10 Natural Hair Swimming Hacks from a Competitive Swimmer

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Download my FREE GUIDE ‘7 Natural Hair Mistakes That Are Stunting Your Growth’ here: bit.ly/free-hairgrowth-guide Here are 10 Natural Hair Swimming Hacks from a Competitive Swimmer. Learn how To Protect your Natural Hair from Chlorine and Breakage. I swam competitively with natural hair for over 6 years. ALL MY HAIR PRODUCTS: bit.ly/Joi-Hair-Shop
I wore my natural hair in protective styles in the pool for 3-4 hours a day, 6-days a week. These natural hair tips are for the competitive swimmer or someone going to the pool/beach for the day.
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@stephief4551 7 жыл бұрын

Omg thanks the lord! It's so hard to find competitive natural hair girls on yt!! Thanks for the video JOI!

@joiwade_ 7 жыл бұрын

Of course!! And I know!!! Do you have any video requests?

@thecouncil2056 7 жыл бұрын

Stephie F how why if you do swim and don't know how when in doubt braid unless you have short hair then luckily lol

@blakewebb7828 5 жыл бұрын

Joi Wade what are good hairstyles for swimming that can easy come out so you can rinse your hair and apply conditioner

@hw6271 3 жыл бұрын

@@joiwade_ I know this is old, but what can women who straighten their hair do?

@LevviTalk 5 жыл бұрын

This is gold! So hard to find natural hair people who swim on the Internet. Thanks for sharing!

@wandasantillo1678 6 жыл бұрын

Could you make more natural hair videos pertaining to swimming? When you were swimming every single day did you wash your hair every single day? Did you skip days using shampoo and just use the water?

@gabriellehill1317 5 жыл бұрын

4:02

@waughjiu-jitsu3931 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video! I have been scouring KZfaq for a video of how to protect 4C natural hair when swimming that was made by someone who actually knew how to swim.

@joiwade_ 7 жыл бұрын

Of course! So glad you found my video. Do you have any video requests?

@theultimatefoodie2666 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I’m a Black Queen that recently signed up for beginners swim lessons. These tips are essential 🙌🏾👏🏾👑

@4knewt505 6 жыл бұрын

So ENCOURAGING! moved to tears because we live in AZ and the water itself is hard on our hair and my daughter enjoys the pool. Fought so hard against breakage by adding a filter for washing her hair but didn't want to steal her joy of the pool all summer. THANK YOU

@mariahmills8304 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! I swam competitively for 16 years and never knew what to do with my hair smh. I fell off cause of school, Covid, natural hair journey. But now I’m getting back to swimming for exercise and as a hobby soo this is very helpful!

@eternalgamer2521 3 жыл бұрын

One tip that I found out that works for me when it comes to a swim cap. Is to make sure that you wrap your hair with a bandanna or do rag. I’m not gonna lie that’s the only way I personally can keep a swim cap on my hair for an entire work out or practice.

@jeanette.peterson 6 жыл бұрын

yo I've never heard dry your hair with a t-shirt **GAME CHANGER** I did competitive swimming when I was a kid, but I was the only black kid and my mom didn't swim so she didnt know. Great video!!

@joiwade_ 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Do you have any video requests?

@dillonlotte6279 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this video! Not many natural hair youtubers do videos for swimmers. I swam in high school for two years and will be swimming in college. My first year of swim I had no idea how to care of my hair and I styled it almost everyday. Now I have it in faux locs crochet and will continue to wear it like this during the season.

@joiwade_ 7 жыл бұрын

Dope!! What events do you swim?

@dillonlotte6279 7 жыл бұрын

Joi Wade I swim 50 and 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke. I'm working on doing more.😊 What style do you do?

@graceclover8697 5 жыл бұрын

The conditioner made my cap slip off all the time😫😤

@averageellingtonenjoyer 5 жыл бұрын

Might be late, but put the conditioner on the night before, and use oil(my favorite oils are Jamaican Black Castor and Coconut) . BTW I have 3b/3c/4a hair Edit: Try washing it everyday or every other day.

@heyitsnasira 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Every other video is just occasional swimming! Bless you woman!

@larissadavis7520 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the tips. My young daughter will be undergoing lessons for the next four weeks and I needed some ideas for how to protect her natural hair. Bless you for this!

@shaniquabobbert6128 4 жыл бұрын

2:14 I'm in the process of detangling my 4c hair after a 4 day meet...fun times...

@wandasantillo1678 6 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video showing what you do before and after you come out of the pool?

@tensjunkie1 5 жыл бұрын

The most precise video on this topic. Thank you!

@PaigeRachelWinikoff 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video - thanks so much for the tips. Just took a few months off swim team for my 8 year old daughter because I thought it was impossible with long natural hair but she misses it soooo much and I think we can pull it off without too much damage :) We just have to be careful and take extra steps every single day to protect the locks!

@rosalind1635 Жыл бұрын

Bruh...she's a kid. She ain't need to "look good"

@skskksskkskkskkskskksksksk4023 Жыл бұрын

@rosalind1635 It's not about looking good, it's about doing what she can to protect her child's hair. She sounds like an amazing mama!

@wla4862 5 жыл бұрын

This was soooo helpful! Thanks for making this video!

@m.i.3620 5 жыл бұрын

Last summer I went swimming every day for 2-5 hours a day and my hair was always in protective styles. When it wasn’t, I put it into an Afro puff ❤️

@andylanegra-thoughtsfromth7451 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! Swimming with natural hair is a mission

@glitteryblerd4612 6 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful, I'm taking swimming lessons and I needed to look this up.

@AaleyahEvans 6 жыл бұрын

I finally find someone who can help me with my hair of swimmers I am a compeditive swimmer and I always in the pool thank you alot

@loiswhite1834 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this!!

@lemuellakotey9449 5 жыл бұрын

THANK THE LORD FOR LEADING ME TO YOU SIS ♡♡♡♡♡♡

@noodlenado7827 6 жыл бұрын

I just wanna say Thank You Joi for the blessing that is this video I needed it so much!! ❤👌

@joiwade_ 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & commenting!! Do you have any video requests?

@lailarashid4253 6 жыл бұрын

thank u so much....this is so helpful since u cant get these tips in many place

@alibunkles2022 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this, I just started back swimming 2 or 3 times a week and jogging. These were great tips. Im getting passian twists. Great video

@breancadavis2847 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! Years later it’s so helpful!

@myahsalazar746 4 жыл бұрын

Finallyyyyyyyyyy, thank you so much I’m new to swimming and your channel and I love this

@alexandram.6712 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the tips!

@kionacompagniera8931 5 жыл бұрын

I remember when I used to swim my mom used to twist or braid my hair every sunday

@cinamomma 5 жыл бұрын

You rock ! Thanks for the info!!

@niluswilliams4557 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I was so worried about going swimming again now that I have natural hair and this video was so helpful and to the point! Thank you Joi!

@joiwade_ 6 жыл бұрын

No problem! Do you have any video requests?💕

@mk14_-. 4 жыл бұрын

Just found this video and thank you so much❤❤❤❤,you explained everything perfectly and felt more comfortable knowing that you're expiercanced

@peopoleful 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video . 🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️

@joiwade_ 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Do you have any video requests?

@annetteclark-brown9687 Жыл бұрын

Great tips for my son who is also a competitive swimmer and is allowing his hair to grow out. Thank you!

@destinyonu114 6 жыл бұрын

Just started swimming lessons! Dread lab has really good/big swimming caps for those with big hair/hairstyles. Thank you for the video Joi

@Nezzie16 6 жыл бұрын

Didn't the moisturizers make the swimcap slide off? I use silicone Speedo caps

@traciewalker3052 5 жыл бұрын

thank you, thank you! My daughter swims competitively and the hair has been a struggle. thank you greatly for the tips. I am in hot pursuit of all that you have suggested. this help was invaluable! Please continue to give tips on how you survived swimming daily!

@joiwade_ 5 жыл бұрын

so glad this was valuable to you!

@shleeldn 4 жыл бұрын

So needed this😭

@Renee11123 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I'll be getting my scuba diving certification next month and needed a video to see how to care for my 4c hair before and after swimming since it's been a while since I've gone swimming.

@shimmarieriley3736 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!! I'm really worried about my hair and I'm really considering perming my hair as swimming is my main source of exercise and my natural hair is getting me down. Your tips will really help and your hair is beautiful so your tips must work.

@zimbilisibiya9490 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a beginner swimmer training to join triathlon, so totally appreciate this. Thank you very much.

@4knewt505 6 жыл бұрын

I'm super grateful for the tips. And I'm praying my daughter's love of the pool will grow into competitive swimming when she sees your video and the other comments of black girls swimming.

@shakiralubbe3354 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing some good content

@elizabethjohnson6773 6 жыл бұрын

Yes! I needed this video! You answered all my questions! Thank you! P.s. Your hair 😍

@joiwade_ 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Do you have any video requests?

@Msomifabien 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tips

@deedeebryant490 Жыл бұрын

TY 4 sharing ur Swimming Hair Care😊👍🏽💗

@thebrattybiographyofpretty4809 4 жыл бұрын

I needed this

@AISHA-py5im 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you girl!!!! I swim competitively and my hair is a struggle!!

@christinemiriam7986 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much. ❤️

@ardynnnxoxo 3 жыл бұрын

thank you sm as a poc that competitive swims with black hair it’s so hard trying to find good tips for me!

@kent7173 Ай бұрын

I respect you so much sista❤

@lindaedwards6408 4 жыл бұрын

I am a huge competitive swimmer thank you for all the tips💕🙂😊🥰

@NYCCgirl1 6 жыл бұрын

Omgggg this has really saved my life I'm trying all of these immediately. I normally do soak, Shea, and fench braid because I do triathlons (so not just swimming). What do you do if you exercise often on land (because the build up) and in the water?

@Savvystuffpodcast 5 жыл бұрын

Thanknyou so much for making this I'm a competitive swimmer as will and I like my hair natural but I have a lot of break off. I will try this tip this week and let you know how they worked soon. And thank you for including a alternative for extinctions because my step dad won't let me get them . even after I told them how much I protects my hair when I swim.

@amyaperkins8008 6 жыл бұрын

This is good tips for box braids because I’m going on a cruise next month.❤️

@leticiacervantes8855 7 жыл бұрын

What!!! I didn't know you were a competitive swimmer! !! Me too!!!

@joiwade_ 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! What events do you swim?

@leticiacervantes8855 7 жыл бұрын

Joi Wade My main events are the 500 and 200 free, but this past season my coach wanted me to swim the 200 IM. Did you swim any of those, or one of the others?

@thecouncil2056 7 жыл бұрын

Leticia Cervantes dude normally swimmers bounce between events (most swim teams do idk wut ya got lol) the reason is you could get badly injured from doing to stroke way to long but it takes a while to injure yourself or if you work way to hard the wrong way

@noble5701 5 жыл бұрын

The Council lol what are you talking about??? Their just stating what they usually swam at meets.

@kenrahnewry1778 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you my daughter will really appreciated

@junkyarddog7500 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!!! My 10yr old daughter is in her first year of water polo. Her mom and I are thinking of a braid style the isn't to bulky or to long because of possible pulling. Thank you again

@violakabigabwa9240 3 жыл бұрын

Ohhh, my daughter will love this

@Tone963 6 жыл бұрын

Great 👍 thanks for the tips

@joiwade_ 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Do you have any video requests?

@giabrooks2717 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@theeyeofsheye3759 6 жыл бұрын

I’m currently taking my sew-in out because I have swim practice and a meet this week and this helped a lot! thanks! ❤️

@joiwade_ 6 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Do you have any video requests?

@cherie..cherry 2 жыл бұрын

Same! I have a swim meet this Friday ☺️

@theeyeofsheye3759 2 жыл бұрын

@@cherie..cherry good luck! ☺️

@hoodpianogirl Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😀

@theymissmeagan 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH

@suk0sh1 5 жыл бұрын

I’m going to the water park in a couple of days and I NEED something to do with my hair so hopefully this will help👏🏽

@wandasantillo1678 6 жыл бұрын

I can’t imagine washing my hair that often and still have hair.. But your hair is so thick and beautiful obviously what you did really works. I will try it because I want to learn how to swim.

@abbyrocha9359 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Can you do a demonstration please please please😍 that would be awesome

@wangujoy4570 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Very helpful.

@joiwade_ 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Do you have any video requests?

@wangujoy4570 7 жыл бұрын

Joi Wade yes. A back to school easy and quick hairstyles and a back to school clothes haul 😀

@chanelly9439 5 жыл бұрын

even tho I have a twa I was still wondering what id do when it grows out this definentaly helped my thoughts

@breanna.christine 3 жыл бұрын

Thank goddd for this! Small youtuber

@Sjalexa 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!!! Could you do a vid with more specifics? There are so few out there pertaining to competitive swimmers (versus the occasional protective style for swimming on vacation). Also - your link points to your blog, but I didn’t see any product lists. Can you update? Again- huge thanks!!!

@graceclover8697 5 жыл бұрын

Thx so much❤️😘

@haleystephenson4657 5 жыл бұрын

the only thing I hate about being a competitive swimmer is when I tell my friends I have a practice they are like oh you have lessons LIKE NO BISH IM RACING PEOPLE !!!! like you wanna go... lol

@chanaiac.1135 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahhahaha

@gwendolynfoster4821 3 жыл бұрын

😆

@YO-uk4uu 3 жыл бұрын

Please make more videos for competitive swimmers with natural hair.

@bobnjoroge3958 6 жыл бұрын

Omg thx this is a life saver I am also a competitive swimmer

@joiwade_ 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Do you have any video requests?

@Nikilopez19 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m learning to swim with Diversity in Aquatics/US Swim masters

@natalyarichards5725 6 жыл бұрын

Love this video what kind of swim cap do you wear?

@izzyjennings9720 4 жыл бұрын

Sent from heaven THANKS

@chikojere1411 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such an informative video. How did you manage your skin though? I hate how dry, dark and irritated my skin gets after swimming. Please help!

@afuamfodwo7864 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Joi I just discovered your channel a few days ago and I really love it. From this video and your channel I've noticed we have soo much in common . I swim competitively and have for so many years I also have natural hair and I plan on doing journalism in college when I apply this year. Sorry for this long rant but really love your channel and keep doing you 🤗

@afuamfodwo7864 7 жыл бұрын

Oh also these tips were super helpful

@joiwade_ 7 жыл бұрын

Yay twins! Do you have any video requests?

@helenwilson8300 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks sooooo much.

@joiwade_ 5 жыл бұрын

np! any video requests?

@victoriaajayi634 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much !! I’m a competitive swimmer but I stress so much about my hair .. my hair has been so dry lately because of swimming 6 days a week 😂😂

@joiwade_ 6 жыл бұрын

No problemmmmm Do you have any video requests?💕

@varietybrand9469 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@user-pv8po5hm9s 5 жыл бұрын

My daughter is on the swim team. Thanks for this video. You talked about using a lot of conditioner. Do I use leave in conditioner?? Or conditioner that needs to be rinsed out when she gets home

@studentnurse8577 6 жыл бұрын

i am just learning to swim and I put my hair in box braids (big mistake) so I am trying to maintain my natural hair. video very helpful.

@shanakai02 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this! My daughter is 8 and swims competitively and the cornrow braids are starting to take me edges out. Giving her break from the braids to try two strand twists.

@kindracalypso9977 5 жыл бұрын

I am a lifeguard and swim instructor who swims everyday. It has been a difficult task finding good tips for people who are in chlorinated water for long periods of time. However, I have locs and will probably have to adjust some of the tips. So if anyone who has locs and is a swimmer can help a sister out, please leave a comment. Swimming as a loose natural and making sure my hair stayed moisturized wasn't as difficult as it is now. This was still a helpful video. Thank you.

@charlinemoorer3090 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@joiwade_ 5 жыл бұрын

Do you have any video requests?

@katherinerosner4483 4 жыл бұрын

I do the same things for competitive diving (I have 3a/3b hair that’s very prone to tangling and super dry low porosity). Conditioner and braids are literally the only things keeping my hair on my head 😂

@SweetDreamsLATV 6 жыл бұрын

Such great tips!!! I'm putting my 4yo daughter in swim lessons this summer and was searching for tips! Qs: do you suggest I take her braids out before washing everyday? If so, I'll do far fewer braids, and opt for corn rows for her two weeks of daily lessons. Also, do you think a co-wash, instead of a shampoo is good enough to wash our clourine? I'm torn between stripping her hair of moisture, but also assuring i wash the pool chemicals out fully.

@193littlemiss 6 жыл бұрын

Joi, Thank you so much! I'm learning to swim and I have natural and recently colour treated hair. There are a handful of KZfaq videos about natural afro hair and swimming in chlorine. Will definitely follow the tips.

@saginedamas2419 6 жыл бұрын

My 13-yr old started comp swim this summer; will continue in the fall and hopefully thru-out HS. We learned so much via ur YT video. Her edges have suffered because of tight braid extensions; thus seems like it'll have to be french braids, etc per your advice. I have to ask: how do you keep a nice hairdo - where you don't look like you have not combed your hair forever - for the schooldays?

@Ekiyi1 6 жыл бұрын

hey. I love your videos!! How do you care for hair when it is in a protective style, for instance cornrows?

@joiwade_ 6 жыл бұрын

Hey, I don't get cornrows but I would just moisturize with water/leave in conditioner/oils

@courtneywilkerson6131 3 жыл бұрын

Can you post a tutorial for swim hair care? I’m swimming regularly and I definitely want to protect my hair.

@tw2cedagoodness83 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate this video. My daughter currently swims and now is playing water polo. She doesn't take of her hair so I have honestly just kept it braided. She wants to try different styles but sadly it will keep her WP cap from fitting properly. Any suggestions on low maintenance styles for her natural hair? She has 4c

@sportysocrchik98 4 жыл бұрын

Omg thank you!! I swam competitively thru HS and struggled non stop with my hair, to the point that I quit mainly b/c I didn’t want to deal with my hair anymore. My parents were adamant about my washing my hair immed after the pool, and my hair was always dry, as you can imagine. Just resumed swimming regularly through the Masters’ prog and, I will incorporate drying my hair with a t-shirt (in lieu of a towel afterwards) as well as consider a protective style. What are your thoughts on using a swim headband (like those used for ear covers/allegedly to reduce swimmer’s ear) along with a silicone swim cap to protect edges, especially for distance swim?

@michellegiles3637 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great tips. I use leave in conditioner in my hair before putting on my swim cap but it doesn't stay on my head once I get my cap wet. It starts to slide off after it gets wet. Do you have any advice how I would keep it from sliding off. I have tried putting my goggles on Iover the cap it helps alittle bit but it still slides off. Should I tried using a hair grease instead of the conditioner?