protect your hair before getting in the pool, some amount of chlorine can still linger.
Rinsing your hair with fresh water immediately after swimming will remove this chlorine and prevent damage.
5. Dry Your Hair Completely
Ideally, you should wash your hair after swimming. Either at the pool or when you get home. Unfortunately, this isn’t always possible.
In this case, you should rinse your hair at the pool and dry it thoroughly while taking care to detangle it. Your hair shouldn’t be wet when you go to sleep and sleeping on a satin pillowcase helps to prevent damage.
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6. Wash Your Hair Thoroughly
Whether it’s the same day or the next, you need to wash your hair. If you don’t swim often, a moisturizing shampoo works well.
For those who swim several times per month, though, it’s a good idea to use a clarifying shampoo once per month. A clarifying shampoo is designed to remove the build-up of products and chemicals. Follow up the shampoo with a moisturizing conditioner to encourage the health of your hair.
7. Use A Leave-In Conditioner
The final step for protecting your hair after a swim is using a leave-in conditioner. These conditioners will help to repair any damage your hair might still have suffered from being in contact with chlorine.
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Why Protection Is Important
Chlorine might be necessary for pool cleanliness but it wreaks havoc on hair. Black hair, in particular, can get very dry when exposed to chlorine for extended periods. This dryness can cause damage and significant breakage. This breakage is even more likely if you already have color-treated hair. While the extent of the damage can vary from one type of hair to another, chlorine exposure is never positive.
If you’re interested in going for a swim in the pool this summer, it will be essential to protect your hair. Before you jump in, make sure that you take these easy steps to keep your hair healthy.