Hair Problems

[bonairefreedom]

I am about to complete my Open Water Course, but have huge problems with my long hair. I do pull it back into a pony, but there are shorter strands that always interfere with my vision underwater (constantly float in front of my mask, distracting me). I don't suppose there are any experienced divers out there that could share a few tips with me?
Thanks so much,
Sarah
(Looking forward to my first dives in Florida (Marathon) in May!

 

[Quarrior]

Hmmm, I don't have hair, but it seems wearing a hood would solve that problem pretty quickly.

Oh, welcome to the SB.

 

[BabyDuck]

hi! for a few other ideas, look at the bottom of the screen. there are similar threads and one might have a solution that would work for you.

i've tried little claws, and they work pretty well for those strays but make getting the mask on a bit of a challenge. i've let it all float around and done a lot of head tossing. when it was longer, i french braided it which worked pretty well. many folks have good luck with dee-rags, which are made specifically for diving.

read on! see what sounds good to you!

 

[scubagal49]

Try one of those bandanas that are tube shaped and made from stretchy material. They are made for active men and women - you see people wearing them in marathons, tennis and on that bizarre Survivor show. I wear mine when I dive - I just put my mask on first then pull it up and over. It definitely cures stray hairs.

It's all about the dive!

 

[redrover]

Try one of those bandanas that are tube shaped and made from stretchy material. They are made for active men and women - you see people wearing them in marathons, tennis and on that bizarre Survivor show. I wear mine when I dive - I just put my mask on first then pull it up and over. It definitely cures stray hairs.

It's all about the dive!

Is that a sort of head band that doesn’t stretch out when wet? Where can I look for such a creature? Preferably an online source – I haven’t seen anything like that.

 

[bonairefreedom]

Thanks so much for the tips - yes, I would be interested in purchasing a bandana too!

 

[Divin'Papaw]

Sorry Sarah, can't help with the hair issue. Don't have much, and what I have is quite short. But welcome to SB!

 

[DandyDon]

Howdy from Texas and welcome to SB!

Good to have you here. Click here to PM me if I can help you get started in our various forums.

don

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[bonairefreedom]

Thanks for the welcomes guys... Well, it's just after 7pm here, so I'm of out for a bit. Just picked up the new Rodale's Scuba Magazine.. going to take it down the Pub and have a read!
Good weekend to all...

 

[PaulChristenson]

I am about to complete my Open Water Course, but have huge problems with my long hair. I do pull it back into a pony, but there are shorter strands that always interfere with my vision underwater (constantly float in front of my mask, distracting me). I don't suppose there are any experienced divers out there that could share a few tips with me?
Thanks so much,
Sarah
(Looking forward to my first dives in Florida (Marathon) in May!

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