saraha Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I have waist length, dry, thick, wavy hair that is very prone to frizz and breakage. Right now it needs a trim, so I know I'll do that before I go, but was wondering how to take care of it at the beach? I don't want it to get bleached, and I don't know how to deal with it getting wet, then drying out, getting wet again etc over the course of the day in the salt water. We will be there a week. Can you help a girl out? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenNotOfTroy Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I would probably oil it and put it up in a bun and mostly keep it out of the water, because I don't swim underwater in the ocean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I usually wear mine in two braids. I wash it every night. I use nexus shampoo and conditioner. Ordinarily I only wash my hair once or twice a week. However when swimming I wash it every time after I swim. Otherwise I can't get a brush through my hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleinMN Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I would braid it and keep it conditioned/oiled. Is there someplace you can rinse out the saltwater while on the beach? I would keep the oil or conditioner with me to reapply as needed. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialClassical Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 My daughter has very dry hair. I read that if you get the hair wet with tap water beforehand it will absorb less swimming water. Also, if you use an oil or leave-in conditioner it will keep it moisturized and repel the salt water. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtoamiracle Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Conditioner and braids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I would wear it in a low bun (right at nape of neck) and then a wide brimmed sun hat, hair will be out of the direct sunlight, the sand and the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I'd put on a thick layer of conditioner, braid it, and twist it into a bun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Would using a cheap conditioner like suave left in the hair work or do I need a real "leave in" conditioner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Would using a cheap conditioner like suave left in the hair work or do I need a real "leave in" conditioner? The advantage of the leave-in conditioner is that you don't have to rinse it out afterward. If the Suave dries in your hair, it can be a nuisance to rinse it all out -- my hair is quite thin, and it even took long to get it out of my hair. That said, the regular conditioner will do a better job of protecting your hair from the salt water than the leave-in stuff. One suggestion -- if you're concerned about leaving the salt water in your hair all day, bring some plain water with you and dip your braid into it when you come out of the ocean. If you're worried that your hair will lighten in the sun, you'll need to wear a hat. But I don't see too much color change happening in only a week -- we used to spend entire summers on the beach and my hair didn't lighten that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Would using a cheap conditioner like suave left in the hair work or do I need a real "leave in" conditioner? I'd say regular is better. Leave in is just not as thick. You want your hair coated so that it doesn't get saturated with salt water. It'll feel like plastic, but it'll look and feel great at the end of the day when you rinse it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Braids! There are gorgeous braid ideas all over pinterest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I condition mine heavily and either wear it up in a bun or a long braid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Thanks! So should I get a "sport" shampoo to wash the salt water out, or will regular be fine. A couple of my daughters have waist length hair and in the summer I buy a kids sport shampoo to get the chlorine out after swim lessons because suave shampoo wasn't getting it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Braids, as others have said. Regular shampoo should be fine for getting out the salt. One week in the sun isn't enough to bleach your hair out or affect color, so you are good there. However, if you do braid, be extra double triple sure to put sunscreen on the exposed part of your scalp (part, etc.) &/or wear a hat/something on your head. A wide headband, scarf, anything like that. If it's braided, the wet/dry/wet shouldn't be a huge issue, just use moisturizing shampoo/conditioner in your showers after the beach. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 sorry, double post. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I braid it if I need to have a hat on; if I don't need a hat (I prefer a beach umbrella), I put my hair in a bun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I use coconut oil for at-the- beach and save my pricey conditioner for shower time later. I do a ponytail but braids would be great, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I use coconut oil for at-the- beach and save my pricey conditioner for shower time later. I do a ponytail but braids would be great, too. I was just coming back to say this same thing! Coconut oil is perfect for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeeMommy Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Sit on a rock, and pose like a mermaid? (Okay, I'm giggling and hope you are too!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 My hair isn't waist length, but it is lower back, and sounds like similar texture to yours. When we spend time at the beach, I generally have it in a french braid. Just keeping it snug in braids will protect it from the wind/drying/tangling. Salt water isn't hard on it. If it gets wet, I will rinse it (along with the rest of me) in clear water before heading in to the house. At the end of the day, every day, if my hair has gotten wet or sandy (essentially, if I spent more than an hour on the beach), it gets washed and conditioned as usual. Yes, it is a lot more washing than my hair usually gets (it can go a week if I am not running), but it doesn't seem to hurt it. My hair is brown, and will turn blonde in the sun, but I don't mind that -- free highlights! If you don't want sun-bleaching, then wear a hat and/or use one of those "hair sunscreens". I wear a wide brimmed hat nearly all the time when we're at the beach to protect my face, and so that would go a long way in protecting your hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Saturate the hair with tap water before going in the water so the salt water can't absorb and affect the hair, and then coat with the conditioner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 french braid with small sections. You can do one braid or two. it will stay in all day, then you can take it out at night to wash all the salt out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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