What to Look for in Conditioner for Swimmers' Hair

Swimmers need specialized conditioners to combat dryness and damage from chlorine and saltwater exposure.

1. Chlorine Neutralization

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Look for conditioners that contain ingredients specifically designed to remove or neutralize chlorine, which can cause dryness and discoloration in hair.

2. Intense Hydration

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Swimming frequently can strip your hair of moisture, so choose a conditioner with deep hydrating ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, or glycerin to replenish lost moisture.

3. Strengthening Properties

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Conditioners with proteins such as keratin or silk amino acids help strengthen hair strands weakened by repeated exposure to chemicals and sun.

4. Color Protection

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If you have color-treated hair, opt for a conditioner formulated to protect against fading and brassiness caused by pool chemicals and UV rays.

  1. 1
    Re-Moisturizing Smoothing Conditioner
    105 REVIEWS
    Specially formulated to produce outstanding results for coarse textured, very wavy, curly and frizzy hair types.
  2. 2
    Seaweed Conditioner

    Bumble and Bumble

    305 REVIEWS
    A frizz-reducing light conditioner that helps balance moisture + nurtures hair and scalp for strands that feel lightweight, smooth, and hydrated.
  3. 3
    Gold Lust Repair & Restore Conditioner for Damaged Hair
    2,305 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A bestselling, rejuvenating conditioner with argan oil that deeply hydrates, repairs damage, and restores dry, damaged hair to its healthiest prime.
  4. 4
    Curl 3-in-1 Conditioner

    Bumble and Bumble

    317 REVIEWS
    A conditioner used 3 ways: a rinse-out, leave-in or co-wash.
  5. 5
    Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Conditioner
    847 REVIEWS
    Frizz reducing, hydrating conditioner for dry hair.
  6. 6
    Super Rich Conditioner

    Bumble and Bumble

    157 REVIEWS
    A daily conditioner that’s not too heavy, not too light – but just right. 
  7. 7
    Supershine Hydrating Conditioner for Dry Hair
    812 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Lightweight conditioner that imparts strands with multidimensional shine and intensely hydrates for hair that is soft, smooth, and brilliant.
  8. 8
    Television Perfect Hair Conditioner
    17 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Gives you everything you need for the small screen: body, shine, strengthening, softening, and smoothing.
  9. 9
    Smooth Conditioner

    Virtue

    426 REVIEWS
    A moisture-rich conditioner for frizzy hair that adds slip and hydration as you rinse.
  10. 10
    Signature Daily Conditioner for Hydration & Detangling
    820 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    For those looking for an everyday conditioner that is rich yet weightless.

What to Look for in Conditioner for Swimmers' Hair

Swimmers need specialized conditioners to combat dryness and damage from chlorine and saltwater exposure.

1. Chlorine Neutralization

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Look for conditioners that contain ingredients specifically designed to remove or neutralize chlorine, which can cause dryness and discoloration in hair.

2. Intense Hydration

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Swimming frequently can strip your hair of moisture, so choose a conditioner with deep hydrating ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, or glycerin to replenish lost moisture.

3. Strengthening Properties

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Conditioners with proteins such as keratin or silk amino acids help strengthen hair strands weakened by repeated exposure to chemicals and sun.

4. Color Protection

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If you have color-treated hair, opt for a conditioner formulated to protect against fading and brassiness caused by pool chemicals and UV rays.