Checking off your summer bucket list shouldn't come at the expense of your hair. Protective styles are a great way to continue growing out natural hair for Type 3 and Type 4 textures while staying on-trend. Minimizing damage to your radiant curls is key when it comes to enjoying a #hothairsummer.
You love the pool, and can't wait to hop in this summer. But there's one problem: Every time you take a dip, your hair takes a beating. The chlorine in swimming pools might be great for killing bacteria and keeping swimmers safe from disease, but it's harsh on the hair and skin. So should you avoid swimming this summer? Of course not, but, there are ways you can protect your precious strands from the potential damage caused by chlorine. So let's explore how chlorine affects the hair and skin.