Keys to protect hair from pool chlorine

With the arrival of summer, the pools begin to fill with people. However, if we tend to take certain preventive measures to protect our hair from chlorine in gyms, why don’t we also do it in public pools?

In gyms or if we go to a spa center they will always recommend us to wear a cap. Not only to prevent the waters from getting dirty due to the hairs that may fall out, but in order to protect our hair.

How to protect hair from chlorine

With this information that we now have, it is important that we know the reasons why swimming pool water has this chemical element. The reason is explained by this study carried out by the Center for Research in Environmental Epidemiology of Barcelona: “Chlorine is the most widely used disinfectant in Spain”.

Because it is a chemical product that disinfects, it is not surprising that if we go to the pool frequently, our hair ends up becoming dry, brittle and loses its natural shine. Fortunately, there are several keys to prevent this from happening.

Wear a swimming cap

This accessory is essential. It will protect our hair , since it will not be in contact with water. However, there are different materials with which the caps are made: fabric, silicone, polyurethane and latex . With the latter, special care must be taken, since some hair is usually worn when putting it on and taking it off.

Apply some oil

If you don’t want to be the only one wearing a cap in the public pool, there is a formula to prevent chlorine from damaging the hair fiber . This is by applying oils such as argan, according to this study from the University of Santo Amaro (Brazil).

• Rubbing a little oil on the palms of the hands, and distributing it throughout the hair, we will make it more resistant to this type of water.

Moisten hair before

Another way to protect the hair from the chlorine in the pool is to moisten it before with cold water, although we can also wash it . The reason is that this simple gesture will prevent the hair from absorbing the chlorinated water.

However, it will always be preferable to combine this with some of the above options to protect the hair as much as possible.

Apply a good mask

Despite the fact that we use a cap for the pool or one of the other options, it will be convenient to apply a good mask afterwards. Although there are formulas that we can buy, we can also make our own homemade hair masks .

They usually give very good results and can be applied every day to the hair, or the times we go to the pool, without any problem.

Protect hair from chlorine when it is colored

In addition to all the above options, we may have a question about colored hair. It is not the first time that a person who has discolored his hair, has made a few highlights or has changed the color observes how it turns yellowish or green.

As this research carried out by the FC Barcelona Medical Services points out, “ alterations in the characteristics of the hair, modifications of certain dyes, etc. can occur . «.

To prevent this from happening it is not only necessary to put into practice the aforementioned keys, but to get into the habit of using specific shampoos for our hair type. For example, for discolored hair we must use certain products .

As we have seen, protecting the hair from the chlorine in the pool is not difficult . There are many ways to do it, although it is essential that we always take some action whether we are going to the gym pool frequently or are just enjoying it during the holidays.

Also, remember that special care must be taken in the event that we have freshly dyed or bleached hair. Waiting a week before going into the pool or always doing it with a hat will be important to avoid changes in color .

How do you protect pool hair? Have you ever tried the solutions we have mentioned? Share with us your experience.