I really enjoyed this video. Apart from being informative, you’re articulate, and poised. No funny faces, or exaggerated gestures. I look forward to more videos.. Subscribed.
Palmera Ayala you're so kind! Thank you for your encouragement! I've taken some time away to focus on my infant daughter but will be posting again more consistently soon!
Sorry for the confusion, the soap is the shampoo. It has MANY uses! You will definitely need to do a hot oil treatment after or moisturize with oils since it strips just like and ACV rinse. Give it a try. I like your channel and subscribed. Please subscribe to mine also! I'm going to start interlocking. I've been twisting for a year and need just what you described.
I’ve been taking swim lessons in a pool for a month now. I first thought if I put two swim caps on that’ll be all. I was terribly mistaken. My hair was drenched!!! Soon after, disgruntled and disappointed, I started doing research and stumbled on this video. I watched this and studied, finding all the products and hair tie/elastics so I can prevent this issue again. After following all the directions to a T, for the past month, I have had success with my greater regions of hair being dry, and all the areas by the nape a little wet, but not too wet. I also DO NOT have to rinse my hair with water before putting on the cap, but I think that advice is very useful if your locs are long (greater than 10 inches). My locs are still very short, so I got away with not rinsing my hair. If you are wondering if this works, it had worked! The most water got into my nape is when floating on my back, otherwise I was good while doing/learning the breaststroke!
I cut off my locs when I was 18 because I wanted to try something new like rocking an afro but honestly I kinda regret it because a lot of people I know are saying I should've kept them and I just realized dreads are much easier to take care of because well it's simple just was and dry that's it no comb, brush or anything lol. I'm 20 years old now Planning on growing them back tomorrow.
Nice recommendations. When I started my swimming lessons (which I need to continue... poo), I used the Aubrey Organics Swimmers Shampoo and Conditioner. They worked really well for me, even to the point that I continued using them when I stopped swimming. Normally I wash my once a month and condition my hair as needed, or when I do a wash n go. For my hair (during swimming lessons), I was able to use the Swimmers Shampoo & Conditioner weekly without my hair drying or feeling heavy. A little goes a long way, it usually lasts 6mo -yr. I suggest you try a sample, it costs about the same price you paid for the Paul Mitchell clarifying shampoo and conditioner. Aight, I am done w/my sales pitch. lol. Have a good one.
I'm training in pool as well. I experienced dryness and one of my locs got broken lately . I'm so glad that I found this video and these comments because I really enjoy swimming but I was so worried about my hair. I'm also happy to witness this community of black swimmers empowering one another with such great tips ! I'm gonna try those, thanks a lot !
Dawn, the original. Cuts grease from the ducks, yea it'll cut ERRRTHANG from the scalp amd hair. Moisture intensely afterwards. Ase, light and blessings
I lol'ed at the ducks. Yes, Dawn is quite powerful and inexpensive. The ducks will only get washed once from an oil spill (prayerfully) but I'm not sure how healthy Dawn is for weekly use on hair. I've never tried it but if it's working for you, shine on!
Carissa Ray Ooooh, nice recommendation. I've used the Shea Moisture line with the Sea Kelp and I liked it a lot. But the longer/fuller that my hair gets, the less I'm able to do with those little bottles! They need, like, mega sizes lol.
You are Beautiful my sista and so are your locs. Can you please tell me the name of the products you are holding. I thought you might have a link so I could order but there was no link. I will be in the pool a lot this summer although I have a cap some hiw mu hair still gets wet.🤦🏾♀️ Thank you for the tips
Many thanks, Kia! The products are Gud "Orange Petalooza" and Paul Mitchell "Clarifying" duo.This video is a few years old so the bottles may have been redesigned since then.
Thank you for this video. Your advice is extremely helpful. I wanted to have more fun this summer and now that my hair is almost 2 years old, I see a window of opportunity opening up. Lol! But I will be careful with my locs this year. I have been using oils to moisturize my hair and my hairdresser has started locking my hair using oil instead of gel. And whew Chile lemme tell ya, it Makes my hair feel AMAZING!! Do you ever use oils when you are moisturizing?
Hi D! Yes, I use oils often. Currently, I'm on an Organic Growth Oil blend by JewelBeautyful / Jamila Sampson. It's very luscious and there are two options (thicker and thinner formulations) depending on your hair type. Enjoy the summer, D!
I met someone who has dreads and I love them. My hair goes to my butt and is naturally curly. Also, I'm on a competitive swim team. Not sure if I should wait until I'm done with swimming, which could be years, or just deal with the awkwardness of dread caps. Any tips??
Ashly Klemm well, dreads are a very...committed...hairstyle haha. Not easy to undo. And there are a lot of cultural factors to consider out of respect for their origins (from Kushites to Druids to and more modern wearers with religious and socio-political motivations). With that said, they could look awesome on someone else but locs may not be the best choice for you. (That may not be your only motivation but it's the only one you mentioned.) Proceed with research and compassion if you haven't already!💜 If you decide that locs are a good option for you, I'd recommend waiting until after swim season. Loose curls (compared to coils) will take longer to loc. Swim caps won't help you much since the hair still gets very wet, very often, making it harder to loc. Frequent shampooing within those first few weeks will cause a lot of frizz and potential damage to your newbie strands. Wait it out 😉 swim season will end soon enough and then you'll be able to locs faster, stronger, and safer. Best wishes!
I used that shampoo just today! I conditioned with a homemade argan oil/coconut oil combo and sat with a warm towel for an hour. The PM conditioner is thick and milky. Do you dilute it before using? Thanks :o)
Hey Erica, I'm a lifeguard at a waterpark and I pretty much get in the water everyday and I have dreads. But how should I wash it ? And do I need to wash it with shampoo everyday ? And if so what products do you recommend ?
Hi Jose! Thanks for saving lives :) If you're in the pool every weekday, I'd recommend washing your hair with chlorine-specific shampoos at least 2-3x a week. Paul Mitchell makes a good one. On the other days, use a gentle shampoo and ultra rich conditioner. Let the conditioner sit for a few minutes to help reverse the drying and damaging effects of the chlorine and the chlorine-specific shampoo (both of which can strip your hair of good, natural oils). I like Design Essentials Almond Butter Express Moisturizer. Following up with a lightweight, natural leave-in conditioner. Maybe something with Rose oil or jojoba oil? Chlorine is horrible for our skin and hair so I don't recommend skipping washes or co-washing only. You gotta get that stuff off of your hair and scalp! But in the process, your hair can also get dry so it's essential to moisturize well. I don't know of organic or ultra natural product that are good for chlorine so all of my recommendations are conventional products.
Hi LaMencia! Yes, I washed after every lesson. The chlorine is so harmful and drying that washing was actually the lesser evil. I brought a chlorine-specific clarifying shampoo and staggered it w a moisturizing shampoo. Enjoy your classes!
+LaMencia Berry I used to swim three times a week when I was learning. Now I swim maybe once every three months lol. I wash after every swim. Between swims, my wash schedule varies depending on my activities. My hair is SUPER dry--zero natural oils it seems--so I try to get away with every 4-5 days.
Hi my son takes swimming lessons every week. He is in the starter loc phase. They still unravel if they get too wet. He does wear a swim cap. I just worry about too much washing won't allow them tolock. What would you recommend.
I suppose it depends on the oil and time. Oils might create a very temporary barrier if they sit on top of the hair (instead of penetrating into the shaft). But chlorine removes oils, so oils won't help if you're in the pool for long.
Been going swimming, at the YMCA, all summer, at least 2 to 4 times a week and boy did it tear my hair up !! 😭 At first I thought it was just the dead ends but I'm losing hair everyday...like 3, 5, 6 to 12 inches !! 😭😭 My hair is to my baxide (so I can't fit caps) and I do wet my hair before getting into the pool, after I get out I rinse my hair, and I wash it as soon as I get home. I absolutely LOVE swimming but idk if I will sacrifice my hair over the pool !! 😢
Yeah, clean out the chlorine and restore the moisture the best you can. It's also worthwhile to seek out saltwater pools. They're not nearly as harsh on your hair. That way, you can enjoy swimming with less damage.
I wanna start lessons as well and my dreads are decently loc’d at 2 months old but I’ll wait 4-5 months so they loc up a lil more first but how long did it take you to learn to swim ? Is it easy after the first lesson ?
The motions are easy after the first few lessons. The breathing was the challenge for me. (Pranayama has helped that.) And of course building muscle for endurance. Best wishes on your classes!
I am planning to install my daughters locs this weekend but realized her summer camp will be swimming everyday. Is this going to damage her hair and ruin the process of her locing? I
Unfortunately, yes. If she's getting her hair wet EVERYday immediately after installing her locs, her hair won't have a chance to loc. You're better off waiting until she gets back. Or using extensions, which may hold better but they're expensive and some say less authentic experience... Good luck!
Ciera Bergman Hi Ciera! The cap is made by TYR. They're the creators of many swim caps worn by collegiate level swimmers and they're some of the top-rated caps on the market. www.tyr.com/shop/long-hair-wrinkle-free-swim-cap.html?&origin=google_shopping&kwd=LCSL-ALL-510&source=pla.Womens&gdftrk=gdfV25655_a_7c2092_a_7c10918_a_7cLCSL_d_ALL_d_510&gclid=Cj0KEQjw_rytBRDVhZeQrbzn_q0BEiQAjnbSHF3j8VNPZucZLKF9I9xrtxcPbGooy-uNW6olb68zyhcaAhsI8P8HAQ
Do what works for you. Running water over the hair doesn't remove the chlorine chemical. Additionally, a layer of conditioner on top will trap the chlorine on the hair. For many, this may cause dryness, brittleness, breakage, and other damage.
Zdrako Zlayer You can live your life however you please! Just be sure to cleanse and rehydrate your locs, then let them dry thoroughly to avoid mold/mildew/smells.
A good natural Chlorine remover is called : Tropical Roots Clarifying Shampoo and Tropical Roots Conditioner.
Thank you for the info. I just started my locs and chlorine was a major concern for me.
Bless your soul man Thank you!
Tropical roots isn’t natural at all
I really enjoyed this video. Apart from being informative, you’re articulate, and poised. No funny faces, or exaggerated gestures. I look forward to more videos.. Subscribed.
Palmera Ayala you're so kind! Thank you for your encouragement! I've taken some time away to focus on my infant daughter but will be posting again more consistently soon!
Dr. Bronner's shampoo is better than an ACV rinse and I prefer the peppermint scent. They also have a conditioner and they are completely natural.
MrsSixftBBW thanks for the recommendation! I've used Dr Bronners soap but not the shampoo.
Sorry for the confusion, the soap is the shampoo. It has MANY uses! You will definitely need to do a hot oil treatment after or moisturize with oils since it strips just like and ACV rinse. Give it a try. I like your channel and subscribed. Please subscribe to mine also! I'm going to start interlocking. I've been twisting for a year and need just what you described.
I’ve been taking swim lessons in a pool for a month now. I first thought if I put two swim caps on that’ll be all. I was terribly mistaken. My hair was drenched!!! Soon after, disgruntled and disappointed, I started doing research and stumbled on this video. I watched this and studied, finding all the products and hair tie/elastics so I can prevent this issue again. After following all the directions to a T, for the past month, I have had success with my greater regions of hair being dry, and all the areas by the nape a little wet, but not too wet. I also DO NOT have to rinse my hair with water before putting on the cap, but I think that advice is very useful if your locs are long (greater than 10 inches). My locs are still very short, so I got away with not rinsing my hair. If you are wondering if this works, it had worked! The most water got into my nape is when floating on my back, otherwise I was good while doing/learning the breaststroke!
What kind of hair tie or elastics did you use?
@@travelturnedup22 one of the super wide hair elastic that can sit on your neck like a small necklace
Happy I found this video. My locs are about month old and I'm going swimming soon, I think I'm going to use a cap.
i don’t know if dr bronners is but the peppermint soap is what i use as a clarifying shampoo
ur sooo gorgeous!!!!♥♥♥ natural beauty! !!! omg!! Queen ☆★☆★☆
sash roper oh my gosh, thank you! 🤗 you're so sweet!
Thank you for the information. My daughter is asking about locs and loves to swim. So this was really helpful information.
I'm glad that I can help. I hope that she enjoys them!
I cut off my locs when I was 18 because I wanted to try something new like rocking an afro but honestly I kinda regret it because a lot of people I know are saying I should've kept them and I just realized dreads are much easier to take care of because well it's simple just was and dry that's it no comb, brush or anything lol. I'm 20 years old now Planning on growing them back tomorrow.
Yessss reclaim the beauty and simplicity of your locs 🙌🏾
@@EricaRasconYoga I'm off with a good start
Nice recommendations. When I started my swimming lessons (which I need to continue... poo), I used the Aubrey Organics Swimmers Shampoo and Conditioner. They worked really well for me, even to the point that I continued using them when I stopped swimming.
Normally I wash my once a month and condition my hair as needed, or when I do a wash n go. For my hair (during swimming lessons), I was able to use the Swimmers Shampoo & Conditioner weekly without my hair drying or feeling heavy. A little goes a long way, it usually lasts 6mo -yr.
I suggest you try a sample, it costs about the same price you paid for the Paul Mitchell clarifying shampoo and conditioner. Aight, I am done w/my sales pitch. lol. Have a good one.
Thanks for the recommendations!
I am taking swimming lessons also. I am hoping to become a scuba diver.
I'm training in pool as well. I experienced dryness and one of my locs got broken lately . I'm so glad that I found this video and these comments because I really enjoy swimming but I was so worried about my hair. I'm also happy to witness this community of black swimmers empowering one another with such great tips ! I'm gonna try those, thanks a lot !
Dawn, the original. Cuts grease from the ducks, yea it'll cut ERRRTHANG from the scalp amd hair. Moisture intensely afterwards. Ase, light and blessings
I lol'ed at the ducks. Yes, Dawn is quite powerful and inexpensive. The ducks will only get washed once from an oil spill (prayerfully) but I'm not sure how healthy Dawn is for weekly use on hair. I've never tried it but if it's working for you, shine on!
Erica Rascon I definitely wldnt use it wkly, monthly(if needed), but preferably every other month.
I use a clarifying shampoo by kinky curly called "come clean" pretty good abs not too drying :)
Krista Ingram Thanks for your feedback. Yeah, I've been hearing some good stuff about
Kinky Curly so I'm definitely going to have to check that out!
Thank you so much. And your voice is so calming 😍
Super glad I stumbled upon your channel.
+Kenya Vernon I'm glad that you did, too! Stay blessed :)
Shea moisture strengthen grow and restore shampoo with shea butter and apple cider vinegar. Clarifying and moisturizing.
Carissa Ray Ooooh, nice recommendation. I've used the Shea Moisture line with the Sea Kelp and I liked it a lot. But the longer/fuller that my hair gets, the less I'm able to do with those little bottles! They need, like, mega sizes lol.
This is true. Lol Im only a year in😁
Great tips Erica thank you! Just starting dreadlocks and will be referring to your channel often!
Excellent! I'm glad that I am able to help! Enjoy your lox journey.
Thanks for the tips :) You radiate a beautiful energy!
You are so welcome! The light in me honors the beautiful light in you
You are Beautiful my sista and so are your locs. Can you please tell me the name of the products you are holding. I thought you might have a link so I could order but there was no link. I will be in the pool a lot this summer although I have a cap some hiw mu hair still gets wet.🤦🏾♀️ Thank you for the tips
Many thanks, Kia! The products are Gud "Orange Petalooza" and Paul Mitchell "Clarifying" duo.This video is a few years old so the bottles may have been redesigned since then.
Thank You For This Beautiful Video! This Really Helped.
I'm so glad! Enjoy your summer!
Great video! Thank you!
Thank you for watching (and your encouragement)!
Your hair is beautiful! :) xx
Thank you for your kindness. I've been trying to take care of it but laaaawd, it's hard with an infant, haha.
Thank you for this video. Your advice is extremely helpful. I wanted to have more fun this summer and now that my hair is almost 2 years old, I see a window of opportunity opening up. Lol! But I will be careful with my locs this year. I have been using oils to moisturize my hair and my hairdresser has started locking my hair using oil instead of gel. And whew Chile lemme tell ya, it Makes my hair feel AMAZING!! Do you ever use oils when you are moisturizing?
Hi D! Yes, I use oils often. Currently, I'm on an Organic Growth Oil blend by JewelBeautyful / Jamila Sampson. It's very luscious and there are two options (thicker and thinner formulations) depending on your hair type. Enjoy the summer, D!
Thank you thank you for making this video! Love how simple and informative you got it
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching 🌟
Really helpful thanks!
Glad it helped! 💜
Thank you so much! This has helped me so much.
I'm glad to hear it! I've posted a few more hair care videos. Feel free to check them out! Now that the baby is a bit older, I hope to post more often
any tips for drying hair if it's going to get wet several days in a row?
Felicia Follum check out the Ali bonnet dryer. Portable and fast. Be sure to dry your locs all the way so they don't mold!
TFS. Really good tips.
Thanks for watching!
I met someone who has dreads and I love them. My hair goes to my butt and is naturally curly. Also, I'm on a competitive swim team. Not sure if I should wait until I'm done with swimming, which could be years, or just deal with the awkwardness of dread caps. Any tips??
Ashly Klemm well, dreads are a very...committed...hairstyle haha. Not easy to undo. And there are a lot of cultural factors to consider out of respect for their origins (from Kushites to Druids to and more modern wearers with religious and socio-political motivations). With that said, they could look awesome on someone else but locs may not be the best choice for you. (That may not be your only motivation but it's the only one you mentioned.) Proceed with research and compassion if you haven't already!💜
If you decide that locs are a good option for you, I'd recommend waiting until after swim season. Loose curls (compared to coils) will take longer to loc. Swim caps won't help you much since the hair still gets very wet, very often, making it harder to loc. Frequent shampooing within those first few weeks will cause a lot of frizz and potential damage to your newbie strands. Wait it out 😉 swim season will end soon enough and then you'll be able to locs faster, stronger, and safer. Best wishes!
Oh just remembered that you said "years" for swim to end rather than just a season. That will make the wait harder but still worth it!!!
Shea Moisture African Black Soap shampoo is a really good natural clarifying shampoo...but it is really drying.
Thanks! Yeah, I haven't found a clarifying shampoo that isn't drying but at least your recommendation has fewer questionable ingredients.
Yeah me either & Yeah Shea Moisture products are pretty good
Try a dread swim cap
Thanks for the recommendation. Now that my hair is longer, it's a necessity!
I used that shampoo just today! I conditioned with a homemade argan oil/coconut oil combo and sat with a warm towel for an hour. The PM conditioner is thick and milky. Do you dilute it before using? Thanks :o)
Rachel Marie not really, I used it straight up and just rinsed well.
Thanks !
Hey Erica, I'm a lifeguard at a waterpark and I pretty much get in the water everyday and I have dreads. But how should I wash it ? And do I need to wash it with shampoo everyday ? And if so what products do you recommend ?
Hi Jose! Thanks for saving lives :)
If you're in the pool every weekday, I'd recommend washing your hair with chlorine-specific shampoos at least 2-3x a week. Paul Mitchell makes a good one. On the other days, use a gentle shampoo and ultra rich conditioner. Let the conditioner sit for a few minutes to help reverse the drying and damaging effects of the chlorine and the chlorine-specific shampoo (both of which can strip your hair of good, natural oils). I like Design Essentials Almond Butter Express Moisturizer. Following up with a lightweight, natural leave-in conditioner. Maybe something with Rose oil or jojoba oil?
Chlorine is horrible for our skin and hair so I don't recommend skipping washes or co-washing only. You gotta get that stuff off of your hair and scalp! But in the process, your hair can also get dry so it's essential to moisturize well.
I don't know of organic or ultra natural product that are good for chlorine so all of my recommendations are conventional products.
+Erica Rascon alright thank you for all that information! Do you know the name of the Paul Mitchell shampoo you said was a good one ?
+Jose Fana Name has changed to Shampoo Three but on the front it still says that it removed chlorine and minerals. It's a clarifying shampoo.
I'm about to start swimming lessons did you shampoo after each swim
Hi LaMencia! Yes, I washed after every lesson. The chlorine is so harmful and drying that washing was actually the lesser evil. I brought a chlorine-specific clarifying shampoo and staggered it w a moisturizing shampoo. Enjoy your classes!
+Erica Rascon thanks for responding so fast. How often did you swim/wash your hair a week
+LaMencia Berry I used to swim three times a week when I was learning. Now I swim maybe once every three months lol. I wash after every swim. Between swims, my wash schedule varies depending on my activities. My hair is SUPER dry--zero natural oils it seems--so I try to get away with every 4-5 days.
I’m stay out pools sense I got locks only normal water do feel great wet 8years of having my locks
For sure, chlorine isn't good for anyone skin or hair. Congrats on 8 years!
What about argan oil?
That's a great one! When I made this video, I wasn't aware of it but it's one that I use now for a healthy shine
Lovely upload. 😊
The Living Fruits Thanks for the vlog love!
Hi my son takes swimming lessons every week. He is in the starter loc phase. They still unravel if they get too wet. He does wear a swim cap. I just worry about too much washing won't allow them tolock. What would you recommend.
Double swim cap
In addition to double caps, he may benefit from interlocking instead of palm rolling. That'll be your easiest way to address his locs loc'ing.
Great video x
Thanks, Ese. Swim happy!
Would oiling your hair before getting in a pool help?
I suppose it depends on the oil and time. Oils might create a very temporary barrier if they sit on top of the hair (instead of penetrating into the shaft). But chlorine removes oils, so oils won't help if you're in the pool for long.
Been going swimming, at the YMCA, all summer, at least 2 to 4 times a week and boy did it tear my hair up !! 😭 At first I thought it was just the dead ends but I'm losing hair everyday...like 3, 5, 6 to 12 inches !! 😭😭 My hair is to my baxide (so I can't fit caps) and I do wet my hair before getting into the pool, after I get out I rinse my hair, and I wash it as soon as I get home. I absolutely LOVE swimming but idk if I will sacrifice my hair over the pool !! 😢
Yeah, clean out the chlorine and restore the moisture the best you can. It's also worthwhile to seek out saltwater pools. They're not nearly as harsh on your hair. That way, you can enjoy swimming with less damage.
Try happy mane swim caps
I wanna start lessons as well and my dreads are decently loc’d at 2 months old but I’ll wait 4-5 months so they loc up a lil more first but how long did it take you to learn to swim ? Is it easy after the first lesson ?
The motions are easy after the first few lessons. The breathing was the challenge for me. (Pranayama has helped that.) And of course building muscle for endurance. Best wishes on your classes!
Thanks for the help hunn
Thank you for watching! Happy natural hair journey!
I just wet my hair and swim. Then wash it out.
Jayson Brine yep, wetting your hair first will keep it from absorbing as much chlorinated water. Good call!
I am planning to install my daughters locs this weekend but realized her summer camp will be swimming everyday. Is this going to damage her hair and ruin the process of her locing? I
Unfortunately, yes. If she's getting her hair wet EVERYday immediately after installing her locs, her hair won't have a chance to loc. You're better off waiting until she gets back. Or using extensions, which may hold better but they're expensive and some say less authentic experience... Good luck!
+Erica Rascon actually water helps hair locs faster, if u have loose curl pattern it might unravel but kinkier texture should be fine
Thank you 💜👏🏾
You are so welcome. Happy loc journey!
What is the brand name of the swim cap?
Ciera Bergman Hi Ciera! The cap is made by TYR. They're the creators of many swim caps worn by collegiate level swimmers and they're some of the top-rated caps on the market.
www.tyr.com/shop/long-hair-wrinkle-free-swim-cap.html?&origin=google_shopping&kwd=LCSL-ALL-510&source=pla.Womens&gdftrk=gdfV25655_a_7c2092_a_7c10918_a_7cLCSL_d_ALL_d_510&gclid=Cj0KEQjw_rytBRDVhZeQrbzn_q0BEiQAjnbSHF3j8VNPZucZLKF9I9xrtxcPbGooy-uNW6olb68zyhcaAhsI8P8HAQ
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Marry me. Today. No questions asked lol
My husband thinks that's a bad idea haha
Erica Rascon 😎😮😍😚😅👍
i just rinse and cowash
Do what works for you. Running water over the hair doesn't remove the chlorine chemical. Additionally, a layer of conditioner on top will trap the chlorine on the hair. For many, this may cause dryness, brittleness, breakage, and other damage.
well damn i wouldnt have got my locks if i couldnt go under water in a public pool wtf santa clause
Zdrako Zlayer You can live your life however you please! Just be sure to cleanse and rehydrate your locs, then let them dry thoroughly to avoid mold/mildew/smells.
Erica Rascon and to rehydrate my locks i would have to condition it with water and drink alot of water