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Hey all... I recently went swimming for the first time in a long time, and now that my hair is on my shoulders, I found that it was in my face quite a bit, which proved rather inconvenient when it was time to take a breath. Do any of you have any suggestions for anything to do with my hair while I'm in the water, or is this just something I'll have to get used to? Thanks!
Buy a latex swim cap. If you're swimming somewhere uberchilly, pick up a neoprene cap. You can either pin up your hair or, best choice, just hold it in place as you put on the cap. It will take some practice, but it obviates the need for pins. Try putting the cap on from the back, it seems to work better when you've got a lot of hair. You'll probably need to do some tucking, too.
I'd also recommend putting on a very light coat of conditioner before putting the cap on or getting in the water. You can do it when you shower before getting in the pool. Don't overdo it, just take a small amount, rub it between your palms, and run your hands over your hair. Pay special attention to your ends.
Good luck.
Go to a sporting goods store and buy a *silicone* rubber swim cap. A latex cap can stick to your hair, and you may pull out hair strands when you try to take the cap off after swimming. Silicone rubber caps are much kinder to the hair. Speedo and TYR make silicone rubber caps, and typically the cost from $8 to $10 each. Buy two of them, and keep one as a spare in case one of them should tear (the tear when the get old).
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With a swim cap, you can usually bunch your hair into a pony tail and tuck it into the cap from the back of the cap.
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I have been wearing silicone rubber caps for the past 6 years, and go swimming 3 to 4 times per week. These caps work for me, and maybe they will work for you, too.
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Good luck with being a "hair farmer" and a swimmer, too!
--Loren
Good advice...I'll have to try one of these out.
Thanks!
In addition, I like to put a little conditioner on before putting on the cap. It seems to help keeping the chlorine smell off. (The chlorine is very hard on hair.)
Try a ponytail or braid. Works like a charm. I always do a ponytail and the hair stays out of my face. If your hair is longer than around your shoulder blades, a braid would work better.
MEK