I read this post on Long Hair Forum and thought I would share it on my blog after getting permission from the author.
I just wanted to share this with you ladies. I've been swimming almost weekly since the beginning of summer, and had to quickly find a way to protect my hair from the constant chlorine contact.
Out of all of the methods I've tried, shea butter works far superior than the others.
1. Wetting hair and slathering with conditioner before getting in the pool- This still left my hair feeling stripped and very very matted after getting out of the pool. Detangling took forever.2. Applying loads of coconut oil- My hair still felt very stripped and rough when getting out of the pool.
3. Applying loads of avocado butter- same results as when using coconut oil
4. Applying a few fingertip-fulls of shea butter- Hair feels very soft upon getting out of the pool.
I rub shea butter throughout my hair before swimming and it works like a charm. This has really helped to keep my hair moisturized, especially since I spend at least 2hrs in the pool each time I go, a few times a week. When I'm done, I get in the shower and rinse my hair really well then co-wash. When I get out I bun it up again. Also, I don't use a swim-cap, and I very rarely swim with my hair down. I keep it pulled back into a bun.
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