Chlorine and hair?

SuccessHere
SuccessHere Posts: 240 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Can anyone recommend a good shampoo to use once I get out of the pool? I want to get rid of the chlorine. I am swimming a lot this summer.
Thanks

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  • supermysza
    supermysza Posts: 167 Member
    I use L'Oreal shampoo and conditioner, it's the conditioner that really brings the life back into my hair.
  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    I use Tresemme Moisturizing shampoo, and conditioner, and every 2nd day, I use a deep conditioner from Redken (or Redkin?) .. anyway it's from the hair dresser. I've also started putting a bit or Moroccan Oil in my hair.. it feels awful from the pool and the heat!

    Just saw that you are male, and may not worry about frizz as much as I do.. Make sure you use a good shampoo and conditioner (Why don't men - well the men I know - use conditioner?!)
  • onwarddownward
    onwarddownward Posts: 1,683 Member
    I think this shampoo and conditioner is the most effective in locking and removing the chlorine. I use both, just a shampoo won't do it.

    http://www.sallybeauty.com/swimmers-shampoo/SBS-302023,default,pd.html?green=E466E258-15FA-5CAA-040F-63FEDB8385B5&cm_vc=MYBUYS
  • Bridgetthegre
    Bridgetthegre Posts: 85 Member
    Get your hair wet and condition it before getting into the water. It will absorb less chlorine. They do sell shampoos specifically for swimmers. Swimoutlet.com and search shampoo.
  • BluejayNY
    BluejayNY Posts: 301 Member
    Get your hair wet and condition it before getting into the water. It will absorb less chlorine. They do sell shampoos specifically for swimmers. Swimoutlet.com and search shampoo.

    Yes this exactly. I had to do this way back when I was on the swim team. I have thick hair that can be dry and it absorbs the pool water like a sponge and would get very dry. You can also consider a swim cap. That really helped me out, though it always gave me a headache.
  • jalloggio
    jalloggio Posts: 141
    Why is this in the fitness and exercise thread??????
  • Bridgetthegre
    Bridgetthegre Posts: 85 Member
    Because swimming is fitness and exercise?
  • JulesAlloggio
    JulesAlloggio Posts: 480 Member
    Use Ketchup on your hair to prevent it from going green...

    and then use whatever is left over on food.

    Now its fitness related =)
  • grrrlface
    grrrlface Posts: 1,204 Member
    Wet hair and put conditioner on before getting in the pool, don't wash it off!

    Also, don't shampoo everyday. Shampooing everyday damages the cuticle because it opens it to remove the dirt and grease trapped underneath, conditioner smooths it back down (so always condition!)
    Instead of shampooing everyday, just rinse and condition and wash out every other day to prevent your hair drying out from over shampooing.

    If you're really concerned, buy a swimming cap! ;)
  • onwarddownward
    onwarddownward Posts: 1,683 Member
    I always wear a cap.

    Swimming has hurt my hair, but I do it because it's done this to my bod since April:

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  • Pmagnanifit
    Pmagnanifit Posts: 665 Member
    Wearing a swim cap makes the most difference

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