Swimming destroyed my hair, but my swimming routine has made it healthy again

A swimmer has revealed the hair care tips she uses to protect her hair from chlorine.

She said her locks were becoming damaged from her frequent trips to the pool, before embracing the ‘effective’ hair care routine.

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She shared her advice on Reddit’s Long Hair forum, which has more than 502,000 members.

MAKE A SPLASH

The beauty fanatic wrote this in response to a user’s question about how best to protect her thinning hair from swimming pool chemicals.

“I have a very extra, but effective routine to protect my hair from swimming,” she said, writing under the name Substantial_Lion_752.

“I learned to swim a few months ago and went to the pool two to three times a week.

“I wet my hair with clean water, applied a thick conditioner, then shea butter, followed by two shower caps.

“After swimming, I rinsed my hair immediately and used a moisturizing shampoo and a hair mask. I left it in my hair on the ride home and rinsed it out when I got home.”

She revealed an extra step in her routine to keep her hair healthy.

“Once a week I used a clarifying shampoo made specifically for swimmers, and I also started using Olaplex at least once a week,” she said.

“I have fine hair, but it’s very curly, so this routine might be too much for you.

“My hair was slowly but surely getting more and more damaged by chlorine before I started this. It helped to make my hair healthy again.”

BRILLIANT PURCHASES

Many people upvoted the post to express their gratitude for the tips.

According to HealthlineShea butter can reduce hair breakage and be a useful treatment for dandruff.

The nut product is anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and rich in vitamins A and E.

Experts recommend using it as a conditioner on curly hair, while those with naturally straight or thin hair should apply it mainly to the ends.

Shea Moisture Ultra Healing Raw Shea Butter Hair and Skin Moisturizer is available at Walmart for $13.88.

It contains vitamins A and D and fatty acids to deeply hydrate and protect the hair.

According to the manufacturer, “a little goes a long way,” so only a small amount needs to be applied to the hair.

One customer said the shea butter made them “believe in miracles” as it transformed their color-damaged locks overnight, while another raved about how “hydrating” it was.

Walmart sells several Olaplex products, including their bonding oil for restoring hair health.

The brand recommends applying it to damp or dry hair, focusing on the ends.

Satisfied customers have given the “versatile oil” an impressive rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Olaplex No 7 Bonding Oil is currently $22.99.

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