Protecting Curly Hair: swim cap & routine for swimming

[blenellchaney]

Thanks a BUNCH! I just ordered my Diva Cap. I'm so excited. I will be able to swim again without worrying about my hair. Thanks

[1ballerina]

@blenellchaney You're welcome!

[Makeupbylexi100]

what is the brand of goggles

[1ballerina]

@Makeupbylexi100 The goggles are from Speedo. 

[minde28383]

You are gorgeos girl. Have no wards. Keep making videos

[1ballerina]

@minde28383 Thank you :)

[Gabrieja]

I REALLY REALLY want this swim cap but I'm in Canada and the shipping costs are so expensive :(

[1ballerina]

@Gabrieja Oh darn! You might be able to search for neoprene swim caps at other online stores. Neoprene is the key material that makes a good swim cap ;)

[sunderlandj]

Can you show how to put a rubber cap on please?

[1ballerina]

@sunderlandj Hi, from minute 3:22 to 3:55 in this video I show how the cap goes on and how I arrange my hair underneath the cap :)

[newinhuman]

It loox like a helmet

[1ballerina]

@newinhuman ok lol

[THExLIM3]

one last question , i have long as heck hair but its not entirely thick.

do you recommend the diva womans or unisex ? the uni is for ones with short shoulder length. while the womans is intended for long , thick hair... i have the long , but not really thick.

[1ballerina]

@THExLIM3 Get the Diva size, it does not say 'Diva' on it or anything it just has small white letters on it that says "MY" and a little bit of blue around the letters. It is for long hair in general and since your hair will be getting even longer, the Diva size will be able to accommodate that too :)

[THExLIM3]

@THExLIM3 thank you again ! and good luck with your hair :-)

[1ballerina]

@THExLIM3 Thanks!

[THExLIM3]

. i was on a swim team back in 2009 and had to stop because i graduated.i am hesitant on getting back into the water ,because im afraid my hair will dry up. but swimming is the best exercise of all to me.

i have it down to my butt. i am a guy so its not to common to see that. i plan on growing it as long as possible.

i plan on getting this cap for sure

is there any tips you can throw my way since i plan on doing it as a daily routine.

shampoos and conditioners to use

[1ballerina]

@THExLIM3 Cool, do you make any hair vidsr? Heavy oils (coconut oil is really good for penetrating the hair shaft and filling up the inside of the hair so chlorine doesn't get in) & a heavy conditioner under the cap during and after swim. When I get out I shampoo twice right away then condition twice. A lot of product is used but I think it is worth it to make sure all the chlorine is out & hair is being protected. I would periodically check and make sure your hair is not drying out :)

[THExLIM3]

@1ballerina no hair vids. maybe soon though lol. i plan on starting to swim everyday as soon as my cap comes in.

what type of shampoo do you use ? im looking to maximize hair growth and health, while avoiding as much hair loss.

[1ballerina]

@THExLIM3 I use the shampoo from the company, "Kiss My Face" it is the "Whenever" shampoo, it cleans pretty good. Super gentle handling at all times works really well to preserve hair, and ph balanced products help to keep hair sealed up, strong and shiny.

[THExLIM3]

@1ballerina i will be sure to look into that , thank you for all the help . great hair by the way

[d17ny]

Where did you get your cap? I mean from what site/store?

[1ballerina]

@d17ny I think I got it at myswimstuff . com

[napeakor]

hi! sorry i dont think i heard u mention this so i wanted to double check- do you shampoo your hair after each time you swim? I hear some naturals do that but I don't know if I want to be shampooing all the time.

so excited to get into swimming next week!

thanks for the vid

[1ballerina]

@napeakor Hi! Yes I shampoo twice after swimming and then condition. I will usually swim on the days when I am already going to shampoo my hair so it works out :)

[napeakor]

@1ballerina ohh ok i see! thanks for the info.

do you think it would be okay to not shampoo after swimming like even if a swim cap is involved?

[1ballerina]

@napeakor Even with a swim cap, there is still a little water that gets in. If chlorine does get to your hair it can be drying to hair so the optimal option for hair protection would be to shampoo the chlorine out as soon as possible. I use a gentle sulfate free shampoo and shampoo twice with it after swimming.

[braveheartamb]

this is perfect. i think i will have to order this. i've been wanting to get back into swimming, but i just don't like all the maintenance there is with my hair. and now i'm wearing extensions for a summer protective style. if this can fit all my hair into it, brilliant! i have definitely gone through a few caps and just gave up.

[1ballerina]

@braveheartamb :-D

[biracialcurls]

this video was very informative. I went swimming a lot last spring (in college currently) @ the pool in my school's rec center and never wore a swim cap and my hair starting getting dry then I put 2n2 together and this upcoming semester (I go back to school in 2 weeks yay!) I CANNOT wait to go again BUT....protected this time ;c ) <3

[1ballerina]

@biracialcurls Perfect!

[TravelingNatural]

You love so Jackie O in the car! Thanks for posting an update to your older video. I gonna be taking lessons...again in a few days. Important life skill indeed!

[1ballerina]

@TravelingNatural Oh that sounds fantastic, let me know how the lessons go!

[BeauGorgeousNatural]

Great Vid love;-) My daughter has been swimming alot and everytime she comes home her hair is full of chlorine and she hates it!LOL;-) I will try this if I can;-) Thank You again!

[1ballerina]

@BeauGorgeousNatural You're welcome! :)

[MJayB26]

Thank you so much for this detailed review! Incredibly helpful. I have to try it out, now.

[1ballerina]

@MJayB26 You're welcome! :)

[pooja6116]

GREAT tut! I'm going to try this brand. Now I can go to the gym's pool w/ protected locs n get fit doing what I like. Thank you so much. Great advice/ recommendations. xoxo

[1ballerina]

@pooja6116 xoxo!

[GloriousNonsense]

I can't even swim in a pool because I seem to always have a bad reaction to chlorine :(

Aw well, I do all my swimming in the lake where I live.

I like your protective style while driving, very Jackie O

:)

[1ballerina]

@GloriousNonsense Thanks! Swimming in a lake is nice!

[Shemsa08]

wow I love how we are getting a sneak peak into so many parts of your life ...thanks for sharing..!!

[1ballerina]

@Shemsa08 ♡

[1ballerina]

@Elianna1978 Cool you're welcome!

[blisslyss]

can you do a whole video on how you protect your hair? I never noticed how much I don't protect my natural curls.. :/ it worries me because I want my hair to be strong and healthy!

[1ballerina]

@blisslyss Sure! Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. There are lots of little steps I use to protect my hair; over some time they become routine (& not really time consuming) and they really add up to significant protection. I have also enhanced some protective measures with some quality materials recently and I will include them in the video as well. A lot of it has to do with not doing things, like no using heat, not processing the hair in any way, that makes a big difference as well. Thanks!

[1ballerina]

@Elianna1978 You're welcome!

[jessrulezdawholeworl]

you are so beautiful!

[1ballerina]

@jessrulezdawholeworl Hey thanks!

[MissBelleMuse]

Do you wear a swim cap when swimming at the beach?

[1ballerina]

@MissBelleMuse Although I love going to the beach, I mostly do full underwater swimming in a pool. However, I plan to do some snorkeling soon and may at some point get into diving possibly.. and I'll be wearing a swim cap on all those occasions :)

[MissBelleMuse]

Do you wear a swim cap when swimming in the ocean/ natural bodies/ of water?

[1ballerina]

@mxdmama Thank you! :)

[1ballerina]

@rnmechel Lol I feel you! You're welcome!

[akamizzT]

Wow! I've never seen such a well made swim cap! Thank you for this video!  I think it would be great if this company also made swim caps in the style of a bun or long hanging loc soc, to allow more room for the hair without having to pile it (just letting it flow down a bit).

[1ballerina]

@akamizzT Cool idea!

[IndianNaturalCurly]

i would like to go back swim soon, have not been in awhile , great video , i am going to look into a good swim cap, yours look really nice in it looks like it will keep water out , thanks for sharing , this was very helpful :)

[1ballerina]

@IndianNaturalCurly You're welcome!

[IndianNaturalCurly]

@1ballerina :D

[milongue]

loved your videos it's totally helpfull for me i live in europe and i am afro- european descendent and here dont have many information how can treat curly hair.

I am very interest on this cap i might get that, but you can tell me where you purchased, I live in europe.

tank you

[MyLala0909]

thank you for the advice im currently growing my hair as well.....you inspired me :) it is a little past my shoulders curly (maybe 3 inches) and streched it is almost half way down my back. i love all of your videos and im glad to see you making them more frequently. god bless...and nice writing you again :)

[1ballerina]

@MyLala0909 Thank you! Sounds like you have some nice long hair :)

[OurLadyLourdes]

Excellent review and tips!! I love the scarf too! After watching you, I remember I'm not doing enough to protect my hair!!

[1ballerina]

@OurLadyLourdes Thanks! Yeah the scarf in the car helps, and I notice that natural silk is perfect to have against my hair. I like wearing my hair loose but I am starting to like wearing it tucked away too. Also, I switched out my synthetic silk bonnets for natural silk and it has made a big difference (I'll do a vid on silk) :)

[OurLadyLourdes]

@1ballerina You know I can't wait:-)

[1ballerina]

@OurLadyLourdes :-D !

[louloumatou]

loved your Jacki O look in the car! that's dedication! i have finally found a swim cap too that doesn't leak in too much water, but it's still not perfect! yours looks perfect! i might get that swimcap, that would be perfect, thank you! great tips.

[1ballerina]

@louloumatou Your welcome! Lots of hugs to Max!

[louloumatou]

@1ballerina thanks! gosh the cap is only $24,99, but the shipping to the Netherlands is over $83!! so i can't get it for now! :)

[1ballerina]

@louloumatou Oh darn! Wow the shipping is way too much! Maybe you can call the company to see if they can work on shipping it to you in a more affordable way or something..?

[louloumatou]

@1ballerina that's a good idea, thank you. will do that. :) x