Just say NO to conditioner

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I generally just get my hair wet before putting a mask on, to eliminate hair breakage. After diving for the day, I swear by aussie spray-in conditioner ....just a fine misting of it allows me to comb through my hair and eliminates the messiness of the normal stuff!
 
I participated in a dolphin encounter in Florida. An artifical coral reef with marine fish was available for snorklling. The facility would not permit commercial sunscreen in the water due to its environmentally unfriendly nature. Zinc oxide was provided free of charge as an acceptable sunscreen.
 
Before each dive in salt water, I use spray on conditioner, if I'm doing several dives (3-5) a day. It helps out quite a bit!
 
I agree with Rugbytex. Aussie works like a charm. I have long, thick and curly hair. It can become a mess after a day of diving. Just a few drops of Aussie and I can comb my hair without damage. It really works!!
 
Another good one for post-dive detangling if you can find it is MOP (*Modern Organic Products) Pear Detangler spray. I found this a while back..it's apparently all natural, certified organic....heck it's even made with kelp extract. How appropriate!
Cheers & Happy (tangle-free) diving!
:bravo: --> :gr1: ..... lol
 
must admit, I am with the conservationists here.
Whilst my hair really does suffer in the salt and sun, I can't bring myself to put conditioner on prior to my dive, as it can't be good for the environment. Especially in the busy areas like Sharm or Cozumel. I think the spray in conditioner in the evening is probably the one to go with. At least the bulk of it will have worn off by your next dive, leaving the sea slick free.
It's a valid point with the sunscreen too, if it is highly water resistant, it is certainly not going to be particularly biodegradeable is it? I shall have to bear that in mind on my next trip.
 
drbill:
Hmmm... the only time I use conditioner while diving is on my arms and legs to held that tight wetsuit glide on and off more easily. I hadn't actually thought of using the stuff on my hair!

Dr. Bill
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KY Jelly works really well for helping your wetsuit slide on!
 
ewwwwwwwwww... and then you are sticky the whole dive?!?!? oh well... it is water soluble, so i guess once you dive in, most of it goes away....

thank god i don't have any trouble putting on wetsuits... but i have heard that
wetting them makes them easier to don.
 
Last year there was so much sunscreen in the lagoon at the Hilton Waikaloa Beach Resort that you could not see the fish clearly.
 
H2Andy:
ewwwwwwwwww... and then you are sticky the whole dive?!?!? oh well... it is water soluble, so i guess once you dive in, most of it goes away....

thank god i don't have any trouble putting on wetsuits... but i have heard that
wetting them makes them easier to don.
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No, it's not sticky at all. I don't coat my entire body with it, just a light layer on my calves, upper thighs, and forearms-it's slick! And since it's water soluble, I don't think it harms anything.
 
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