Really enjoyed your this video and the prior one why do get hungry after swimming. GTN can you please do a video on affordable training goggles or do you have them on your GTN shop.com but I couldn't find any.... Hope too see you soon. Bye ✌️
I have hair very similar to yours in length and also texture by your description. From Amazon, I bought “Sync Hair Guard & Ear Guard Headband” ($11.99 US dollars) that you wear under your swim cap. It’s not perfect, but it has helped a lot. *I don’t do flip turns* I also put my hair in a French braid like you did in the last experiment. Thanks for the video!
I'm black with thick natural hair down to my mid back. Layering up is the best thing that has worked for me. After I put my hair in a back bun, I use a thin cotton headband to catch the water at the edges, followed by a thin silk bonnet (sometimes two bonnets), then a clear shower cap, and finally, the silicone cap. It sounds like a lot more that it actually is. But it works every time. My hair may be a little wet around the edges if I go for a longer swim, but the majority of my hair is completely dry.
Thank god for this reply honestly. POV me with long locs/natural hair getting into swimming and wondering how I'm suposed to save my hair. Thank you for the tips.
The challenge is real! I spend almost as much time trying to get my hair dry, after a swim before work, as I do in the pool - I would pay more money for a swimming cap that keeps long hair dry 👍
I came back to this video to share a successful attempt to keep my hair dry. I wanted to make sure that I do not get it wet when swimming in low temperatures outside. What worked best was to use a regular swim cap and a neoprene headband on top. It worked for crawling for about 30-40 minutes (haven't tried longer, as it is cold...). I do have long hair, so I made sure to keep it as compact as possible in a braid, the end of which I flipped from the back of my head up to the top. I did chose a right headband to make sure that it does not let any water go through around the ears and it overlaps with the swim cap, creating a good transition. Hope it works for others. P.S. It would not make much sense on a hot day or in the pool, as it might be too hot.
When you are a black person, this is even more complicated. Our hair is fragile already and prone to breakage on a good day. Add chlorine 3x a week and it's a disaster especially because washing and drying said hair is not as easy as Heather has it here, it's a whole production. This is all assuming you even get a cap that fits your braids or dreadlocks (If you do, you have to put them in a top knot which as Heather said is NOT aero at all). Otherwise, you have to change hairstyles and go for certain ones (which may not be the most flattering). Yeah, I really need to know how to keep my hair dry when I swim.
My sista I'm only a few months in swimming 3 x weekly. I purchased different Swimma caps they're made to target African American. Their base is more for people with dreadlocks, braids. I have thick relaxed hair that's longer than neck length but not quite to my shoulder blades. I don't have braids or dreads. I have tried so many combinations it would take all day. I can tell you low buns absolutely do not work for me. I tried to make a fairly high bun. The Swimma caps come in different sizes. I purchased the kids size first. It fit nicely. Then I ordered a larger size. I tend to keep adjusting my caps and goggles so I tore that one mid-swim. Swimma caps are shipped from Africa and On the pricier side. After I tore the larger one. I found something comparable on Amazon. It is a long hair swim cap Lahtak. I use it most now. I have a theory that for long hair it is better to have a cap with room at the top versus a super fitted cap because they shift no matter what. The larger cap just seems to work better. I also have a silicone headband by Sync. It says to wear under the cap. I worn it under the cap and over the cap. My problem is no matter what I do, I get different results. Therefore nite mostly I just wear the Lahtak consistently the back hairline is always damp. Sometimes maybe 1-2 inches above the hairline is damp to wet. The area diagonal over the ears is consistently pretty wet. Most of my hair remains dry. But like I said it's almost a different every day. I did some extra one day I put on a tighter swim cap, then a shower cap, then a fabric headband (like for when you exercise/run), then I topped with another swim cap. My hair was almost nearly dry... That just seemed like so much work. I never tried again. I was my hair when I get home, put in a dangling/moisturizing leave-in conditioner. Then I let it air dry for a few minutes. Then I do some 2 stand twists with a roller on the ends. Go to bed. It is so pretty, no heat, and can last after you do your final wash for the week.. Almost looks like spirals or just big waves depending on how big/small of sections you use. Also how tight you make the twists. It's the easiest, low maintenance hairstyle I've stumbled into. Good luck
Oh yeah I also have a TYR (I think that's the name). It's a ponytail cap.. Its ok but I don't really wear it anymore. There are a few different caps on Amazon designed with long hair and/or black hair in mind. I also found a gentler method to remove chlorine but I'm still experimenting. Not sure if it's working instead of using clarifying shampoo that's super harsh
Thank you for sharing ladies, I want to get back into swimming but I've been really worried about the chlorine drying my natural hair out. I've never had damaged hair and I'm not trying to get it now! So I will be using some of these tips.
So the method I’ve found is brushing conditioner through my dry hair before plaiting and putting under a cap. You still need to rinse the conditioner off, so not technically dry, but it blocks the chlorine and you don’t need to shampoo after. Good way of doing a deep condition.
Oh! I was always putting conditioner in and braiding it, but no swim cap, and I was frustrated that it would rinse out! This is such a good idea, I'm going to be using this, thank you so much!
Thanks for trying to figure this out! Exercising 6 days week (some multiple workouts) and trying to do so without washing and drying the hair every day is a BIG challenge!! I’ll try the bun and double cap. Good Job!
With curly/ frizzy hair, if you can’t keep it 100% dry then there’s no point.... cuz you’ll need to fix the parts that get wet anyway. Really wish I had straight/ smooth hair that I didn’t have to fuss around with so much. DX
I'm grateful for this video/discussion, this has been a long-time challenge, first started off with putting on conditioner and like you mentioned my cap kept falling off, now I pre-wet my hair with water so at least the chlorine isn't sucking into my hair as much.
@@bizarrasp It feels tight but absolutely no super tight feels so comfortable for me but just to know im using 3 high quality caps and sometimes the third layer is a latex cap. Keeps my hair and ears full dry,no headaches.😃
@@barazattiital7519 Very interesting! When you say high-quality, any special brand? Also I understand you prefer silicone? why latex in the last layer?
@@bizarrasp So when I thought of high quality I prefer tyr and speedo caps. I once forgot my own at home and quickly bought 3 very cheap ones with 2 layers that were uncomfortable. Perfect with better quality more expensive silicone caps. The last layer was latex because I used to go to triathlon competitions a lot and there was usually latex as a must that they gave and I used it for layer 3. Anyway, in pools, I like latex for layer 3 because it’s thinner but can almost better cover the existing two layers. For open water (especially colder water) the 3 layers of silicone are very good. I like to wear it by carefully inserting all the hairs under my cap and pulling them over my ears in "over ear" style. I hope I put it well, if you still have questions feel free to ask!😃
@@barazattiital7519 oh, thanks... Yes, I have a kind of allergy in my scalp, so it's quite important to keep my head as dry as possible, and I'm researching about the best way... 2 or 3 caps is the best strategy for me so far, but I need to wear it for long periods, 5, 6 hours like when I'm in the beach. I don't know if you already hold your caps that long.
Oh man. I feel sorry for you Heather. All that waiting underneath the sun, with breeze running through your hair. Must have been a really tough day in the office/pool. 😂
@@aravtyagi I believe it works for the cap scenario. If your hair is dry, water will fill the void. If your hair is already wet, it’s harder for the chlorinated water to displace it. If you don’t wear a cap then the “clean” water in your hair will get rinsed out with chlorinated water…
I'm a guy, I have long hair and I have been putting off swimming because of this. Apparetly not many men with long hair swim. Such a small niche, isn't it?
Just wondered if the sticky stuff women use to keep wardrobe malfunctions from happening might help keep the ear section down tight as that seems to be the biggest problem.
I would just point out that in water you are trying to by hydrodynamic not aerodynamic otherwise I appreciate the amonut of swims you had to do to shot this video :)
Tomorrow I’m going to try this for my curly and frizzy hair: shower cap, swimcap with the top cut off (so it’s a kind of a headband) over the edge of the showercap and over my ears and at last my regular swim cap. Fingers crossed!
Great video!! Maybe the double layer, but between layers, the swim headband? Or shower cap, then double layer? You should do this video again with commenter suggestions!!
Seems to me if you wet and soak your hair first in fresh water (no chlorine) before putting your cap(s) on. It will be much less likely that chlorinated water will work it’s way inside the cap. The other thing to understand is the cap versus no cap will expose your hair to a lot less chlorine. So still a good thing to wear a cap even if your hair gets wet. And whose to say all that moisture in your hair after a 400 meter swim isn’t mostly perspiration?
I'm not sure if you're still responding to comments a year later but I've just taken up swimming and I've ordered a silicone wig grip headband, so I'm going to try Step 1. Braid Step 2. Shower cap Step 3. Wig grip Step 4. Swim cap Wish me luck! (I'll report back!)
@@burieddreamer nope sadly not, I hoped it would and it definitely helped but the water still got in. I've found getting my hair wet first and putting coconut oil or conditioner in before I swim helps protect it from damage, and washing it ASAP when I get home with a deep conditioner
Thank you for the useful and practical content. Now the real struggle is porous blonde hair and chlorine! Would you like a green tint with your caramel ash blonde streaks?
I'm starting swimming every weekend this video has helped me thank you! Also pleaaaseee don't rub the towel on your hair you are literally giving yourself split ends 🥺🥺 scrunch your hair in the towel never rub 😅.
my hair is down to my waist and have to use a school swimming cap. i can barely put my hair in it and it's my first period so the rest of the day my hair drips down my back and its SO uncomfortable.
@@aperson6231 oh, that must be so annoying for you! im so sorry that you get headaches from swimming. its funny how we're trying to learn swimming and im there trying not to get my hair wet. i think i cried once when someone splashed me because i was trying to swim above water the whole time. haha, im out of school now so yay!
i used to have long hair before i got into swimming/triathlon. i've thought about this issue a few times before but haven't experienced it myself. the long hair even used to annoy me when i was "only" a runner though, as it's just a lot of maintenance and being an athlete who often gets wet and sweaty hair obviously doesn't make it easier. also, Heather has great hair, and plenty opportunity to show it off in this video ;)
Ok. Conditioner on dirty ish hair but just on the last few inches of your hair which are more prone to being dryer and damaged so it doesn’t make hat slip off round hair line then do the tight bun thing quite high up but then use a hat that is really tightly fitting as I find any air pockets make hat want to creep up and let water in. That’s all I’ve got!
I recently tried a swim cap for hairbrella… they are wonderful but my hair did not stay completely dry so I had to return them 😢 I have hilite hair and do not want Any chlorine getting in my hair. For me, just wetting my hair and then putting a cream type barrier keeps the chlorine out but of course hair still wet.
It's not hard to french plait your own hair, Heather. Just needs practice. Think of it as good for your shoulder flexibility!. Anyway, I do the french plait, but I always wash my hair after swimming even if it is not very wet - want to get rid of the sticky chlorine-ness, and hair washing is a good way of making sure everything gets clean. I only very rarely wash my hair at home. But my question is really on the goggles. Racing swimmers seem to wear 2 hats with the goggle sandwiches in between. Why do they do that?
Hi Question: how is such a situation made? When the hair is finally wet or clogged? Hallo Frage : wie so wirt über haupt so welsche umstände gemacht ? Wenn die Harre am schluss doch nass oder klampt sind ?
My skin get very dry after swimming in pool. What is best lotion or oil to protect skin and hair, anyone? Water still seep into the swim cap after a few laps. I have not found any cap that work.
If worried about chlorine damaging hair, you can apply castor oil to your hair, cover it with a shower cap, then a normal swim cap (latex or silicon) on top. Even this is not 100%. After 2km, you getting screwed.
Cute video... However still no successful long hair swim caps available. Honestly I don't understand why Speedo does not use the same rubber ribbed sealing which works great on their goggles and always keeps my eyes dry... around swim caps with adjustable straps for different head sizes ... Maybe one day they will actually care enough to do so... Until then lake water is definitely easier on your hair than pool water however even with pool water, hot oil conditioning three times a week with coconut oil really keeps your hair conditioned enough to withstand the chlorine... So never bothered with a swim cap before nor do I plan to do so in the future until they invent one that actually works 🤷
@@bizarrasp not at all tbh. It would leak through but overall it keeps the hair in itself. Tho the water gets in your ears and it can't get out due to the earcaps
it is absolutely impossible to keep your hair dry if youre doing any kind of serious swimming workout. i would even say that if your hair is dry after your workout, it wasnt a hard enough/long enough workout. its just something you have to endure when youre swimming...
How about no cap and wear goggles and rinse your hair good afterwards with non chlorinated water. Ask the olympian you had braiding your hair what she does?
@@aimeemartel8249 Considering that none of the methods worked and anyone who has been swimming for any extended period would tell you the same. Moreover, they included the sunbathing sequence at 1:39, further highlighting that after 400m of swimming, Heather indeed dried her hair in the sun. If the point of the video was to make the assessment of effective use of various caps to keep the hair dry, they could have just provided the facts by showing the results and methods. So that's all I got out of the video, which by itself provided no actual benefit in keeping a long-haired person's hair completely dry.
Do you have any swim cap hacks when you go swimming? Leave us a comment!
Really enjoyed your this video and the prior one why do get hungry after swimming.
GTN can you please do a video on affordable training goggles or do you have them on your GTN shop.com but I couldn't find any.... Hope too see you soon. Bye ✌️
I swim everyday in the pool, my hair got a lot better when wet them in the shower before the pool and the put on a cap.
I have hair very similar to yours in length and also texture by your description. From Amazon, I bought “Sync Hair Guard & Ear Guard Headband” ($11.99 US dollars) that you wear under your swim cap. It’s not perfect, but it has helped a lot. *I don’t do flip turns* I also put my hair in a French braid like you did in the last experiment. Thanks for the video!
@@ellechristie1111 I need to try one of those head bands for sure, thanks.
Silicon cap, then goggles and then Club cap ;)
I'm black with thick natural hair down to my mid back. Layering up is the best thing that has worked for me. After I put my hair in a back bun, I use a thin cotton headband to catch the water at the edges, followed by a thin silk bonnet (sometimes two bonnets), then a clear shower cap, and finally, the silicone cap. It sounds like a lot more that it actually is. But it works every time. My hair may be a little wet around the edges if I go for a longer swim, but the majority of my hair is completely dry.
Thank god for this reply honestly. POV me with long locs/natural hair getting into swimming and wondering how I'm suposed to save my hair. Thank you for the tips.
You're welcome! I hope it works 🙂@@charlien2573
Wow. Thanks.
you might have just saved me!! i’m a swim teacher and i my students splash me a lot, so thank you!!
Thank you ❤
As a guy with really short hair, I really enjoyed this video! I didn't even consider the struggle before seeing this!
The struggle is real. Glad you enjoyed it.
I am struggling with this.
Hoping will find a solution
The challenge is real! I spend almost as much time trying to get my hair dry, after a swim before work, as I do in the pool - I would pay more money for a swimming cap that keeps long hair dry 👍
Oh I'm glad you're with me Jane.
@@lindsaysmith4486 what is it called
@@lindsaysmith4486which brand ?
I came back to this video to share a successful attempt to keep my hair dry. I wanted to make sure that I do not get it wet when swimming in low temperatures outside. What worked best was to use a regular swim cap and a neoprene headband on top. It worked for crawling for about 30-40 minutes (haven't tried longer, as it is cold...). I do have long hair, so I made sure to keep it as compact as possible in a braid, the end of which I flipped from the back of my head up to the top. I did chose a right headband to make sure that it does not let any water go through around the ears and it overlaps with the swim cap, creating a good transition. Hope it works for others.
P.S. It would not make much sense on a hot day or in the pool, as it might be too hot.
When you are a black person, this is even more complicated. Our hair is fragile already and prone to breakage on a good day. Add chlorine 3x a week and it's a disaster especially because washing and drying said hair is not as easy as Heather has it here, it's a whole production. This is all assuming you even get a cap that fits your braids or dreadlocks (If you do, you have to put them in a top knot which as Heather said is NOT aero at all). Otherwise, you have to change hairstyles and go for certain ones (which may not be the most flattering). Yeah, I really need to know how to keep my hair dry when I swim.
Oh that puts my struggles into perspective!
My sista I'm only a few months in swimming 3 x weekly. I purchased different Swimma caps they're made to target African American. Their base is more for people with dreadlocks, braids. I have thick relaxed hair that's longer than neck length but not quite to my shoulder blades. I don't have braids or dreads. I have tried so many combinations it would take all day. I can tell you low buns absolutely do not work for me. I tried to make a fairly high bun. The Swimma caps come in different sizes. I purchased the kids size first. It fit nicely. Then I ordered a larger size. I tend to keep adjusting my caps and goggles so I tore that one mid-swim. Swimma caps are shipped from Africa and
On the pricier side. After I tore the larger one. I found something comparable on Amazon. It is a long hair swim cap Lahtak. I use it most now. I have a theory that for long hair it is better to have a cap with room at the top versus a super fitted cap because they shift no matter what. The larger cap just seems to work better. I also have a silicone headband by Sync. It says to wear under the cap. I worn it under the cap and over the cap. My problem is no matter what I do, I get different results. Therefore nite mostly I just wear the Lahtak consistently the back hairline is always damp. Sometimes maybe 1-2 inches above the hairline is damp to wet. The area diagonal over the ears is consistently pretty wet. Most of my hair remains dry. But like I said it's almost a different every day. I did some extra one day I put on a tighter swim cap, then a shower cap, then a fabric headband (like for when you exercise/run), then I topped with another swim cap. My hair was almost nearly dry... That just seemed like so much work. I never tried again. I was my hair when I get home, put in a dangling/moisturizing leave-in conditioner. Then I let it air dry for a few minutes. Then I do some 2 stand twists with a roller on the ends. Go to bed. It is so pretty, no heat, and can last after you do your final wash for the week.. Almost looks like spirals or just big waves depending on how big/small of sections you use. Also how tight you make the twists. It's the easiest, low maintenance hairstyle I've stumbled into. Good luck
Oh yeah I also have a TYR (I think that's the name). It's a ponytail cap.. Its ok but I don't really wear it anymore. There are a few different caps on Amazon designed with long hair and/or black hair in mind. I also found a gentler method to remove chlorine but I'm still experimenting. Not sure if it's working instead of using clarifying shampoo that's super harsh
@@smw4900 Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thank you for sharing ladies, I want to get back into swimming but I've been really worried about the chlorine drying my natural hair out. I've never had damaged hair and I'm not trying to get it now! So I will be using some of these tips.
So the method I’ve found is brushing conditioner through my dry hair before plaiting and putting under a cap. You still need to rinse the conditioner off, so not technically dry, but it blocks the chlorine and you don’t need to shampoo after. Good way of doing a deep condition.
Coconut oil damages plastic and rubber
Oh! I was always putting conditioner in and braiding it, but no swim cap, and I was frustrated that it would rinse out! This is such a good idea, I'm going to be using this, thank you so much!
But all kinds of oil damage rubber. And oil is often found in conditioner
How about layers?
-conditioner,
-shower cap (to protect the neoprene)
-then swim cap?
@adriannablack9495 maybe if it's a silicone cap it's ok? I dunno.
Never thought I’d find a full 20 minute long hair video on hair on GTN.
Thanks Heather and GTN for making a video for helping women in the sport. Ponytails in a helmet next?
Thanks Ysriel :)
I love the host 😂 I appreciate your effort trying all of this out for us. I’m a guy with long hair and mad respect for ladies out there who swim
Thanks for trying to figure this out! Exercising 6 days week (some multiple workouts) and trying to do so without washing and drying the hair every day is a BIG challenge!! I’ll try the bun and double cap. Good Job!
Dry shampoo is another saviour!
With curly/ frizzy hair, if you can’t keep it 100% dry then there’s no point.... cuz you’ll need to fix the parts that get wet anyway. Really wish I had straight/ smooth hair that I didn’t have to fuss around with so much. DX
I feel ur struggle still trying to find solutions😔
Yes, if it’s a little bit wet it might as well be soaked through. Either way I’m starting again with washing/drying/styling
I'm grateful for this video/discussion, this has been a long-time challenge, first started off with putting on conditioner and like you mentioned my cap kept falling off, now I pre-wet my hair with water so at least the chlorine isn't sucking into my hair as much.
It is a long term experiment for sure!
For me with long hair, three normal silicone cap layers works perfectly. Thank you for the video!☺
3 swimcaps ? It Doesn’t feel super tight? Do you have headaches?
@@bizarrasp It feels tight but absolutely no super tight feels so comfortable for me but just to know im using 3 high quality caps and sometimes the third layer is a latex cap. Keeps my hair and ears full dry,no headaches.😃
@@barazattiital7519 Very interesting! When you say high-quality, any special brand? Also I understand you prefer silicone? why latex in the last layer?
@@bizarrasp So when I thought of high quality I prefer tyr and speedo caps. I once forgot my own at home and quickly bought 3 very cheap ones with 2 layers that were uncomfortable. Perfect with better quality more expensive silicone caps. The last layer was latex because I used to go to triathlon competitions a lot and there was usually latex as a must that they gave and I used it for layer 3. Anyway, in pools, I like latex for layer 3 because it’s thinner but can almost better cover the existing two layers. For open water (especially colder water) the 3 layers of silicone are very good. I like to wear it by carefully inserting all the hairs under my cap and pulling them over my ears in "over ear" style.
I hope I put it well, if you still have questions feel free to ask!😃
@@barazattiital7519 oh, thanks... Yes, I have a kind of allergy in my scalp, so it's quite important to keep my head as dry as possible, and I'm researching about the best way... 2 or 3 caps is the best strategy for me so far, but I need to wear it for long periods, 5, 6 hours like when I'm in the beach. I don't know if you already hold your caps that long.
All that sitting around in the sun waiting for your hair to dry. A tough day at the office, Heather. :-)
It was one of the tougher days ;)
Poor thing..............
i do the conditioner before swim and then wear 2 caps a nylon one under the silicon cap. That keeps the cap on and keeps your hair moisturized.
Oh man. I feel sorry for you Heather. All that waiting underneath the sun, with breeze running through your hair. Must have been a really tough day in the office/pool. 😂
I appreciate it, wasn't easy ;)
While it won't keep your hair dry, getting your hair wet before the swim should keep most of the chlorinated water away.
Wait does this actually work. If I were to wet my hair before and then wear no cap would it have the same affect
@@aravtyagi I believe it works for the cap scenario. If your hair is dry, water will fill the void. If your hair is already wet, it’s harder for the chlorinated water to displace it. If you don’t wear a cap then the “clean” water in your hair will get rinsed out with chlorinated water…
@@ChrisBosso wow i guess you can't trust google to help you 😒
I'm a guy, I have long hair and I have been putting off swimming because of this. Apparetly not many men with long hair swim. Such a small niche, isn't it?
I'm a man with really, *Really* long hair, and trying to get into swimming... Any tips?
😍 Ahh that swimming costume ! I need it.
Sadly... as a girl with hair past my waist, there's really not alot I can do to stop my hair getting wet 😩
It's from Orca.
And that is a lot of hair, good luck.
Ditto. Mine is super thick and down to my butt. If you find a solution, PLEASE let me know
@@vanessaabbas2309 have you tried the lahtak swim cap? (no experience, just researching myself)
i tie it in a tight low bun and my cap keeps my hair pretty dry! i was surprised to see that yours didn’t keep your hair dry at all :o
Do you tumble turn? I think that's how the water gets in.
ahhh that makes sense, i usually don't :)
I’ve got dyed hair and I’m worried about the colour being stripped out. I don’t want to wear a cap but it might be the only option.
Just wondered if the sticky stuff women use to keep wardrobe malfunctions from happening might help keep the ear section down tight as that seems to be the biggest problem.
I’ve tried everything, I’d settle for just being able to stop the swim cap from sliding off while I’m swimming.
A video I never knew I needed.
I would just point out that in water you are trying to by hydrodynamic not aerodynamic otherwise I appreciate the amonut of swims you had to do to shot this video :)
Tomorrow I’m going to try this for my curly and frizzy hair: shower cap, swimcap with the top cut off (so it’s a kind of a headband) over the edge of the showercap and over my ears and at last my regular swim cap. Fingers crossed!
Update: it kept my hair a lot more dry but it was still pretty wet.
Love the hair drying montage...
Hatsoff to this gal for the effort she gave in making this vedio
Is there a link to all the caps you have used here?
Great video!! Maybe the double layer, but between layers, the swim headband? Or shower cap, then double layer? You should do this video again with commenter suggestions!!
Could be worth a follow up 🙌
Seems to me if you wet and soak your hair first in fresh water (no chlorine) before putting your cap(s) on. It will be much less likely that chlorinated water will work it’s way inside the cap. The other thing to understand is the cap versus no cap will expose your hair to a lot less chlorine. So still a good thing to wear a cap even if your hair gets wet. And whose to say all that moisture in your hair after a 400 meter swim isn’t mostly perspiration?
Thanks very much for all these experiments
I'm not sure if you're still responding to comments a year later but I've just taken up swimming and I've ordered a silicone wig grip headband, so I'm going to try
Step 1. Braid
Step 2. Shower cap
Step 3. Wig grip
Step 4. Swim cap
Wish me luck! (I'll report back!)
Did it keep your hair dry?
It's been 4 months Eleanor. Did it work?
@@burieddreamer nope sadly not, I hoped it would and it definitely helped but the water still got in. I've found getting my hair wet first and putting coconut oil or conditioner in before I swim helps protect it from damage, and washing it ASAP when I get home with a deep conditioner
@@pragooutube I've just bought the Umberto Giannni Pool Proof cream so I'll be trying it at my next swim! 🤞
@@burieddreamer I've just bought the Umberto Giannni Pool Proof cream so I'll be trying it at my next swim! 🤞
Der Film ist Super gemacht worden ! !
Wie oft muste sie ins wasser rein für das zu machen ?
Thank you for the useful and practical content. Now the real struggle is porous blonde hair and chlorine! Would you like a green tint with your caramel ash blonde streaks?
Oh I know that's never a good look :(
you can put your hair in a plastic bag with an elastic around it and put your swim cap over it. that’s what I do to keep my hair dry
Unicookie Slime Stuff what type of plastic bag?. But does it keep your hair dry?
That's a new one, thanks.
smw4900 I use just a regular ziplock sandwich bag or whatever one fits your hair in it
@@hannahtadros5300 thank you this will really help with keep my hair dry
I'm starting swimming every weekend this video has helped me thank you! Also pleaaaseee don't rub the towel on your hair you are literally giving yourself split ends 🥺🥺 scrunch your hair in the towel never rub 😅.
I actually did not know this!! :o makes a lot of sense
Thanks for this reminder
Do you know what your size head is? In UK sizes my head is 7 and a quarter (from horseriding hats) would be good if swimming caps were sized similarly
Please can you tell us if co - wash could be better for hair 2 times a weak ....
I've just bought the Umberto Giannni Pool Proof cream so I'll be trying it at my next swim! 🤞
my hair is down to my waist and have to use a school swimming cap. i can barely put my hair in it and it's my first period so the rest of the day my hair drips down my back and its SO uncomfortable.
Literally SAME when we had swimming in school before covid…. And I wear hijab, so that makes it 100x worse gives me an awful headache
@@aperson6231 oh, that must be so annoying for you! im so sorry that you get headaches from swimming. its funny how we're trying to learn swimming and im there trying not to get my hair wet. i think i cried once when someone splashed me because i was trying to swim above water the whole time. haha, im out of school now so yay!
Is being bald more aero? Worth to go for that 2% increased performance!
The Papa Smurf shark looked great though ;D
i used to have long hair before i got into swimming/triathlon. i've thought about this issue a few times before but haven't experienced it myself. the long hair even used to annoy me when i was "only" a runner though, as it's just a lot of maintenance and being an athlete who often gets wet and sweaty hair obviously doesn't make it easier.
also, Heather has great hair, and plenty opportunity to show it off in this video ;)
Thanks for the comment Nico.
Thank you for doing this!!
Ok. Conditioner on dirty ish hair but just on the last few inches of your hair which are more prone to being dryer and damaged so it doesn’t make hat slip off round hair line then do the tight bun thing quite high up but then use a hat that is really tightly fitting as I find any air pockets make hat want to creep up and let water in. That’s all I’ve got!
I recently tried a swim cap for hairbrella… they are wonderful but my hair did not stay completely dry so I had to return them 😢 I have hilite hair and do not want Any chlorine getting in my hair.
For me, just wetting my hair and then putting a cream type barrier keeps the chlorine out but of course hair still wet.
It's not hard to french plait your own hair, Heather. Just needs practice. Think of it as good for your shoulder flexibility!. Anyway, I do the french plait, but I always wash my hair after swimming even if it is not very wet - want to get rid of the sticky chlorine-ness, and hair washing is a good way of making sure everything gets clean. I only very rarely wash my hair at home. But my question is really on the goggles. Racing swimmers seem to wear 2 hats with the goggle sandwiches in between. Why do they do that?
I need to practise then!
Swimmers tend to sandwich their goggles to help secure them a little more.
Hi
Question: how is such a situation made?
When the hair is finally wet or clogged?
Hallo
Frage : wie so wirt über haupt so welsche umstände gemacht ?
Wenn die Harre am schluss doch nass oder klampt sind ?
I'm going to try this one of these when I put my head under a pool waterfall. My waterpark has one.
The braid is what worked best for me when I used to have long hair.
I need to learn to do it myself I think.
My skin get very dry after swimming in pool. What is best lotion or oil to protect skin and hair, anyone?
Water still seep into the swim cap after a few laps. I have not found any cap that work.
This is really helpful
Please make a video on backstroke starts
i wore 2 shower caps, then a swimming cap, then 2 more shower caps, another swimming cap, and another shower cap
*it didnt work*
i realllyyyy like those goggles you have! brand?
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hair dry or not, you are looking adorable with the bun under the swim cap
If worried about chlorine damaging hair, you can apply castor oil to your hair, cover it with a shower cap, then a normal swim cap (latex or silicon) on top. Even this is not 100%. After 2km, you getting screwed.
Fabulous information
Could you pleaase tell me the title of the music at 10:16 ? Shazam doesn't seem to recognize it 😭
Can you make an episode on swimming haircare but with black swimmers? Or at least curlier hair?
@GTN folks are great but the channel needs more diversity and representation
Cute video... However still no successful long hair swim caps available. Honestly I don't understand why Speedo does not use the same rubber ribbed sealing which works great on their goggles and always keeps my eyes dry... around swim caps with adjustable straps for different head sizes ... Maybe one day they will actually care enough to do so... Until then lake water is definitely easier on your hair than pool water however even with pool water, hot oil conditioning three times a week with coconut oil really keeps your hair conditioned enough to withstand the chlorine... So never bothered with a swim cap before nor do I plan to do so in the future until they invent one that actually works 🤷
Next video could be "Can you get sunburned in February ?"
Thank you!!!!!!!!
Silicone material cap is best for hair ?
Yes, No ?
hey, I have short hair, I still take care of it!
4:14 can't hear? I need to hear my coach telling us what to swim... :/
I have bleached hair so the chlorine will turn my hair green and it’s what’s stopped me from swimming for years now
What type of bra do u use?
I wear a branded cap but my hair wets when I open it
Got short hair, but great video!
Thanks Camiel.
how do you stop the chlorine corroding your mouth and destroying your teeth
they just fall off my head when I swim.
I have the same cap with ear caps and it cost me three dollars
Do you like it? did it work well for you?
@@bizarrasp not at all tbh. It would leak through but overall it keeps the hair in itself. Tho the water gets in your ears and it can't get out due to the earcaps
Am I the only one who find her accent cute?
Okay I'm a guy, but a tight black TYR latex swim cap keep my hair dry ;-)
That's impressive if it does. Thanks for sharing.
Why does it matter that you are a guy?
it is absolutely impossible to keep your hair dry if youre doing any kind of serious swimming workout. i would even say that if your hair is dry after your workout, it wasnt a hard enough/long enough workout. its just something you have to endure when youre swimming...
LMAOO I have swimming cuz of school and I have curly hair- that’s like £10 of product washed away 😭
being more Duncan Goodhew ( ask your grandparents kids ) than Barry Gibb, i don't find wet hair to be an issue. 👴
Ha I bet.
My hair got soo damaged from the clorean
Her: I’ve got quite a bit of long hair
Me: with thick hair at my lower back
:/
I kind of want to not wear a cap so that when I’m swimming outside, my hair can get blonder but I’m a little nervous for some reason.😅
You can wear a cap and a wig that looks like your hair. =D
good
I saw a vid from tatiana illis for black hair care for swimmers chk it out
How about no cap and wear goggles and rinse your hair good afterwards with non chlorinated water. Ask the olympian you had braiding your hair what she does?
03:23 Zoma?
Jeremy gave this video a thumbs down.
I use all the products from Team Zealios. They sponsor a few pro triathletes. Amazing products. No issues with chlorine here.
I'll check them out, thanks.
I miss my hair 😂
But think of the time you save ;)
@@heatherfell_oly I would rather have hair 😂
@@arcticrunning8370 LOL
A bolt head i a good head
not sure why i watched this
🥰
Long haaa’’ XD
I'm a guy with short hair and watcht the hole movie 😍😂
Now you can share it with your friends with long hair ;)
To be honest, I think Heather was just looking for a reason to take some time in sun and show off her amazing physique!
Really? THAT'S what you got out of this video?
@@aimeemartel8249 Considering that none of the methods worked and anyone who has been swimming for any extended period would tell you the same. Moreover, they included the sunbathing sequence at 1:39, further highlighting that after 400m of swimming, Heather indeed dried her hair in the sun.
If the point of the video was to make the assessment of effective use of various caps to keep the hair dry, they could have just provided the facts by showing the results and methods.
So that's all I got out of the video, which by itself provided no actual benefit in keeping a long-haired person's hair completely dry.
I think the last two could have worked; however, you left some spaces for water to get in :/
Ask Olympian Lisa what she does? duh
I am gonna be honest, I could not totally focus just on the hair , she is extremly beautiful lady ! .
Long ride session without a helmet is illegal, but help drying your hair...
:-(
JK, please wear your head gear.
Heather ---> so hot 😱😱🥰
Hi Francesca..Can i chat with you !?