Protecting the Hair from Salt Water

vickid

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We're going to Jamaica and Puerto Rico for 2 weeks and I don't want the salt water to wreck my hair. What can I do to protect it? (I know this was posted before but I can't search to find the thread!!!) TIA
 

Nice & Wavy

Well-Known Member
vickid said:
We're going to Jamaica and Puerto Rico for 2 weeks and I don't want the salt water to wreck my hair. What can I do to protect it? (I know this was posted before but I can't search to find the thread!!!) TIA

I am too (Jamaica)in September for 2 weeks....I would love to know what to use as well!:p
 

JLove74

New Member
I used to live in the V.I and was in the salt water all the time. Here are 2 suggestions:
Before going out to the beach apply some conditioner (either diluted with water and sprayed or just smother over your hair)
After - immediately rinse our hair out or do a co-wash

The sand and salt can be killers.

Have fun:cool: :cool:
 

nurseN98

Ayiti cherie
JLove74 said:
I used to live in the V.I and was in the salt water all the time. Here are 2 suggestions:
Before going out to the beach apply some conditioner (either diluted with water and sprayed or just smother over your hair)
After - immediately rinse our hair out or do a co-wash

The sand and salt can be killers.

Have fun:cool: :cool:
I've done this before, worked for me:)
 

Phoenix

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Man, I coulda used this thread a couple of weeks ago. The husband and I just got back from Cancun. I was alternating between the pool and the beach, so I know it was hard on my hair. But so far so good...I'm not seeing any ill effects.
 

KiniKakes

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I actually just got braids, because im going away to the beach this weekend and I know that i'll be swimming in the ocean and at the hotel pool and stuff.

I dont do anything before hand to protect my hair...... but i do get the braids deliberately so that i can frolick about in the water guilt-free, and then afterward i shower and just rinse the salt water/chlorine out of my hair. I dont shampoo it or anything at this time, just rinse it all out real good. When i return home on Wednesday i'll probably shampoo and stuff.

This has always worked for me.
 
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WomanlyCharm

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This thread is right on time...I'm heading to the beach next week! :)

Will any kind of conditioner do to put on before you head out into the sun and surf, or is there one you all would reccomend?
 

vickid

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THANKS EVERYBODY! Since my hair has started to grow, I don't want to slow down progress!!

In honor of your wonderful suggestions, I'll have a nice shot of rum once I get there!!!
 
JLove74 said:
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Before going out to the beach apply some conditioner (either diluted with water and sprayed or just smother over your hair)
After - immediately rinse our hair out or do a co-wash

HEY VICKI!!!
ITA with the advice. I would also make sure I mosturize my hair really well and seal with a nice oil to keep your hair from drying out.
Have fun girl!:drunk2: :drunk2:
 
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