If you're ready to cool off by swimming this summer, we have bad news. Chlorinated and salt water are lifesavers in summer, but they aren't kind to your hair.

"Chemicals in pools and saltwater from the ocean can strip the natural oils from the hair, and by constantly stripping our natural oils without proper conditioning, we can end up with dry, straw-like strands," says Aaron Nallo, a hairdresser from Mooi Hair .

Thankfully, hair care technology has advanced far enough for us to protect our strands while still enjoying the benefits of swimming in the summer. We asked Nallo for everything we needed to know about protecting our hair when swimming .

Is chlorine or saltwater worse for your hair?

"They both have their negatives," Nallo tells nine.com.au.

"Chlorine will strip the natur

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