Sea water for dry hair: Is it harmful?

Know how to take care of hair in summer It is essential to keep it healthy during the rest of the year. With the arrival of the summer season we go to the beach much more frequently and, consequently, the hair is exposed to the sun and the sea for a long time. It is very common for people with dry hair to experience certain changes in hair texture when they go to the beach. Is it due to the sea? Is sea water harmful for dry hair?

Specialists in hair grafting in Madrid, Murcia and Pontevedra, in the blog de Hospital Capilar We tell you everything you need to know about seawater for dry hair. Take note!

How does sea water affect dry hair?

In the same way that the sea has a series of benefits and drawbacks for oily hair, sea water for dry hair can affect it in another way. Much more often, people with dry hair feel that their hair, especially in terms of texture, is more damaged when bathing at the beach. Why?

Benefits of sea water on dry hair

Despite what you might think, sea ​​water for dry hair is also beneficial in other aspects. However, although we can benefit from certain properties, we must not forget that we must follow a series of care after exposure to the sea.

It brings volume

In fine hair, sea water can be a good ally for get more volume in the hair. This is because the iodine contained in seawater influences the hair by giving it volume.

Facilitates the removal of dandruff

Although in no case should seawater be considered as a treatment for dandruff, it is true that it helps to eliminate it thanks to the trace elements contained in the sea.

Disadvantages of sea water on dry hair

In other aspects, seawater for dry hair is harmful. Although, it should be noted that the inconveniences on the hair are not only due to seawater, but other factors such as sun exposure, sand and sweat also come into play.

Dry the hair

The main drawback of seawater for dry hair is that, precisely, dries it up even more. The cause of this is the high salt content, which is capable of modifying the texture of the hair. making it more porous and consequently more dehydrated.

Affects dyed or bleached hair

Again, the high salt content together with the pH of seawater affects the hair structure and can harm the color of the hair in cases where it has been dyed or bleached. 

How to take care of dry hair from sea water

The inconveniences in the hair derived from going to the beach make it necessary to adopt a series of measures to reduce the effect of sea water on dry hair. To prevent hair damage or reduce existing ones, just add a few simple steps to your regular hair care routine.

Rinse hair with fresh water after bathing in the sea

It is something basic, but one that we can easily forget. After bathing on the beach, it is advisable to rinse your hair with fresh water to remove traces of salt and sand from your hair. The ideal is to do it with the help of a specific shampoo for our hair.

Use sunscreens for hair

It is a must during the summer season. To avoid sunburn and hair damage, it is essential to use sunscreen for your hair. In the same way that we protect the skin from the sun, it is advisable to do the same with the hair.

Make use of nourishing hair products

To reduce the effects of seawater on dry hair, it is advisable to resort to specific hair products for this type of hair aimed at nourishing and moisturizing the hair. Masks and serums are a very good option in these cases.

Take care of your hair in depth with medical hair treatments

Sometimes it is not enough to follow a good hair care routine. Unusual hair loss, lack of density and vitality can lead us to resort to other types of solutions. The medical hair treatments They are a very good option in these cases since, after medical evaluation, the problem is treated directly from the root and with drugs or techniques with proven medical efficacy.

Capillary Regeneration Treatment or CRT

En Hospital Capilar we have the Capillary Regeneration Treatment, or CRT. It consists of extracting blood from the patient himself, which is centrifuged, thus obtaining the platelet cells where the rich growth factors. It is this plasma that is injected into the patient's scalp, by means of practically painless microinjections, promoting capillary regeneration and hair growth.

Hair Redensification Treatment or HRT

On the other hand, we have the Hair Redensification Treatment, or HRT. It consists of pharmaco-mesotherapy adapted to the patient, managing to stop hair loss mainly caused by a androgenic alopecia.

Both hair treatments require a capillary analysis where the medical team conducts a study to determine the quality of the hair, as well as what is the best option in each particular case.