AFTER swimming protect your hair

In the previous article, we’ve discussed how to take care of hair before swimming, but that just not enough. After swimming care is just as important. Here are more tips:

Tip #1Rinse it

As soon as you get out of the pool or ocean rinse your hair with fresh water. Letting the chlorine sit for hours in your hair will likely double the damaging effect of the sun rays and chemicals. Salt water can bleach out hair, so if you want to avoid lightened, dry locks, it is better to rinse your hair as soon as possible.

Tip #2 Condition it

Provide your mane with the moisture and lasting love by applying a leave-in conditioner. You can choose a product designed for your hair type or the one suitable for any hair. If you’re into DIY and you’re the type of person that likes to know exactly what’s in your conditioner then try an avocado/yogurt treatment. Mash the avocado well and stir in the yogurt. You can even add honey if it’s raw organic. Then apply in sections. If you can Cover your head with a plastic cap or towel it will help even more by creating heat and allowing the conditioner to soak in even deeper. Leave on for at least 30 minutes and behold the softness.

Tip #3 Comb it

Don’t brush wet hair! Especially if you have a mane prone to tangling. However, if you use a wide toothed comb, you can quickly work your way through tangled locks.

Tip #4 Clarify it

After a long day at the beach or swimming pool, it’s time to clear away all residue build up (chlorine, sea salt, bits of lake life, etc). Provide your hair with clarifying treatment by using a clarifying shampoo or apple cider vinegar rinse. Clarifying your mane at least once a week is a good idea.

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