Any tips for hair care while on vacation in Mexico?

[Keep1Belle]

I am taking my first real vacation in several years, more than 5. We are going to Mexico. Any tips on how to care for my hair with all the swimming etc.

I was thinking of keeping it in a pony tail most of the time and my ends tucked under. But what would be a good product to put on it when i go in the ocean and in the pool. Also any special precautioins when i get out. Do I have to rinse right away.

Its to late to get braids or a weave and i was trying to avoind that $$ wise anyway.

Any helps, tips are greatly appreciated

TIA

 

[didirose]

Best case but maybe not cute/fun scenario would be to saturate hair with conditioner, put a plastic cap over that and a swim cap on top of that. You'll get a nice deep condish treatment in while the nice warm sun.

I'm sure you want to be carefree while on you break so:

Before going in the water you can just saturate your hair with water at least so there is less of a chance of chlorinated water to be absorbed in your hair.
And/or saturate your hair with a water based conditioner for the same reasons mentioned above.

Don't use too much oil on your hair, because you don't want an oil slick following you in the pool.

Whenever you get back to your room just shower and rinse out. You don't have to go out of your way, I never do when I'm on vacay.

Last but not least, don't worry too much about your hair, HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MrsJersey]

I'm going to Mexico also for our first vacation as a "married" couple. I was planning on putting a little condish in my hair b/f I went out into the pool. Not alot just enough to try and keep the chlorine from drying it out too much. Then I just was going to rinse afterwards and bun it or do a wash and go for my evening look. I also planned on getting alot of pretty scarves to wear for when I'm just not feeling my hair. I was contemplating braids also, but we're in a recession so I need to do some more saving.
HTH and enjoy your vacation!!

 

[Keep1Belle]

Don't use too much oil on your hair, because you don't want an oil slick following you in the pool.

Good one I would have forgotten that