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
    Color Care Conditioner

    Moroccanoil

    287 REVIEWS
    An ultra-moisturizing conditioner that helps protect against color fade while improving hair's integrity and imparting radiant shine.
  2. 2
    The Rich Conditioner

    Augustinus Bader

    282 REVIEWS
    A luxurious, rich cream conditioner that doesn’t weigh down strands.
  3. 3
    Hydrating Conditioner

    Moroccanoil

    255 REVIEWS
    Gentle, daily-use conditioner for smoother, more manageable hair.
  4. 4
    No.5P Blonde Hair Hydrating & Brightening Purple Toning Conditioner
    105 REVIEWS
    This nourishing conditioner delivers even, all-over toning, brightness, and smoothing hydration.
  5. 5
    Restructuring Conditioner With Cotton Proteins
    92 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Instant conditioning for the hair designed to smooth and increase the shine of the hair.
  6. 6
    Cold Processed Leave-In Conditioner
    62 REVIEWS
    #1 requested styling product – Cold Processed Leave-In Conditioner. Trichologist Developed and Approved.
  7. 7
    Recovery Conditioner
    52 REVIEWS
    A rich, creamy conditioner for damage repair that glides through the hair for a silky rinse out.
  8. 8
    Split End Fix

    R+Co Bleu

    16 REVIEWS
    Weightlessly seal, soften and protect split ends with this super concentrated transformative serum.
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    Purifying Conditioner Gelée with Sea Minerals
    10 REVIEWS
    A lightweight gelée conditioner that soothes and rebalances itchy/oily scalps, while adding hydration to lengths for smooth, soft, and healthy hair.
  10. 10
    Supershine Light Moisturizing Cream
    325 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    High gloss leave-in conditioner restores even the driest of hair, calming frizz and elevating shine for touchable softness.

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.