How to Remove Mineral Deposits From Hair
Mineral deposits are chemical residues and minerals that are often found in chlorinated swimming pools, bathwater and styling products. According to Maggie Greenwood-Robinson, author of "Hair Savers for Women," a deep-cleaning shampoo will thoroughly remove mineral deposits from your hair without stripping it of essentials oils needed for healthy hair. When used weekly, deep-cleansing shampoo can improve the quality of your hair by sealing in moisture and reducing future damage. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Rinse your hair. Rinsing your hair before shampooing removes the surface dirt, which allows the shampoo to penetrate the hair.
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Squeeze a quarter-sized amount of shampoo into hands. Massage the shampoo into the scalp and saturate the hair from root to ends.
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Rinse your hair with lukewarm water. Remove all traces of the shampoo from your hair, followed by rinsing it again with cool water to seal in moisture and add shine.
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Use a moisturizing conditioner. Following up with a rich conditioner to add shine to your hair and strengthen it, according to Greenwood-Robinson.
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Rinse out the conditioner. Use cool water to rinse out the conditioner rather than hot water, as hot water can cause heat damage like split ends and dry hair.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not scratch your scalp, doing so can damage the hair follicle. Do not rub your hair to remove moisture when drying, instead blot your hair with a clean towel. Rubbing can cause frizziness.
