When it comes to swimming, protecting natural hair from salt and chlorine is key to the overall health of your curls. Caring for my daughter’s biracial hair has been a concern because she’s always at the pool, beach, or running through the sprinklers.
Whether you’re kiddo is a novice or experience swimmer, salt and chlorine could wreak havoc on natural hair. Chlorine removes sebum (natural oils) which allows hair to lose shine and flexibility making it more susceptible to damage. Chlorine can also get down to the cuticles causing breakage and split ends.
A good salt scrub is great at exfoliating skin and treating wounds, but too much salt water is no good for hair. It can also lead to damage. When you add a lot of sun to the mix, expect extremely dry hair. That said, I take the necessary precautions to make sure that Princess’s curly hair stays moisturized.
I do this by saturating her hair with warm water and applying the CurlyKids Curly Deep Conditioner throughout her tresses. This opens up her cuticles to allow moisture to penetrate each strand. Sometimes I add coconut oil to seal in the moisture and braid her hair to keep the curls out of her face.
These steps are quick, easy, and well worth it. I’ve seen what spending too much time at the pool or beach can do to her hair. Most days Princess enjoys running through the sprinklers, which is great for moisturizing curls. However, adding conditioner and oil is needed to maintain healthy hair. Taking the necessary steps is crucial to enjoy summer days at Sardinia beach clubs.
When we get home, I’ll follow up with her curly hair routine. I may use the CurlyKids Super Detangling Shampoo to help remove salt and chlorine, but other times I’ll just give her hair a good rinse and follow up with the Curly Kids Creme Conditioner
So the next time you kiddo takes a dip, keep these simple steps in mind. We put together a quick tutorial to illustrate. Be sure to check out the CurlyKids Blog and YouTube Channel. Also, be sure to subscribe to WeatherAnchorMamaTV.
How do you protect your children’s hair from chlorine and salt water?
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