I went through a couple million pages of old threads and didn't come over a topic like this...maybe I just missed it in my skimming, but if not...
my hair is completely dead. Chlorine build-up, dry and just BLAH. I have asked around at those stores that only sell hair products, and they always reccomend a different one. I can't not calculate how much money I have spent on various hair shampoos and conditioners that were suppose to be GREAT for swimmers. I was wondering what some of you all use. I don't have a problem splurging on a product...if its going to work!
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My hairdresser told me that any "clarifying" shampoo would work as well as a special swim shampoo. I guess she means any kind without added thickeners, volumizers, conditioners, etc. (Yes the free pink hand soap next to the sinks probably works just fine) Since I have lots of "chrome trim" (well, I am a vintage model), I use AG Silver shampoo, which is meant to strip away buildup to make silver hair sparkle more.
I've heard about getting the hair wet before putting a cap on as well - it doesn't have to be cold, warm from the showers should work just as well. This also makes the cap slither on more easily.
Mind you, I'm lucky enough to have salt water pools to swim in. That's the real key to better hair (and sinuses.. and longer lasting suits) - just convince the pool managers to switch to a salt water system when the pool is next shut down for maintenance overhaul. Just emphasize that the pumping equipment will last longer without corrosive chlorine. And the employees can empty the boxes of salt directly into the water without even putting on protective equipment - seen them doing it.:D
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My hairdresser told me that any "clarifying" shampoo would work as well as a special swim shampoo. I guess she means any kind without added thickeners, volumizers, conditioners, etc. (Yes the free pink hand soap next to the sinks probably works just fine) Since I have lots of "chrome trim" (well, I am a vintage model), I use AG Silver shampoo, which is meant to strip away buildup to make silver hair sparkle more.
I've heard about getting the hair wet before putting a cap on as well - it doesn't have to be cold, warm from the showers should work just as well. This also makes the cap slither on more easily.
Mind you, I'm lucky enough to have salt water pools to swim in. That's the real key to better hair (and sinuses.. and longer lasting suits) - just convince the pool managers to switch to a salt water system when the pool is next shut down for maintenance overhaul. Just emphasize that the pumping equipment will last longer without corrosive chlorine. And the employees can empty the boxes of salt directly into the water without even putting on protective equipment - seen them doing it.:D
