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? asked in Beauty & StyleHair · 9 years ago

need some hair advice ladies and gentlemen!?

alright so i have been going to the pool almost every day the past two weeks and my hair is like straw it tangles and is very dry and frizzy! i need some advice on how to get it back to being soft and manageable again! even conditioner isn't really working that well. Thank you :)

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  • 9 years ago
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    It is advised to use a shampoo. Look for a shampoo that contains sodium thiosulfate. This ingredient is an antichlor, which removes the color and odor of chlorine from the hair. The chlorine in water can cause hard metals in the water, such as copper, iron and manganese, to attach to the hair causing a green coloration. Shampoos that offer aloe or glycerin can also be helpful as they are a natural moisturizer that can combat the drying effects of chlorine.

    If you experience severe drying and hair breakage you can receive a salon treatment that will reduce and or eliminate breakage for up to six weeks at a time. This is done with a product called Aphogee, which is fused to the hair using heat. The product hardens the hair and after rinsing and conditioning is completed there is a noticeable difference immediately. This product is for professional use alone; speak to your local hair salon technician for service.

    Next time you go to the pool, put conditioner in your hair before swimming. It blocks the chlorine from damaging your locks.

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