Swim advice? - The Long Hair Community Discussion Boards

Saldana · June 15th, 2008, 06:23 AM

I apologize if this is a duplicate kind of thread....I know there are threads out there on this topic, but I never seem to have any luck with the search function.

That being said:

I've just joined a gym, and there is an indoor pool. I *love* to swim, and would like to incorporate two swim days into my workout schedule. I would do my twice weekly CWC on those days post-swimming.

I'm looking for tips on how other longhair swimmers protect their hair in heavily chlorinated water.

What I'm doing so far:

Braid hair, slick with conditioner, fold braid up, put on Lycra swimcap (I tried a silicon one, I couldn't get it to fit over my hair, and my hair got wet anyway - the Lycra just secures it and I'm hoping helps keep the conditioner on my hair). Swim, CWC.

Is there anything else I can do? What are other people doing?

TIA

**Flaxen** · June 15th, 2008, 01:38 PM

I'd also wet with tap water.

denym_vashti · June 15th, 2008, 02:05 PM

Maybe look into and see how your feel about swimmer's shampoo.

Curlsgirl · June 15th, 2008, 03:01 PM

I am having this problem too. I just ordered a Speedo silicone cap especially FOR long hair. I could not find one locally. I'll see how it works. Someone told me to wear that AND a bubble cap over it. I will if this one doesn't work well. Right now I just braid and thoroughly wet my hair with regular water and put conditioner in it. Then I put a headband on to keep my growing out bangs out of my eyes. I can't wait to get my swim cap though. I don't like the way my hair feels right now after I swim. I just feel it's not very good for it.

Curlsgirl · June 15th, 2008, 03:06 PM

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...highlight=Swim

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...highlight=Swim

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...highlight=Swim

chrissy-b · June 17th, 2008, 11:50 AM

I wet my hair, condition, oil and THEN put my cap on. I try to swim on the days that I need to wash my hair anyway, but if not after I'm done swimming I rinse my hair and then deep condittion.

renarok · June 17th, 2008, 11:56 AM

I have clarified chlorine from my hair with tomato juice before. It smells, but it clarifies hair pretty well. I am not sure why.

June 15th, 2008, 06:23 AM	#1
Saldana Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Mexico Age: 49 Posts: 756 Length: 24" / 35" / Term? Type: 1a/1b / M / ii iTrader: (1)	Swim advice? I apologize if this is a duplicate kind of thread....I know there are threads out there on this topic, but I never seem to have any luck with the search function. That being said: I've just joined a gym, and there is an indoor pool. I love to swim, and would like to incorporate two swim days into my workout schedule. I would do my twice weekly CWC on those days post-swimming. I'm looking for tips on how other longhair swimmers protect their hair in heavily chlorinated water. What I'm doing so far: Braid hair, slick with conditioner, fold braid up, put on Lycra swimcap (I tried a silicon one, I couldn't get it to fit over my hair, and my hair got wet anyway - the Lycra just secures it and I'm hoping helps keep the conditioner on my hair). Swim, CWC. Is there anything else I can do? What are other people doing? TIA __________________ Try always to be a little kinder than is necessary, because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

June 15th, 2008, 01:38 PM	#2
Flaxen Keeper of the Links Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: In the closet with Mothra Posts: 12,401 Length: bsl / waist / ?? Type: 2b / F / i/ii iTrader: (14)	I'd also wet with tap water. __________________ The Big Question avatar: Una and the Lion ~Briton Rivière

June 15th, 2008, 02:05 PM	#3
denym_vashti Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 20 Posts: 167 Length: ~24 / 31 / Type: / / iTrader: (0)	Maybe look into and see how your feel about swimmer's shampoo. __________________ Currently: waist Goal: Hmmm...I guess I'll know when I get there....for now terminal.

June 15th, 2008, 03:01 PM	#4
Curlsgirl Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Smoky Mountains Posts: 7,286 Length: 21 / Waist / TB Type: 2c/3a / M / iii iTrader: (0)	I am having this problem too. I just ordered a Speedo silicone cap especially FOR long hair. I could not find one locally. I'll see how it works. Someone told me to wear that AND a bubble cap over it. I will if this one doesn't work well. Right now I just braid and thoroughly wet my hair with regular water and put conditioner in it. Then I put a headband on to keep my growing out bangs out of my eyes. I can't wait to get my swim cap though. I don't like the way my hair feels right now after I swim. I just feel it's not very good for it. __________________ Lady Nautilus of the Golden Spiral in the Order of the Long Haired Knights~

June 15th, 2008, 03:06 PM	#5
Curlsgirl Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Smoky Mountains Posts: 7,286 Length: 21 / Waist / TB Type: 2c/3a / M / iii iTrader: (0)	A few threads on this.. http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...highlight=Swim http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...highlight=Swim http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...highlight=Swim __________________ Lady Nautilus of the Golden Spiral in the Order of the Long Haired Knights~

June 17th, 2008, 11:50 AM	#6
chrissy-b Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,351 Length: 13.5 / 27 / 36 Type: 1b/1c / F / i/ii iTrader: (8)	I wet my hair, condition, oil and THEN put my cap on. I try to swim on the days that I need to wash my hair anyway, but if not after I'm done swimming I rinse my hair and then deep condittion. __________________ "Equations are the devil's sentences!" ~ Stephen Colbert

June 17th, 2008, 11:56 AM	#7
renarok Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bay Area Age: 51 Posts: 686 Length: -BSL / hip / ??? Type: 2a/2b / M / iii iTrader: (13)	I have clarified chlorine from my hair with tomato juice before. It smells, but it clarifies hair pretty well. I am not sure why. __________________ “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.” Dr Seuss

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