HOW DOES CHLORINE AFFECT MY HAIR?

While chlorine is good for keeping your pool clean, it's damaging to your hair and skin. Chlorine is chemically aggressive which means that it strips away natural oils from your hair and scalp, leaving them dry and brittle. It can also break down the proteins that give your hair its strength, making it more likely to break off or become damaged. This can lead to premature aging of skin cells, including those on your scalp and hair follicles. Chlorine also causes color fading, dullness, irritation of the scalp, and itching/flaking.

IS GREEN HAIR PERMANENT?

Good news! Green hair is a temporary problem, with the right hair care. The green hue that comes from chlorine damage is like a film over the hair. It comes out! Taking a few minutes to protect your hair before and after a pool day is crucial. Protecting your hair from chlorine may seem like a lot of steps, but really, it's simple! 

HOW DO I PREVENT CHLORINE DAMAGE?

If you swim frequently, or are exposed to chlorine frequently, there are some steps you can take to protect your hair from damage:

• Wear a swim cap when swimming in chlorine pools.
  
  

• Rinse with cool water before and after swimming in a pool filled with chlorine. Rinsing your hair prior to swimming lets your hair cuticles soak up clean water, and avoids excessive amounts of chlorine being absorbed.

• Pair a leave-in conditioner with a silicone-based serum prior to swimming. Using this powerful duo protects the hair cuticle with a film-like seal, preventing any chemicals from penetrating and damaging the cuticle. Our favorite leave-in and serum duo is the Aluram Leave-in conditioner paired with the Aluram shine serum!

• Put your hair up and avoid submerging.

SOS! HOW DO I FIX MY GREEN HAIR?

At Oasis Salon, our master stylists offer custom hair treatments to remove chlorine, unwanted impurities, and mineral buildup. Booking a complimentary consultation with us, you can expect a full hair analysis. After discussing what concerns you may have, our stylists curate a custom hair treatment to give you the perfect post-worthy hair! Book your complimentary consultation here.

Get the look you deserve and schedule a consultation today by calling your local Oasis Salon, Palm Harbor 727-785-7438 | Dunedin 727-470-9013 | Oldsmar 813-814-1503.