Here at Salty Locks Hair Extensions, we’re for you when it comes to your questions about how to care for your extensions, even when life throws unavoidable curveballs your way, like chlorine pools. We recently received a fabulous question from one of our stylists who wanted to know: Are our extensions chlorine-proof? Here’s the lowdown on how chlorine impacts hair extensions and tips to keep your radiant tresses looking their best all summer!
Sunscreen Safe, But What About Chlorine?
We are excited to tell you that Salty Locks Hair Extensions are not endangered from turning pink from sunscreen. Why? We don’t use textile dyes or acid-processed black hair in our extensions (those tend to be the culprits when hair turns pink after exposure to sunscreen).
However, there’s one thing we want to make clear: Neither natural nor synthetic hair is impervious to turning green inside a chlorinated pool.
Why Does Chlorine Cause Hair to Turn Green?
Chlorine, opposite from being green, reacts with metals, like copper in the water, especially in older pools or public pool systems. When they mix with chlorine, they attach to your hair, oxidise and can even lead to a green cast. This is most obvious with lighter hair, for example blondes.
How to Fix Green Hair from Chlorine
If you’ve fallen victim to the green tint, don’t fret! There is a fast and surprising fix: ketchup, preferably Heinz. Yes, you read that right!
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How it works: The acid from the tomatoes gives a boost to breaking up the minerals and metals that have attached themselves to the hair. And the red in the ketchup cancels out the green, so it’s a perfect (and unexpected) counterbalance.” solution.
We’ve been using this hair hack at the salon for years to bring back the natural color of hair that’s been discolored by chlorine.
Pro Tips to Protect Your Salty Locks Hair Extensions from Chlorine
While there’s no way to avoid chlorine damage altogether if you’re swimming often, there are a number of things that you can do to protect Salty Locks Hair Extensions:
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Avoid Chlorine When Possible: Most public pools - think community pool, hotel pool and hot tub – contain more chlorine than private or at-home pools. If you can, it’s best not to get your hair wet in these pools.
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Use Clean Water First: If you’re swimming, or know you’ll be swimming shortly after you shower, wet your hair first with clean water. This will also prevent your hair from soaking up as much chlorine.
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Apply Conditioner: Before swimming, cover your hair in a leave-in conditioner or regular conditioner. This works as a shield and it reduces the chlorine that can be absorbed by your hair.
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Keep Your Hair Up: Braiding or tying back hair will minimize the amount of hair that comes into contact with chlorine when you swim. Plus it’ll ensure your hair looks chic!
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Rinse Immediately: If you do go swimming, it’s important to rinse your hair right away with fresh water in order to get rid of any lingering chlorine from the pool.
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Saltwater Pools: If you have access to a saltwater pool that is even better! Saltwater pools tend to be less harsh on your hair, therefore Salt Locks Hair Extensions will have no affect.
Conclusion: Keep Your Salty Locks Glowing All Summer Long
We hope that answers any confusion you may have had about how chlorine effects your Salty Locks Hair Extensions. Although no hair is totally immune to the harmful property of chlorine, there are simple steps you can take to safeguard your extensions and maintain its fabulousness.
By the way, a small have prevention is worth a great deal when it comes to the looks of your hair extensions, pool, beach or hot tub!
So armed with this advise you can relax and really enjoy the summer and NOT your Salty Locks Hair Extensions! Keep your hair looking and feeling beautiful all season, and if you ever have any more questions please don’t hesitate to contact us!