Removes Chlorine From Hair

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In the Swim

Even though summer calls for swimming and lounging in cool waters, one must not overlook the harmful effects of chlorinated water and salt water on hair. The best way to lessen the damage is to rinse the hair before and after swimming. The hair wash prior to swimming enables the hair follicle to soak up fresh water that minimizes the intake of chlorine or salt water. The hair wash after swimming rinses away the chemicals that might linger in the hair.

Get out the green

If you've been swimming in chlorine, chances are your hair color is taking on a green cast. Check out beauty supply stores for Paul Mitchell Clarifying Shampoo Three Removes Chlorine and Impurities or ask your hairdresser for help. Avoid using hair color products that contain metallic salts (most of these are for covering gray and are for guys). Two preventive tricks: wet hair before swimming--it'll absorb less chlorine. Since chlorine is a copper-rich bleach, rinsing with Club soda after a dip helps eliminate it. You may also choose to use Kerastase Gelee Aqua Proof for added sun and water protection..

Keep the Salt off

Don't leave home without a wide-tooth comb. While saltwater is a good styling aid, it can leave hair knotted and clumpy. Spray a bit of your UV protectant onto the comb's teeth and run it through strands after every swim to prevent those knots.

If you swim often, wearing a bathing cap is the best remedy. If forcing your hair and head into a tight rubber contraption is deeply unpleasant, what with the pulling of hair and snapping on sensitive areas. The new Turban Swim Cap is perfect for you. It is made of good old polyester with a waterproof lining. And thanks to a Velcro size adjuster in the back, wearing it does not make you feel like your head is going to explode. The design has room to keep long tresses dry. In our opinion, black is the obvious choice, but there are other color options like hot pink and royal blue for those who like to match what they are wearing.

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