Can you go swimming after perming your hair?

Answer 1

You really shouldn't. Get a good, water tight swimming cap, and even then, wait a few weeks. You've already had several strong chemicals in your hair, and the chlorine in the swimming pool can turn your hair green. Yes, I'm serious (it happened to me once), but it can also cause your hair to break off and fall out. A straightening perm has to break each hair follicle down in order to straighten it, so your hair is in a very fragile condition. If you have to swim, like for gym class, get a good, water tight swimming cap, and don't go underwater unless you have to. Make sure you wash your hair with a good neutralizing shampoo, and be sure to condition it afterwards. Don't let it air dry; roll you hair up before you go to bed.

Answer 2

no you cannot. i recently had the keratin treatment done. my stylist told me not to wash my hair for 4 nights. this gives the chemicals time to change your hair. my stylist gave me special shampoo and conditioner to use when the 4 nights is done. so NO you CANNOT go swimming because this would make some of the chemicals come out while swimming, and a lot more to come out when you wash your hair after swimming. hope this helped=]

Answer 3

It depends...
According to professionals, you should wait at least 3 days, you should consider a swim cap (even though they aren't fashionable for some women). After perming your hair you should wait at least around 48 hours before even washing your hair. After swimming you should wash your hair thoroughly without scratching your scalp, with fresh water.

"Swimmer's shampoo and conditioners" are suggested for permed or not permed hair.

Ask your hair stylist for suggestions on different hair products.

Answer 4

I personally think that if you get a perm, then you got braids or kinky twist you should about 48 to 72 hours. Your hair will fall out and into the pool, it will fall out into clumps EVEN if you have kinky twist or braids! Trust me i know I've experienced before in my lifetime and i am 37 and i work in a salon, so just trust me... i know this.

Answer 5

Yes lol Your hair can get wet after you get a perm, how else are you going to shower haha But wait the prescribed amount of time before you can get your hair wet after you just get it done, I think your supposed to wait like a week after you get your perm before getting it wet

Answer 6

You can get it wet but need to wait 24 to 48 hours before shampooing or swimming.

Answer 7

In my own opinion, yes and no. You should because the chlorine could dry out your hair and irritate your scalp. You don't have to because the pool water should be clean enough.

Answer 8

no