for really bad tangles in my daughters hair, I will use a quality (grown-up) shampoo and conditioner... any kind you prefer, but I like the Matrix line for myself a lot, esp their "conditioning balm"... really wonderful. Then a follow-up after bath with Paul Mitchel leave- in conditioner. That stuff works really well, but it's all a little pricey, and don't know how their skin would react since it sounds like they may be sensitive to some things. This stuff all works great on tangles and frizzies though. I buy it at Ulta, and try to watch for sales.
Hi Alice- I'm a PTWM-I'm a hair stylist. I always recommend that all my clients wet their kid's hair down and put conditioner in it Before going swimming-this creates a barrier from the chlorine, not allowing it to penetrate into the hair. It should do the trick. Also, use a clarifying shampoo once a week-not everyday-as it will dry out the hair, making it more difficult to comb through. Hope this helps!
Johnson's NO MORE TANGLES
it works amazing. My mom used it on me when i was a little girl and now i use it on my daughter, who also takes swim lessons.
It works on wet OR dry hair and always does a great job getting the hair in an easy-to-comb-through state.
Hope that helps!
I am a swimmer. I use a conditioning balm after my dechlorinating shampoo which is Malibu 2000. My condition balm is Biolage by Matrix it is a hydrotherapy for the hair and scalp. Got this a Ultra. My hair person highly recommended it for me. Have used it for years. the biggest thing is to get the chlorine out of the hair first.
Keep on swimming,,,,
Try a deep conditioning treatment several times a week. you can get some deep penetrating conditioner from Sally's Beauty Supply.
With my girls, one of which has very fine hair that tangles easily, I always put in plenty of regular conditioner and then put their hair into ponies and braids. That keeps it from tangling. And then when we get home I wash and condition it again. Then follow-up with lots of leave in conditioner like the Suave or VO5 version you can get at Walmart.
Hope that helps.
there is a shampoo that is specifically for swimmers. I did find this on the internet: Swimmers Hair Conditioner
by California Baby. I know that when I was young I was always in the pool and the chlorine just demolished it. You can also do a search in google under swimmers hair shampoo, there is a lot of information there that might help you as well!
Hi Alice-
It's hard to keep their hair nice if they won't wear a cap. I swam for years and the best thing was to get your hair wet in the shower first (your hair will soak up the unchlorinated water instead of pool water) and then put some conditioner on and then the cap. You could at least try getting their hair wet and see if it helps.
There are some great suggestions for special swimmer shampoo and quality salon products. Being a competitive swimmer for 10 years and 8 years of triathlons, I used cheap thick conditioner such as Finesse after wetting it. Although the others may work, it gets expensive. After the initial rinse of the condiitoner coming out of the water, then I would use the nicer better products to keep the hair healthy. Finesse leaves this waxy coat on your hair if you've ever tried it. Not good for long term use on hair, but FANTASTIC for keeping chlorine at bay! :)
Hi Alice,
I'm surprised no one mentioned Frizz-Eaze products. Get them at Walgreens. I also use good old-fashioned Alberto VO5 Conditioning Hairdressing in the tube, just rub some in your hands and run it through her hair before swimming. It acts as a barrier. In between swims, wash her hair with only conditioner, no shampoo. This works great for me, it should work for the little mermaid!
"Circle of Friends" melon leave-in conditioner is awesome. I even use it. We get ours at Snippets in Northbrook Court.
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Hi Alice,
I know Arbonne has several products that can help. If you're not familiar with Arbonne, it is a home-based business that retails face, body, and hair care products (as well as other personal care products) that are botanically based and contain no mineral oil or chemical dyes or fragrances. The products are vegan certified and are formulated in Switzerland to meet the higher European standards for personal care products.
I am an Arbonne consultant and have used, with success, the following products for "swimmers hair":
ABC Hair and Body Wash or
Intelligence Daily Self-Adjusting Shampoo
Intelligence Daily Self-Adjusting Conditioner
To the Rescue Hair Protectant
The Hair Protectant is great both before and after swimming. Before hitting the pool, it helps protect the hair from damage due to sun and chlorine so that it is easier to comb out later. It also acts as a detangler, making it easier to comb through anytime the hair is wet.
I'm happy to offer more assistance, if you'd like. Or you can go to www.Arbonne.com to find a consultant near you who can help.
I had the same problem with my kids hair so I went to Sally Beauty Supply and purchased a swimmers shampoo. The name of it is ion its in a white bottle with a deep pink color cap thay also have other products for swimmers. I hope it works. The shampoo runs $5.99 for a 16oz. bottle.
Linda
girls are so funny everyone one will laugh and your girls will probably go yuk no way not in my hair but it does work very well go to the store get a jar of real mayonnaise mix with 2 egg whites apply to there hair wrap in a towel for about 15 minutes rinse & shampoo do this about 2x week
Check at your local beauty supply or shop for a demineralizing shampoo. I use Malibu 2000 on my clients that have swimmers hair, well water hair or chemical deposits from medication.
I so appreciate the help! We now wet the girls hair, spread on VO5 and french braid it (as best I can). 2 quick shampoos with Ultaswim shampoo and a few good squirts of Infusium 23 and it is tangle free. Another mom even commented on how nice it was combing out. I think I may water the Infusium down a bit because it almost makes their hair greasy…but I prefer that to tears!!! THANKS!!!