I'm new here, so this will be my first (of hopefully many) posts.
I recently just started swimming again. I have long hair that I'd like to keep in good condition and I know the chlorine can be harsh on it. I was wondering if any one can recommend a combination of shampoo and possibly swim cap that can help me not damage my hair while swimming. I do currently have a swim cap, I just can't figure out how to get it on my head and cover the entire thing. Maybe I just have a huge noggin and a small swim cap.
The first thing I did when I came here was do a search of the forums and no results were found. Any links, advice or otherwise would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Meridius
Parents
Former Member
Meridius - it is not obvious if you are male or female. Maybe it doesn't matter.... but caps do come in sizes. The typical Speedo silicone cap is roomy and stretchy and should be able to cover a lot of hair.
As for taking care of hair - I am no expert but I believe one of the keys is to use a "clarifying" shampoo that is designed to remove chlorine. I use a Paul Mitchell product that unfortunately is fairly expensive. I use a much cheaper conditioner that is designed for dry hair and my hair seems to stay in reasonable condition. It is not long hair though.
Meridius - it is not obvious if you are male or female. Maybe it doesn't matter.... but caps do come in sizes. The typical Speedo silicone cap is roomy and stretchy and should be able to cover a lot of hair.
As for taking care of hair - I am no expert but I believe one of the keys is to use a "clarifying" shampoo that is designed to remove chlorine. I use a Paul Mitchell product that unfortunately is fairly expensive. I use a much cheaper conditioner that is designed for dry hair and my hair seems to stay in reasonable condition. It is not long hair though.
