Unsafe Water Can Damage Your Hair

LOS ANGELES - Nov. 16, 2016 - PRLog -- It has been said that hair is your crowning glory and taking care of your hair will save you so much costs that neglecting it to leave you with repair costs in the future. If you frequently visit hair salons that have you lie down on a couch while your hair is down inside a sink and is being rinsed before the hair care procedure, chances are you might be dealing with water that is bad for your hair.

Did you know that water also affects the health of your hair?

According to the website that tackles desalinated water, hair loss has always been associated with the negative effects of this type of water. There are reportedly women who panic when they see hair falling on the sinks of hair salons the moment their hair is being showered by the hairdresser.

Desalinated water is considered a boon for a healthy hair because of the problems attached to it. The website noted that this water is safe to drink, but is considered bad for the hair – causing hair loss in some cases.

How the damage occurs

Desalinated water is the term used when removing the saltiness of the water through adding chlorine. Some salons employ this kind of water when rinsing the hair of the customers, as well as some resorts where people usually dive and swim.

The website explained how minerals from this type of water attach themselves to the hair that causes the hair cuticles "to break off." It exposes and destroys the inner parts of the hair causing them to break. There are also instances, as the article explained, of calcium in the water that can cause flakes to build up on the scalp. It also reportedly blocks hair growth because of blowing the scalp.

How to protect your hair

In the website sponsored by a well-known hair care brand, dermatologists suggest some tips that can be very helpful when protecting your hair.

One of the recommended ways to promote a healthy hair is to use a shampoo and conditioner with the care while bathing. The website tells people to make sure the scalp is massaged with the hair care products, that the hair is dried after bathing and it is comb gently.

Dermatologists also lay down tips to frequently wash the hair daily to prevent the occurrence of an oily scalp. Some hair care products that can be used to protect the hair are chlorine-removing shampoos and leave-in conditioners, according to website Swim Jim.

HealthyWiser offers a water testing product known as the TDS EC meter that is ideal to test water quality that is used for bathing. The product has been regarded efficient when detecting water contaminants and providing results on whether the water is safe or unsafe to use. For more information about HealhyWiser's TDS meter, visit its Amazon page and feel free to leave comments if you have used the product.

Sources:

http://amzn.to/2eFysjC

http://swimjim.com/how-to-protect-your-hair-from-chlorine...

https://www.pureitwater.com/IN/waterandhealth/beauty-fitness/water-for-your-hair

http://www.desalinatedwater.info/hair-damage.php