Swimming with Natural Hair | Protection from Chlorine and Salt

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Hey Guys!
One of my most frequently asked questions this season: How do I protect my Natural Hair while swimming in the pool or ocean? Here's my tips on protecting your hair and keeping it moisturized, all while having lots of fun in the sun! Hope it helps!
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[@thepokigur]

My friends- " Lets go swimming and after that lets go to dinner" Me - " NO NO after swimming lets just come home"

[@dinainnocent8047]

Rightt my hair is always so messy and my skin is so dry after swimming i don’t want nobody seeing me like that

[@noname-kf2ez]

Queen Dina exactly! My swim team would have us compete and then go out to eat after like how do y’all do that 😭 I just go straight home. Like my skin gets all dry and my hair is all brittle like no thank you

[@ash_lee_12]

@@dinainnocent8047 just do mini twist with gel and rinse it out after you get out the pool and add some oil after you rinse and you can do days of swimming with your hair will be fine

[@JayaKumar-td9fj]

You're the kindly explaining person

[@Mivotin]

That's exactly the plan I have for tomorrow for my boyfriend's birthday!!! Don't tell me I made a bad choice on this omg 😭

[@theresabrown3055]

My daughter swims competitively and I really hope this helps her hair this swim season. Her hair has suffered from a lot of breakage due to swimming competitively. But we can't stop the first AA Gold Medalist from earning her gold medal.

[@lividia7138]

Has it helped?

[@meyasymone3646]

Make sure you do protein treatments when needed and deep condition every week

[@ysmbklyn]

Whitney, You should do an update to this video. It's time.

[@MajorMusicalMayhem]

Yes! We need an update Whitney! 😁

[@mynameisv5034]

ysmbklyn Yes am update! I saw this years ago when I was relaxed but now I'm TWA natural. I need a TWA swim tutorial!

[@K.C_kool]

You think!!!

[@ayers22baby]

Wow conditioner and oil(NATURAL OILS) in a pool are gross? .. you people seriously need to educate yourselves! How about the pee, dead skin, dirt, and bugs in the water. Use your common sense. this is an amazing method! Very smart idea. LOVE!

[@kamaribrown9902]

Jess Watch right

[@tanya1692]

Hater

[@Gladiator_in_a_Suit]

Jess Watch right I love my scalp too much to be letting people’s shit particles and urine be in my scalp chillin fuq no! Also a lot of people don’t like to take a shower! Lol😝

[@briannamiagymnasts6408]

Jess Watch I Moisturize my hair and put a swimming cap on

[@ayuanabradford3206]

Jess Watch true as hell because I did that my hair became white lol

[@nisaduman1883]

You are the first beauty youtuber without wearing make up and still can show us the beauty in us :) greetings from germany. We love yoy

[@juniabrubaker7088]

My hair used to get almost unmanageable when I swam, but since I learned about this, it has made a HUGE difference!

[@camlewis73]

I also read somewhere that it is a good idea to wet your hair completely before getting in the water. The reason for this is that because your hair is already saturated, less of the salt water or chlorine will penetrate your hair.

[@bodybossfitnessllc5748]

You should consider a product line, I've tried a lot of your mixes and I love everything you do.

[@SuperElise21]

Body Boss Fitness LLC There you go!

[@kanikura]

This comment aged well 💯👌🏽lol

[@MichelleLeah]

Your advice was definitely considered lol😂😂🎉🎉

[@TheTamaramac12]

She was just born with the gift of doing hair

[@Anigurl1]

i have used this the last 3 summers and its been a LIFE SAVER. also I find that using color treated conditioners are better because often they contain uva/b protection (my hair is color treated but id use anyway for those benefits) so its especially great if you're going to be laying out. I use the garnier frutis one in the red bottle (or if its changed the color treated one) and the shampoo is the same if you chose to shampoo but those are my fave

[@myaolatunji5505]

Hey Witney, me and my older sister just started our natural hair journey, but I can't lie to u it's been tough we didn't know where to start off at, people recommended other accounts but I saw ur page and wanted to try it out, so far it's been great ur easy DIY recipes to ur great tips have really helped me soo far I can't wait until my hair is nice healthy and back to being rich and healthy Thank-u so much God Bless u and ur family

[@blueberri999]

Hi, I'm a competitive swimmer and I have to tell you that we CANNOT and I mean ABSOLUTELY CANNOT swim with that much conditioner under our caps...they slip right off since they're mostly silicone!! I'm natural as well and I have this problem and I have yet to find a protective product that WON'T make my cap slip off.

[@msnnbc]

Maybe get a better swim cap. A swim cap shouldn't be a moment from slipping off like that.Also, put a little less conditioner and skip the oil all together. Works just fine.

[@blueberri999]

We have team regulated caps so I can't but I finally found a regiment that seems to be working for me so yay!!!

[@foizzy]

Bailee Buckner Care to share?

[@Wooweemama]

+Bailee Buckner can you tell us?

[@susangreen3931]

Same! I have to get up every morning at 4, so how is another way to protect my hair?

[@MP_411]

Just stopping by to show my favorite vlogger a little love. We love you and appreciate you!

[@Nya0213]

YOUR ENERGY IS EVRRYTHING!! I GOT SUPER TIRED OF MY HAIR BEING SO DRY WHEN I GET OUT. And thank you for actually showing us proof! I will use this method today!

[@AmeatSauce]

I started a job as a swim instructor so I’m trying to find a nice week routine and still have cute styles !

[@rigreene6472]

You have beautiful hair!! You have been added to my list of hair crushes :-) Thanks for this video, I'm getting in the pool soon!!

[@shinysphinx8849]

Me and nap both have 4a hair! I have combination hair when it comes to strand thickness. My porosity is low but I may need to test again to see if it's still low.

[@revolutionaryowlqueen7380]

That sounds great!!! Thanks. I'll ask my mommy to style my hair like that because I go to the pool every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening.

[@cocotreasure]

I teach water aerobics and I was hoping to find a way to protect my hair since Im in the water 4 to 5 days a week! Thanks *****

[@lynettra7818]

this was SUPER HELPFUL for a quick jaunt to DR for my bday weekend. no time for braids/twists, so THIS saved me a lot of worry over keeping my tresses healthy. you're amazing!

[@rakishaphillip3707]

Hi, I've only been a natural for about a 1yr and 9 months and I honestly can say that even though I watch many other natural haired youtubers your video's are the one's that have gotten me through this journey. Cause their has been many times I lost my faith in my hair getting longer and I also started to dislike my curl pattern and I wanted to go back to the creamy crack aka perms/ texture softener, but I sat down and would turn to your channel and it would persuade me to not give up and continue with my journey....so even though you may not know me, I just wanted to say Thank You and continue with your videos ;)

[@MonikaLukunde]

you wanna put water first, so that when the water molecules from the pool manage to break the oil barrier and get through, you hair will be soaked with moisture from the clean water(without pool chemicals)you put first preventing the unclean water from entering. Its like your back up protection in-case the oil slips out!

[@monetpetals86]

Thanks Naptural85! I just got back from boogie boarding at Seal Beach,CA. I followed this tutorial and my hair isn't dried out and impossible. Its conditioned and clean! I had a blast at the beach too. Especially since I could go in the water without a big head ache later on :) MUCH appreciated information!

[@LuvlyUnknown]

Tips on how to protect your hair while swimming??? Thank you so much for this....you are simply the best on KZbin...no natural on Tube can match your sincerity and the great advice you give...Thanks again...

[@graceclover8697]

Competitive swimmer here, I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! Thx so much😘

[@shorteria39]

You should look into the swimma cap. It's not the typical swim cap. That's the name of it swimma cap.

[@TheVonvon13]

Your hair is so thick,long and healthy looking. Thanks for your time in making this video.

[@linday2009]

just the same regimen that i did yesterday for the pool. My sister was wearing a wig and she was worry about her wig not to falling down on the water etc.. I was with my natural hair and did not have to care about if the hair will falling down. WoWWWWWW I just love my natural hair!

[@babiik1212]

Shea butter also protects the hair really well, it's like a shield over ur hair. After swimming it leaves my hair soft and moisturized.

[@cutiefasho06]

Can you do a video on how to maintain your hair during a beach vacation when your swimming daily but don't want to do a whole wash day routine everday but still be able to wear your hair out and pack light that would be so helpful

[@luztiburcio1499]

And some hairstyles too because Everytime im out of the water and my hair dries it turns into a hide puffball- even with braids

[@smarts0073]

Much needed especially when you live in the Bahamas! The sun and water can be your enemies! Thanks Nap you Rock!

[@IwanAcleverUtubeName]

That splash transition from the pool to the bathroom, NICE! That stood out to me for some reason, lol

[@CUBS83]

You are a lifesaver! Been avoiding pools like the plague, and just like that, a handy solution! I'm hitting the pool on Sunday, coincidentally, wash-day. Thanks a million! And congrats mom-to-be!

[@Skyjem1]

Good point about wearing the swim cap, I forgot about that. Thanks for taking the time to answer my question.

[@FunintheSun813]

I'm so glad I found this. Wasn't sure how to protect my hair while going to the water parks😊

[@SherryBlossomBeauty]

By far one of the BEST natural hair videos I've ever seen and then it's on swimming(which I love) has anyone told you how much you rock! I totally see you on national commercials soon! You have a great aura! Thanks for sharing!

[@Naytastiic]

Great timing!! I was planning to go to the pool on Wednesday and didn't know what to do with my hair. Thanks life saver!

[@tjonique]

I love this video! Obviously she cleansed her hair from all the impurities that's in a pool. She shows us the best and healthy ways to maintain her hair. She gives great advice to us natural women. Someone will always question what about urine or chlorine? Okay what about the build up of styling products?! We take it out by cleansing. The mud wash is phenomenal I use it myself and I love it. think about to get rid of impurities from your hair rather than washing with shampoo. Just ponder on that

[@skspace2737]

I've been doing this since you posted it and each summer it has worked for me 😊.

[@booboohips]

Your hair & skin are lovely! U & hubby looked like ya'll had so much fun swimming.

[@Amandas566]

I've just decided to go natural and your videos have been sooo helpful! Please keep them coming.

[@pris10251111]

May God Bless you....you have helped not only myself but several other sistas that want to maintain healthy hair and swim too!

[@Baruch1girl]

Great advice! That's why I love YT.... all these great girls giving fantastic advice! May you have a safe and wonderful summer!

[@NappyNneka]

These videos are literary one of the highlights of my day. Thank you for making them!

[@CarlyHamm]

Omgoodness. Thank you so much for this video. I recently did the big chop after transitioning for a year. I'm a competitive swimmer and and this literally helped me save my hair for this coming swim season.

[@jemXero]

Yay! I have a pool and because I worry about chlorine in my hair I usually wash it out after I get out the pool. These tips should help more.

[@ejdarly4733]

Oh that seems so easy and I definitely want to wear a swim cap too though. Thank you so much.

[@kirstinecarter]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! I have wanted to compete in triathlon for a long time but the fear of chlorine damage has prevented me from training. Thank you for this information!!

[@BDsings99]

Oh my gosh Miss Whitney, thank you so much for this video! I just recently started finding all these great you tubers (like you ) who have helped figure out how to take care of my "beautiful mess" so to speak, and I can't tell you how worried I was since I'm pretty much swimming six days a week! You're a life savor! And my hair and I can't thank you enough!

[@siarracb]

Ur so patient with ur hair. I admire that.

[@BellePoetesss]

I agree with headstronghairs comment. U should do a book with all your hair care tips tricks and Recipes... I love your channel.

[@tiana2928]

Who's watching on 15th of July 2016 exactly 4 years after it was posted or just 2016

[@chalseywilder937]

my ass 😂😂

[@LivingWithCognitiveDissonance]

Tiana M.O 7/15/17

[@themicahman3741]

july 2017

[@chocolaterfever17]

I like how you explain why you do certain steps instead of just doing it

[@britneyar2014]

I am so happy you took time to make this video. Thank you

[@129cnay]

one of the only videos of its kind on KZbin, great idea!!!

[@Mizchika]

This video couldn't be more timely! Off to Greece on thursday & been nervous about protecting my hair while in the sea! I'll admit I'm taking the easy route by braiding my hair with extensions though but I will still be coating my hair with the braids before swimming. I've also read that it's good to put some coconut oil on the hair before putting the conditioner on top to seal in the moisture and coconut oil also protects the hair from hygral fatigue caused by the constant wetting and drying

[@shortandstuff]

I'm going on vacation soon and I can't tell you how worried I've been about getting into the water. This technique is definitely something I'm going to try. You posted this video at the perfect time!

[@electricbutterfly65]

Thank you so much Naptural for this video! You are my first inspiration for growing my naptural hair! I started watching your videos a year ago and I started out with a short natural (4c hair) Since I've been using your recipe for the shea butter smoothie and following your instructions, my hair has grown so much! It is healthy and just the other day at my brother's birthday party, friends and family love my twist. They have made so many comments of how healthy my hair is! Thank you so much!

[@VBPARKS03]

Your amazing. Our daughters NEED you!!!!!!! You need your own TV show, put you in the textbooks at school, whatever it takes, we want more exposure to you!!! Thank you!!!

[@blackfroot]

Thank You ! This I super helpful since I swim competitively!!

[@YouTubeUzername]

sweet first!! love ur channel btw! ur are the natural hair youtube queen!

[@09105brew]

I just love you! Thank you for taking so much time to help us naturalistas out.

[@candacejones3367]

Love this! I've asked people ow to protect my hair while swimming but this demonstration is great and makes it much simpler for me!!! Thanks!!!

[@2HootHoot]

wow your hair grew so much! I noticed it when you stretched it before you put on the oil in the beginning

[@somekindofwonderbrea]

I've grown in-love with you and your husband and your cats...thanks for the hair motivation. You're awesome.

[@NapptruallyDIVA]

Thank you for this video, its just in time for my day at the beach this saturday, I was so worried about my hair being a new natural, your a life saver!!!

[@zirpa1]

I agree its the healthier option and im sorry to hear that your hair broke off.. But the fact that the relaxed hair breaks off eventually doesn't happen to everyone. Genes and taking care of the hair the right way plays a big part..

[@OshTashBGosh22]

You guys are gonna have the best home videos for Bobblehead.

[@FallFreelei]

O my gosh! I can't believe you really posted it! Thank YOU SOO much!

[@PrettyUniqueKashia]

I freaking LOVE you! I'm transitioning & you're one of my hair-spirations... So, gracias'! :)

[@RestRenewRebuild]

My natural hair meetup group was just discussing this topic! Thanks for posting!

[@meeyouestinvil9712]

when i started to watch your video i felt crazy to turn back natural.thank you for the wonderful video.!!!!

[@YadiraLaguerre]

This is super helpful! We've moved from NJ to Puerto Rico where swimming is now a daily activity. Our hair has been paying heavily!! Thank you xoxo

[@pattKJReddie]

I am a lifeguard 7 summers, i have searched for similar video and nothing thank you!!

[@animalcrossing909]

I'm just making sure, is this really noticeable after doing this in the pool? Like, if you don't wear a swim cap, will it leave a humongous trail of oil behind you?! I don't want to make a fool out of myself in the pool...

[@pinkjellybean2691]

sorry for the really late reply, but i like to think of it like this: your hair is kind of like a sponge, so in order to stop the chlorine water from getting into our hair, we must soak our hair in clean water, conditioner and oils to stop frizz, and all the other bad things that chlorine creates. so, in summary, drench your hair in water, put a medium amount of conditioner in and just enough oil to coat your hair. you see, because your hair is kind of like a sponge, once it's full of water and product, you can't add anymore. that's like fully soaking a sponge in water, and then trying to soak it in another liquid when it's already full; it just doesn't work. so if your hair has already been drenched by conditioner, your hair has closed the gate to moisture and won't let the oil in. so just be reasonable and fair with it, and don't OVERLY moisturise your hair. :) (if that made annnyyyy sense whatsoever)

[@charchar234cj]

pinkjellybean it did to me! Thanks for the tip lol

[@nonalolagirl]

Omg, your hair is my ideal length, I never knew it was that long from the previous vids.

[@natcary7]

I thoroughly enjoy the diversity of your videos, thanks so much!

[@spiceyfruit]

i am a new subscriber and i can say it was love at first sight!...ive been searching so long for a youtuber that has factual knowledge about natural hair. i love that u not only educate us on natural hair but you give us demonstrations and thats very helpful especially for me since im a visual learner...Thank you so much Whitney !

[@lisyrosell8925]

Best video I seen regarding swimming. Everyone else avoids it. I love to swim just want to learn to do it right for my hair

[@Anukii]

Whew, this how you know this is ancient, she using that Terressentials mud wash! 🤣 The way that mud was conquering my wash days! Those were the times! Anyway, I’m going swimming 💖

[@jamieevans1387]

This video is so helpful! I've been taking swimming lessons and my hair has not been damaged by the chlorine or anything! Thanks for the tips

[@TheBobelly628]

You're a Gem! All your videos are so well thought out and put together. Really appreciate all of your tips and helps!

[@mamaolu]

WOW!!! YOU HAVE MADE ME REALLY WANNA GO SWIMMING!!! THANKS SO MUCH!!!

[@fabulously695]

I think an oil or butter would be better than plain old conditioner as it won't rinse out as easily with water, i would saturate my hair in coconut oil from roots too tips, being very very generous, then braid it or twist it making sure that it will stay secure with a hair tie or pin, soak the hair with some freshwater(and i mean DRENCH it, let it sit for a bit if you have too and soak it again), then 'seal' each braid with some shea butter as it has some uv protecting properties

[@Love-Nay]

- So thoughtful & informative.

[@nawluhhh]

This couldn't have come at a better time! I will be starting swimming in the Fall and I was so scared of my hair constantly getting wet. Thanks so much!! :D

[@nawluhhh]

I believe she keeps it all natural. Which is why her channel is called Naptural85 (:

[@mxb9083]

I swim at least 3 times a week for my triathlon training and there is a website called Sporty Afros that gives great info for exercising naturals. This is pretty much the same steps I use (except the oil) but I always wear a swim cap. If you wear a swim cap, get a lycra cap to fit underneath your latex or silicone cap. That will keep the cap from pulling on your hair. I've been swimming for years and have never had a problem with my hair despite using a silicone based conditioner when I swim.

[@cyn_para3051]

This made my day i love swimming for fun and this is a easy way to take care of my hair thanks

[@msyazzyj30]

Oh why must you be so beautiful and intelligent?? Such a gift :) thank you for this!

[@juojuobeanz98]

You are a life safer!! I've always wondered how to keep my hair protected for the pool..Thanks girlie!

[@Ardale007]

Are we expected to repeat these steps if we're swimming everyday? This seems like a ton of work.

[@mediamamachick]

Hey Whit..Usually I never go near the stuff, but I use petroleum jelly and small bit of conditioner coated on my hair. I find it to be an awesome barrier. And since I use the mud wash (or benonite clay with tea tree , lavender and rosemary oil)my hair never has any problems. I have been doing the petroleum jelly and conditioner thing since I was girl. Somehow I knew instinctively I needed a barrier. I will say the added procedure of stretching the hair and the mud wash has completed the process

[@SweetGaBrownin]

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL AND CONGRATS AGAIN ON THE SOON TO BE NEW ADDITION!

[@nchoney36]

Love your channel, suggest to everyone who is gone or going natural. Thanks again for all your time and effort :)

[@Caribbeanpearl09]

I am taking swimming lessons now and I noticed breakage after washing with shampoo and concditoner. I did not know how to protect it. This video definitely showed me how to stop the breakage and protect it better. Thanks, God Bless

[@bluesweetheart2003]

I love to swim. Thank you for all the helpful hints you try to give to everyone. Really appreciate your videos so much.

[@TigerBud]

to prevent the conditioner from leaving a trail you wash it out & oil it with olive,coconut, jojoba etc. & youre set

[@TheHalfieFTW]

I just got out of the shower after swimming and girl my hair was pissed. Gotta do this from now on.

[@dajewel1982]

this is a great video!! i keep it simple too...drench hair with a product with vaseline that i don't use anymore. tie up n jump right in

[@LovelySunshine17]

Yay! Thanks for the making this vid~ I just started taking swimming lessons and my hair was super dry afterwards. I'm going to follow your process next week and see how my hair responds. :)