Summer is the perfect time to splash into fun at water parks, but while you're enjoying the thrilling rides and refreshing pools, your hair might not be having such a great time.
Waterparks are known to have higher chlorine levels than your everyday pool. This is to help protect the environment from bacteria. This is great for the health and safety of customers, but not so great for your hair. Chlorine can dry out your hair creating hair color changes, brittleness, damage, etc.
No More Damage
Protecting your hair against chlorine damage is critical to maintaining beautiful, healthy hair! So we have compiled a list of ways to shield your hair while staying cool this summer.
Pre-Soak Your Hair
When dry hair is submerged in water, the water is absorbed. So a great way to prevent your hair from absorbing large amounts of chlorine is to pre-soak your hair with clean water. We also recommend rinsing your hair with clean water after being exposed to chlorine as well. Letting your hair dry with chlorine in it can cause breakage and splitting.
Apply a Natural Oil Before Styling Your Hair
We love this method! It is cheap, all natural and will leave your hair feeling protected and moisturized. This method works so well because oils are hydrophobic! Your chosen oil will be partially absorbed by your hair strands while creating a protective barrier against the chlorine water. Want to know the best part? This method also works for ALL hair types!
Use a Swim Spray
Did you know there are sprays that protect your hair against chlorine damage?
This is a low maintenance solution for the common problem of chlorine damage. There are many different brands to choose from and this method will work on all hair types!
Protective Hairstyles
Once you have chosen a method for preventing chlorine absorption, you need to consider the best hairstyle for your hair and its protection.
Choosing the right hairstyle is almost as important as preventing chlorine absorption. It is so easy for our hair to become tangled and knotted when enjoying our days at the water park. We have compiled a list of styles that will help keep your hair tied back and protected while also giving you a cohesive and fun style.
3 Braids
Braids are going to be your best friend when it comes to protective summer styles. This is a great option if you don’t know how to french braid your hair. 3 Simple braids, but a beautifully unique outcome.
Bubble Braid
This one isn’t really a braid but it's a great option for those who don’t know how to braid or don’t have the time. This can be done exactly how the creator shows it or you can mix it up and do two separate pigtail bubble braids. This will be a better option for the girls with shorter hair!
Criss Cross Braids
This is another easy style that will work well with a shorter cut! Want even more protection against tangles? Instead of ponytails, try braiding your ends or creating buns instead.
Happy Summer!!
🩷 TYME
