Wet the Sponge Before You Plunge
Don’t forget to pre-soak your hair, completely saturating each strand before swimming to protect it from chlorine and salt water. Jump in with an already-wet head to prevent your hair from absorbing chemicals you want to avoid.
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Don’t forget to pre-soak your hair, completely saturating each strand before swimming to protect it from chlorine and salt water. Jump in with an already-wet head to prevent your hair from absorbing chemicals you want to avoid.