In my recent blog I explained the dangers of swimming in chlorinated or salt water. Of the two, chlorine is the most damaging and as you can see from this photo, it can be pretty severe.
I decided to surf the net in search of as much information as possible on what chlorine does to hair and what you should do to PROTECT your crowning glory.
Here are some HOT tips:
PRE SWIM TIPS for chlorine prevention.
Before you enter the water thoroughly wet the hair. If the hair is saturated with non-chlorinated water there is less chance that the hair will absorb chlorine. Then apply a product designed for chlorine protection.
The very best and effective on the market currently is Kerastase Soleil’s AQUA SEAL. This product is revolutionary in that it provide the hair with waterproofing protection. However as it’s not water-resistant therefore it’s easy to wash out with shampoo.
When you decide to take up swimming as a hobby or sport you wouldn’t dream of doing so without buying a swimsuit sometimes goggles yet oftentimes you forget about one of the most important purchases a product which will protect your hair and the investment you may have made in colour or highlights.
You may tell me you wear a swimming cap and that’s good but only to an extent. It will still let in some water.
Post swim: Don’t hang about and allow your hair to dry as it will dry absorbing any traces of chlorine that remain in your hair. Shampoo immediately after the swim, again I recommend the shampoo from the Soleil range: Bain Apres Soleil it’s designed to remove all traces of chlorine or salt water and strengthens hair that has been weakened by the elements as well as moisturising the hair and for extra moisture use Kerastase Soleil Masque.
Finally scroll back to the top and have a long hard look at the photograph of a hair that has been totally obliterated by too much chlorine. The protective sheath of the hair, which is called the cuticle, has totally dissolved. Don’t let that happen to your hair use AQUA SEAL today.
If in doubt call into any of our two High Street salons and ask for a Summer hair and scalp analysis