Can I get my hair wet in the Sky Lagoon?

Sky Lagoon's water isn't blue at all. It's clear, and against the dark lining, it's designed to match the ocean water in the Atlantic. The mineral composition of the water at the two lagoons is very different. You're fine to dunk your head at Sky Lagoon and get your hair wet.



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Sky Lagoon or Blue Lagoon The reason for that is simple – in all the swimming pools and paid hot springs in Iceland is mandatory to take a shower naked, before you enter the pool.

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The Blue Lagoon water has high levels of silica. Silica is not harmful to hair. However, if you get your hair wet from the water, it can become stiff and difficult to manage.

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The seawater in the Blue Lagoon has high levels of silica. Silica is not harmful to hair. However, if your hair gets wet, it can become stiff and difficult to manage. Therefore, we recommend that you apply conditioner to your hair before entering the lagoon--and leave it in your hair while in the lagoon.

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To avoid getting your hair wet while in the Blue Lagoon, we recommend using a swim cap or tying your hair in a bun.

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The fact of the matter is that Blue Lagoon's water does in many cases make your hair quite weird. The minerals in the water will coat each and every hair making it stiff and feel dry even though it isn't really.

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The sky lagoon is open until 10 pm in the evening. The evening is generally more crowded than mornings, but with little views, aside from possible northern lights in winter. Opt to come around sunset instead.

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Yes, you can take your phone in the Blue Lagoon, but definitely bring a waterproof case to protect it from water and silica.

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It's worth bearing in mind why things are the way there are in Iceland: the locals feel that to enter communally-shared water without bathing is to carry dirt and germs from one's body into the water. Hence the norm is to shower naked and wash throughly before bathing.

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Depending on your hair type and how sensitive you are, you might want to use a shower cap or keep your head and hair out of the water. The Silica in the water is not harmful to your hair, but it can get stiff and difficult to manage. There is conditioning in the showers to help, but it might take a few washes.

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Sky Lagoon is quite a bit smaller, and less crowded. The pool area is still expansive, but Blue Lagoon is massive in size, with different areas wrapping around the public area to the hotel. Sky Lagoon's water isn't blue at all.

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