Question for swimmers

[QT]

Swimmers how do you protect your hair from the harsh chorine (other than washing hair after each time I swim) I’m about to start going to the indoor pool at least 3 times per week. I have used swimmers caps in the past however, water always seem to leak thru. Should I use some type of oil and my swim cap? Please chime in...... TIA.

 

[robot.]

swim caps aren't meant to keep water out, they're meant to keep your hair out of the way. but i think nylon (i'll check on this) caps keep water out really well. i also heard/have seen that you're supposed to wrap your hair with saran wrap and then put the cap on, but that's too much work.

some ladies i know put olive oil and let the heat from their heads condition while they swim. but if you do this, be sure to have a nice tight cap because a lady on here said she put conditioner in and it got into her eye and burrrrrned!

 

[Likeyouneverseenme]

I would just suggest use shampoo after each time you swim to get the chlorine out and then follow with a DC.
That is what I do.
Aubry Organics has a swimmer shampoo, you might want to give it a try.

Here's their sales pitch "Sun, salt, chlorine and perspiration can take their toll on unprotected hair. Take cover from dryness and brittleness with this protective, pH-normalizing shampoo. Naturally removes chlorine, minerals and other impurities to neutralize odor, prevent discoloration and leave hair soft, rebalanced and revitalized. Ideal for gray or blond hair. Safe for color-treated hair."

HTH

 

[Mo96]

I've been taking swimming lessons on a weekly basis. I usually wet my hair and apply some NTM leave in and then put my swim cap on. After I'm done, I always shampoo with Keracare 1st lather (clarifying) shampoo, a moisturizing shampoo and then I would DC. So far, so good!