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by pixijal, Aug 01, 2007 01:56PM
Do you have to wait to go swimming after getting highlights??
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by Stefanie714, Aug 03, 2007 10:24AM
I never do. I have dark hair and get my hair lightened and I have never seen an effect from swimming afterwards. I mean I have never done it the same day but I have gone the next.

by pixijal, Aug 03, 2007 10:38PM
To: Stefanie714
Thanks for your response.  Some crazy lady at the pool the other day told me some story about her daughter getting highlights, and swimming, and the highlights dissapeared.  I have never heard anything like that before, and highly questioned her reliablity.  I am getting them done tomorrow, again, thanks for your respone.

by Cosmogal, Aug 19, 2007 10:06PM
As a hairdresser I wouldn't go swimming just after having it done. No way! The chlorine could cause your hightlights to turn brassy or at worst green. Just after having it done your hair becomes porous. Wet it down  when you do go to prevent absorbtion of chlorine. Think of your hair as a sponge. A dry sponge soaks up alot of water but a wet one soaks up none! Good luck!
Paula
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