If you notice your hair tends to feel drier after swimming in a pool, chlorine is likely to blame. Chlorine helps cut down bacteria in pools, but it can also strip your hair of natural oils, making it ...

What Happens to Your Hair After Swimming? If you’re constantly swimming in saltwater or chlorine, it can leave lasting effects on your hair. As Capara explains, “The pH levels of pool water (7.2 to ...

A day at the beach or pool is sometimes just what you need to ease your worries, soak up some vitamin D and maybe get a nice suntan while you're at it. And, there's nothing like a refreshing dip in ...

Whether you swim laps, play water polo, or just enjoy a dip, chlorine can leave you with red eyes, itchy skin, and dry, brittle hair.

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. It’s the ultimate conundrum: you want to take a dip in the pool to ...

With sea swimming both for charity and leisure a hugely popular activity at this time of year, we have some haircare recommendations to help keep your hair healthy and protected from salt water ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

One of the more controversial beauty questions is how often you should wash your hair. Some people insist on using shampoo and conditioner on their hair daily, others say every other day and then some ...