How to use

How To Use The Coastal GRL Pre-Swim Saltwater and Chlorine Hair Protectant When You're Swimming

Step 1

Apply the Pre-Swim to dry or damp hair and fully saturate the hair with the protectant. Focus mainly on the mid-lengths to ends, then apply a smaller amount to the roots.

(If your roots are prone to oiliness, avoid applying too much product at the roots.)

Recommendations:
  • Fine / thin hair: Apply to dry hair
  • Thick or long hair: Apply to wet hair (using tap water) — this helps you get more out of the Pre-Swim Hair Protectant
  • If you don't have time to wet your hair first, that's totally fine — it works perfectly on dry hair too.
Timing tips:
  • You can apply the Pre-Swim 10 minutes before swimming
  • For best results, apply it hours before swimming and allow it to soak into the hair
  • If you accidentally leave it on for several hours, that's completely okay — it will simply continue to moisturise and protect your hair, giving you incredible results
Step 2

Swim with confidence knowing your hair is silky, smooth, protected, and cared for. This preventative solution allows you to feel confident whether you're swimming in the ocean or the pool.

Step 3

After swimming, get out of the water and towel-dry your hair, gently squeezing out as much excess water as possible.

Step 4

Reapply a smaller amount and leave it in your hair. This helps your brush glide through more easily, prevents knotting, matting, and frizz, and allows your hair to dry in its best possible condition — for the healthiest overall result.

Step 5

When you get home, simply rinse your hair under the shower. This will leave your hair feeling smooth, silky, and protected — there's no need to shampoo or condition if you don't want to.

If it is hair wash day, you're more than welcome to shampoo and condition as usual.

If you are going for multiple swims throughout the day, you only need to top it up when your hair starts to feel like it needs extra silkiness. Think of it like sunscreen — you reapply throughout the day if you're spending more time in the water.

5 Different Ways To Use The Coastal GRL Pre-Swim Hair Protectant When You're Not Swimming

One of the best things about this product is how versatile it is — you can use it in multiple ways, even when you're not swimming.

As a Pre-Shampoo Treatment

Apply an almond-sized amount to the mid-lengths and ends of your hair before showering. Leave the product in your hair for a couple of hours before entering the shower. Shampoo and condition your hair as normal.

Using Coastal GRL as a pre-shampoo treatment provides an intense moisture boost, helping to add hydration, shine, smoothness, and reduce frizz. Your hair will feel noticeably softer and healthier overall.

As a Heat Protectant

Apply a pea-sized amount to the mid-lengths and ends of wet hair before blow-drying. (It's important to only use a small amount.)

Once your hair is fully blow-dried, you can proceed to straighten or curl as usual. This helps protect your hair from heat damage while keeping it soft and smooth.

As a Curl Cream

If you have naturally curly hair, apply two pea-sized amounts to wet hair after shampooing and conditioning.

This helps hydrate curls, reduce frizz, and enhance natural bounce and definition.

As a Leave-In Conditioner

Apply a pea-sized amount to hair after shampooing and conditioning.

This helps to hydrate, soften, and smooth the hair, leaving it feeling silky and well-nourished.

As a Slick Cream

Apply to dry or wet hair to slick hair back and tame flyaways.

Unlike traditional slicking products that can feel crunchy or drying, Coastal GRL delivers the same polished result in a beautifully hydrating way. While it's in your hair for hours, it continues to work as an intensive treatment.

✨ Hair Perfume Bonus

Every time Coastal GRL is used in the hair, it also works like a hair perfume — leaving your hair beautifully scented and giving you an instant tropical holiday feeling, like being transported on an imaginary getaway.