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
    Gold Lust Repair and Restore Conditioner
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    Turn back the hands of time and rediscover youthful, shiny hair with this restorative conditioner. 
  2. 2
    Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Conditioner
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    Frizz reducing, hydrating conditioner for dry hair.
  3. 3
    Signature Conditioner
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    For those looking for an everyday conditioner that is rich yet weightless.
  4. 4
    Full Conditioner

    Virtue

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    A lightweight cream conditioner that won’t leave hair tangly or tight.
  5. 5
    Conditioner for Beautiful Color
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    This conditioner extends the life of your hair dye while soothing color-treated, dry, damaged hair.
  6. 6
    Moisture Balancing Combination Conditioner
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    Philip Kingsley's Moisture Balancing Conditioner is a deeply hydrating formula that smooths and strengthens strands.
  7. 7
    Smooth Conditioner

    Virtue

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    A moisture-rich conditioner for frizzy hair that adds slip and hydration as you rinse.
  8. 8
    Curl 3-in-1 Conditioner

    Bumble and Bumble

    316 REVIEWS
    A conditioner used 3 ways: a rinse-out, leave-in or co-wash.
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    All In One Leave-In Conditioner
    307 REVIEWS
    This lightweight leave-in instantly hydrates and detangles to prep hair for effortless styling.
  10. 10
    Run Through Detangling Primer
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    A lightweight, leave-in conditioning and detangling spray that provides heat protection and hydrates for silky smooth, incredibly touchable hair.

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.