How to Protect Your Hair from Chlorine: Salon Tips for Pool Season in NoVA

There’s nothing better than cooling off in a pool on a hot Northern Virginia summer day. But while your skin gets slathered in sunscreen, your hair is often left exposed to one of summer’s biggest beauty threats: chlorine.

Whether you're doing laps at the local fitness center or spending weekends at a community pool in Falls Church, chlorine can strip your hair of its natural oils, leaving it dry, brittle, and discolored.

At Wish Salon and Nails, we work with many women aged 30–60 who want to enjoy pool season without sacrificing their hair health. Below, we’re sharing our top stylist-approved tips to keep your hair protected all summer long.