• STYLES
    • ALL STYLES
    • NATURAL
    • WEAVES & WIGS
    • STRAIGHT
    • BRAIDS
    • CORNROWS
    • LOCS
    • PROTECTIVE STYLES
    • SHORT STYLES
    • TUTORIALS
  • CARE
    • ALL CARE
    • HAIR 101
    • ASK AN EXPERT
    • NATURAL
    • WEAVES & WIGS
    • STRAIGHT
    • BRAIDS
    • LOCS
    • TRANSITIONING
  • PRODUCTS
    • SHOP
    • LEARN
  • FEATURES
    • HAIR STORY
    • ON THE STREET
    • WORKING GIRL
    • CONVERSATIONS
    • LIFE
    • CULTURE
    • SUBMISSIONS
    • \\ VIEW ALL
  • TV
    • BLACK HAIR IS…
    • #HAIRTIES
    • PRETTY
    • YOU CAN TOUCH MY HAIR
    • ON THE SCENE
    • \\ VIEW ALL
  • BOUTIQUE
    • CONDITIONERS
    • STYLING
    • SHAMPOO
    • TREATMENTS
    • \\ VIEW ALL

 | Discover Yeluchi

  • STYLES
    • ALL STYLES
    • NATURAL
    • WEAVES & WIGS
    • STRAIGHT
    • BRAIDS
    • CORNROWS
    • LOCS
    • PROTECTIVE STYLES
    • SHORT STYLES
    • TUTORIALS
  • CARE
    • ALL CARE
    • HAIR 101
    • ASK AN EXPERT
    • NATURAL
    • WEAVES & WIGS
    • STRAIGHT
    • BRAIDS
    • LOCS
    • TRANSITIONING
  • PRODUCTS
    • SHOP
    • LEARN
  • FEATURES
    • HAIR STORY
    • ON THE STREET
    • WORKING GIRL
    • CONVERSATIONS
    • LIFE
    • CULTURE
    • SUBMISSIONS
    • \\ VIEW ALL
  • TV
    • BLACK HAIR IS…
    • #HAIRTIES
    • PRETTY
    • YOU CAN TOUCH MY HAIR
    • ON THE SCENE
    • \\ VIEW ALL
  • BOUTIQUE
    • CONDITIONERS
    • STYLING
    • SHAMPOO
    • TREATMENTS
    • \\ VIEW ALL
Un-ruly
  • STYLES
    • ALL STYLES
    • NATURAL
    • WEAVES & WIGS
    • STRAIGHT
    • BRAIDS
    • CORNROWS
    • LOCS
    • PROTECTIVE STYLES
    • SHORT STYLES
    • TUTORIALS
  • CARE
    • ALL CARE
    • HAIR 101
    • ASK AN EXPERT
    • NATURAL
    • WEAVES & WIGS
    • STRAIGHT
    • BRAIDS
    • LOCS
    • TRANSITIONING
  • PRODUCTS
    • SHOP
    • LEARN
  • FEATURES
    • HAIR STORY
    • ON THE STREET
    • WORKING GIRL
    • CONVERSATIONS
    • LIFE
    • CULTURE
    • SUBMISSIONS
    • \\ VIEW ALL
  • TV
    • BLACK HAIR IS…
    • #HAIRTIES
    • PRETTY
    • YOU CAN TOUCH MY HAIR
    • ON THE SCENE
    • \\ VIEW ALL
  • BOUTIQUE
    • CONDITIONERS
    • STYLING
    • SHAMPOO
    • TREATMENTS
    • \\ VIEW ALL
Ask an Expert: How Do I Protect My Natural Hair When Swimming?
  • 0
  • 2687

Ask an Expert: How Do I Protect My Natural Hair When Swimming?

  • Avatar by Staff
  • November 18, 2014
  • Ask an Expert / Care

Sammy LaCombe is a licensed hairstylist that has been working in the industry for 7+ years. She has always had an eye for beautiful hair and its care. So we’re excited to apply her expertise to your crucial hair concerns. Remember, if you have questions for our experts you can submit them on our submissions page.

 

***

Question:

I have been wearing my natural afro for several years. I plan on taking swimming lessons and would like to change my hairstyle. I want to keep it natural. What are my options?

Thank you.

– Secundra

 

Answer:

Without proper care, your hair will certainly suffer [from the dangers of chlorine]. Here are some ways you can protect your hair:

  • Wet hair before you take a dip! Dry hair absorbs way more water and soaks up more chlorine or sea salt. So wet it prior to getting in the water.
  • Apply a rich oil (my preference is unrefined coconut oil) [get some online here]. This will help coat the hair shaft and serve almost as a barrier between the hair and water absorption.
  • Next, seal the hair shaft with a conditioner of your choice and two strand twist or braid your hair to prevent tangling or matting.
  • Finally, secure it with a quality swimming cap! It may totally cramp your style, but if you’re going to be swimming often, it will be the best thing you could do for your hair!

Post Swim Tips:
After you’ve completed your swim, rinse hair thoroughly. Then, gently shampoo with a sulfate free shampoo. Condition as normal (or deep condition if you are color treated). For avid swimmers, use a clarifying shampoo once a week to deep clean all the chlorine or sea salt that may have penetrated into the hair shaft. Also, do a protein treatment bi-weekly to strengthen stressed out hair!

As far as a style you can wear while swimming, it’s really hard to choose an ideal look because it will still get wet! If you choose to wear braids or a weave, these tips still are highly recommended!

 

***

Sammy is experienced with all hair types and textures, but specializes in natural curly hair, precision cuts, and weaves/extensions. A master of her craft,  she is constantly working on her own innovative techniques and always pushing the boundaries of hair. She regularly styles hair for fashion shows and photo/video shoots and enjoys doing styles for weddings and other special occasions. Wearable glam that you can play up or play down is her approach to hair designs. Embracing, yet enhancing your natural beauty is her ultimate goal.

Twitter: @sammylacombe / Instagram: @hairbysammylacombe / Site: sammylacombe.com

 

 

Tags
  • ask an expert

Related posts

  • Ask an Expert
  • Care
  • Straight Styles
  • hair
  • roller
  • roller sets
  • sets
0
Ask an Expert: What Is the Safest Approach for Relaxing My Hair?

Ask an Expert: What Is the Safest Approach for Relaxing My Hair?

2 years ago
  • Ask an Expert
  • Caring for Weaves
  • 4c hair
  • clear glaze
  • curly hair
  • flat iron
  • glaze on your hair
  • hair amp
  • hair extensions
  • hair with straight
  • indian hair
  • leaving out as little hair
  • natural hair
  • natural wave
  • recommend leaving
  • straight
  • straight hair
  • straight hair extensions
  • sunny's hair
  • sunny's hair amp
  • thick masques
  • worry about damage
0
How Can I Blend My Natural Hair With A Straight Weave?

How Can I Blend My Natural Hair With A Straight Weave?

3 years ago
  • Ask an Expert
  • Care
  • Caring for Weaves
  • blending virgin remy
  • blending virgin remy and fallen
  • chemicals to coat
  • chemicals to coat the exposed
  • coat the exposed cuticles
  • cut costs factories
  • exposed cuticles and marketing
  • fallen hair
  • hair amp
  • hair extensions
  • harsh chemicals to coat
  • prevent shedding
  • remy and fallen
  • remy and fallen hair
  • sunny's hair
  • sunny's hair amp
  • using harsh chemicals
  • using harsh chemicals to coat
  • virgin remy and fallen
  • virgin remy and fallen hair
0
How Can I Stop My Weave From Shedding?

How Can I Stop My Weave From Shedding?

3 years ago
  • Ask an Expert
  • Braid Care
  • Care
  • ***
  • applied
  • applied to the scalp
  • box
  • box braids
  • braided
  • braids
  • conditioner
  • design
  • design essentials
  • dry
  • essentials
  • hairstylist
  • miss georgia
  • nourishment
  • oil
  • products
  • provides
  • scalp
  • shampoos
0
What Products Can I Use to Maintain My Box Braids?

What Products Can I Use to Maintain My Box Braids?

3 years ago
Previous Post

swoon: our favorite 30 solange wedding photos

by Staff

Ask an Expert: How Do I Protect My Natural Hair When Swimming?
Next Post

on the street, paris: a chic head wrap

by Staff

Ask an Expert: How Do I Protect My Natural Hair When Swimming?
Get Un-ruly In Your Inbox Each Week

Un-ruly was created to celebrate and inspire the versatility and beauty of Black hair and women.

Cassius Network

About Us    \    Press   \    Newsletter   \    Be on Un-ruly   \    Work With Us   \   Terms   \  Privacy   \    Advertise   \     Meet Up   \    Discover Yeluchi by Un-ruly