The question of whether seawater is useful for hair, is relevant for all the fair sex, going to rest to the sea. For those who already had problems with hair after a trip to a seaside resort, this problem is doubly important. We learn the opinion of trichologists about how seawater affects the hair.
Effect of sea water on hair
In the question of whether seawater brings hair for the benefit or harm, not everything is unambiguous. In fact, many after staying in the sea water notice that the curls lose softness and elasticity, and sometimes it is difficult to put the hair even after washing with shampoo with gentle action.
Experts are sure: sea water is beneficial for the hair, to be more precise for the scalp, which has the following effects:
- disinfects;
- strengthens hair follicles;
- dries the epidermis and absorbs fat, which is especially beneficial for the fat type of hair;
- feeds the cells with iodine and other microelements.
Ladies-owners of thin, soft hair after sea baths ascertain that hair is better stacked. This is because the sea water, as it envelops every hair, creating something like a protective mask.
At the same time, salt ions have an adverse effect on the hair shafts. Salt draws water and flushes the structural proteins. Penetrating between the scales of hair, salt ions accumulate and, as they dry up, they destroy the hair trunk.
Attention! Hair breaks and breaks more from exposure to ultraviolet radiation than from salt water. Particularly affected by both natural factors are clarified and dyed hair.
Recommendations for the protection of hair
In order not to damage the curls during the summer holidays on the sea coast, we advise you to follow the rules:
- Wear a waterproof cap before swimming in the sea, and on the beach stay in a hat or other light headgear.
- To apply special protective means for hair: balms, creams, sprays.
- Use a spray gun with fresh water to prevent hair from drying out.
- Do not comb damp strands.
- After the beach, take a shower, rinsed your head with warm water without shampoo.
- If possible, do not use the hair dryer, letting the hair dry itself.
- Periodically make nutrient masks to restore the structure of the hair.
For your information! It is advisable to go through the procedure of laminating hair before going to the sea, and when you return home, lightly cut the tips you've seen.