Swimming pools are
treated with chlorine or saline solutions to kill germs and prevent illnesses.
In spite of its protective values, chlorine can be very damaging to hair,
especially African American hair. African American and other ethnic hair can
become brittle and dry from constant chemical exposure or even constant washing
to remove the chemicals.
These tips will help
you minimize damage on African American hair due to chlorine and saline
solutions.
·
Do not color your hair if you swim
regularly. The
combination of sun and chlorine water will bleach your hair, turning it orange.
It will also cause over processing of your hair. Avoid other perms and chemical
straighteners during swimming season.
·
Never, ever go swimming after a chemical
relaxer. You
should wait at least long enough to have washed your hair twice.
·
Braid or
corn-roll your hair and pull it back into a protective style before going
swimming. This will expose less of the surface space of your hair to the
chlorine water and other chemicals.
·
Always rinse your hair with clear water
from the sink before your get into the pool. Hair that is already saturated will
absorb less chlorine water so the tap water will act as a protective barrier.
·
Put on a swimming cap, especially if you swim regularly. It
may be uncomfortable, and you may not even like the way it looks, but it is
worth it to keep your hair from becoming brittle and breaking off. Wear conditioner on your hair under the
swimming cap. This
will serve as an extra protective layer between your hair and the chlorine
water.
·
After swimming rinse your hair
immediately to
remove any chlorine that may have gotten in your hair. Be careful about
shampooing too often or using too harsh a shampoo.
·
Apply a
liberal amount of reconstructive conditioner to your hair. Cover with a plastic
cap. Allow the heat of your shower to activate the conditioner for 15 minutes.
Remove the plastic cap, and rinse thoroughly.
·
Towel
blot your hair, and apply your regular daily leave-in conditioner. Then you can style as desired.
Beautylicious has all the Hair Products to treat your hair and scalp after swimming sessions.
For more information / inquiries please contact us: 0715 / 0754 270636, or visit our
salon at Beautylicious,
Old Bagamoyo Rd., Mikocheni B.,
Dar es Salaam.
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