Swimming questions: costume and shampoo

I think most athletic swimsuits are advertised for a number of swim sessions... mine is a TYR, and if I remember correctly: it was something like 150-200 wash... afterwards.... it all depends.
I think you are doing right by rinsing it and washing it.

For the hair, I just tried Wen hair care, quite expensive, but it is saving mine I also do an intensive treatment once a week

There's not that much choice, so if you find one, they are pretty much all the same. They neutralise the chlorine etc etc. I only use it after the swim. Rest of the time I use my usual shampoo/conditioner. (Head and Shoulders and Aussie 3 min Miracle)

Swimming costumes are eaten away by the chemicals in the pool. You can minimise it by rinsing in clean water, You can buy Speedos (other brands are available) that say they have a special coating to prevent this, but sooner or later, no matter what outfit you buy, it will degrade.

Most of the modern custumes should last a year or two at least (obviously depending how much you swim)

Bathing cap will help with the hair issue so it isn't getting in the chlorine all the time.

Get a polyester suit not a lycra one. They don't stretch as much and therefore are harder to put on and they are more expensive but worth it because they last so long. I have one that is over 3 years old and I do water aerobics 3-5 times a week.

Use a cheap conditioner to put on your hair before you get in the pool (don't wash off). I hope you rinse off before you enter the pool that also helps saturate the hair with water so that the chlorinated water doesn't get absorbed into your hair.

swimsuits can last about a year or so dpending how often you swim

hehe - I've never heard a swimsuit/bathing suit called a costume!

I swim 3 times a week and I'm in the water for at least 50 minutes, sometimes it's more 75 minutes.

I wash my suit out right afterward in the washing machine, by itself on the delicate cycle, small load, in cold water with regular laundry soap (I use liquid) but only about 1/2 of what a regular small load would be, and then let it hang dry. I keep 2 suits going and alternate them.

I find that my suits last about 6 months. Oddly enough, I find that my black ones don't last quite as long as dark blue ones.

I can't offer any advice for hair products - I have really short hair! lol

Use a cheap conditioner to put on your hair before you get in the pool (don't wash off). I hope you rinse off before you enter the pool that also helps saturate the hair with water so that the chlorinated water doesn't get absorbed into your hair.

swimsuits can last about a year or so dpending how often you swim

What this poster said! I was a competitive diver for a number of years and (1) always wet your hair before going into the pool so your hair absorbs fresh water before being exposed to chlorinated water and (2) buy some cheap conditioner and leave it in your hair to provide an extra barrier.

As for swimming suits, just take good care of them and they'll last as long as can be expected. They wear out, it's just a fact of life.

I have 2 speedo endurance swimming Costumes and one is well over 3 years old and showing no signs of wear despite several swims a week. Do you really need the bra if you are just in to do lengths? It's not an issue I have but have you tried without support?

As for hair condition first, wear a cap and wash afterwards with an anti chlorine or damaged hair shampoo

Hey putting a bathing cap is so helpful. Sometimes a little bit of water comes in but hardly any.

When I was on the swim team I did go through a few suites but I didn't have just one I was swimming every day so I had a few. Plus every one on my team would wear old lose suits over there better ones to create drag, in order to build up muscle to move faster when we didn't have the extra suites on.

For your hair I am a cosmetology, here is what you need striping shampoo salon quality, moisturizing conditioner and shampoo also salon quality. There is a big difference between market shampoos and salon quality shampoos we can tell.
First thing start striping your hair once a week, or twice depending on the build up on your hair. Always rinse your hair before you get in the water, squeeze out the water then add conditioner before you put on your swim cap. Yes if you are not already wearing a swimmers cap get one! They protect your hair and keep it our of your face so you don't run into a wall. Finally always wash your hair with a conditioning shampoo right after your swim and add more conditioner.
Because I can't see what kind of hair you have I can't tell you which brand to use, not all products are good for every one, so go to a salon and ask the hair dressers what they would say works best for you.
I my self like Biology I have tones and tones of thin hair on my head so it works great for me because it doesn't weigh it down but it still feels soft.

I swim regularly too. My tip for hair, that has really helped it to not absorb the smell of the chlorine etc is to rinse it in water before getting in the pool. i.e. shower first (where I live the pools have signs up telling us to shower first ), wet all your hair, and then put it in your swim cap, then wash it afterwards. I used a treatment occasionally afterwards, and a clarifying shampoo was alright but the wetting the hair made the biggest difference. And is free. Hair is absorbent, so you want it to absorb non-chlorinated water first and then it will absorb less pool water because it was pre saturated.

My hairdresser told me to rinse my hair and put some conditioner in it before swimming. The conditioner keeps the chlorine from getting into the hair shaft.

If you are going to swim on a regular basis invest in a polyester blend type suit. I learned that after going though 2 bathing suits in 6 months.

Also. be sure to shower first; get the suit wet before going in the pool.