Swimming is one of the most popular physical activities. It is especially practiced in summer, when it is sunny and warm, and all you want is to go to the beach and immerse yourself in the water. However, it is not that simple if you wear hair extensions. Can you swim with them? Yes!
However, it is important to remember that not every type of extension is suitable for this, and you should be aware of certain contraindications before going to the beach or pool with extensions on your head. Learn how to properly protect and care for your hair so that you can spend time swimming without worry!
Swimming can definitely affect the condition of extensions, and it should be remembered that not all types of them should be wet. For example, clip-in hair and ponytails should not be worn for swimming, primarily because they are more easily damaged. Unlike long-lasting extensions, such as tape-in or I-TIP, they may not hold up as well, which may cause them to move on the head and even fall out while in the water.
Chlorine, which is in pool water, is harmful primarily to hair extensions, especially with prolonged exposure to its effects, including other compounds found in pool water. What can they cause?
The main effects caused by exposing hair extensions to chlorine and other compounds include damage, frizzing, and stripping the hair of natural substances secreted by the scalp, as well as moisture.
Ocean water, like chlorine, also has a negative impact on hair extensions, especially if they are exposed to its prolonged effects. Due to the high concentration of salt, ocean water can dry out the hair and also cause minerals to accumulate in it, which additionally weighs it down. The action of salt can lead not only to drying and damage of the hair itself, but also to the glue of the tapes on which they are attached (as in the case of tape-in). This can lead to unpleasant situations, including even the detachment of extensions while swimming.
Proper care is the key to maintaining hair extensions in the best possible condition. To do this, before swimming in the ocean or pool, moisten the extensions slightly with clean water – this will create a protective barrier that will reduce the absorption of salt water or chlorine. After swimming, remember to moisten and rinse your hair again with clean, lukewarm water to get rid of any chemicals that have settled on them. Avoid using hot water for this purpose, which can further dry out your hair.
Do not forget about proper combing and moisturizing. This will help avoid excessive tangling of the hair, and moisturizing with special oils and conditioners will provide additional protection against the harmful effects of chlorine and ocean water.
Check out example products available in our e-hairshop hair store:
- Tape-on human hair extensions, sandwiches
- Natural, human hair extensions
- Clip-in human hair extensions
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