Do you have to wash your hair before getting in the Blue Lagoon?
All guests must shower—without a swimsuit—before entering the Blue Lagoon. Use of Blue Lagoon skin care shower gel and hair conditioner is complimentary.
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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.
Sky Lagoon or Blue LagoonThe 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.
Do you shower after the Blue Lagoon? Yes, you should shower before and after your stay at the lagoon. Guests are required to shower, without their swimsuit, prior to using the geothermal spa. Simply use the showers and soaps available in the changing rooms.
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.
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. We highly recommend you apply conditioner to your hair and leave it in while you bathe.
Unlike boring old regular geothermal water, the composition of the Blue Lagoon is unique—you won't find it anywhere else in the world. It's home to a couple of algae plants also not known to exist elsewhere. This combination has been found to have a number of proven beneficial effects on skin.
No, you shouldn't put on makeup to bathe in the Blue Lagoon, as the water could get dirty. In fact, this is one of the main reasons why it's mandatory to shower before entering the Blue Lagoon.
Wear sunscreen & sunglasses. Stay hydrated. Remember to shower before and after getting into the Blue Lagoon. Leave plenty of time to enjoy the Blue Lagoon.
The best time to visit the Blue Lagoon is in the evening to enjoy the midnight sun in summer or the northern lights in winter. The average water temperature is 102 F (39 C) all year. The Blue Lagoon is not natural and was formed in 1976.
There is no one walking around checking that you've done so, but I'm begging you to PLEASE take off your makeup and wash your hair as the instructions say. It's for sanitary reasons and to keep the lagoon clean.
However, unlike some naturally occurring hot pools the Blue Lagoon is self-cleaning with nine million litres renewed by the aquifers every 40 hours. The pool is checked regularly by the spa for “foreign bacteria” and waterborne diseases, which are a risk in other geothermal pools including in New Zealand.
The water in the Blue Lagoon is heated to around 37-40 degrees Celsius (98-104 F). Due to fluctuations in weather conditions, the precise temperature may change month to month, however you can expect pleasantly warm waters year-round. The sensation is similar to stepping into a hot bath.
Comfort tickets at the Blue Lagoon cost $62 USD. Comfort tickets include entrance to the Blue Lagoon, silica mud mask, use of towel (you can also bring your own towel), and a drink of your choice free of charge. Premium tickets at the Blue Lagoon cost $79 USD.
Yes. A robe is not required, but it can get a bit chilly once you walk out of the pool, so robe is a good idea. You can take one of your own or rent it. Helpful?
Silica Mud Mask prepares your skin for moisture. We recommend you use Blue Lagoon body and/or face cream after you've applied the Silica Mud Mask. Is Silica Mud Mask suitable for all skin types? Yes, Silica Mud Mask is suitable for all skin types.
There are plenty of other thermal pools and hot springs to explore in Iceland, like the Sky Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Myvatn Nature Baths, and many more. But if you've only got a few days in Iceland or want to visit several of the pools Iceland has to offer, Blue Lagoon can easily be worth the cost and hype.
If you prefer a sea view as you soak in the warm water of Iceland's geothermal baths, then the Sky Lagoon is for you. But if it is Iceland's unique lava landscape you prefer to gaze at while you don a mud mask and sip sparkling wine, then it has to be the Blue Lagoon.