Hi all,
I've been a runner for a long time, and have recently taken up swimming as a cross-trainer. I'm enjoying it more than I thought I would, but I have a couple of petty questions.
The chlorine is really rough on my skin. I'm wondering if there are any product(s) out there that anyone could recommend, or should I just go with any moisterizer?
2) I have a basic swim cap (Speedo). It said one-size-fits-all, but I have very thick hair and I have a hard time getting all of my hair up under it. It also slides up when I'm swimming. Is there another brand or style that I might have better luck with, and where would I pick one up?
Sorry if these questions seem trivial, but I don't know who else to ask.
Thanks,
Deb
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Former Member
All of the brands of caps that I've worn (Speedo, TYR, Keifer) seem to be about the same size-wise.
Is your swim cap a latex cap, or a silicone cap? Latex is cheaper and thinner but requires more care. It must be dried and powdered after each use, if you expect to ever get it onto your head again. Latex caps typically cost about $3.00.
Silicone caps are nicer and last a lot longer. They don't pull your hair nearly as much when you're putting them on. Silicone caps cost around $10.00, but they're worth it in my opinion.
Both latex and silicone tend to slide up on some people. There is one woman I swim with who always has a problem with her caps sliding up, and she has short hair.
Another option might be a lycra cap. They're made of the same lycra fabric that is used in swimsuits. They cost around $10.00. The advantage for you might be that they have elastic around the edge, which could help it stay on. The disadvantages of lycra are that they don't protect your hair (the water goes through them), and they eventually stretch out just like a swimsuit does.
In terms of warmth, silicone caps are the warmest; latex are in the middle; and lycra caps are the coolest. I wear lycra in the summer when we swim outdoors, as our pool temperature can approach 90 degrees!
All of the brands of caps that I've worn (Speedo, TYR, Keifer) seem to be about the same size-wise.
Is your swim cap a latex cap, or a silicone cap? Latex is cheaper and thinner but requires more care. It must be dried and powdered after each use, if you expect to ever get it onto your head again. Latex caps typically cost about $3.00.
Silicone caps are nicer and last a lot longer. They don't pull your hair nearly as much when you're putting them on. Silicone caps cost around $10.00, but they're worth it in my opinion.
Both latex and silicone tend to slide up on some people. There is one woman I swim with who always has a problem with her caps sliding up, and she has short hair.
Another option might be a lycra cap. They're made of the same lycra fabric that is used in swimsuits. They cost around $10.00. The advantage for you might be that they have elastic around the edge, which could help it stay on. The disadvantages of lycra are that they don't protect your hair (the water goes through them), and they eventually stretch out just like a swimsuit does.
In terms of warmth, silicone caps are the warmest; latex are in the middle; and lycra caps are the coolest. I wear lycra in the summer when we swim outdoors, as our pool temperature can approach 90 degrees!
