Products That Will Protect Your Kid’s Hair When They Swim in the Summer Sun

Here's how these awesome products prevent summer hair damage.

July 24, 2023

By: Amanda Mushro

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For kids, some of the best parts of summer are swimming and having fun in the sun. However, after a few laps in a pool and a few hours in the summer sun — your child’s hair can look dry, brittle, tangled, and even discolored. Yikes! So how can you protect and restore their hair without limiting their summer activities? You just need a few products that are designed for treating summer hair. So, goodbye green swimmer’s hair and dehydrated locks! With these ten products, there’s no room for a bad hair day this summer!

Malibu C Swimmers Wellness Hair Collection

After a few too many cannonballs in the pool, your child’s hair may seem extra dry and even look green or discolored. If that happens, grab this shampoo and conditioner. I’ve used these products on my own kid’s hair and after one wash, I could see a huge difference. Use it once a week or a few times a week if you kids are in the pool a lot.

BUY IT: Amazon, 38.00

Aqua Guard

Instead of waiting until the chlorine has done a number on their hair, use this product before your child jumps into the pool. Before swimming, dampen their hair with fresh water and apply a thick layer of Aqua Gaurd. As they swim, their hair is protected and feels soft and clean when they are done. No more brittle and discolored hair.

BUY IT: Amazon, 26.50

BOB KIDS Brush On Mineral Powder Sunscreen Broad Spectrum

You may have your child slathered in sunscreen, but one place that is easy to forget to protect is their scalp. If you’ve ever had a sunburn on your scalp, you know how much that hurts! This brush-on sunscreen covers and protects their hairlines and scalps, and it won’t get stuck in their hair.

BUY IT: Amazon, 28.00

SoCozy Swim Spray

Another great product to toss into your pool bag. This hydrating leave-in conditioner helps remove green tones from hair and adds extra moisture to hair that’s feeling extra dry and brittle. Plus, if your child has hair that gets tangled and knotted after swimming, this spray is great for helping to gently detangle their hair.

BUY IT: Amazon, 20.99

Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Scalp and Hair Mist

When you are on the go and you want to make sure your child has sun protection from head to toe, this sunscreen scalp and hair mist is a great option. Just spray their hair and scalp with the Sun Bum mist and you'll know that they are protected from the harsh rays from the sun. Plus, it’s super lightweight and won’t leave their hair feeling greasy or sticky.

BUY IT: Amazon, 28.79

Fairy Tales Swim Shampoo for Kids

Designed for kids, this product uses natural ingredients like grapefruit peel oil, orange flower extract, and pineapple fruit extract to clarify hair that has damage from chlorine. Plus, it’s sulfate free, paraben free, phthalate free, gluten free, soy free, dairy free, and nut free.

BUY IT: Amazon, 11.95

TWIST Sunday Feels Deeply Hydrating Hair Mask

For hair that needs major hydration, this mask is a dream. After shampooing, cover their hair in this mask and let it sit for 20 minutes or longer. You’ll see a huge difference in the texture of their hair. This mask is especially helpful for curly hair. Add it into your weekly hair care routine.

BUY IT: Amazon, 6.64

Malibu C Swimmers Wellness Hair Remedy

For hair that needs extra attention, try these packets. One treatment will help restore shine and remove the harsh chemicals from your child’s hair. Give this one a try every week in the summer.

BUY IT: Amazon, 12.00

Swim Cap

Even if they aren’t on a swim team, a swim cap is the perfect way to keep kids’ hair dry and damage free. These caps are extra stretchy and work for kids ages 3-15. So, they will get plenty of use out of this cap for a few summers.

BUY IT: Amazon, 15.99

Cantu Care for Kids

After swimming or bathtime, kids with longer hair or tresses that easily tangle need a detangling spray that moisturizes and helps restore their locks. This spray from Cantu is designed for kids and contains gentle ingredients while leaving out harsh chemicals.

BUY IT: Amazon, 13.47 (3 Pack)

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