A swimming pool operator has shared the skin care secret that saved his hair from chlorine damage.
Taking Vitamin C has revitalized my hair.
Reddit user Reibish shared some hair growth tips in a post.
“[I’m a] “Former pool manager and lifeguard instructor. Spended 20+ hours a week in pools and hot tubs,” they said.
“My hair stopped growing for over eight inches, but it’s grown back.”
The trick, they explain, is to take precautions before getting in the pool.
“As others have said, be sure to rinse your hair before bathing and cover it completely with conditioner or oil,” they said.
“Use lots of coconut oil (and be mindful of pool hygiene – wash yourself with soap too!)
“The lotion isn’t as damaging to your pool as people say, but sharing parasites is no fun!”
A common mistake and unnecessary expense is swimming shampoo, they added.
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“You don’t need swimmer’s shampoo, just buy powdered vitamin C at the grocery store,” they said.
“You can try mixing it in a spray bottle, but in my experience, it’s more effective to mix the powder in a cup in the shower, then pour the Vitamin Water into your hair while rinsing with plain water.
“Sometimes you may have to dip the end into a cup or bowl, but not often.”
This method also helps protect your skin from chlorine, they explained.
“Apply vitamin C to other parts of your body and wash your body (you’ll notice the chlorine washing away),” the researchers say.
It was a pain but worth it – it saved my hair.
Reddit user Reibish
“Chlorine isn’t in your hair, it’s on it. Vitamin C is an acid that breaks the bonds with the oils in your hair. It also eats the bacteria on your skin. You can’t get rid of it with soap.
“Shampoo as usual, and if your hair feels normal after washing, you’re good to go. If not, use another Vitamin C rinse.”
They explained that the routine will take a few tries, but that practice makes perfect.
“It may take a few tries to get the concentration right, but that’s what I did,” they said.
“Don’t condition until you’re sure all the chlorine is gone.
“Sometimes, they would make a paste on the ends of the hair, but this was rare.
“Start very dilute (1-2 teaspoons per 16 ounces of water) and work your way up from there. It was a pain, but worth it. It saved my hair.”
