The Australian lifestyle is built around the water, but for our hair, the beach and the pool can be a nightmare. Chlorine is a harsh chemical that strips away the natural oils your Dream Detangler works so hard to distribute. Salt water, on the other hand, acts like an abrasive, roughening the hair cuticle and making it feel like "straw."
To keep your family's hair ouchless and healthy during the holidays, you need a pre- and post-swim strategy.
1. The Pre-Swim "Seal"
Before your child jumps in the pool, their hair is like a sponge—it will absorb whatever liquid it touches first.
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The Hack: Wet the hair with fresh tap water and give it a liberal spritz of Naturally No More Nits. This "fills" the hair shaft with good moisture, leaving less room for chlorine or salt to soak in.
2. The Beach-to-Bar Tangle Tamer
Salt water creates "velcro hair." If you try to brush out salt-dried hair with a regular brush, you will cause massive breakage. Keep a Mini Dream Detangler in your beach bag. Because it’s vented, sand and water won't get trapped inside. Use it to gently clear the ends while the hair is still damp from the surf to prevent "nesting."
3. Post-Swim Recovery
After the pool, rinse the hair immediately. Use your Full Size Dream Detangler in the shower with conditioner to move the chemicals out of the hair. Our synthetic vegan boar bristles are essential here to smooth down the cuticle that the salt has ruffled up.
By following this tear-free holiday routine, you can enjoy the surf without spending your evening fighting knots. You can read more about our Australian-made solutions on our About Us page.