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Glisten Salon

Glisten -  Hair Salon in Spokane Valley. Providing Salon Services and Salon Products in Spokane Valley at less than Salon Prices.

All clients enjoy a gratis  beverage and a relaxing scalp massage during every visit, after all its not just about your hair, its about the experience!

Call or Text (509)590-5983 & Schedule Your Appt Today!

Treatment and Prevention Methods for Dry or Green Tresses from Swimming

As we become more active for our health or simply as the temperatures rise with the changing of the seasons, a dip in the pool is refreshing. Before your next dive as a swimmer you should be well prepared for the prevention and treatment of chlorine exposure. Chlorine is used in swimming pools as a disinfectant for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation. The chlorine however removes the natural protective oils of the hair and scalp causing a severe drying effect. When hair is subject to chlorine exposure this occurs and if hair is not rinsed post swim and is allowed to dry, the hair becomes brittle, dry and is prone to breaks as well as splitting. In order to prevent hair damage due to chlorine there are some steps you can follow with each swim.

Pre-swim steps for chlorine damage prevention

Your first step prior to entering the swimming pool should be to thoroughly wet the hair. When hair absorbs un-chlorinated water there is less chance for major absorption of the chlorine into the hair shaft. Secondly you should apply a hair conditioner for moisture and protection. As an extra precaution and for those who frequent the pool often a swimmers cap should be placed over the wet, conditioned hair. This is in fact the best way to protect and prevent chlorine damage. If you however choose not to use the swimmers cap then you will want to treat the hair post swim.
Post swim steps for chlorine removal

You need to rinse the hair thoroughly after a swim in chlorinated water. You can use club soda, which ceases the adverse effects of the chlorine. You can also rinse the hair in un-chlorinated water and it is advised to use a shampoo. The chlorine in water can cause hard metals in the water, such as copper, iron and manganese, to attach to the hair causing a green coloration. Shampoos that offer aloe or glycerin can also be helpful as they are a natural moisturizer that can combat the drying effects of chlorine.

Northwest Woman’s:  MANIC MONDAY ~ GO GREEN WITH ENVY

Uno Supper Club & Lounge
Downtown Sprague Ridpath Hotel
Spokane, WA 99201 US
Monday, March 30, 5:00PM

Featuring door prizes every 20 minutes. Spring must-haves from the Reclothery, pamper yourself with Galvanic Spa Facials from The Glen Dow Academy, ooh and aah at local works of art, sample goodies and fair trade items from Transitions New Leaf Bakery, The Christ Kitchen and Lutheran Services.

Bring your girlfriends, flyers, brochures and let’s network!

If you would like to be involved, donate door prizes, product samples or distribute your business information please contact us:
Phone: 509.315.8339/ 509.534.3485
Email: info@northwestwoman.com
www.northwestwoman.com

Our non-profit of the month is the
Lilac Services for the Blind:
www.lilacblind.org

Since 1971 Lilac Services for the Blind has been serving the blind and visually impaired of the Inland Northwest. With the help of donors, we provide independent living instruction, adaptive aids, Braille transcription services, counseling, support groups, adaptive computer training, and low vision equipment to the blind and visually impaired in fourteen counties..