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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
    @stephief4551 7 років тому +544

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

    • @joiwade_
      @joiwade_  7 років тому +11

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

    • @thecouncil2056
      @thecouncil2056 6 років тому +1

      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
      @blakewebb7828 5 років тому

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

    • @hw6271
      @hw6271 2 роки тому

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

  • @LevviTalk
    @LevviTalk 5 років тому +152

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

  • @wandasantillo1678
    @wandasantillo1678 6 років тому +188

    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?

  • @waughjiu-jitsu3931
    @waughjiu-jitsu3931 7 років тому +89

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

    • @joiwade_
      @joiwade_  7 років тому +4

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

  • @theultimatefoodie2666
    @theultimatefoodie2666 3 роки тому +22

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

  • @4knewt505
    @4knewt505 6 років тому +13

    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
    @mariahmills8304 2 роки тому +10

    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!

  • @jeanette.peterson
    @jeanette.peterson 6 років тому +48

    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_
      @joiwade_  6 років тому +3

      Thank you! Do you have any video requests?

  • @dillonlotte6279
    @dillonlotte6279 7 років тому +45

    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_
      @joiwade_  7 років тому +3

      Dope!! What events do you swim?

    • @dillonlotte6279
      @dillonlotte6279 7 років тому +3

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

  • @AaleyahEvans
    @AaleyahEvans 6 років тому +9

    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

  • @heyitsnasira
    @heyitsnasira 6 років тому +8

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

  • @larissadavis7520
    @larissadavis7520 6 років тому +3

    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!

  • @glitteryblerd4612
    @glitteryblerd4612 6 років тому +8

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

  • @m.i.3620
    @m.i.3620 5 років тому +5

    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 ❤️

  • @alibunkles2022
    @alibunkles2022 3 роки тому +4

    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

  • @wandasantillo1678
    @wandasantillo1678 6 років тому +22

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

  • @Nezzie16
    @Nezzie16 6 років тому +31

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

  • @graceclover8697
    @graceclover8697 5 років тому +101

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

    • @averageellingtonenjoyer
      @averageellingtonenjoyer 5 років тому +16

      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.

  • @andylanegra-thoughtsfromth7451
    @andylanegra-thoughtsfromth7451 6 років тому +1

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

  • @noodlenado7827
    @noodlenado7827 6 років тому +4

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

    • @joiwade_
      @joiwade_  6 років тому

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

  • @eternalgamer2521
    @eternalgamer2521 3 роки тому +4

    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.

  • @tensjunkie1
    @tensjunkie1 5 років тому +1

    The most precise video on this topic. Thank you!

  • @traciewalker3052
    @traciewalker3052 5 років тому +3

    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_
      @joiwade_  5 років тому +1

      so glad this was valuable to you!

  • @PaigeRachelWinikoff
    @PaigeRachelWinikoff 4 роки тому +19

    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
      @rosalind1635 Рік тому +1

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

    • @skskksskkskkskkskskksksksk4023
      @skskksskkskkskkskskksksksk4023 Рік тому +1

      @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!

  • @breancadavis2847
    @breancadavis2847 Рік тому

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

  • @shimmarieriley3736
    @shimmarieriley3736 5 років тому +1

    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.

  • @destinyonu114
    @destinyonu114 6 років тому +1

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

  • @Renee11123
    @Renee11123 6 років тому

    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.

  • @wla4862
    @wla4862 5 років тому

    This was soooo helpful! Thanks for making this video!

  • @zimbilisibiya9490
    @zimbilisibiya9490 2 роки тому

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

  • @niluswilliams4557
    @niluswilliams4557 6 років тому

    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_
      @joiwade_  6 років тому

      No problem! Do you have any video requests?💕

  • @annetteclark-brown9687
    @annetteclark-brown9687 Рік тому

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

  • @myahsalazar746
    @myahsalazar746 4 роки тому

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

  • @ardynnnxoxo
    @ardynnnxoxo 3 роки тому

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

  • @4knewt505
    @4knewt505 6 років тому

    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.

  • @NYCCgirl1
    @NYCCgirl1 6 років тому +6

    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?

  • @Sjalexa
    @Sjalexa 5 років тому +2

    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!!!

  • @AISHA-py5im
    @AISHA-py5im 6 років тому

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

  • @loiswhite1834
    @loiswhite1834 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for posting this!!

  • @shaniquabobbert6128
    @shaniquabobbert6128 4 роки тому +13

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

  • @wandasantillo1678
    @wandasantillo1678 6 років тому

    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.

  • @lailarashid4253
    @lailarashid4253 5 років тому

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

  • @suk0sh1
    @suk0sh1 5 років тому +1

    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👏🏽

  • @kionacompagniera8931
    @kionacompagniera8931 5 років тому +15

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

  • @mk14_-.
    @mk14_-. 4 роки тому

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

  • @shanakai02
    @shanakai02 5 років тому +2

    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.

  • @chanelly9439
    @chanelly9439 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @elizabethjohnson6773
    @elizabethjohnson6773 6 років тому +1

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

    • @joiwade_
      @joiwade_  6 років тому

      Thank you! Do you have any video requests?

  • @chikojere1411
    @chikojere1411 5 років тому +3

    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!

  • @junkyarddog7500
    @junkyarddog7500 3 роки тому

    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

  • @alexandram.6712
    @alexandram.6712 5 років тому

    Thanks for all the tips!

  • @theeyeofsheye3759
    @theeyeofsheye3759 6 років тому +12

    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_
      @joiwade_  6 років тому +1

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

    • @cherie..cherry
      @cherie..cherry 2 роки тому +1

      Same! I have a swim meet this Friday ☺️

    • @theeyeofsheye3759
      @theeyeofsheye3759 2 роки тому

      @@cherie..cherry good luck! ☺️

  • @amyaperkins8008
    @amyaperkins8008 6 років тому +1

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

  • @peopoleful
    @peopoleful 7 років тому +1

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

    • @joiwade_
      @joiwade_  7 років тому

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

  • @Savvystuffpodcast
    @Savvystuffpodcast 5 років тому

    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.

  • @shleeldn
    @shleeldn 3 роки тому

    So needed this😭

  • @lindaedwards6408
    @lindaedwards6408 4 роки тому

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

  • @katherinerosner4483
    @katherinerosner4483 4 роки тому +2

    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 😂

  • @YO-uk4uu
    @YO-uk4uu 3 роки тому

    Please make more videos for competitive swimmers with natural hair.

  • @lemuellakotey9449
    @lemuellakotey9449 5 років тому +11

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

  • @tw2cedagoodness83
    @tw2cedagoodness83 5 років тому +1

    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

  • @cinamomma
    @cinamomma 5 років тому +1

    You rock ! Thanks for the info!!

  • @user-pv8po5hm9s
    @user-pv8po5hm9s 5 років тому

    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

  • @Nikilopez19
    @Nikilopez19 3 роки тому

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

  • @afuamfodwo7864
    @afuamfodwo7864 7 років тому +17

    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
      @afuamfodwo7864 7 років тому

      Oh also these tips were super helpful

    • @joiwade_
      @joiwade_  7 років тому

      Yay twins! Do you have any video requests?

  • @saginedamas2419
    @saginedamas2419 5 років тому

    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?

  • @sportysocrchik98
    @sportysocrchik98 3 роки тому +2

    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?

  • @abbyrocha9359
    @abbyrocha9359 5 років тому

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

  • @studentnurse8577
    @studentnurse8577 6 років тому

    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.

  • @violakabigabwa9240
    @violakabigabwa9240 3 роки тому

    Ohhh, my daughter will love this

  • @deedeebryant490
    @deedeebryant490 Рік тому

    TY 4 sharing ur Swimming Hair Care😊👍🏽💗

  • @shakiralubbe3354
    @shakiralubbe3354 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing some good content

  • @thebrattybiographyofpretty4809
    @thebrattybiographyofpretty4809 4 роки тому

    I needed this

  • @kenrahnewry1778
    @kenrahnewry1778 4 роки тому

    Thank you my daughter will really appreciated

  • @breanna.christine
    @breanna.christine 3 роки тому +1

    Thank goddd for this!
    Small youtuber

  • @victoriaajayi634
    @victoriaajayi634 6 років тому +6

    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_
      @joiwade_  6 років тому

      No problemmmmm Do you have any video requests?💕

  • @natalyarichards5725
    @natalyarichards5725 6 років тому

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

  • @jam5188
    @jam5188 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the tips! How long can you maintain your braids while swimming compared to not swimming?

  • @tamikalevels-hood1096
    @tamikalevels-hood1096 4 роки тому

    My 9 year old daughter is a competitive swimmer and these tips were very helpful. Do you have any pics of styles you would recommend?

  • @courtneywilkerson6131
    @courtneywilkerson6131 3 роки тому

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

  • @Riri_Williams_1082
    @Riri_Williams_1082 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for these tips! Did you/have you ever used a chlorine neutralizer (vitamin C) on your hair? Wondering if that works for naturals?

  • @kent7173
    @kent7173 16 днів тому

    I respect you so much sista❤

  • @SweetDreamsLATV
    @SweetDreamsLATV 6 років тому

    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.

  • @leticiacervantes8855
    @leticiacervantes8855 7 років тому +31

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

    • @joiwade_
      @joiwade_  7 років тому +4

      Awesome!! What events do you swim?

    • @leticiacervantes8855
      @leticiacervantes8855 7 років тому +4

      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
      @thecouncil2056 6 років тому +2

      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
      @noble5701 5 років тому +3

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

  • @christinemiriam7986
    @christinemiriam7986 5 років тому

    Thank you soooo much. ❤️

  • @bobnjoroge3958
    @bobnjoroge3958 6 років тому

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

    • @joiwade_
      @joiwade_  6 років тому

      Thank you! Do you have any video requests?

  • @Tone963
    @Tone963 5 років тому

    Great 👍 thanks for the tips

    • @joiwade_
      @joiwade_  5 років тому

      Thank you! Do you have any video requests?

  • @wangujoy4570
    @wangujoy4570 7 років тому

    Thanks for the tips. Very helpful.

    • @joiwade_
      @joiwade_  7 років тому

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

    • @wangujoy4570
      @wangujoy4570 7 років тому

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

  • @omifabien4863
    @omifabien4863 3 роки тому

    Nice tips

  • @Ekiyi1
    @Ekiyi1 6 років тому

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

    • @joiwade_
      @joiwade_  6 років тому

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

  • @izzyjennings9720
    @izzyjennings9720 4 роки тому

    Sent from heaven THANKS

  • @theymissmeagan
    @theymissmeagan 3 роки тому

    THANK YOU SO MUCH

  • @antinoye973
    @antinoye973 2 роки тому

    tysm! i hop i can do all this in 15 minutes since i have swimming as a period during school…. whew

  • @hoodpianogirl
    @hoodpianogirl Рік тому

    Thank you 😀

  • @193littlemiss
    @193littlemiss 6 років тому +1

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

  • @giabrooks2717
    @giabrooks2717 5 років тому

    Thank you so much

  • @michellegiles3637
    @michellegiles3637 Рік тому

    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?

  • @giabrooks2717
    @giabrooks2717 5 років тому

    What about skincare for after and before swimming. Because my skin been getting irritated lately after my long day of swimming.

  • @simon333_
    @simon333_ 6 років тому

    Kaolin clay is the best for removing harsh chemicals like chlorine from your scalp and hair. I used it all the time back in hs

  • @seboydston
    @seboydston 5 років тому +1

    How often did you rebraid or retwist? Did you just rinse the hair in a style?