Swimming Lessons and Relaxers

[janeemat]

Ladies, I will be relaxing my hair on July 3rd. That will put me at 13wks post. My swimming lessons will begin July 7th. I will definitley poo after my lessons and will pour on the conditioner. This will be my first poo after my relaxer. Anything else I need to know since I my relaxer is so close to my lessons beginning. Any tips will be most welcomed!

 

[jamaicanadian]

If your not planning to load your hair with conditioner before your lesson to prevent your hair from absorbing too much chlorine, I would use a clarifying shampoo followed by a very moisturizing conditioner or masque. I had a friend in high school with long beautiful relaxed hair who would put a plastic shower cap on her head and then a really good swim cap on over it. She managed to keep most of the chlorinated water out of her hair. HTH!

 

[janeemat]

Thanks Jamacian for showing me some love. I did a search and read where the ladies suggested to wet the hair and then apply some cond before putting on the swim cap. Afterwards I will rinse and then poo with Aveda detox or some sort of clarifying poo/moisturizing poo followed by a deep cond. I will opt for low maintenance since this will be on Tues and Thurs the month of July.

 

[soulie]

I found the V05 Kiwi and Lime clarifying poo to be very gentle when I was swimming in chlorinated water several times a week.

 

[*Muffin*]

Lemon juice is a natural chelator and neutralizes chlorine. You could add a tablespoon of lemon juice to your conditioner once weekly as a natural clarifier/chelator.

 

[janeemat]

Lemon juice is a natural chelator and neutralizes chlorine. You could add a tablespoon of lemon juice to your conditioner once weekly as a natural clarifier/chelator.

Good info. Did not know this. Thanks Muffin.

 

[janeemat]

I found the V05 Kiwi and Lime clarifying poo to be very gentle when I was swimming in chlorinated water several times a week.

I guess you did not suffer any damage from the chlorinated water. Your is very pretty. Thanks!