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Help me not ruin my hair now I've started swimming please

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hollyblueivy · 27/09/2023 06:30

My hair was getting into quite good condition but since I've started swimming and tieing it back more I have split ends and it seems a lot thinner without any volume

I sometimes wear a cap but putting this on feels like it doesn't do my hair any favours either.

Is there a magic solution I'm not aware of or do I need to accept a lower condition of my hair now?

Any help
Would be appreciated many thanks!

OP posts:
Sweetpea1989 · 27/09/2023 06:42

Phillip Kingsley hair cap swimming treatment?

swimymummy · 27/09/2023 06:45

Swimming cap, every single time. Also wet your hair before getting in, it reduces the amount of chlorine or salt your hair absorbs. Good quality products, plus I use a leave in conditioner, as well as normal.

Zooeyzo · 27/09/2023 09:35

I put caster oil on the ends of my hair after wetting it a little. Also always wear a cap

CrimsonElevenDelightPetrichor · 27/09/2023 09:37

Put baby powder in your cap; it will go on much easier. Wet your hair thoroughly in the shower before putting your cap on.

FiveShelties · 27/09/2023 10:25

I use the Philip Kingsley Swim Cap, swim three times a week and find it works well.

HundredMilesAnHour · 27/09/2023 10:55

FiveShelties · 27/09/2023 10:25

I use the Philip Kingsley Swim Cap, swim three times a week and find it works well.

This. I use PK Swim Cap and then also put an actual swimming cap on too. (I have expensive highlights and don't want to ruin them).

Original poster
hollyblueivy · 27/09/2023 11:03

Is the PK swim cap an actual cap or a cream?

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hollyblueivy · 27/09/2023 11:14

Also if I put my swimming cap on with dry hair, my hair is wet all over after - so am I doing something wrong or is it accepted that some water gets in but still better than wearing no cap?

Thanks

OP posts:
FiveShelties · 27/09/2023 11:17

hollyblueivy · 27/09/2023 11:03

Is the PK swim cap an actual cap or a cream?

It is a Cream, I don't wear a cap at all.

Tallisker · 27/09/2023 16:05

My hairdresser says wet your hair thoroughly, apply a cheap conditioner, then put your swim cap on.

cherrypied · 27/09/2023 16:14

I have recently started in april swimming and was also worried but it's fine.

Wet hair and swim cap and then wash and condition every time. I use the fake aldi olaplex and really like it.

I don't like using product in the pool as its not great for people swimming through products but i suppose the it get diluted so each to their own.

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