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Tips for the Competitive Swimmer? (Read 4432 times)
Euphie
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Tips for the Competitive Swimmer?
Oct 10th, 2009 at 8:37am
 
I've recently joined a new swim team. We swim six days a week, one or two times a day in a very chlorinated pool. As a result after only a month, my arm hair is almost completely dissolved off-- if I pull it, it breaks off. So far, the hair on my head looks alright because of my swim cap and deep conditioning. I'm still afraid, however, that my hair will suffer horrific damage. Does anyone know of good products or procedures  for getting all the pool chemicals out?
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Midnight Angel
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Re: Tips for the Competitive Swimmer?
Reply #1 - Oct 10th, 2009 at 12:41pm
 
Rinse, rinse, rinse. With tap water. Before and after swimming. This is probably the easiest thing that you can do that will have the most impact. You can also slick a bit of oil or light conditioner into your hair before putting your swim cap on. Just a teensy amount. And definitely keep a good haircare routine at home including regular trims and weekly deep conditioning treatments. HTH
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Re: Tips for the Competitive Swimmer?
Reply #2 - Oct 10th, 2009 at 4:04pm
 
Congratulations on joining the swim team!  Definitely get your hair wet like Midnight Angel suggests.  There are some shampoos specifically formulated for swimming, I know www.ouidad.com has one.

I suggest wearing a hat when you're in the sun to keep your hair from drying out, and keep up the deep conditioning.  You might need to do deep conditioning more than once a week because of your activity.  A good diet will help your hair, too.

Good Luck!!!
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Euphie
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Re: Tips for the Competitive Swimmer?
Reply #3 - Oct 10th, 2009 at 4:15pm
 
Thank you to both of you!  Smiley
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Re: Tips for the Competitive Swimmer?
Reply #4 - Oct 16th, 2009 at 7:21pm
 
Was poking through KillerStrands' store for some sulfate-free hair products, and saw this. Thought you might be interested.  Smiley

http://killerstrands.myshopify.com/products/swimmers-after-swim-solution-pack

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0002/0590/products/IMG_0163_large.jpg1255691094
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Euphie
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Re: Tips for the Competitive Swimmer?
Reply #5 - Oct 17th, 2009 at 9:51pm
 
Thanks! I'll look into this!  Grin
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