I go a lot to swim, but i know it is not good for your hair. Thats why i wear a mask(a cap) on my head. The problem is that my hair keeps getting wet. I have jussed drifferent kinds but my hair keeps getting wet. The last time i even bought a expansive one (nike), but even this one doesn't help. Does anyone know why? is it because the way i wear it or because my hair? i realy get creazy about this!!\n\nThank you!!
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maybe your heads 2 big
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Practice!  You will get better with time.  Also try swimming slower.  Make sure you have good form so you are not wasting energy.  Breathe with your head to the side; breathe every stroke if necessary.
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I don't know why, but USUALLY it slows enough while you are in water that it virtually stops. However, it doesn't always stop (trust me, been there). Your best bet if you are going swimming is to use a tampon. Better safe than sorry.
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Please take my advice. I have tried everything. Some people that offer suggestions like "try Rite guard, or whatever have regular armpits, not like us.\nI suspect that you suffer from Hyperhydrosis, your armpits sweat all the time, not just when you are working out or whatever. Even if I am cold, I can feel sweat dripping down my armpits. This is not normal.\nMy sister has this problem, too.\nThere is an anti-perspirant called CERTAIN-DRY. This is made for you and me (and my sis) You put it on at night and it helps to shrink your armpit glands that sweat way too much. Put it on at night and do NOT put it on after shaving your pits. Wait a few hours or it will burn or itch.\nIt takes a few weeks but it REALLY helps!!\nAfter a few months, you only have to use it every few days. I still wear a regular deodorant during the day. I have to but, the Certain-Dry really works.\nMy life has really changed. I can wear so many things now that I could NEVER have worn before. My sister, too.\nIt is funny how something as simple as an anti-perspirant can really change things in your life.\n\nYou can find Certain-Dry in most drugstores. It is kinda hard to locate on the shelf, though. It comes in a box. It is in the deodorant section but, it is not right in there with all the regular deodorants, look around, it is usually near the more obscure ones. \nGo to the store and get it now!!! It really works.\nIf it dosen't work, your hyperhydrosis is more severe than most and a doctor can help. I hear they shoot Botox into your pits, in that case.\n\nWhat are you waiting for??? Grab your keys and get to the store??!!!! SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE!!!!
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It is all personal preference. Obviously it isnt a neccesity since some cultures dont do it. But in a society as conscious of looks as ours, you might want to consider doing it. Especially the area that shows when wearing a swim suit. there are positives and negatives for both sides. In my experience, the less hair, the less odor. But it is there for some reason, probably to help keep unwanted stuff out. I would not reccomend going completely bald but there is definitely nothing wrong with keeping the area neat. You can trim it using a razor or scissors. There are even trimmers on the market for that area.
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I am in the medical profession and I can tell you firsthand that you are not the only person who suffers from this kind of problem, and I am well aware it can be very embarrassing.  I have done some research on this topic and I remember reading people suggesting different things, like crystal deodorant sticks, etc.  But there is only one thing that I have found to actually work, and work well.  I was very skeptical at first, but was quickly proved wrong.\n\nThe product is called Odaban.  It's a spray that comes in a little bottle.  You spray it on at night to the area or areas that are affected by excessive sweating.  You aren't supposed to use very much of it, just one spray per area I think.  You can also spray the stuff onto a piece of cotton and apply it that way for a more controlled application.  There are more directions on the site for its use.  You don't have to use it every day once it starts working, you only need to use it once or twice a week to "maintain" its effects.  \n\nI'm not sure exactly how it works, but it does work, I promise.  You can use it on any area of the body, but don't get it in your eyes, and make sure you wash hands well after using it.  It is not very expensive.  I don't know where you live, but it's shipped from the UK.  Even with shipping it only costs $15.    \n\nI'm providing you with the link at the bottom.  The other link is one person who had a problem with hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) talking about his experience with Odaban.  PLEASE at least give this stuff a try.  It is so worth it.  I have seen it work for other people.  In as little as a week you might not ever have to worry about this again.\n\nBest of luck to you.\n\nP.S.  Like the next poster said, don't listen to that person who said to stop drinking so much water.  Water is essential to your body, and drinking less water will not help you sweat less, it will just make you sick if you get dehydrated in the heat.
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LoL!!!\nWow...that sounds terrifying. This can be solves easily without spending a ton of money.\nSince you mentioned your hair is so thick, you SHOULD go your local salon and have them use "thinning shears" to thin your hair out some. They'll know how to do it right. I wouldn't recommend trying this at home. Second, a serum (as mentioned above) will help work out that frizziness! Such as John Frieda Frizz Ease, or Miracle Shine (Im partial to Miracle Shine) These can be found at any department store like Wal-Mart.\nShampoo AND Conditioner - a good one to try is Got2B "Control Freak" Helps with anti-frizz. Also can be found at places like Wal-Mart.\nYou could also get a CERAMIC flat iron. These work great for me! I LOOOVE my flat iron! I got one made by Revlon that's ceramic and heats up in about 2 minutes. (About $20, but works really nice) Make sure before using it that you use a serum to protect against heat damage!\nAlso: a tip to try...When blow drying your hair, try finishing for a couple minutes on thge "cool" setting!
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If you are getting new hairs, then the treatment you are using must be working.  You never said why your hair is falling. I hope you have seen a Doctor about this, if it is real bad then he will know what to do.
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I use to be so afraid of water that it wasnt even funny. The only way that i got over that was to just trust myself and make sure that some 1 is there with me at all times when i go into deep water. You have to make sure that the person that is with you, you trust them more then anyone. For me it was my Boyfriend. He helped me with my "water problem" and now we go swimming all the time during the summer. You just have to have enouph trust in yourself and another when your in the water. It also helps if you take a class for swimming. I use to be afraid because i couldnt breath under water. So what i would do is when i take a bath jus hold my head under the water to see how long i could do it. Take it slow and good luck
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well if your comfortable with it then why ask others? \n\nbut just to let you know...if you are swimming for leisure then it doesn't really matter. if you swim athletically then it makes a big difference. being in water, t-shirts and shorts can create a lot of drag so it makes it more difficult to swim. this is a great way to exercise muscles becase it takes more work to swim with all that on. this is why most pro swimmers tend to wear speedos in competition. the idea is the less you wear and the tigher it is the less drag you have which means you can swim faster.
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try leaving your hair down. It might be from keeping it in a ponytail
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You have contact dermatitis. You are getting an allergic reaction to something in the water. In fact this is an improper immune response.
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oooooooooooh BABy .... worrying abt bald... ok ... u could buy a wig ... ;)...\n\n\nor even better ... by surgery ... awww but that will cost loads more than a wig ... so i prefer a wig ... ok wickutie??? ;)
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I'm a busy mom...I WISH I had the chance to shower every day!! I shower every OTHER day....and most of the time I use deoderant....You'll usually know the day I toook my shower, because my son will have a bald spot where he cut his hair while I was in the tub, and i'll have those white marks on my shirt from the stick deoderant.
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Try a moisturizing product. Check out the selection at your closest salon and/or spa, as they carry high-end products that you cannot find at dept. stores.\n\nBTW - I have heard that Head & Shoulders is notoriously BAD for your hair, but I don't necessarily know if that it true.
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It's a matter of interest. I don't know if you know many black people, but if you did you would probaly find that many black woment spend a lot of time making sure their hair looks nice which can cost up into the hundreds. Swimming is for the most part a social activity at first. Meaning people don't usually swim alone especially when learnining. So, if the black women aren't in the water, you probaly won't see a whole lot black men in the water. This is not by any means the only reason... only one of the reasons you don't see black people in the water and the one I'm most familiar with.\n\nIt's a matter of health and beauty. Generally speaking too much water especially clorinated is not good for black hair. It tends to dry it out and cause breakage. It also tends to dry out the skin which means we have lotion up more.\n\nThere are tons of other reasons too. It's a matter of time and money.There a black single mothers who have to work who don't have the time or the money teach or pay for the swim lessons. Children can't go near water by themselves especially if they can't swim so....\n\nIt's a matter of cultural and exposure. Many blacks who are willing to take extra care of hair and skin, who have the money and time, generally aren't exposed to how much fun swimming is until later in life because of the above reasons.\n\nFinally, many black children grow up with more singing, dancing, football, cheerleading, church groups and other activities that aren't so good i.e. drugs etc instead of being exposed to tennis, swimming, golf (until recently), and other expensive lessons.\n\nIt has little or nothing to do with genetics.\n\nI hope this helps.
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I've got a great solution for you! My hairdresser used Sea Breeze astringent liberally all over my husband's head after she shampooed and washed it (he has terribly dry, flaky scalp and skin) and ran her fingers through his hair to distribute in around his scalp. It doesn't sound like it would work but it did! It loosens up all the loose dry skin and clears it off your head. Ever since, he hardly ever has any dandruff or dry skin. Use about once per week if it's really bad, or as needed. It won't hurt your hair, quite the opposite, it will help clean off build up from product use. Try it! Hope this helps!