Your Guide To Post-Pool Hair Care
Swimming is great for the body . . . except for the hair. While swimming may be a wonderful way to unwind and get in your exercise, the chemicals can take a toll on your hair. This is especially true if you spend a lot of time in the water. Fortunately, though, no matter how often you swim, there are plenty of things you can do to minimize the damage and keep your locks lovely.
Shower Straight Away
First things first, make showering a top priority as soon as you’re done at the pool. The less time you spend with water in your hair, the better. Rinse your hair and your scalp thoroughly. Then, apply a good, strong shampoo and conditioner. Ideally, you should use products made specifically for swimmers. This will get rid of the chlorine and other damaging chemicals that may be clinging to your strands.
Don’t Add On Damage
The summer is not the best time for being tough on your hair. For best results, if you know you’re going to be swimming a lot, avoid harsh styling techniques, dyeing, and other chemical processes. Be especially careful not to do any of these things very soon after a swim. You can always go back to your usual routine after the swimming season is over. During, though, be as gentle as possible on your hair.
Comb Carefully
Speaking of being gentle, don’t rake a brush through your wet strands, even after you’ve shampooed away the chlorine. Gently finger comb your hair or use a wide tooth comb instead. This can remove knots and leftover residue without breaking or damaging already weakened hair.
Don’t Blame It All On The Pool
As a final tip, if you start getting frustrated with hair damage, don’t blame it all on the pool. Remember, other factors may be at play. The sun, for example, can be very damaging to your hair. Thus, before you stop swimming in your Springfield IL pool, check with your hair stylist about the possible causes of the damage and what you can do to keep the problem at bay.
Taking care of your hair can be a challenge. But, it can be done, all without giving up your pool time. Just follow these tips and check in with your stylist regularly, and you (and your hair) should be golden!