Swimming is by far one of the most effective ways to keep fit. And if you're like me and enjoy taking regular dips at the local pool, you'll have well-grounded concerns. Those harmful chemicals are so necessary to maintain hygiene standards so we can all swim safely, but I've always found myself being forced to decide between the two - hair or swimming? No-one seemed to have an answer! Every hairdresser told me I'd have to choose, and my on-line research didn't have anything to offer. Furthermore I'd try various strategies, such as drenching my hair in conditioner and sealing it with oil, believing this formed the perfect barrier. Needless to say, this did not work. Can you believe that every attempt I made at swimming was a gamble with my hair? And yes, you guessed, I lost most of my hair - repeatedly. But I was determined. I loved swimming, I loved my hair and I was determined to have both . So after much research and many years of trying, here's what ...