Mike Boswell
Contributor
One of our most annoying hassles is getting hair out from under our masks so they don't leak. Some guys I know shave their heads, but this really isn't necessary.
Before I put on my hood or mask, I jump in and dip my head backwards in the water and then forward. With all my hair slicked back, I then pull the hood forward over my head and put my mask on.
Note that jumping in without your mask on your face will cause a lot of distress to some DM's on dive boats, so in that situation it's just better to take the mask off after you're in the water. But PLEASE - try to avoid putting it on your forehead.
Before I put on my hood or mask, I jump in and dip my head backwards in the water and then forward. With all my hair slicked back, I then pull the hood forward over my head and put my mask on.
Note that jumping in without your mask on your face will cause a lot of distress to some DM's on dive boats, so in that situation it's just better to take the mask off after you're in the water. But PLEASE - try to avoid putting it on your forehead.
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