Does the Secret Lagoon smell of egg?

There, sulfuric compounds are the main characters, and everything smells like a million rotten eggs. Misunderstand us correctly; some people might feel like the Blue Lagoon doesn't smell like a bundle of roses! But it is a very apparent improvement from the rotten egg-ish bubbly pools located more inland.



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Additionally, there are quite a few natural hot springs people can bathe in such as Landmannalaugar, The Secret Lagoon and Kerlingafjöll. The downside is the smell.

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There can be a slight sulfur smell due to the geothermal nature of the waters, but it's very mild, entirely natural, and harmless. Most visitors don't notice it after the first few minutes. Do I need flip-flops at the Sky Lagoon, Blue Lagoon, or Hvammsvik Hot Springs? Flip-flops are not necessary but can be useful.

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Generally, the hot water in Iceland sometimes smells of sulfur, the effects of its geothermal origin. Although some geothermal areas you might visit smell strongly of sulfur, like Námaskarð or Seltún, you may not notice it at the Blue Lagoon.

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But is the lagoon's renowned geothermal seawater harmful to your hair? No, it is not harmful.

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What and where is the Secret Lagoon? Tucked behind an unassuming building in the small town of Flúðir is an old, rough-edged swimming pool brimming with clean geothermal water.

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The lagoon contains high levels of silica. Although it's not damaging to hair, submerging your hair in such a high concentration results in the crunchy feeling. But Carlino wanted to snap some photos of herself at the lagoon with her hair down.

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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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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 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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Milky White This is due to the oxidation of hydrogen sulfide in the water, which transforms into insoluble colloidal particles. The colloidal particles make the water appear milky white.

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