Swimming after a Relaxer?

[jrae]

I'll be going swimming the day after I happen to be relaxing (Profectiv) and doing a henna treatment. What do you think? Any precautions? Concerns?

 

[Blackoutzangel05]

Slather your hair in conditioner.....I heard that somewhere..

thank God I no longer have to think about this....I am not sure if you can do that right after a relaxer...cuz you are going to have to wash....

 

[BW1]

I say don't do. I am natural now, but when I was younger I did this and after a couple of days my hair had severely broken off. This event marked the beginning of my hair woes.

 

[I_shure_do_wish]

Absoultly a no no in my books. The relaxer already contains chemicals mixing it in with the chlorine right after a swim.. Eeek I dont recommend even if you could (which you could) I wouldn't dare risk maybe 6 weeks into it but not right after.

 

[RubyWoo]

You sure can! Just make sure you do the following:

-Wet your hair and saturate it with conditioner as Blackoutangelz said
-wear a swim cap(very, very important)
-Right after you finish swimming, make sure you wash with a clarifying or chelating shampoo. You can also purchase a swimmer's shampoo and wash with that as well. Then follow up with normal conditioning.

HTH! As long as you protect your hair, you're good to go. You'll only experience problems (read: breakage) if you don't do anything to protect your hair.

 

[ayoung]

You sure can! Just make sure you do the following:

-Wet your hair and saturate it with conditioner as Blackoutangelz said
-wear a swim cap(very, very important)
-Right after you finish swimming, make sure you wash with a clarifying or chelating shampoo. You can also purchase a swimmer's shampoo and wash with that as well. Then follow up with normal conditioning.

HTH! As long as you protect your hair, you're good to go. You'll only experience problems (read: breakage) if you don't do anything to protect your hair.

Yep, I agree. And make SURE you wear a cap!! Nope, can't be super cute that day--sorry But u can be fierce in your swim cap!
But for real---do the above and i think your hair will be fine. have fun!

 

[gone_fishing]

Since I'm all about fashion I hate swim caps BUT I know they are necessary so I always get something cute. I hate plain white caps. LOL.

http://www.srsport.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=caps

I like this site.

 

[Cholet112]

You sure can! Just make sure you do the following:

-Wet your hair and saturate it with conditioner as Blackoutangelz said
-wear a swim cap(very, very important)
-Right after you finish swimming, make sure you wash with a clarifying or chelating shampoo. You can also purchase a swimmer's shampoo and wash with that as well. Then follow up with normal conditioning.

HTH! As long as you protect your hair, you're good to go. You'll only experience problems (read: breakage) if you don't do anything to protect your hair.

I agree, however I dont think you should swim right after getting a relaxer even if you take these precautions.

I was a swimmer athletically as well as a lifeguard and I had a horrible incident when I was in my teens. My hair fell out after getting in the pool a day or 2 after relaxing. At least wait 3-5 days and make sure you have washed your hair once before going swimming. Im not going to spit any scientific knowlegde but I will give you first hand accounts. If you have to go dont get your hair wet. Thats just my 2 cents.

 

[schipperchow1]

Personally, I wouldn't chance it so soon. I'd recommend at least wash & DC 1st..put a leave-in on so the hair doesn't absorb the chlorine. But this assumes you are swimming in a pool. I don't know if it's as big a deal if you swim in a lake/ocean right after. I've just heard to wait at least 48 hours before wetting the hair to allow the relaxer to fully set. Swim caps rarely keep the water out...JM $.02

 

[jrae]

Thanks for the advice ladies!

The day really calls for looking cute. erplexed But I am not losing my progress 'cuz it comes slow as it is! This is a special time for me and SO but it turns out its gonna be hot tub action only. I think I can manage to keep my head above water....

 

[schipperchow1]

Have a great time