We all love a dip in the pool, especially when summer temperatures soar. The pool however, does not love our hair. Chlorine and pool chemicals are notorious for stripping away shine, fading color, and leaving hair brittle and dehydrated. So, how do you pool-proof your locks?
Tip #1: SATURATE YOUR STRANDS
In order to keep your hair from absorbing damaging pool chemicals, let it absorb clean water instead. Before diving into the pool, use a bottle of spring water or a pool side shower to saturate every strand. The strands will soak up the clean water like a sponge, meaning they’ll absorb way less chlorine when you swim.
Tip #2: ADD AN EXTRA LAYER OF PROTECTION
In addition to soaking your hair with clean water before exposing it to a chlorinated pool, you can go one step further and coat your strands with a moisturizing conditioner or soothing hair oil like Mythic Oil, one of our salon favorites! A deep conditioner or oil will create a barrier that will keep pool water from penetrating your hair as you swim. These products also help prevent your hair from becoming overly dry and brittle. After swimming, shampoo as soon as possible to remove chlorine or chemicals, and pamper your hair afterwards with a deep moisturizing conditioner to rehydrate.Tip #3: SHIELD AGAINST UV RAYS
Aside from the damaging effects of pool chemicals, the other enemy of your hair, while poolside, is the summer sun. The sun can intensify the color-fading effects of chlorine, bleaching and draining your color into a duller, less shiny version of itself. To shield your tresses against fading, apply a UV protectant spray before you venture out, or wear a broad brimmed hat.
Tip #4: GIVE YOUR COLOR A BOOST
If your color or shine starts to noticeably fade, a gloss or glaze is an easy way to revive it. Either of these salon services will boost shine and give your color a quick pick-me-up between your normal color appointments.
Tip #5: CLEANSE AND CLARIFY
If you’re a serious mermaid, and your schedule includes almost daily dips in the pool, your hair can benefit from a once-a-week clarifying shampoo to remove chlorine and chemical build-up. Clarifying shampoos are specially formulated to wash away damaging chemicals, as well as hard water minerals, product build-up, and other toxins that are not so good for your hair. After your shampoo, treat your hair to a nourishing masque to soothe, smooth, and restore any moisture that might have been removed during the clarifying process.
Tip #6: MIND THE ENDS
The ends of your hair are the section that can become most damaged from frequent pool time. Chlorine and chemicals can cause split ends to become even more dry and frayed, and if left unchecked, the damage can travel up the hair shaft. A quick salon appointment to trim off those brittle ends will keep your hair healthy and minimize tangles.
For beautiful summer hair, visit us at our hair salon in Vero Beach FL! We look forward to seeing you soon.
