How to protect your hair from pool water?

• Introduction
• Who is most at risk of chlorine damage?
• Protect your hair by rinsing with clean water before entering the pool
• Protect your hair by applying oil or conditioner
• Protect your hair by rinsing immediately after getting out of the pool
• Protect your hair by letting it air dry
• conclusion

Many of us like to go on vacation to places with swimming pools and spend great time in the water. The problem is that chlorine can damage our hair, especially dyed hair or those to which some chemical element is added, since chlorine can cause a reaction in which the hair changes color. However, if the hair is natural, it can also happen that the hair dries out excessively. One of the most efficient solutions is to wear a shower cap, however it's not the most attractive thing to wear and looks pretty silly if you're just going for a dip, although wearing a shower cap keeps your hair dry and prevents it from getting into contact with metals in the pool water.

Who is most at risk of chlorine damage?

Like everything, the occasional exposure of the hair to chlorinated water should not cause major problems, but if you expose yourself frequently (especially in the hottest hours) the effects of chlorine on the hair can cause damage. This product removes natural oils, which is why you will notice that it leaves your hair porous and brittle . We sometimes call it "swimmers hair" and that's because it becomes noticeably drier and coarser.

Everyone who regularly exposes their hair to chlorinated water is at risk of damage, but some hair types are more at risk than others. If your hair type meets the following criteria, you will need to take extra care.

• Color-treated hair (especially blonde)
• Dry hair
• thin hair
• previously damaged hair

Protect your hair by rinsing with clean water before entering the pool

We spend all spring dyeing our perfect summer hair color, only to have it turn green, dry or frizzy the first time we go swimming, but a shower beforehand can do the trick . Showering before you get in the pool sounds a bit silly, but actually if you rinse your hair with clean tap water, it will be more difficult for pool water to get in and cause damage.

That is why it is important to wash with circular movements, first the scalp with shampoo, gently. The middle and lower areas can be washed by rubbing in the direction that the hair grows and not against it.

Protect your hair by applying oil or conditioner

Apply a layer of coconut oil or conditioner to your hair before swimming to protect it. The oil will act as a barrier between your hair and the chlorinated water. The silicones in the conditioner will keep chlorine and other chemicals away from your hair. It will also keep your hair tangle free.

Although its regular application is a fundamental step to make hair worthy, it is still one of the great unknowns of the male hair hygiene ritual.

Protect your hair by rinsing immediately after getting out of the pool

Rinsing your hair with clean water after swimming is also very important because the longer chlorine stays in your hair, the more damage it will cause.

If possible, it's a good idea to use shampoo and conditioner right after you get out of the pool . Some shampoos are made especially to help remove chlorine and are a great solution for regular swimmers.

Protect your hair by letting it air dry

Although it is generally recommended to use a hair dryer while styling, it is much better to air dry your hair after swimming in the pool water. Let your hair dry slowly and use a wide tooth comb!

conclusion

Repair your hair damaged by chlorine with the recommendations that we have just suggested. If you like to get into the pool frequently, chlorine will damage your hair until it becomes dry and brittle. Unless you wear a hat, the most practical and simple solution, you will have to use a product that serves as a protective barrier for your hair against chlorine.