When you are swimming, it is important to keep your hair dry. It’s hard enough to keep yourself from getting all wet and then having to deal with the extra task of trying to air dry your hair before you put on clothes again. If you don’t want this problem, there are a few things that can help you out. This blog post will give 5 tips for how to keep hair (somewhat) dry when swimming.
Does a swim cap keep your hair dry
Unfortunately, there is no cap to keep your hair completely dry when swimming, those methods below may help you to make your dry faster after swimming. Double capping may help to keep your hair dry when swimming, but that depends on a lot of variables (your swimming styles, thickness & length of your hair, etc.). If your hair is exposed to chlorine water (aka pool water) for a long period of time, you may experiece loss of color, split ends, etc. That’s swimmer’s hair.
Wear a swimming cap, or two
Believe it or not, but a lot of people do double capping. By wearing 2 swimming caps, water will have fewer chances to get in your hair. This method is not perfect, but it will help you to save a lot of time drying your hair after swimming.
However, double capping may cause some troubles, such as your head will heat up faster, it may cause some discomforts, and it’s also troublesome to put on 2 swimming caps.
Furthermore, if you have long hair when swimming then it may be difficult to put on a second cap. Double capping is not for everybody and some people could even find this method annoying. So try double capping first and see how it goes!
Put your hair in a bun
Tie a bun to your head with a hairband or bobby pin. It will keep your hair away from the water and you won’t have to worry about any seaweed or other stuff getting onto it. This method also protects against chlorine, which can dry out some people’s locks!
Rinse with cold water then use Vaseline or sunscreen
Rinse your hair with cold water right after swimming. This will seal the cuticles of your hair to make it less likely for chlorine or other chemicals from irritating it. You can also use vaseline on wet hair, preferably in dry places that may have been exposed to too much sun. Just remember not to put this anywhere near anyone’s eyes!
Vaseline will act as a waterproof barrier that you can easily rinse off after a swim.
This method won’t keep your hair from getting wet, but at least, it will help you to prevent chlorine or any other harmful chemicals from breaking down the cuticle of your hair.
Use portable hair dryer
If you’re a swimmer, or simply want to make sure your hair is dry after swimming, a portable hairdryer can help speed up the process of drying it. A portable dryer, like the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer is the perfect choice for your swimming habit. It’s small, easy to carry, it has styles, and it’s powerful. The downside that it will cost you a bit when purchasing.
Last method: shave your hair
If you don’t have hair, you won’t have to worry to keep hair dry when swimming. Just kidding, but this is the ultimate method.
Final words
Although there’s no perfect method for keeping your hair from getting wet, those 5 methods can help to somewhat extends. It’s also important to take of your hair after each swimming session.