Diversity in swimming has always been an issue. In the United States, the overwhelming majority of swimmers are white. According to a 2019 Swimming Membership Demographics report, only 0.8% of their ...

What Happens to Your Hair After Swimming? If you’re constantly swimming in saltwater or chlorine, it can leave lasting effects on your hair. As Capara explains, “The pH levels of pool water (7.2 to ...

A dip in the water feels like the ultimate summer escape—whether you're floating in the ocean or swimming laps in a pool. But what does all that splashing around really do to your strands? While ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. It’s the ultimate conundrum: you want to take a dip in the pool to ...

If you notice your hair tends to feel drier after swimming in a pool, chlorine is likely to blame. Chlorine helps cut down bacteria in pools, but it can also strip your hair of natural oils, making it ...

Summer is peak pool season, but if you've ever left the water with crunchy ends and color that looks a little off, you know swimming can do a number on your hair. That's where the Philip Kingsley ...

If you notice your hair or skin tends to feel more dry after swimming at the pool, chlorine from the water is likely to blame. “Chlorine is a great product for your pool because it helps disinfect it, ...

As the Richmond area’s high school swim season hits its stride this winter, swimmers dedicate countless hours to perfecting strokes and clocking laps. But for swimmers with textured hair, the ...