How to Remove Chlorine From Hair

Swimming is fantastic exercise for people of all ages and fitness levels. Unfortunately, swimming pools are heavily treated with chlorine which helps to keep the water clean, but can really do a number on your hair. Luckily, there are some inexpensive and effective methods to remove chlorine from your hair after swimming.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Deep conditioner
• 1 Tbsp. baking soda
• Ripe tomato
• Fork
• Bowl
• 1 egg
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 cucumber
• Blender

1. Deep condition your hair before you enter the pool. Not only will a heavy conditioner help to create a protective barrier on your hair, it will also help to remove the chlorine easily after swimming.

2. Place 1 Tbsp. of baking soda in your palm and add your shampoo, mixing thoroughly between your palms. Gently massage the shampoo and baking soda into your hair and rinse thoroughly. Finish with a conditioner. Use this baking soda treatment as soon as possible after leaving the pool.

3. Mash a ripe tomato into a pulp with a fork and massage into damp hair. Leave the tomato for 10 minutes and then shampoo as usual. This method to remove chlorine from hair can be used two or three times a week and will help to prevent your hair from turning green due to exposure to chlorine.

4. Combine 1 egg, 2 Tbsp. of olive oil and 1 small peeled, cucumber in a blender. Blend until smooth and then apply to dry hair, working from tips to roots. Leave for 15 minutes and then rinse with warm water. This treatment, used once a month, will not only help to protect your hair and remove chlorine, it will also moisturize dry hair due to exposure to pool chemicals.

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