So, the next time we went swimming, I sprayed her hair with water, then added some SheaMoisture Hold n Shine spray, and added some SheaMoisture smoothie for some protection from the sun and pool water. I braided her hair into 3 braids and twisted each on into a bun for even further protection.
So, when D goes swimming I typically spray her hair with water, then add some coconut oil for some protection from the sun and pool water. I, also try to do some type of quick/easy protective style with her hair if it is not already in a style. Our go to style has been 3 braids each twisted into a bun to provide that extra protection.
After swimming I spray her hair with a baking soda/water mix then rinsed after a few minutes. The purpose of this is to cleanse the hair without over drying it. If your kid is like mine she swims almost everyday, shampooing everyday can dry the hair out, but it needs to be cleansed of the pool water. Once I rinsed that solution out I condition, then follow up with some moisturizer. This will pretty much be our hair care procedure before and after swims this summer. What is yours?
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Thanks for the baking soda/vinegar/water tip! That's awesome!
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I have never used a swim cap but I imagine that I would have the same issue with Des' head and the cap slipping off. Des usually wants to wear her hair out in the pool regardless I coat her hair with EVCO before going into the pool to try and seal her hair to lessen the damage from the chlorine.
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I apply Cantu Shea Butter Leave in Conditioner to my daughter's hair as I am braiding it (cornrows back or box braids.) After swimming I rinse her hair with warm water then spray with Soft Sheen-Carson Sta-So_Fro. I co-wash her hair once a week if she's swimming. Otherwise I wash it bi-weekly.
I have to try that Shea Moisture spray. Is it more like hairspray (for hold) or is a daily moisture thing?
I have to try that Shea Moisture spray. Is it more like hairspray (for hold) or is a daily moisture thing?
I don’t find that it has a lot of hold, I use it as a moisture and shine spray mainly
We’ve always put conditioner on our hair before swimming – it seems to protect it from the harsh chemicals of the pool. (You can use any kind of conditioner).
Ion has a great line of swim shampoo and conditioners. (although not natural but it seems to pull the chlorine out of hair).