swimming and care for black hair

[LAYAAN]

So, my physician has told me not to run on a treadmill everyday b'coz of the some manufacturing defects that I've (wider hips, flat feet, putting more stress on my knees). I've currently injured my knee while running. But my physician has given me permission to go swimming.

So, my Q is -

- what can I do to take care of my hair and prevent it from going greenish, or dirty blonde due to chlorinated water.

- I have a swimming cap but water still seeps in and my hair is 3-4 inches below shoulders.

 

This may gross some people out - but I don't want to wash my hair more than 1/5 days with shampoo, its curly, gets very dry, takes long to air dry.

 

Thank you

[nutbrownhare]

I've had the same problem as you - you can actually get anti-chlorine conditioner and shampoo. I used to use a hat, but put conditioner on my hair, especially the ends, before getting into the water. The water has to be VERY warm before it washes off, and it really does protect your hair.

 

But you will need to rinse your hair out, whatever you do.

 

Hope this helps!

[Cognitive_Canine]

I don't know much about black hair care, sorry.

 

But, I do know that if you shower before getting in the pool (get in the pool pre-wet), then your skin and hair will absorb less chlorine.

[LAYAAN]

I've had the same problem as you - you can actually get anti-chlorine conditioner and shampoo. I used to use a hat, but put conditioner on my hair, especially the ends, before getting into the water. The water has to be VERY warm before it washes off, and it really does protect your hair.

But you will need to rinse your hair out, whatever you do.

Hope this helps!

Thanx. Do you know what brand? Is the anti-chlorine conditioner a leave-in conditioner? does it drip, can I wear swimming cap on it?

Thanx again.

[Daria_Lane]

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Great forum for black hair. You can do a search for swimming

 

also you DONT need to use shampoo everyday. Infact black women with healthy hair dont shampoo often. We co-wash.(wash with conditioner). Get a good moisturizing condition ie Nexxus Humectress or ORS Replanishing and you'll be fine.

 

Good Luck

[-Worried-]

Ohh Daria, are you Niko's Cousin?

[NightLily]

If your hair is black.. why would it turn dirty blonde? For hair to become green it also has to be light colored. Or are you mixed or aborigines?

 

I was on swim team for about 11 years so one thing I learned that you need to do is never let your hair dry before shampooing it. Whenever that would happen my hair would become more brittle. The other thing is to deep condition once a week.

[nutbrownhare]

If your hair is black.. why would it turn dirty blonde? For hair to become green it also has to be light colored. Or are you mixed or aborigines?

 

My hair is very dark brown, and when I used to do a lot of swimming without looking after it properly, the ends were turning blonde (and straw-like).

[greywolf]

If your hair is black.. why would it turn dirty blonde? For hair to become green it also has to be light colored. Or are you mixed or aborigines?

 

I was on swim team for about 11 years so one thing I learned that you need to do is never let your hair dry before shampooing it. Whenever that would happen my hair would become more brittle. The other thing is to deep condition once a week.

 

my hair is very dark brown (almost black) and being out in the sun a lot is enough to make the ends turn light brown.

[Cognitive_Canine]

My boyfriend hair went from very dark brown to stark blonde. PLATINUM blonde.

[Sparkly Eyes]

I honestly don't think swimming has any effect on black hair, I have black hair by the way, not even dark brown, actual black!

[lost1607307474]

Personally, when I go swimming, I wash my hair afterwards because I don't want the chlorine staying in there - it can damage the hair and really dry the hair out. I would invest in a tight-fitting swimming hat, and tuck ALL of your hair into the swimming cap as best you can. It doesn't matter if a little bit of water still seeps through, but at least not as much water will get to the hair. Also invest in shampoo and conditioner that is designed for damaged hair - organic stuff I find is really great and moisturising for damaged hair. Also invest in some hair moisturizers and 'damage repair' serums to restore moisture into your hair.

[shikashika]

I have dark brown hair and I was a competitive swimmer for years. I still swim a few times a week and my hair is still dark brown.

 

I would also question the credibilty of a physician who would tell you to give up running for those reasons. Running does more good than harm!

[lost1607307474]

I have dark brown hair and I was a competitive swimmer for years. I still swim a few times a week and my hair is still dark brown.

 

I would also question the credibilty of a physician who would tell you to give up running for those reasons. Running does more good than harm!

 

Running can be incredibly harmful for your joints and feet. Like the OP, my trainer also told me to stop running because of my flat feet and bad joints. Especially if you're carrying an injury. For some people running is great, for others it can worsen injury or joint pain.

[LAYAAN]

Hey shikashika, I consulted a sports physician and I know she is right. She explained to me very properly.

[LAYAAN]

Running can be incredibly harmful for your joints and feet. Like the OP, my trainer also told me to stop running because of my flat feet and bad joints. Especially if you're carrying an injury. For some people running is great, for others it can worsen injury or joint pain.

Yes, correct lost!

[jengh]

Try Aveda's black malva line. It's supposed to help keep hair from going brassy.

 

When I was blonde, I used the blue malva to ensure it would stay ashy blonde.

[purpleduckie]

I don't know much about black hair care, sorry.

 

But, I do know that if you shower before getting in the pool (get in the pool pre-wet), then your skin and hair will absorb less chlorine.

 

do you mean just to get wet or literally shower (soap and all?)

[shikashika]

Running can be incredibly harmful for your joints and feet. Like the OP, my trainer also told me to stop running because of my flat feet and bad joints. Especially if you're carrying an injury. For some people running is great, for others it can worsen injury or joint pain.

 

It can be... but there are always ways to be able to run.. like not running on a treadmill or running on trails rather than pavement.

 

I wouldn't bother with a 'sports' physician who just told me to stop running. A person specialising in sports would give options as to where else to go running other than a treadmill.

[shikashika]

Hey shikashika, I consulted a sports physician and I know she is right. She explained to me very properly.

 

Ok, quit running then. Never run again because the sports physician said so.

[grymoire]

You can tonsure your head

[laisla]

the best shampoo you can use while swimming is a clarifying shampoo right after a swim - it gets rid of all the gunk and chlorine.

[LAYAAN]

Ok, quit running then. Never run again because the sports physician said so.

hmm... I can read in between the lines.

Quit running. Sure. My physician says not to run everyday. She said every 3rd day i.e. 2x/week is only what I should do, b'coz I'm getting injured often. I've been injured before as well as I ramped up my training.

[ghost69]

i used to be on a swim team for some odd # of years. yep, something most of you probably don't know about me. anyways, put conditioner in it. always worked for me and all of the girls did it. you put the conditioner in your hair before getting in. don't rinse it off before getting in.

[ghost69]

oh, and a swimcap would help too.