Save Your Hair From Pool Damage: The Simple Rinse Trick (Video)

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Did you know a one-minute rinse can protect your hair after swimming?

Did you know a one-minute rinse can protect your hair after swimming?

Swimming Pool Hair Care

Want to keep your hair happy after a dip? Stay tuned for the simple habit that makes all the difference.

What chlorine does

Chlorine is a strong oxidizer. It strips the natural oil coating each hair strand and roughens the tiny scales that protect it. The result? Tangled, dull, and easily broken hair.

Pre-wet trick

Think of hair like a sponge. Wet it with clean tap water before you dive, then work a coin-sized dab of conditioner or a few drops of oil through the lengths. The water already inside leaves less room for pool water to soak in.

Rinse time

A one-minute rinse right after you leave the pool removes most chlorine before it dries on the strands.

Cap and bun

Slip on a silicone swim cap. Tie long hair in a low, loose bun underneath. The cap blocks most water, keeping your strands dry while you swim.

Oil amount

Just three to four drops of coconut or olive oil on the mid-lengths creates a light barrier that slows pool water absorption.

Green hair tip

Light hair can turn green from copper in the water. Pre-wet, cap, and rinse right away to stop most of it. If it shows up, a clarifying shampoo helps, and avoid bleach or lemon juice.

Scalp irritation

A little itch or dryness after swimming is normal. Rinse promptly and moisturise. If you get red bumps, swelling, or lasting pain, see a doctor, it's not just chlorine.

The one habit to save hair

The single habit that protects your hair is to rinse with clean water for a full minute as soon as you exit the pool, then follow with a mild shampoo and conditioner if needed.

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