Keeping Your Hair Healthy This Summer

Ahhh, Summer! Sunny skies, Swimmihng pools, moist air and…damaged hair! Here are a few things that can cause hair damage and how you can prevent it.

1) Swimming pools

Blonde hair turning green after swimming is often attributed to the interaction between the hair and chemicals in the pool water, particularly chlorine. Chlorine, commonly used to sanitize swimming pools, can react with certain minerals, such as copper, that may be present in your tap water or in hair products.

When chlorine combines with copper, it forms copper chloride, which has a greenish color. This compound can then bind to the protein in the hair, especially if the hair has been damaged or has open cuticles from bleach or exposure to the pool water, leading to a greenish tint. This effect is more noticeable on blonde hair because it lacks the darker pigments that might mask the greenish hue.

To prevent this, it’s helpful to rinse your hair with clean water before swimming to reduce the absorption of pool water, and to use hair products designed to protect against chlorine damage.

Additionally, wearing a swimming cap can provide a physical barrier to reduce exposure to pool water.

Products I Like

TRIHARD Premium Swim Conditioner | Pre & Post Chlorine Defense | Luxurious Hair Nourishment-Amazon

AquaGuard Swimmers Essential Hair Protection Bundle-Amazon

Malibu C Swimmers Haircare Set

2)Sun Exposure:

Just like your skin, your hair can be damaged by exposure to UV rays. Prolonged exposure to sunlight can lead to dryness, brittleness, and fading of hair color.

To prevent this, protect your hair from UV rays by wearing hats or using hair products with UV protection.

Products I Like

Coola Hair and Scalp Mist Organic Sunscreen

Rahua Hydration Detangler+ UV Barrier

Rita Hazan lock block protective spray

3)Heat Styling

Hot temperatures during the summer might tempt you to use heat styling tools more frequently, such as hair dryers, straighteners, or curling irons. Excessive heat can weaken the hair shaft and cause breakage.

To prevent this, limit heat styling and use heat protectant products when neccessary. Consider protective hairstyles like braids or buns to minimize exposure to environmental factors. Keep hair hyrated by using moisturizing shampoos and conditioners and consider using deep conditioning treatment s regularly.

Don’t forget to get a healthy trim at the beginnikng and end of Summer!

Products I Like

Enjoy Holistic Hydrate Shampoo and Conditioner and Holistic Mask

K18 Leave-in Molecular Repair Mask and Molecular Repair Hair Oil

Enjoy Holistic Heat Active Leave-in Treatment

Amber Leigh

Amber Leigh is a hairstylist and blogger with 25 years experience in the hair industry. With a passion for making people look and feel their best, Amber wanted to start this blog to provide resources for clients to help them maintain hair health. Focusing on the beauty industry, fashion, and health and wellness.