Black hair and swimming?

im a black girl and i want to know how can i maintain healthy hair while joining the swim team i dont want my hair to break off or be damaged

ps: i have relaxed hair

Black hair and swimming?

I am also black and the way to maintain is either get your hair braided or everytime you swim you need to wash and condition your hair. If you choose to get your hair braided you still need to run clear water and a little shampoo through the braids in order for your natural hair not to get damaged. If you choose not to wear braids I would suggest washing your hair at home in the evening and letting it naturally curl up and put leave in conditionar on it.

Black hair and swimming?

I also hear it good to place conditioner on your hair so it can act as a coating. Doing this will prevent the chlorine from damaging your hair. of couse follow this up with shampooing and conditioning afterwards. Report It

Black hair and swimming?

Don't brush your hair while it is wet, and use a shampoo and conditioner ment to make hair strong

Black hair and swimming?

i have it to and i started using pantene. if you use it you`ll be fine in the water and what not

Black hair and swimming?

If you get a good, strengthening everyday shampoo, it should be fine. I recommend Garnier Fructis or Pantene. They have great everyday shampoos. Look for one that say things like 'strengthening', 'helps with breakage', repels split ends,' etc. Good luck!

Black hair and swimming?

wear a swim cap

Black hair and swimming?

get a swim cap alot of them are real cute now and it would let the chemicals damage your hair ..God bless

Black hair and swimming?

wear a swim cap so the water doesn't get on your hair