Shampoo/Conditioner of choice?

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Former Member — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:40:51 GMT

my secret: 1: rinse in cold water shower very well before getting in the pool making sure ALL my hair is soaked w/ regular tap water (I think I read this tip in an old swim magazine in the early 90's) yes, it is cold but it makes jumping in the pool feel warm! :) I often just shower in cool water beforehand, and it does seem to work. It also means I'm in the water 2 or 3 minutes ahead of my lane mates, who look to be a little too hesitant to get in on time.

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Former Member — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:40:15 GMT

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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Former Member — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:56:30 GMT

I use the pink hand soap in next to the sink. Antibactirial seems to take the chlorine out...and it's FREE FREE FREE!!!

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Former Member — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:42:54 GMT

my secret: 1: rinse in cold water shower very well before getting in the pool making sure ALL my hair is soaked w/ regular tap water (I think I read this tip in an old swim magazine in the early 90's) yes, it is cold but it makes jumping in the pool feel warm! :) I think the theory is that regular tap water soaks into your hair and skin so the highly chlorinated pool water will not soak in as much reducing the bad dry hair and skin dryness issues. Seems to work great for me. 2: wear a silicone cap (that seems to last about 2 months/latex are terrible for lasting) during my whole hour swim **but the bad thing about the silicone cap is if you have used a conditioner the previous day or my hair is oilier than normal the cap tends to slide up more often, distracting my swim :( 3: rinse very good in cold water when I finish swimming and then wash w/ MALIBU C swim & sport (~$17.00 for a 32oz bottle but getting harder to find) I shave in the shower so I leave the shampoo in while I shave, maybe this helps w/ releasing the chlorine ?? Oh yea, rinse with nice warm water. 4: aloe vera on the face after shower 5: repeat for every swim ...i love swimming! 50 yr old male w/ medium length softer curly dark hair and this works for me

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Former Member — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:43:25 GMT

Used to use the Ultraswim products but it wasn't cutting it for my hair. I found that the Malibu (Kiefer) products were slightly better. I have a problem with my hair getting dry and strawlike.... and after a while getting a little frizzy on the ends. (So for a guy, I keep it short, getting it kept short every 7-8 weeks and taking off those ends, but still.....) Now I am cycling between using: Nexxus Aloe Rid (Clarifying) Shampoo which strips out the chlorine/chemicals (but seems to dry it further too) with Humectress Conditioner-- or -- Nexxus Therappe shampoo with Keraphix Conditioner.-- Or-- Biolage Matrix Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner (None of it cheap...) And sometimes still using a light spray on, leave in conditioner On the weekends when not swimming and actually showering at home, I end up using the wife's Bumble and Bumble stuff or regular Pantene and my hair seems to almost catch back up to a little softness after 5 days a week in the pool (no cap). OK, now after using them for numerous months (and now running out and having to go back to something else and seeing the huge difference).... What leaves my hair the most moisturized and soft (according to my 6 & 10 yr old girls) and shiny is: Bumble and Bumble Creme de Cocoa Shampoo & Creme de Cocoa Conditioner And coupling that with the Bumble and Bumble Leave in Conditioner. Much better smellling than the Aveda products too!

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Former Member — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:28:20 GMT

At the risk of being yelled at for repeating myself...let me once again let you all know how excited I am that this new Dove product I am using has made my hair soft, and curly again. I was all set to spend a bundle in NYC at a salon next week to get it treated and such, but now I'm thinking that won't be necessary. :-D... Thanks for all the suggestions and insight...definatly will refer back here for some ideas when I need to alternate shampoos down the line...until then...my vote is for Dove advanced moisture therapy or whatever its called in the dark blue bottles. ~Morgan

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Former Member — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:15:05 GMT

I really like Head and Shoulders for right after the swim (it seems to strip the hair of Cl-). Then I follow with the Clairol conditioner for permed or color treated hair (my hair is neither of those things, but it's the most moisturizing one). Then I use a leave in conditioner. A gel variety rather than a spray. I swear my hair is actually better when I swim than when I don't. Swimming gives it more body. Also, oyu could try wearing a cap. I know some men think they look dorky, but it really helps minimize the chlorine damage.

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Former Member — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:10:17 GMT

Rocky, yes please let him know we miss him and the Moose around here!!!!

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Former Member — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:12:46 GMT

Jim, Beth & Tracy: Last I heard, Mr. Moose was getting stronger by the day and lives in Plainfield, IN right out side Indianapolis. I bet he still thinks TX is better then TN but he has probably mellowed over the past year or two. I even heard his one son swims for one of the Military Academy's and is doing really well and the other son is enjoying life in a Northern Arizona college. If I run into him I will send him your warmest regards as I know he would send you.

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Former Member — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 15:34:47 GMT

hm...three days in my hair has gone curly again and is in much better shape...did you try the dove product thats for dry/damaged hair?

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Former Member — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:09:05 GMT

I had previously recommended Aveda products: Detoxifier shampoo and Elixir conditioner. 3rd degree found out that Elixir conditioner is being discontinued- at least that's what it says on their website. If anyone is interested in using this stuff- and I'd highly recommend it- I'd suggest finding a local salon that carries Aveda products and stocking up. True, its a bit more expensive initially. But the stuff lasts forever. I just paid $9 for a bottle of conditioner that will probably last me 3-4 months.

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Former Member — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:59:27 GMT

Well I actually just tried a new brand today for the first time, and so far it's great. We'll see how things are in a few weeks. But Dove has a shampoo/conditioner line thats for severe dryness and damage. its in a dark blue bottle I tried the dove product and my hair went straight and had no life to it. I didn't like the outcome.

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swimr4life — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:15:02 GMT

hm...three days in my hair has gone curly again and is in much better shape...did you try the dove product thats for dry/damaged hair? My daughters swim and have dry, thick and wavy hair. They LOVE the Dove Advanced Care Shampoo and Conditioner! (blue bottles)

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Former Member — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:12:17 GMT

Hair Cleansing Cream by Redkin, available only in Beauty Supply stores. My daughters and I have used it for years. Expensive, but worth every penny. We all have long blond (to middle of the back) hair and it looks so great that no one can believe we swim. Conditional should be whatever works for your hair type. I juse Redkin curl booster. Helps defriz the grays.

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Former Member — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 09:44:34 GMT

Last I heard from him was last year. Tom and I were getting on to that other guy about some stuff. He used to email me every once in a while, but last I heard from him was his health wasn't the greatest........ Anyone heard anything? I miss the Moose!!!!!!!!!

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Former Member — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:53:48 GMT

Memories...... posted by Swimr4life Like the corners of my mind.....Misty water colored Memories.... Did I just sing that out loud?!....uhumm must have been something I ate I guess...Anyway....What ever happened to Moosey Moose anyway?....I want to prove to him once and for all that Tennessee is better than TX!!...seriously though....Tom is on a similar type level as Frank Thompson when it comes to swimming history and general simming related factoids....I hope all is well with the Moose these days!! Newmastersswimmer

RE: Shampoo/Conditioner of choice?

Former Member — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 06:19:27 GMT

My daughters swim and have dry, thick and wavy hair. They LOVE the Dove Advanced Care Shampoo and Conditioner! (blue bottles) YAY thats exactly what I have now.

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swimr4life — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 02:56:16 GMT

If Mr. Moose was still around maybe he would suggest VO2MAX Shampoo.... Ahhhh, the old days...... ;) Memories......:rofl:

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Former Member — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:25:53 GMT

Now I am cycling between using: Nexxus Aloe Rid (Clarifying) Shampoo which strips out the chlorine/chemicals (but seems to dry it further too) with Humectress Conditioner-- or -- Nexxus Therappe shampoo with Keraphix Conditioner.-- Or-- Biolage Matrix Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner (None of it cheap...) And sometimes still using a light spray on, leave in conditionerI use Aloe Rid too, but it's become really hard to get hold of round here since a rumour went flying around the internets that it could be used to cheat on the kind of drugs tests that take samples of your hair. Really! Now I have to buy it on ebay. I should probably stress that I have no idea whether this rumour is correct or not.

RE: Shampoo/Conditioner of choice?

Former Member — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 10:44:28 GMT

If Mr. Moose was still around maybe he would suggest VO2MAX Shampoo.... Ahhhh, the old days...... ;)

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chlorini — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 07:00:46 GMT

I like the L'anza line. They have a dry hair version, a daily clarifying shampoo option, and a hair repair line that might be good for you. I have fairly long, wavy-curly hair, and it's the best thing I've found. It's mid-priced.

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Former Member — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 13:54:34 GMT

Have to say that I love the Kiehl's products. They're a bit pricey, but worth the $$. They have a good dual use product, swim shampoo & body wash. Supposed to take the chlorine smell away. I like the product, but it doesn't lather in the hair (this bothered some of my team mates who tried it). They also have a fantastic leave in conditioner that I use after every practice. This stuff rocks! My hairdresser is alway telling me my hair has "sick" (his word) shine. He can't believe how healthy it is considering how much time I spend in the pool. Mine is long, just past shoulders Both are also safe for color treated hair. Links: All sport shampoo: www.kiehls.com/.../product.aspx leave in conditioner: www.kiehls.com/.../product.aspx

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Former Member — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:58:01 GMT

Biolage Deep Conditioning Balm is the best conditioner I have found. You only need to use it once a week and it keep my chlorine and salt water abused hair healthy, strong and detangled.

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Former Member — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:19:56 GMT

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Former Member — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 16:01:22 GMT

After prax, I will use Ultra swim shampoo and then a any type of deep conditioner. Sometimes I will also use a spray leave-in conditioner. I have curly hair (wich makes it naturally on the dry side), but I straighten it with a dryer and straightening iron, so I need as much conditioning as I can get! When I don't swim, Aveda Damage Therapy is a GREAT line. There is also a brand called Abba that makes a great conditioner. I believe it's called Moisture Scentsation. It's minty and smells great. It's worth the buy, for sure.