Planning to spend the day by the pool or at the beach? Don’t forget about your hair and avoid damage with these tips.
Everyone loves a few days off work to spend at the beach, whether you’re on summer vacation or just a quick getaway, your body and mind will appreciate this break. But if you’re not careful enough, there will be someone who won’t like your weekend at the beach, and that’s your hair.
We all know that it is very important to protect your skin from the sun’s rays, not only to avoid sunburn, but also to prevent any other disease. But, just like you take care of your skin, you need to take care of your hair.
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Excessive sunlight, dehydration, sea salt and even chlorinated water and excessive humidity can damage it leaving it brittle, matted and, if colored, even greenish.
So what to do to protect your hair from the pool and especially from your beach vacation? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered, and here are seven tips to prevent damage.
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Shower before going to the swimming pool
The common thing is to shower after a good dip in the pool, however rinsing your hair before will be the best thing to do. Why? Well, it turns out that hair is porous, which means liquids are quickly absorbed into each strand of hair. So if you shower before the pool, your hair will be soaked in clean water and therefore hydrated instead of soaking in chlorine.
You don’t have to run to the bathroom, use these showers by the pool or on the beach to soak your hair and avoid any damage.
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Put your hair up
Whether in a ponytail, braids or a simple bun, the most important thing is to keep your hair out of the water as much as possible. This will prevent your hair from soaking in chlorinated water or sea salt and becoming dehydrated.
Use a hat
The last thing you want is to get a sunburn on your scalp, so the best thing to do is to wear a cap, hat or scarf to prevent the sun from taking its toll on your head. and your hair as it can cause dehydration or brittleness.
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Use a conditioner
If you can’t get your hair to soak before you hit the pool, a little hair conditioner will do the trick. Just be careful not to use more than necessary to avoid polluting the water.
Use a swimming cap
This may be the least stylish option of all, but if you really want to protect your hair, wear a latex swim cap to prevent your hair from coming into contact with water. There are cloth caps that won’t do much, so best to pick one that acts as a barrier between your hair and the water.
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This is recommended, especially if you have recently had a color treatment.
Rinse after swimming
It is very important that you rinse your hair as soon as you get out of the pool or the sea to remove chemicals, metals or salt from your hair. It doesn’t matter if you don’t use shampoo, the most important thing is to remove any traces of chlorine or salt.
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Once at home, why not try a natural, detoxifying rinse? It’s super simple, just use apple cider vinegar on your hair to remove any remaining chlorine deposits. The best thing? It can also help slough off dead skin cells and unclog hair follicles for stronger, more beautiful hair.
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