Swim with the Frizz! The No Regrets Guide to Swimming with Curls

What should we do the day before we plan to swim? 

Have a family deep conditioning party before you jump in to swim! Grab some shower caps and apply the Ultra Moisturizing Deep Conditioner to everyone’s tresses. Let the Deep Conditioner stay on for 15-20 minutes. This feels like the perfect time for a family dance session, the sillier the better. With nourishing ingredients such as oat milk, banana extract, and turmeric, the Deep Conditioner brings balanced moisture to textured tresses. 

Bonus: It has a refreshing scent of seagrass, green tea, and a light note of ginger. It smells utterly amazing!

How should we protect our hair while swimming?

Swim caps can be a great option, especially for families that love to be in the water often. Ensure you wear swim caps that fit well and silicone caps can be ideal options. The struggle can be real real trying to get a latex swim cap on a crown of wild curls, especially if that crown belongs to a wiggly toddler. Unlike latex, silicone swim caps create great slip, allowing you to comfortably put on caps without tangling your hair, or bringing on meltdowns for your littles. 

How should we prep our tresses before putting the caps on?

Since no swim cap is completely resistant, make sure you lightly condition the ends of your hair (about the first 5 inches), then wet the rest of your hair. This will create a vacuum which will suck the cap closer to your head, and if chlorine water does enter the cap the water has already filled your hair shaft and the conditioner has sealed/coated the weakest point of your hair strands.

What should we do if post swim hair is majorly tangled?

Yup, those swim caps can go flying in the wind and the best laid swim curl care plans can go out the window when a bunch of kids are having a blast at the beach all day. Just let the good times roll and don’t feel overwhelmed as all of the curls, coils and waves look increasingly out of control, envision a bunch of bird nests and then throw some seaweed on top for color. You’ve got this, as long as you have the Aloe Vera Curl Primer in your massive mom bag. The Curl Primer cuts down detangling time by up to 70%! Multiply that by a family of four and you just saved some major time! Here’s what to do ASAP when swimming fun turns quickly into a tangled curl mess. 

1. Grab the Curl Primer and start with a dime-sized amount.

2. Evenly distribute the Curl Primer through wet hair.

3. Use fingers or a wide tooth comb to work through pesky tangles.

4. Repeat on all your kids and don’t forget the little one lol.

How should we cleanse detangled tresses after we swim? 

Once the tangles are out of the way, rinse your tresses under lukewarm water for 1-2 minutes and then wash to remove chlorine, sand, and any other random things that end up in your kiddos’ tresses. The Curl Renew & Restore Gentle Cleansing Rinse will gently lift debris from delicate curls but will maintain the natural pH balance of your hair. If your family can’t stay away from swimming, the Cleansing Rinse can be used on a daily basis without drying out curls, coils or waves. Packed with slippery elm extract, coconut milk, and aloe vera, the Cleansing Rinse will provide curl protection and moisture with every wash. Interested in even more squeaky clean details on how to get the very best wash for the whole family? This video is for you!

Should we use a conditioner after swimming?

Um, short answer? Yes! A day swimming in the sun at the beach or the pool can dry out your hair, so treating those freshly cleansed tresses to a leave-in conditioner is essential! Here’s what to do:

1. Rinse with warm water for 30-60 seconds.

2. Reach for Untie the Knot Nourishing Leave-In Conditioner and apply a generous amount to your hands.

3. Work conditioner through hair from ends to roots.

4. Rinse hair and reapply conditioner.

5. Repeat step #3 and do not rinse.

6. Style as desired.

What should we do differently during seasons when we swim often?

Swimming can be challenging for textured tresses. Here are a couple ways to give your water loving family the best chance of curly success:

1. Avoid or minimize the use of styles/styling tools that require you to apply heat to your hair. The sun will already be parching textured tresses!
   
   
2. Embrace the art of air drying! Summer is the perfect time to let your hair dry naturally without fear of curl popsicles forming when you step out the door. Not sure how to do it? We’ve got a helpful video featuring an air dried style!
   
   

Swim caps aren’t our thing, can you recommend a routine that does not involve swim caps?

We sure can! We totally understand that curl care is not one-size fits all. We have a swim friendly routine with no caps required. Watch as Jennie shares her swim-friendly routine!

Whether your family likes to dive into pools or hop into the salty ocean, TréLuxe products and tips will keep every curl happy and healthy all swim-summer long. Splash away and make all the memories, we’ve got the curl care figured out for you!