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Raise your hand if you live for lazy summer days by the pool. Hell yes you do. Otherwise we're just side-eyeing you right now. (JK. But c'mon, really...) We can think of few things we want to do more than lay out (with sunscreen) next to the water, with a good book in tow, and Nick Jonas blasting through our iPhone speakers.
There is, however, a dark side to this fantasy. There's the obvious offender: chlorine. It can suck moisture from your hair, leaving it dry, tangled, and brittle. Plus, there's that whole turn-blond-hair green thing it does. What a doll, that chlorine. But then there are the less obvious issues we often tend to overlook when we go for a dip—like UV rays from the sun that can break down hair color molecules (it's especially a problem for you redheaded girls out there).
So, to make your next pool day as chill as it ought to be, we called some of our favorite colorists to get their best-kept secrets on how to summer-proof your hair. Here's what they had to say.
1. "Try coating your hair in coconut oil or olive oil before jumping in the pool," says celebrity colorist Lorri Goddard. "It creates a slippery barrier between your strands and harmful chlorine."
2. "Head over to one of those rinse-off stations, and wet your hair with clean water before you get in the pool," says Goddard. "This trick lets your hair absorb less chlorine or salt water if you're dipping in the ocean. Then give it another rinse after you're done swimming."
3. "Use a long-lasting in-salon treatment like the b3 Brazilian Bond Builder that locks in color and moisture during the dyeing process so it doesn't fade when exposed to chlorine and sun," says Goddard.
4. "Look for hair products that contain UVA and UVB filters to protect it from the chlorine and the sun," says Schwarzkopf Professional Blonding Ambassador Kim Vo. Kerastase Huile Celeste is lightweight and works with all hair colors.
5. "Try to keep your head and hair out of the water as much as possible. A cute bun, topknot, or braid prevents your strands from soaking in the pool water while you float around and wade," says Vo.
6. Don't be afraid to use shampoo at the rinse-off station right after the pool. "Different color require specific shampoos and conditions for the right protection," says colorist Lucille Javier from Sally Hershberger Downtown. "For brunettes, Davines Alchemic Chocolate Shampoo and Mask helps restore the color and adds shine that chlorine can strip away. For blonds, you need a hydrating duo like Sally Hershberger Shampoo and Conditioner to help moisturize bleached hair. And for reds, a sulfate-free shampoo and condition like Shu Uemura Color Lustre Sulfate-Free Shampoo and Mask is key."
7. When you're drying off from the pool, hydrate your hair with a mask. "Add a couple of drops of Shu Uemura Essence Absolue on dry ends to protect from the sun and extra damage," says Javier.
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Source: http://www.glamour.com/story/7-ways-to-protect-color-treate
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