Hair Style: How To Protect Your Water-Loving Locks Against Chlorine and Seawater!

It seems like the summer just started, but sadly, we have less than a month left! The limited time for summer fun combined with the smoldering August heat leads to much time spent at the beach or pool. As with most good things, there are repercussions that need to be considered before diving in, especially when it comes to your locks. We've already discussed how to shield your hair from the damaging sun, so now it's time to focus on the water. Chlorine and salt water can deplete moisture from hair, leaving it flat, coarse and reducing its color and radiance as well making it more susceptible to breakage. To enjoy the water without having to worry about your hair paying the price, it's important to incorporate specialty hair care products, especially for all you beach babes and surfer girls. Read on for products that will undo the damage done and protect against future damage.

Ouidad€™s Water Works Shampoo, $15
This product is specially designed to remove the build-up left behind by hard water and chlorine, which can leave hair coarse and unmanageable. It also protects hair color from damaging environmental forces and contains botanical extracts and vitamins to nourish and condition for hair that's shiny and manageable.


Biolage Sun Repair Treatment, $14.95
Undo damage caused by harmful effects of the sun, chlorine, and seawater with this nourishing treatment that protects and mends hair leaving it soft, shiny, and tangle-free.

Pureology Colourmax , $17.99
Spray your hair with this treatment- formulated for all types of hair- before and after swimming for detangling, UVA/UVB protection, to prevent color fading and breakage and restore shine.

Oscar Blandi Exfoliating Treatment, $26
This invigorating treatment can is a MUST for summer and can be used year-round to keep your locks in top form. This formula not only conditions and nourishes the hair, it acts as an exfoliant, purging impurities that can accumulate over a weekÂ’s time, leaving hair silky, shiny, and renewed.

BONUS TIPS
- Don't rinse out your conditioner before heading to the beach or pool. This provides maximum protection and extra moisturizing benefits.
- Thoroughly wet your hair before getting into the water- this will help avoid absorption of pool or ocean water.