The Undercurrent | Vlog 7: Tips for Black Swimmers

Dive The Undercurrent with @naomyhgp in Vlog 7: After 12 years of experimenting, Naomy has finally found a cure for Post Practice Crust. Here's exactly how to protect moisturize and rejuvenate your hair, skin and face when constantly being saturating by chlorine. #Swimming #BlackSwimmer #HairCare #Athlete #Training
The official cure to Post Practice Crust: the period directly after swim practice when your skin is dry and dehydrated.
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Pre Practice Routine | Protect and Prevent Damage (1:15)
Step 1. Protect hair with water (1:24)
Step 2. Protect hair with conditioner coating (1:43)
Step 3. Protect hair with silk wrap (2:29)
-swim cap options (3:15)
for extra large caps for afros or all caps in general go to www.SwimOutlet.com
-extra tips (4:25)
Post Practice Routine | Moisturize and Rejuvenate (5:50)
Step 1. Shower to remove chlorine from hair and body (5:42)
Step 2. Moisturize hair with cream and oil (6:06)
-use all natural products (no chemicals! as it will only dry out your hair even more)
-the drier your hair the more product your should apply
-use an oil that works for your hair type and porosity
Step 3. Moisturize face with oil (9:05)
-use all natural products (no chemicals! as it will only dry out your face even more)
-apply she butter to under eyes and lip
-apply oil directly to face
-make sure your skin absorbs the product. it should not sit on top of skin.
Step 4. Apply a thick and natural based lotion (12:48)
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thanks :)
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[@klmcreates]

I’ve literally been searching for weeks now trying to find black swimmers and their hair tips and I have finally found a video with really useful advice. Thank you so much!!

[@naomyhgp]

hey there! checking in -- how was the hair routine been going for you or your swimmer?

[@punampatelgrewal8082]

This is the best approach I’ve seen so far & she is SPOT ON! Additional tip from a south Asian woman (curly black hair, dark skin) to cut down on time: 1. mix castor oil & coconut oil (1:2 parts) into a mist spray bottle & just spray that stuff on all over (in hair before & after swimming) & on body after all done. (Can swap out body lotions for the oils) 2. Swap out head scarf with easy-on towelcap/turban (see Korean, Japanese, or dollar stores) to wear under ur swim cap. 🏊

[@epicfrizz_art]

You’re silk scarf tip is the most useful tip I’ve gotten. I am the only person on my swim team with my hair texture, and it can be frustrating when my cap continually slips off if there are any traces of conditioner in my hair, meaning I had to choose between protecting my hair or having a comfortable practice. I can’t wait to try this out in the pool, meaning I won’t have to choose!

[@djane1315]

As a coach I got this question ALL the time and there is an even less inexpensive natural conditioner less any chemicals in your fridge and cubbard/pantry and vitamin E for the skin Minus sunlight and hair. Also some facilities have switched to bromine as opposed to chlorine. Avacado is a wonderful facial for swimmers..... Nonethemore, you are OUTSTANDING!!!

[@naomyhgp]

yes, I 100% agree with these as solves as well!

[@43nesspkindp48]

Thank you for this channel! Im getting back into swimming (last time was childhood 😅) so this is such a light! Thank you for inspiring! 🙏🏾

[@naomyhgp]

hope swimming is going well for you!

[@shinyluckalfred4850]

This is the most interesting and well crafted youtube video I have ever seen in my life.

[@naomyhgp]

wow!! thank you thank you!

[@wizardofahhhhhhz]

I started swim lessons a few weeks ago and I noticed a lot of my hair breaking off today when I was brushing it. I wear a swim cap but my hair always ends up wet 😩. I’m going to try these tips, thank you so much for this video!

[@lischellejones]

I love the Zoe’s ✨

[@vanesal3435]

I’m so happy I found this channel!

[@naomyhgp]

thank you for liking and subscribing! I appreciate :)

[@thewrightvibe7324]

Love this! Your energy and artistry is such a joy to watch! Keep it up and always do you!

[@naomyhgp]

thank you so much!

[@halie8386]

@Naomy Grand'Pierre love the video. Thank you! After the pool, when you went to shower, did you also shampoo your hair again or not? Was not clear. Thanks.

[@naomyhgp]

I usually shampoo my hair once or twice a week. so just depends on the day -- I always rinse out my hair after a swim tho.

[@jrlovesu02]

Great info 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹

[@kemofongchaazaq4scriptures274]

This was very helpful Naomy Grand Pierre. Go Ayiti! and may God bless your projects and establish them all! Shalom.

[@naomyhgp]

thank you!

[@De_Sava]

Had to revisit this ❤❤❤

[@emmabutler4668]

i’m so thankful for this video as a swimmer of 10 years who grew up in a white family. my only question is, i have box braids in and it’s not like i can take them out or anything, so does it work the same with braids and would i still wrap my hair before putting the cap on?

[@naomyhgp]

I would use the same method for braids -- however, I know wetting all your braids every day is quite a pain. I'll create a new video with tricks for braids. coming soon!

[@joelmanzo4514]

Hey, just wanted to ask, im a mexican girl with type 3c/4a hair, and im about to start water polo and swim. would it be ok for me to follow these tips, includijg the protective styles? i dont want my hair to die bcs kf the chlorine, but i also dont want to be disrespectful/insensitive

[@planetbasedrace3533]

Thank you so much! This info is so helpful!

[@gen3573]

I just got a job teaching swim lessons to kids! I'm also Haitian, and would love to know where you got your swim cap from :)

[@jeanudo762]

Thank you!

[@arielledickson8105]

Hey you should try the you go natural swim turban it keeps the hair completely dry!!

[@naomyhgp]

I will definitely try this out! thank you!

[@ingridbrown4155]

Are there any products that you use on your skin before swimming?

[@naomyhgp]

not before swimming as it makes your face slippery and your goggles won't stay on -- but after, you 100% want to moisturize with something deep like castor oil, vitamin E oil or natural shae butter

[@hoodpianogirl]

Thank you!!!

[@sushisin679]

Thank you so much😭😭

[@kelval5679]

Good info. Thanks for sharing Naomi... Nothing but Love.!🖕

[@kamariyanelson3640]

Did younuse a shampoo after or just rinse thank you so much for the video ❤❤❤

[@naomyhgp]

I usually shampoo my hair once or twice a week. so just depends on the day -- I always rinse out my hair after a swim tho.

[@yolanda6392]

For the pre and post routines do you use leave in conditioner or regular conditioner ?

[@yolanda6392]

Also great video!! tysm

[@xoxomori]

Tysm beautiful!!! I just started swimming and this covered all the points I needed, including those I hadn’t thought of🫶🏼

[@nayajean4686]

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[@sinaminaful]

i wonder if you could just do this with dry hair.

[@naomyhgp]

your hair never stays 100% dry during a swim so it is better to wet your hair with non chlorinated water than have your dry hair absorb chlorine water.