Keeping Hair Dry While Swimming | How To | Nurseaggz
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Hello friends was nurse axe back with another video, and this one is not nursing related. It'S actually a hack for how to keep your hair dry. When you go swimmin all right, so I've been taking swimming lessons. I know I'm a grown-ass adult, but hey I got to do what I got to do right and for me the biggest dilemma was how I was gon na keep my hair dry because I'm natural, I have 4c hair, which this is another way of saying. I had very a course in textured and whenever it gets wet it just messed together, so I guess knew I would have to keep my hair dry by whatever means necessary. If I was gon na take these swim lessons there trial and error, I found something that works for me now. My edges get a little bit wet, but what matters to me is like the two ends of my hair and the crown of my head and majority of my hair, to say the least. So so what you'll need is to swim caps. I have one that's just like a regular one. It'S speed, O'Brien. I have another one that I got through Amazon and this one's a little bit different. It come out um girls below your ears. This is the one that I started off with, and I thought I was key because I guess it started off with just putting this on my head and nothing else that did not work for me. Okay, so this is my second swim cap and then a good. A shower cap, a hair tie, and then I have one of these headbands and it's not cloth material. It'S more of like I want that. Polyester maybe, but I didn't want to get kind, because I was trying to keep water from soaking into it as much as possible. So that's all you'll need so to start my hair is it's my little um a set rocky braids which helps a lot, because if my hair was all out, it would be really hard to put into these foam cats. So all I do is I take my hair tie and I guess tie my hair on top of my head as to keep the water from getting to it. The purposes of this video, my hair, is I've been washed and cleaned and I don't want to put on you know that chlorinator swim cap on my head, so I'm gon na protect my hair using one of my rats, but you do not need this when you Go swimming okay! So what you really do you start off with swim cap number, one the one without in the ear - and I guess stretch that over my head, okay and then put on your swim cap and you get your headband and you put that on. This. Is gon na help secure the swim cap to your head, okay layers to this people layers to this? Okay and lastly, you just put on your last one cut the one that covered your ears. Okay, like I said, I got that one from Amazon and I am ready to go swimming. That'S it. People try your best to cover up that that band, though, yes, you will feel like you have a base left, but all that matters is that your hair is dry. So this is all I do and my hair has been able to stay dry, especially this part. The perimeter does get a little bit wet, so all I do is I'll just rinse it off with water. When I get home my shower and maybe sometimes I put a little - you know shampoo or whatever, but the most part. That'S all I've had to do and I've been good to go. So, yes, you too can swim as an adult if you're, naturally stuff or if you have a lot of hair. Yes, you can swim as well. I hope this helped someone out there
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DestinedLyne: Just got back from my first swimming lessons. I practiced/learned the breast and back stroke. At various times my head was fully submerged in the water (mainly because I panicked). It works!! I did as you suggested, swimming cap (typical size), then shower cap, then headband (I used a polyester material that you tie around), and then finally swim cap again (used Lahtak- large swimming cap). It actually wasn’t too tight and only my back edges got damp. Thank you!
Natalie Carcamo: I CANNOT wait to try this!! Just found out 30 mins ago that one swim cap really doesn’t do shit for me either lol so I’m 100% packing layers now! You’re a blessing!
Neesie Cieslak: I just learned to swim 2 years ago at age48! We are doing, our age doesn’t matter, right? It took all these years for me to get over my fear. Thank you for this, this is so encouraging!
Moments With Marge: Thank you! I can't wait to try this. This is a big part of why Black women don't want to swim! My daughter trains with her instructor every wknd and I usually just keep it crocheted because she has very long, thick, curly beautiful hair. She's natural and recently for her 10th bday I took her to the salon to get it silk pressed for the first time. She's been on break from swim since Christmas and is starting back this wknd and I'm freaking out over here hair. This video gave me hope. I hope it works because I told her I'd let her silk press it every other month....then I remembered swim and panicked like why did I tell her that. Now I'm on a mission to finally find a way to keep her hair dry when it's not in crochet. From the comments and seems like this might be the answer. I've been researching this since she started swimming almost 3 years ago. FINALLY, THANK YOU and I hope this works for us! P.s. kudos for learning to swim. I feel it's such an important skill and I think it's empowering for Black ppl to learn to swim...too many of us can't and I don't like the stigma. I want us every where they are and able to do every thing they can!
victoria alexxis: this is really neat and good for swim lessons, but to all my competitive swimmers, don’t do this i feel like if it’s worn over a 4 hour practice you’ll have a brain numbing headache
CooCooFor KittyCats: I do not have the same hair type as you but mine also gets matted and is a horrible gross mess after swimming because of how damaged it is. (I have Caucasian hair that is bleached platinum) and the chlorine has been killing me at the gym pool making me almost want to give up on it. Thank you thank you thank you.
Hanna L: I swim almost every day so I had to wash my hair everyday. I noticed that my hair has been getting really dry and it started breaking. I found out that it was because I was over washing it, i had to wash it every day because of the chlorine and I even considered giving up swimming because my hair was that bad. I have been searching for a solution for sooo long. Thank you so much, this is the first video I could find that helped me. Ur literally the best I just subbed btw
Aisling Peartree: Swimming is like therapy for me but super damaging on my hair. I usually swim in the ocean and ponds. Going to try this. Thank you so much!!!
Udo!: Yes Sister girl, I was panicking as my 8 year old was heading to the pool. After spending 5 hours last weekend removing braids, washing, deep conditioning and then mini twists I was defeated thinking of her swimming. I quickly checked YouTube and saw your video with seconds to spare. THANK YOU!!!!!
Mary Frawley: I am proud of you for learning to swim as an adult!! I coach swimming!!
Sam W: I love this. I'm also a grown ass woman who is hoping to take swim lessons, and to be honest, my hair getting beat up by the chlorine was a huge concerns, so thank you so much for the tips!
UptownGirl27: Thank you, thank you, thank you! I’ve been natural all my life and wanted to take swimming lessons with my toddler son and was very concerned about this. You have helped a lot of naturalistas with your video!
N. D. Risley: Brilliant! I have extensions which, as you know, don’t come cheap. This is a great solution to keeping it tight! Thank you for your transparency and congratulations on having the courage to start learning to swim.- especially as a grown-a** woman!
Nikki B: I just pressed my hair a few days ago but will be going to a water park in a few days. I planned on: 1) Pin curl my hair 2) Put on a fitted cap (doo-rag, stocking cap, etc...) 3) Put vaseline right below my hairline to create a moisture barrier 4) Put on a swim cap. After watching your video, adding a 2nd swim cap is a good idea. I'm just worried about my head sweating, which is why I would forego the plastic cap, albeit a good idea.
Edy Loves Life 🌸: Thank you!! I am training for my first triathlon and I am natural too. Keeping your hair dry is so important because I think bring a black woman I always try to do whatever athletic thing I want and not worry about my hair. It can be so hindering!
Erykahehill81: Thank you!! I'm going to try this on my daughter she has long thick curly hair, and shes about to start swim lessons. Lord knows I can't be doing a wash day in the middle of the week. I'm going to try this with a few twists underneath. Thanks again!!!
Intensely Jadwiga: Thank you! I have completely different hair type than you but it's on a curly spectrum so does require quite a lot of care. I train for swimming marathon but have been extremely frustrated with the impact chlorinated water has on my hair. Will definitely try swim cap layering next time in the pool!
Lorraine Gosnell: Thank you! I've been experimenting for weeks now and still have wet hair every time I swim, so I'm going to give this a go and hope that it works! X
Katelyn Eileen: I tried this without the clear cap inbetween the 2 silicone ones (still used they polyester headband) and it worked fine. Only the varry bottom edge of my hair in the back got damp where the headband couldn't stay put got damp, and even then it was only damp not wet. I have hair almost down to my bellybutton so even getting a cap to stay put is a challenge. This method helps the caps not move so much either. Thank you for making this video.
Sadityxo: This works!! Thankkk you.. I did not wanna mess my sew in up I’ve been taking swimming lessons and was underwater/deep swimming the whole 30 mins and only one small section in the front got wet. I will take my time tomorrow and putting on the caps! Thankkk you
Deenaturally23: Yes girl I start my swim lessons next week you got me feeling ready!
Karen D'Arbres: Thanks for this! it’s tough learning to swim as an adult, especially with course and natural hair!
Emily Munn: Omg THANK YOU for this! I started swimming after a running injury and have been STRUGGLING with extremely dry hair. Could I ask where you got the base layer before you put on the first swim cap and the final black swim cap? Going to purchase those and try this out.
April Mason: Thank you for the tips! I will add those items to my shoppinglist:) also thinking about swimming lessons for adults. I got my first diploma as a child but wasn't able to continue. But for now I'll go on my own^^
Jermain Cenac: This sounds great! Can't wait to try this! I have waist length locs... I'm washing my hair 3x a week!
Delightful: I'm taking swimming lessons too and I am dealing with getting my hair wet. Will try this out. Thank you!
Nel C: Loving the no judgement zone in these comments I’m learning to swim with my daughter and I need to keep my hair dry.
Eve Farkas-Czifra: I will have my hair dyed blue next week and I'm looking for a "life-saving hack" of how to get my hair dry under the swimming cap :D We reguralry go swimming and the colourful dyes fade out & discolor in the gym pool.. soo I think I'll try your method :) Thanks!
L: I am totally trying this because I used to swim competitively and want to start back as a daily form of exercise so totally searching for a way to protect relaxed pixie cut
Cheril N. Clarke: I wish I watched this with more than 15 minutes before my next swimming lesson. lol. I'm ordering a 2nd cap now so I'll be good for the next one. Hopefully, this works for me too. Thanks.
Doreen: Nice! Thank you! I am just learning to tuck my longer hair into a swim cap so thank you for sharing the how to video!
Mani Symone: Wow. Definitely trying this. I have too much hair Here in the Netherlands it's hard to get caps like Swimma, but I had one shipped a long time ago for my daughter and it worked amazingly.
Kimmi Xerxs: Wow, thank you for the hack, I will be giving this a go, as I go swimming 2-3x a week ♀️
Love, Life & Laughter: Thank you for sharing your hack. I too am an adult who recently learned to swim. I am really enjoying it but don't like the fact that my natural hair gets wet every time I swim. I will try your hack this weekend.
mishikoehler: Thank you so much for this! I get my hair straightened and I avoid my community pool because of this. Please if you can let us know what swim caps you use so I can purchase those products (even the head band & the orange wrap). Thank you again & have a great day!
Misha M: Thanks for this video. Do you find the swim caps pull your edges ? I currently just use one (your first layer) and I'm worried about my edges. Do the extra layers add more tension to your edge's?
Nadz Chetz: Thanks. Going to try this out. Bought cheap and expensive caps, but my hair stays wet! Don't have a showercap like that, but going to try the two swimming caps and headband!
Briocheslicesandcream: This was incredibly helpful thank you x
JJ Snyder: So cute thanks for posting. I'm having the hardest time keeping my hair dry.
lolo v: Love this video! Thanks! My hair is dyed and I was going nuts with my swim cap
Julz Gulz: Way to go taking lessons! It’s never too late to learn a new skill, hobby, or passion!
Ray: Instead of layers, you can try a sync hair guard which might be more effective if you’re a competitive swimmer because it can handle diving better than layers they’re around 8-12 dollars
Bri Payne: Yesss thank you recently took up swimming for fitness and have been terrified of destroying my bleach blonde hair
Barbara C T: You're adorable. My hair is so dry from chlorine that I can't wait to give this a try. Thanks.
Tracking Audrey: I am 46 years old taking swimming lessons with 4c the reason I am watching your video. Thank you
ketty: Omg thank you for this video.Im about to start swimming lessons and was worried get my hair wet and damaged
Edy Loves Life 🌸: Ps I hope your swim lessons went well! Thank you for helping us out!
Rosahontas: Thank you thank you thank you!! I’ve been trying to find a way to keep my hair from chlorine. Thank you!
Morgan Moore: Easy straight to the point
Martha Acosta-Nino: Thank you! I will try it. God bless all of us trying to keep our bodies healthy Amen
Shaira Font: This helped so much!!! Thank you, i will start swimming as a cardio work out 3x a week and having curly long hair, i was thinking how will this work..... but this really helped. Where did you bet the poly band?
neon lights: Thanks! This is the first helpful review for natural hair swim caps that might actually work:) im looking forward to testing it out
Jennifer Barrymore: Thank you. I’ll be trying this tomorrow for my adult swim class
missfabulous24: Soo helpful omg I’ve been referring back to this video for like two years now!! Thank you!
193littlemiss: Hi Nurseaggz thank you! I'm going to try this. I'm also a Natural and learning to swim as a grown ass Adult. I feel the water seeping through when I'm fully submerged doing front and back stroke. Will try your hack an will let know....
Noelle Melgar: i hope this works as i am a swimmer and getting a straightening hair treatment and the more it get wet in chlorine the shorter it lasts so this will help me so much thanks
HBYMegan: We can deep conditioning while swimming 2 in 1
Word Smith: Thank you so much for this!! This will really help me.
Ruby Panterra: I will be trying this when I go swimming, thank you!
Bookworm :): Girl you're a lifesaver! Thanks for sharing!
summs: im starting adult swimming lessons next week, thank you for the tips!!
MarciaB: I’m going to try this. I love the water, and I want to start swimming more and more, but who’s tryna’ wash their hair EVERY day?! I can’t wait!
guacamole: Thanks the video, girl!! Can't wait to try it. Love from Brazil :)
bizarrasp: Hey! Thanks for the video! It’s a great hack! Can you use it in the beach? How do you do the pool, you put the swimcap in the locker room and keep it all day? Thanks!
katie Rains: thank you so much! life changing! I have thin blonde hair that turns green in chlorine which has turned me off of swimming despit it being great exercise, back in the pool again!
Nadine Wright: OMG you are adorable! I was laughing at all of your layers but I'm going to try it. I'm so tired of my caps not working. Thanks
Mel H: I can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing
Godsmylove: Lol! ASAP rocky braids! I need swimming lessons too girl. You are not alone!
Victoria Sheffield: Yo you are the BEST!!!! I’ve beensearching for two days for a way to keep hair dry. Thank you so much!!
Tracy and Ryan: Wow! You are so AMAZING! THX for sharing this tip that actually works. I'm a mermaid who needed this.
Amarie H: Ive watched several videos on this and none work! I was hopeful. I tried 1 cap. 2 caps. Shower caps. All of it. They dont work if your going UNDER water repeatedly like lap swimmers. With 4c hair i had to fully embrace wash n go's and used a chlorine shampoo 1x a week after my 3x week pool time. hope ths helps someone.
Jeffrey Collier: you are a living doll well done nice skin pretty teeth great nails wow.
paulage1art: I have both of those exact swim caps! Neither of them worked to keep my hair dry!!! But, I will try your combination! Thanks!
xiaochou yu: Great idea! I will try it next time I go swim
Ariel: I just signed up at LA Fitness and they have a rooftop pool and love to swim and I too an a naturists...needed this video! Thanks
Luiza Trindade: I have to come back to swimming for medical reasons and I was already suffering because of my natural hair. And now I just love you.
Brigette Leavell-Carr: Thank you so much! Going to a water fitness class tonight!
A. Susana F. R.: Gal, I have the same issue... But i usually have my hair straightened imagine that . thk you for sharing. Love this idea
Nu Tran: Thank you u r awesome! I needed to see that, my hair needs this!
Zen Miah: Love this video, thankyou Hun
againstalloddz4: Thank you! This will be a big help
Bee Datta: Thanks for this, need to get hairband and extra swimming caps.
Miya Lambert: Does the two swim caps make your head feel tight?
Jonilee4292: I’m gonna try this. Hope it works!
Ebony Elise Troop: For me, it's choice to either have my hair wet with chlorinated water or sweat from the swim cap. Whatever damages the least is the choice.
gigi Bakir: If this will work for me, it means you just saved my life, thank you
Angel Ferrara: Tysm! I’m going to try this. My only question is; How would you wear these swim caps using an underwater music nano? I usually listen to music. Thanks again♂️
leggz2di4: Great video and very helpful
Красная Шапочка: Thank you! I have very long hair and was suffering from the chlorine in the pool. I'll try your method! One more Like from me
Andrea Boykin: It's levels to this people!!! lol THANKYOU I needed this!
EasternEuropean INMEXICO: You’re amazing! Thank you!
meoshijgoogle: Thank you for this!
Juria Mulbah: Thank you!! This whole time I thouht I have to go bald or cut my hair shorter to swim loll
D-02-KANCHI GUPTA: yey! thank you! im going to try that asap!
Shaikha Salman: Could you please put the links for the products in these videos
pjewellful2012: This helps thanks!
MieKayla Singleton: Does this technique work on relaxed hair?
Samantha Campos: I died at your asap rocky laugh!! Lol thanks for this. Very helpful :)
Ashley Hyman: Do you find that 2 swim caps puts alot of pressure on your head? Like, is it tight?
RohaNHarjan: Would you still have to wash your hair like condition and shampoo afterwards or put products in, if so which products do you need