topic Re: Hair protector in Beauty

Hair protector

I am still oxox — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 13:36:23 GMT

I have keratin in my hair and I am going to spend a week at the beach and pool, I am trying o find a hair protector that will not allow the salt/chlorine to penetrate.

All suggestions welcome.

thanks all

Re: Hair protector

ItsME — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 13:51:49 GMT

@I am still oxox I'm sure you'll get better answers than this, but I put some light oil or cream in my hair before heading to the pool, and saturate it with shower water before going into the pool so that it doesnt absorb as much chlorine. When I go to the beach, I just go to the beach! But there are often showers there so I could do the same thing.

As for the oil, I have Alterna Bamboo Kendi Oil. I also have an old bottle of Wen Replenishing Mist. I'll use whatever is in my stash, but nothing is made for the purpose. Enjoy your vacation!

Re: Hair protector

butterfly123 — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 18:04:05 GMT

@I am still oxox Here is one to consider

Re: Hair protector

Mz iMac — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 18:11:59 GMT

I swim just about every day. Since I've let my hair grow, I have resorted to wearing a bathing cap. I wear the speedos which comes in a varity of colors.

Re: Hair protector

CatsyCline — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 18:25:39 GMT

Avoid pools with heavy chlorine and do not get you hair wet in salt water. maybe a swim cap . i used one when i had a keratin treatment but imo looked really dorky swimming in the ocean. my keratin only lasted barely a month.

Re: Hair protector

ItsME — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 18:28:41 GMT

@butterfly123 wrote:
@I am still oxox Here is one to consider

@butterfly123 ... have you used this? If so, what can you tell us about it? Thanks!

Re: Hair protector

butterfly123 — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 18:40:20 GMT

@ItsME wrote:
@butterfly123 wrote:
@I am still oxox Here is one to consider
@butterfly123 ... have you used this? If so, what can you tell us about it? Thanks!

@ItsME

I have not used this product but my nieces use it and swim 4-5 days a week at the Y. They were having problems with their hair drying out, turning greenish and shampoo wasn’t working to cleanse their hair.

There are other products available also. I wish I could be of more assistance on this.

Re: Hair protector

lulu1 — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 19:22:38 GMT

After spending a good amount of money on a keratin treatment, I'd asked my stylist what he/she recommends.

Re: Hair protector

WindingRoad — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 20:18:57 GMT

I don't think there is anything you can just apply that's going to give you real protection from salt and chlorine. I think the best you can do is saturate your hair with a keratin infused conditioner or leavin-in.

Eta- Since you won't wear a swim cap.

Re: Hair protector

I am still oxox — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 20:12:32 GMT

Thank you for the answers, I would never wear a bathing cap. my keratin was 200 my vacation was several thousands, so I guess I have to weight my options

Re: Hair protector

ItsME — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:19:55 GMT

@butterfly123 Thanks! I appreciate the reply and recommendation.

Re: Hair protector

Shanus — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:30:04 GMT

Confession: Can’t swim. Scared to death of the water...even turn my back to shower head. Lol. So, never had an issue except when standing in ocean (to my ankles), the grandkids splash me. I didn’t think about it until my hairdresser said my grey hair can turn colors by chlorine or sun.

Re: Hair protector

Porcelain — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 19:35:38 GMT

I found something called the "TURBELLA" on Amazon. It says it is a waterproof turban. It looks a tad better than a swim cap. Works sort of like a turbie twist. I don't think it could take a full on dunking. But if some kids splashed around you -- hair and keratin investment, safe.

Sort of similar topic, as I was searching I saw swim caps that had the brand "Whale" printed right on the front of the caps. I mean, whales are beautiful and all... but that's not a word I need emblazoned on my head when I go around in a swimsuit.

Re: Hair protector

AbbyAbhc19 — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 09:13:51 GMT

I have tried coconut oil to protect my hair and it worked. And I sometimes use a swimming cap if I think oil will not be enough.