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We have signed dd up for swimming lessons that start at the end of March (she'll be 9 months). It is twice a week for 30 minutes each time. She does not have a lot of hair at all, but I do want to protect what precious little hair she does have. Some of her hair is soft and silky and some is more corse and curly. Having frizzy curly hair myself, I know that chlorine can do a number on it.
Is there anything that I can do-need to do-should do for my mostly bald munchkin?
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yeah, the only down side for us is that I don't want dd "attracted" to my backyard pool either.
also hoping dad will take a class. he doesn't know how to swim and I want him to be able to rescue dd if need be. can't believe he doesn't know how to swim, lol.
but dd will still not be allowed in our big pool, not til she's seriously pottytrained-ick.
About the hair. I think we're just going to put a swim cap on her head, to keep out most of the chlorine. wondering what the water will do on her skin (she has very mild, occasional eczema). guess we'll see :D .
I've heard of just adding extra conditioner before. we'll probably do a light shampoo/conditioner afterward.
Back to the original post - wish I had read it BEFORE our vacaion. Addy did lots of "swimming" mostly just splashing and playing but her hair is FRIED - so dried out and crackly - I plan to dpend the next few days trying to nurse it back to health - any suggestions for intensive therapy.
Ahimisa - totally agree - posted my 2 cents on another board, lots of harm done. I don't even agree with the three times a day rule. I spent years lifeguarding and teaching swimming both for the Y and for the red cross too.
Martha
hey martha,
i'd start by deep conditioning her hair. add whatever conditioner you have and then let it sit on her head for about 20-30 minutes (with a shower cap on her head if possible). do this every other shampoo for a while and see what happens. And next time try a lightweight swim cap, lol.
of course if I remember addy's like dd, who actively resists hats, but if you stick it on and then quickly place her in the water she'll be distracted (hopefully!).
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Hats are a JOKE - It's a good thing we've had a mild winter around here because she will not put anything on her head to save her life.
As far as conditioners go - do you have one you like. I noticed the ones with "protien" that work great on my hair do terrible things to her hair. I used the Cholesterol kind on her hair and that seemed to help a little but it didn't seem very heavy.
Thanks,
Martha
[font=Century Gothic][font=Century Gothic]I should've asked this before, but...what do you use now? What is your routine?[/font][/font][font=Century Gothic]I second what Lisa said...but if possible, warm the conditioner up, what you're using is fine (place container in a sink of hot water, and test before using). I would also use oil, warmed up...think "hot oil treatment". The warmth will help the cuticles of the hair open so the conditioner/oil (yes, mix them together, proportion doesn't matter)can penetrate. It also reduces the time you need to spend on it...15-20 mins...longer if able, but that should suffice. [/font][font=Century Gothic]If you are worried about being able to get all the oils out, you can apply before you shampoo, then apply a leave in conditioner after you shampoo.[/font][font=Century Gothic]And I would do this everytime you shampoo (with a moisturizing shampoo)her hair until it feels better.[/font][font=Century Gothic]As for what to use, depends on where you are going to buy it. Grocery/drugstore--I'd find a deep conditioner by Pantene, a hot oil by Vo5, sometimes I've seen Motions at a drugstore...that line is fantastic and can be found at Sally's, too (I think). At a salon, Keracare, Redken, Aveda, or Nexxus have great conditioners.[/font][font=Century Gothic][/font]
for regular conditioners, we like Nexxus Humectress or the suave knockoff (available at target for less than $2 and just awesome). there are a number of deep conditioners that are available from Nexxus, etc (crina listed a number that are good).
edited to add: I remember, back when I had hair, that I used to deep condition with Keraphix(sp) by nexxus. just a once a month or so deep conditioner. Most of the time I'd just deep condition once a week with Humectress conditioner and a shower cap (and I used therappe (sp) shampoo by nexxus).
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[font=Century Gothic]I have found that some clarifying shampoos can be harsh and drying, too...making the hair feel like straw. What did you use, Martha? I've had great success with Malibu 2000 Swimmer's Action Shampoo and Conditioner. Others like Aloe Rid Shampoo and treatment by Nexxus. [/font][font=Century Gothic][/font] [font=Century Gothic]Preventing the chlorine from entering your hair(with conditioner, cap if possible) is better than having to get it out, IMO.[/font]
Ok, swim classes still haven't started yet- the instructor is annoying me already since she keeps pushing the date back.
How much do I need to worry about Hanna's hair since there is sooo little??? We are still using just baby wash to wash her hair although I have started using a bit of Shae butter every few days?? She really is mostly bald, although I was so proud the other morning when she woke up and what hair she did have was messy- her first bed head :D
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[font=Century Gothic]LOL @ bed head! I would still be very conscious of using conditioner(or shea), and rinsing,etc., for a few reasons: 1.) she does have some hair, and that can get damaged 2.) maintaining the health of her scalp is important too (more delicate than other skin) and 3.) it gets you in the habit for down the road when she has longer locks. [/font]