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Condo pool swims in KL and PJ: protecting hair from chlorine breakage
Regular laps in a chlorinated condo pool can leave hair dry and tangled. A pre-swim rinse and a gentle post-swim routine reduce breakage.
Swimming regularly in a condo or gym pool in KL or PJ exposes hair to chlorinated water for long stretches. Chlorine can leave hair dry, rough and tangle-prone, especially coloured or fine hair, and rough hair breaks more easily when you comb it out after the swim. Wetting hair with tap water before you swim, washing soon after, and finishing with a leave-on scalp tonic keep hair feeling stronger.
Before you swim
Rinse hair with clean tap water at the pool shower so it absorbs less pool water. Wear a swim cap if you swim often. Tie long hair in a loose braid rather than a tight bun so it tangles less in the water.
After you swim
Do not leave pool water drying in your hair on the walk back up. Wash with Hokkaido Kelp Shampoo, massaging the scalp for 2–3 minutes and rinsing thoroughly. Press-dry, detangle from the ends with a wide-tooth comb and mist the Scalp Tonic onto the scalp. Its hydrolyzed keratin peptides help hair feel stronger, with less breakage when brushing.
Quick answers
Does pool chlorine make hair fall?
Chlorine can roughen hair, and rough hair snaps during combing. A good rinse and gentle detangling help reduce hair fall from breakage.
Can I use the shampoo every day if I swim daily?
Yes. It is a rinse-off shampoo suitable for frequent washing. Follow with the leave-on tonic after towel-drying.
Try the two-step routine
Dr. M Hokkaido Kelp Shampoo cleans the scalp; Dr. M Hydrolyzed Protein Scalp Tonic, with 18 types of amino peptides from hydrolyzed keratin, stays on to help hair feel stronger and look fuller, with less breakage. Mix 1 to 5 bottles and pay by card on drmhaircare.com, with delivery across the Klang Valley and Malaysia.
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