, meaning it’s the perfect temperature to take a dip. But, if you have hair that’s been recently colored or chemically treated, you might be hesitant to let saltwater or chlorine touch your mane.
Both can damage the hair by drying it out, which is an ultimate no for those hair types. But, you definitely can still enjoy a swim in the pool or ocean — you might just have to take a couple of precautions. Keep reading to see how you can protect your hair this summer.
How to Protect Your Hair from Chlorine and Saltwater
You don’t have to limit your water activities in the summer if having healthy hair is a top priority for you. Here are three ways that you can protect your mane at the pool or beach.
- Rinse Hair Before and After
If you have color-treated or chemically-treated hair, chlorine and saltwater can both be pretty harmful to your strands, according to Jonathan Colombini, celebrity hairstylist and L’Oréal Paris Creative Director of Style and Color — he says that both can damage the hair and strip color. But, he has a trick to keep your mane protected.
“My advice is to wet your hair in a shower first — this way your hair has absorbed the shower water and not the chlorine,” he says. Once you’re back home, make sure to also rinse your hair again thoroughly so that the chlorine or saltwater is completely washed out. This way, both have less time to further dry out the scalp.
- Use A Hydrating Hair System
As we mentioned earlier, chlorine and saltwater can both cause moisture loss in your hair, which can lead to a dry scalp, breakage, and split ends. To prevent that this summer, you want to make sure you’re using a hair care system that can nourish and replenish moisture.
- Use A Swim Cap
Probably the most efficient and obvious way to protect your hair is by using a swim cap. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, wearing a tight-fitting swim cap before entering the pool can shield your mane from the damaging effects of chlorine. Saltwater can also dry out the hair and scalp, so it might be worth it next time you go to the beach as well.
Via: Lorealparisusa.com
