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As the weather gets warmer, nothing seems more inviting than jumping into a nice, cool pool. We all know kids are obsessed with water, and pool time is a great way to cool down. However, the chlorine can wreak havoc on your curly babies’ hair. Fortunately, there’s something you can do about it! Here’s how to protect your curly babies’ hair while swimming. Give these tips a try, and let us know what works for you!
How To Protect Your Curly Babies’ Hair While Swimming
Rinse:
Before allowing your littles to get into the pool, make sure you rinse your curls under warm water. The water will absorb into the curl’s shaft, making it difficult for strands to absorb chlorinated water.
Seal:
In an effort to keep chlorine out, you can try sealing your little one’s curls with coconut or olive oils. This can help manage dryness by keeping moisture sealed in.
Moisturize:
Regardless of if you choose to use oil in your child’s curls, you should definitely be moisturizing your little’s curls. Before swimming, slather on tons of moisturizing conditioner, making sure to coat every strand. Don’t rinse the conditioner. This will provide a barrier to protect the strands from absorbing the chlorinated water.
Protect:
After moisturizing, you might want to consider putting curls into a protective style. A quick braid, buns, or knots will lock moisture into the strands, protecting the interior from the elements. As a result, only the outside curls will get exposed while the inner curls will remain well moisturized and protected. This will also keep curls from becoming tangled.
Cap:
If you can convince your little one to wear it, a swim cap is one of the best ways to protect your strands. A well fitting swim cap will keep curls protected from water, and minimize the need for using products or protective styles. Simply remove after swimming, shake, and go!