Protecting Hair from Chlorine Has Never Been Easier

Last summer I made one of the best summer fun investments I've ever made in my life. I went out and purchased an above ground pool.

The moment my beautiful yard toy was all set up I did not hesitate to flop my body in, and enjoy the cool water. Ah sweet redemption to a hard days work. Sweet sweet serenity, how have I lived so many summers without you?

Everyday after work I'd rush home, change into my swimsuit and flop on in. However with each and every passing day I noticed my hair was beginning to take a toll. Now it didn't happen overnight, but before the weeks end I noticed my hair was much knottier, harder to tame, and not only that very very dull and it felt like some sort of harsh residue was left behind no matter how well I rinsed after swimming.

I had always heard of people complaining about how horrible pool chlorine is for their hair, but I never actually thought it'd be an issue I'd ever be plagued with. I never had a pool though that I swam in full time. The ocean was always my friend, and maybe I'm the odd ball out, but the ocean had always made my hair feel and look healthier, although others claim it drys heir locks out.

Seeing that my hair was benefiting from the oceans salts and not drying out like others, I figured my hair would also be immune to pool chlorine.

The moment I began to see a difference though, I knew I had to find something that I could use in my hair to protect it from further chlorine damage.

Likely there had to be some sort of product I could use before or after swimming.

I found just that product. I never thought such a shampoo would even be invented, yet I stumbled upon UltraSwim Chlorine Removal Shampoo, and it never ceased to fail me.

Now initially the shampoo smells like funk; you can read my full review on it by clicking here. With just one use my hair was back to being manageable, shiny, and knot free again. The best thing about this shampoo though aside from its healing powers, is the fact that it only cost $5.00.

Some may recommend dousing your hair with ultra moisturizing conditioners to solve the issue of chlorine damage, but honestly nothing I have used has worked better than UltraSwim. Besides, why spend big dollars on expensive conditioning masks when there are so many cheap alternatives to fix the same problem?

UltraSwim though may smell a bit too harsh for some, so for those who have weak tummy's, there are other ways to protect your hair from turning green, drying out, or knotting up due to chlorine in your hair.

One simple remedy would be to swim with a pool cap. Although this old school antique hair cap is not flattering in the water, it is the best and most efficient way to protect your hair from any damages brought on by exposure to chlorine in the pool.

If an ugly swim cap is not up to far for your keen fashion sense you can fix up the issue easily by adding something to your shampoo or conditioner that likely you already have sitting in your fridge. Baking soda!!! Yup, add a bit of baking soda to shampoo or conditioner and use it in your hair.

It is also recommended to add a little bit of baby oil to your hair before entering the pool It coats your hair with a protective layer, and is an easy inexpensive way to keep hair at its healthiest.

The worst thing you can do would be to do nothing. Expecting your hair to just fall back into its natural state after damaging it is just insane. However getting your hair back to it's natural beautiful state should not have to break the bank.