The various minerals or treatments present in the water can damage your hair and remove the natural moisture present in its core. It is therefore important to protect and detoxify it before and after each swim.
Summer means swimming, beaches and pools. However, these activities can cause considerable damage to your hair. Sea salt and chlorine from swimming pools are two formidable enemies for your hair.
Find out why it is crucial to protect your hair from these elements and how to do it effectively. In this article, you will find all our tips for protecting your hair when swimming as well as our essential products.
1. Dehydration and fragility 💧
Salt and chlorine have drying properties. Sea salt can strip your hair of its natural moisture, leaving it dry and brittle. Chlorine, on the other hand, can not only strip your hair of moisture, but also disrupt the balance of your scalp, causing itching and irritation.
2. Loss of color and shine ✨
Colored hair is particularly vulnerable. Chlorine has a bleaching effect that can alter the color of your hair, making it dull and lackluster. Even non-colored hair can lose its natural shine after prolonged exposure to chlorine, so it is important to protect it with suitable products.
3. Damaged hair structure ⚡️
Salt and chlorine can penetrate the hair cuticle, weakening the internal structure of the hair fibers. This can lead to split ends, rough texture, and loss of volume.
4. Rinse before and after swimming 🚿
Before diving into salt or chlorinated water, wet your hair with fresh water. This helps limit the absorption of salt and chlorine into your hair. After swimming, rinse your hair immediately to remove any salt or chlorine residue.
5. Use protective products 🐚
You can protect your hair before swimming with the Color Wow dream filter spray . This spray is ideal for protecting and detoxifying your hair from minerals. It should be applied to your lengths before swimming. This spray also protects your color from bad reflections caused by the sun and UV rays or by minerals present in the water.
6. Wear a swimming cap 🏊
Wearing a swim cap is an effective way to protect your hair. While it may not always be aesthetically pleasing, it provides a physical barrier against salt and chlorine, minimizing damage.
7. Use sunscreen products ☀️
Choose shampoos, conditioners and masks specially formulated for summer and swimming, such as sunscreen products from the Alter Ego brand . These products contain agents that neutralize chlorine and deeply moisturize hair. Pre-swim protective sprays can also be very useful, such as the dream filter from Color Wow .
8. Hydration and care after swimming 🧴
After swimming, use a moisturizing leave-in treatment to restore moisture to your hair. Keratin-based treatments, such as those from Tokio Inkarami, can help strengthen hair structure and repair damage caused by salt and chlorine.
Protecting your hair from salt and chlorine is essential to maintaining its health and beauty throughout the summer. By following these simple but effective tips, you can enjoy the pleasures of the water without compromising the vitality of your hair. So, prepare your hair and dive in with confidence!
