This post is all about how to protect your hair from salt water.
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Many people don't know that constantly being in salt water can be very damaging to your hair. Salt water dries out your hair, which can leave it brittle and prone to breakage.
And, if you're anything like me . . . you are always swimming in the ocean, especially during the summer. So, spending less time in the water is non negotiable, therefore I had to find ways to protect my hair.
You are going to learn about all of the best ways to keep your hair moisturized and healthy during your beach days.
How To Protect Your Hair From Salt Water
1. Rinse Your Hair With Fresh Water Before Swimming In The Salt Water
By soaking your hair with fresh water before swimming in the ocean, your hair will absorb the fresh water as opposed to the salt water. When you go straight into salt water with dry hair, your hair will instantly absorb the salt water.
2. Spray Leave-In Conditioner In Your Hair Before Swimming In Salt Water
Similar to the method of wetting your hair with fresh water before going into the ocean, you could choose to spray leave-in conditioner in your hair before heading to the beach.
This will allow your hair to absorb the conditioner instead of the salt water. One of my personal favorite leave-in conditioners is Sun Bum 3 in 1. It will not only keep your hair from absorbing the salt water, but it will also give your hair the extra moisture and layer of protection it needs.
3. Rinse Hair With Fresh Water After Swimming In The Ocean
You want to get the salt water out of your hair as soon as possible after you get out of the ocean. I recommend packing a bottle of fresh water specifically for rinsing your hair. The quicker you can rinse the fresh water out, the less likely your hair will become dried out.
Tip: Fill up a bottle of water before you leave your house and attach a water sprayer cap to it. This will make it 10X easier to rinse your hair.
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4. Repair Broken Hair Bonds
Incorporating a moisturizing hair mask into your hair routine during the summer months can be a great way to give your hair extra moisture. However, sometimes your hair needs a little more love and care than just a hair mask, so that's why I 100% recommend using Olaplex's Hair Perfector to help repair broken hair bonds.
Olaplex will help repair already damaged hair that you may have from previous beach days, coloring treatments, heat, etc.
5. Use Silk Hair Scrunchies
If you are the type of person that has to have their hair up during your time at the beach, then I recommend choosing a silk hair scrunchie over a typical hair elastic.
Silk scrunchies are much less damaging to the hair and will be much more gentle on your hair strands, especially after swimming in the ocean.
6. Use A Microfiber Towel After Showering
After a long beach day, it is so important to shampoo and condition your hair to make sure you have fully removed all of the salt residue.
But, one of the most important steps to keeping your hair healthy is drying it properly. A typical bath towel can be rough on your hair, so it is important to either use a microfiber towel or an old t-shirt.
7. Where A Hat To The Beach (Sun Protection)
The sun can be just as damaging to your hair as the salt water. Too much sun exposure can cause damage to the cuticle of your hair strands, causing your hair to become brittle.
So, wearing a hat during your beach day is a great way to limit the direct sunlight on your hair.
8. Use A Moisturizing Hair Mask
Putting the moisture back into your hair is so important during those summer months. In addition to your Olaplex treatment, it is beneficial to incorporate a moisturizing hair mask 1-2 times per week.
I use the EVA-NYC therapy session hair mask and it seriously revives my hair everytime. After each use I can tell a big difference in my hair's softness.
This post was all about how to protect your hair from salt water.
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