Protecting Your Hair from Pool and Beach Damage

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Sep 29

You love the water. You spend your summers at the pool or the beach. You love the way the sun feels on your skin. But your hair pays the price.

Chlorine and saltwater are two of the most damaging elements for your hair. They strip moisture. They break down protein. They leave your hair dry, brittle, and discolored.

What Chlorine Does to Your Hair

Chlorine is a harsh chemical. It is used to kill bacteria in pools. It does not discriminate. It also attacks your hair.

Chlorine strips the natural oils from your hair. It lifts the cuticle. It breaks down the protein structure. Your hair becomes dry, brittle, and prone to breakage.

Chlorine also reacts with hair color. It can turn blonde hair green. It can fade brunette and red color. It can make your highlights look brassy.

What Saltwater Does to Your Hair

Saltwater is also damaging. Salt draws moisture out of your hair. It leaves behind salt crystals that pull even more moisture from your strands. Your hair becomes dry and rough.

Saltwater also makes your hair more vulnerable to tangling. The salt crystals create friction between strands. Your hair tangles easily. It breaks when you try to detangle.

How to Protect Your Hair Before Swimming

The best protection is prevention. Before you enter the pool or ocean, wet your hair with fresh water. Your hair absorbs the fresh water first. It is less likely to absorb chlorine or saltwater.

Apply a protective layer of OWAY Hemp Seed Oil to your hair. The oil creates a barrier that repels water and chemicals. It seals the cuticle. It protects your hair from damage.

Wear a swim cap if possible. A cap provides physical protection. It keeps your hair from coming into direct contact with chlorine or saltwater.

How to Repair Your Hair After Swimming

Rinse your hair with fresh water immediately after swimming. Do not wait. The longer chlorine and salt stay on your hair, the more damage they cause.

Wash your hair with OWAY Gentle Balance Shampoo. It cleans without stripping. It removes chlorine and salt without damaging your hair further.

Apply OWAY Repair Mask. The vegetable keratin fills in gaps in your cuticle. Your hair becomes stronger and more resilient.

Apply OWAY Hemp Seed Oil to your damp ends. The oil seals the cuticle. It adds moisture. It protects your hair from further damage.

Signs of Pool and Beach Damage

Your hair feels dry and brittle. Your color looks faded or brassy. Your blonde has a green tint. Your hair tangles easily. Your ends are frayed and split. Your hair feels rough and straw like.

The Alexandria Summer Hair Routine

Alexandria summers are hot and humid. Many women spend time at pools and beaches. The combination of chlorine, saltwater, sun, and humidity is devastating for your hair.

Protect your hair before swimming. Rinse immediately after. Use OWAY products to repair and restore. Book a summer hair recovery treatment at Holistic Hair Studio.

Your Pool and Beach Hair Checklist

Wet your hair with fresh water before swimming. Apply OWAY Hemp Seed Oil as a barrier. Wear a swim cap. Rinse immediately after swimming. Wash with OWAY Gentle Balance Shampoo. Use OWAY Repair Mask weekly. Apply OWAY Hemp Seed Oil after every wash.