How do you protect your hair from chlorine and salt water?

Will you soon be found at the edge of a pool or lying on the beach as we speak? Then it's important that you protect your hair properly from chlorine and seawater, otherwise you run the risk of a bad cut or even damaged hair. Luckily, we have everything you need to prevent this and in this blog we explain exactly how to protect your hair!

Is chlorine or seawater bad for your hair?

To begin with, it is of course good to know exactly what chlorine or sea water does to your hair and we can tell you, this is not frizz... Okay, silly joke, but it is true. In fact, it causes frizzy hair, dehydration and chlorine even creates a bad balance in the natural oils of your scalp.

So chlorine and sea water are indeed bad for your hair, but that doesn't mean there's nothing you can do about it. At A&F Cosmetics, we have a wide range of hair products that will protect your hairstyle from drying out and protect your scalp. Below we have written out a step-by-step plan with the right products to protect your hair and skin during the summer months.

Step 1: Wet your hair with clean water

Whether you're taking a dip in the sea or making a splash in the pool. Before diving in, it is important to wet your hair with clean water. Wetting your hair with clean water first reduces the dehydration process. Of course, it doesn't help completely, especially when you're in the water for an entire day.

Still, we recommend starting by wetting your hair to make sure your hair is less likely to dry out. Want to really protect your hair properly? Then wear a swim cap while swimming, but wetting your hair is also sufficient.

Step 2: Rinse your hair with clean water and use shampoo

You have finished swimming and are back in your cottage, tent or caravan. Then it is important to immediately and thoroughly rinse your hair with clean water. After you have done this, it is important to choose a good shampoo.

A good shampoo is one that gives your hair extra nourishment and hydration while also cleaning your hair properly. Of course, you don't want to choose a shampoo that further dries out your hair. We would choose the Mielle Rosemary Mint Strenghtening Shampoo or the African Pride Honey & Coconut Oil Shampoo. Both shampoos provide adequate hydration and cleansing for your hair.

Step 3: pick up the right conditioner or leave-in conditioner

Did you swim all afternoon and notice that your hair really feels like rope? Then a moisturizing shampoo may not always be enough. We then recommend bringing a moisturizing conditioner or moisturizing leave-in conditioner.

A hydrating (leave-in) conditioner provides just that extra bit of hydration your hair needs. Easily order one of our hydrating conditioners and make sure your hair feels soft and healthy again after every swim day. Our most popular choices are the African Pride Moisturizing Milk and the ApHogee Balancing Moisturizer.

Step 4: Condition your hair and skin with the right oil

Want to make sure you have optimally cared for and protected your hair from the bad influences of chlorine and salty seawater? Then always make sure you have a nourishing skin and hair oil with you. The right oil not only helps moisturize your hair, but also provides the right balance of natural oils and nutrients in your skin.

Besides chlorine and salt water, the sun also has a huge impact on the condition of your hair. Our oils also help to strengthen and protect your hair from the forces of the sun. Often our customers choose the African Pride 5 Essential Oils or the African Pride Hair & Scalp Sealing Oil.

Find the ideal hair protection for every swim day at A&F Cosmetics

Everyone enjoys a swim during their vacation, but now you know how bad it can be for your hair. Luckily, you found this blog and can easily buy all the hair care you need for a good hair day, even after a day of swimming.

But not only your hair needs to be protected. Of course, you need much more to be well prepared for your vacation. Therefore, we also definitely recommend reading our blog where we give 6 tips on going on vacation prepared. Or order directly various skincare products, accessories and makeup for your vacation. Still have questions? Then please get in touch!