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The Vacation Hair Plan for Pool and Beach Days
A getaway should not require negotiating with your hair every time someone suggests the pool. The best vacation hair plan begins with a realistic picture of the trip: how often you will be in the water, whether you plan
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What to Pack in Your Gym Bag for Swim Day
The easiest swim routine often starts before you leave home. A well-packed gym bag removes the small points of friction that can turn a planned swim into something you postpone. When your towel is dry, your hair protecti
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How to Protect Your Hair During Water Aerobics
Water aerobics offers movement, resistance and the simple pleasure of being in the pool, but the hair routine afterward can become the reason a class keeps falling off the calendar. Unlike a vacation swim, water fitness
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Can You Swim With a Silk Press?
You can swim with a silk press, but the honest answer comes with a condition: water is not the only concern. Humidity, steam, perspiration and moisture around the hairline can all affect straightened natural hair. Swim
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Can You Swim With Locs? A Practical Protection Guide
Yes, you can swim with locs. The better question is how to make swimming fit into your routine without turning every pool day into an all-day drying session. Locs can hold a significant amount of water, and longer or de
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How to Protect Braids While Swimming
Braids are meant to make life easier, but one swim can turn a low-maintenance style into a long drying project. The weight of saturated extensions, the time needed to dry the roots and the effect of repeated chlorine or
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How to Keep Your Hair Dry While Swimming
Swimming should not mean choosing between getting in the water and protecting your hair. While no swim cap can guarantee completely dry hair, the right preparation and swim protection can significantly reduce water exp
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