{"id":238589,"date":"2026-08-13T11:02:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T09:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/?p=238589"},"modified":"2026-08-13T11:02:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T09:02:27","slug":"beach-hair-without-the-damage-hairstylists-tips-to-protect-your-hair-before-you-dive-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/en\/2026\/08\/13\/beach-hair-without-the-damage-hairstylists-tips-to-protect-your-hair-before-you-dive-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Beach hair without the damage: hairstylists’ tips to protect your hair before you dive in"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every summer, we dream of stepping out of the water with those effortless natural waves and tousled volume that look like they took zero effort. But between salt, chlorine and sun, hair can quickly turn rough and dull. Professional hairstylists’ tips<\/a> are precisely what you need to nail that look without sacrificing the health of your lengths<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What the pros do before they even get in the water<\/h2>\n

The most underrated move is rinsing your hair<\/a> with fresh water before swimming. Celebrity hairstylist James Pecis explained it to Porter magazine: a hair fibre can only absorb a certain amount of water. By saturating it with fresh water first, you mechanically reduce the space available for salt or chlorinated water to penetrate. A few seconds under a shower is all it takes, or even a water bottle if no shower is nearby.<\/p>\n

Before diving in, hairstylists’ tips also include applying an oil or leave-in treatment to the mid-lengths<\/a> and ends. This applies to all hair types. That thin protective layer limits the penetration of damaging agents and reduces the dry feeling after swimming. It’s a quick step, but its effect on the comfort of your lengths is real.<\/p>\n

After swimming: the right reflexes to preserve shine<\/h2>\n

Once you’re out of the water, rinsing your hair with cool fresh water is the reflex hairstylists put at the top of the list. The ambient temperature of the water helps visually smooth the hair cuticle, which translates directly into more shine. This rinse also removes some of the salt or chlorine that built up during your swim.<\/p>\n

For straight to wavy hair, James Pecis recommends fully embracing the wet look. Simply comb your lengths back with a wide-tooth comb, then choose a product suited to your natural texture. On wavy or curly hair, a hydrating oil adds shine. On straighter hair, a texturising spray applied from mid-lengths to ends helps boost definition.<\/p>\n