A movement to bring inclusivity and accessibility to swimming is breaking barriers. The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has officially approved London-based Soul Cap, a long-hair swimming cap ...
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 ...
Why we love it: One of the many barriers to entry into swimming is hair — most swim caps are unfortunately not made with Black hair types in mind. That's why Soul Cap is a standout brand in the ...
Swimming caps designed for natural Black hair won’t be allowed at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, with the sport’s world governing body saying they are unsuitable due to them not “following the natural ...
Wherever you’re swimming, whether it’s your local leisure pool or in open water, a swim cap is an essential piece of kit. Swim caps ensure you remain streamlined and help reduce drag in the water, so ...
Whether you’re training for a triathlon, swim-run or simply using swimming as cross-training like Olympic marathoner Steph Davis, a swimming cap is a vital piece of kit. Not only do they protect your ...
There are a few ways you can limit damage to your hair. Ms Wang says If you're swimming in a chlorinated pool it's hard to avoid exposing your hair to chlorine. Wearing a swimming cap is a key way to ...
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 ...