3. Soak Hair Before Swimming
For those that must go all the way in the water, wet it in the shower beforehand. When hair is dry before you swim, it will completely absorb the chlorine from the pool or saltwater from the ocean. A great way to minimize the negative effects of these elements is to get hair wet with tap water first.
4. Clarify and Condit ion
Rule of thumb: Anytime you swim, especially in a pool, use a clarifying shampoo to remove traces of chlorine. Chlorine, as well as salt water, is extremely drying to the hair and can result in damage and breakage. On the other hand, clarifying shampoo can leave the hair feeling dry because it gives such a deep and thorough cleansing. Therefore, follow up with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner right after. It is best to keep a spray bottle of leave-in conditioner with you while you’re vacationing. Spray some in as soon as you get out of the water to keep hair hydrated before you actually get a chance to wash and condition it. It’s helpful to use a leave-in conditioner even after you wash and condition. Bottom line here is that you can’t condition hair enough in the summer months. If you have color treated hair, try a leave-in or color preserving spray that includes UV protection to protect hair from the sun and fading.
5. Kerat in Treat ment Texturizer
If frizz and swelling is your main concern, then it’s not a bad idea to get yourself a gentle chemical treatment. Depending on your texture, a texturizer (which is essentially a relaxer that’s only left on the hair for a short period of time) or a keratin treatment is something to look into. If your hair is coarse and your curl is extremely tight, try a relaxer/ texturizer. If you have a finer, softer texture and a looser curl, then you should try a keratin treatment. Keratin is a protein that cuts the frizz down tremendously. These treatments are not permanent, lasting anywhere from 2-4 months. Humidity can be our greatest enemy, but it doesn’t have to get the best of us.
Summer Survival Kit :
Clarifying shampoo Moisturizing shampoo Leave-in conditioner spray Deep conditioning masque, Hat, Bobby pins, Ponytail holder/clip, Wide tooth comb MOCHA MARKET 23