Green Hair

The Culprit: It isn’t chlorine. Copper, a mineral in pool water, leaves that green tinge.

The Solution: Before getting in the pool, apply a conditioner, such as PAUL MITCHELL THE CONDITIONER, which will soak into strands, making them less able to absorb pool water. Then cover hair with a swim cap. Post-swim, PAUL MITCHELL CLARIFYING SHAMPOO THREE will help banish copper residue.

Orange Highlights

The Culprit: Sunlight can react with dye, resulting in a brassy appearance.

The Solution: A Regis colorist can banish the brassiness, often by applying a blue or violet toner. (Don’t worry, your hair won’t turn purple. The violet color simply neutralizes the orange.) Then keep your hue true by wearing a hat.

Fading

The Culprit: Again, it’s those powerful ultraviolet rays.

The Solution: A spritz of SEBASTIAN HALO MIST UV FILTER SHINE SPRAY guards against fading. And because some fading is inevitable, keep your locks looking fresh and glossy by heading to your Regis colorist for a touchup every four to six weeks.

Dullness

The Culprit: Seawater’s salt and other minerals zap shine by drying and roughening hair.

The Solution: Always rinse your hair with fresh water as soon as you’re out of the ocean. At a Regis Salon, try an ULTIMATE REPAIR TREATMENT. The service has protein and moisturizing ingredients to smooth hair, restoring shine.

Did You Know?

You can get skin cancer on your scalp. Cover your head to protect yourself!

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