how to : prevent chlorine damaged hair

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to keep your hair healthy and in a good condition, take a look at these tips on how to protect your hair in the pool.
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wear a cap :
if you're using a pool to do laps or for other athletic purposes, a swimming cap can also help streamline your technique not to mention that it can keep your hair dry. plus, you won't have to worry about how your hair looks or putting away strands of it from your face.
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don't shampoo before :
shampooing can strip your hair from natural oils that create a barrier against the chemically treated water in most swimming pools.
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secure your hair :
if left loose, hair can easily become tangled while swimming. tying it up is one of the easiest tips on how to protect your hair from damage that chlorine can cause to it.
the best hairstyles for the pool are :
•bun, braided or secured with bobby pins.
•high ponytail. don't let it loose or it'll be annoying.
•high ponytail braid. put your hair up in a high ponytail and secure it with an elastic. then, braid the rest and secure it with another elastic.
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buy a clarifying shampoo :
this shampoo gets rid of chlorine damage, so the next time you visit the store, keep an eye out for the product that fits your situations.
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wash hair after swimming :
while it's important to wash your hair before swimming, it's also important to wash it after swimming. this way you can wash out all the chlorine from your hair.
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deep condition your hair :
if the chlorine has already ruined your hair, start the restoration process by deep conditioning it, it won't take longer than thirty minutes to put the product, set it and then wash it all out.
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don't rub your hair to dry :
make sure to pat your hair instead of rubbing it dry so that you don't harm the follicles. you should also use your blow dryer on medium or low heat, instead of on high.

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