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Re: Water conservation/ hair care
[Re: Momx3]
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01/03/2015 09:16 PM
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There's no problem showering every day - turn on the water, get hair wet - turn it off - shampoo (or just condition as my wife does sometimes) and then rinse.
Hasn't seemed to be a problem for anyone that has joined us.
Matt
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Re: Water conservation/ hair care
[Re: maytrix]
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01/03/2015 09:19 PM
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When I had long hair first day or so I got it braided. So easy to swim, rinse, dry. They have numerous places to have it done. My favorite is Strawberry at Sidney's Peace and Love JVD.
Rita It is better to be happy than it is to be right
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Re: Water conservation/ hair care
[Re: sailbynight]
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01/03/2015 10:13 PM
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Well.. there's conservation and then there's uncommon sense. It's not that hard to keep usage down without being ridiculous about it.. Just don't keep it running unnecessarily and keep showers short. Same goes for dishes. We always do it this way and its no big deal and we only fill up every few days with large groups.
Matt
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Re: Water conservation/ hair care
[Re: rita_irvine]
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01/03/2015 10:24 PM
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With 4 long haired teenagers I'd surrender! Actually, maytrix is right, a little fresh water rinse, some suds then rinse. Doesn't use much water. Didn't they call that a Navy shower? If you anticipate at least 4 20-30 minute showers a day you should be asking where to stop for water. Like they said in the other post it's easy to get water in the BVI and not expensive.
What amazes, and bugs me personally, is all the hair that builds up in the cockpit after all that brushing/combing. You might advise them to try to do that on the sugar scoop as much as possible.
Last edited by beerMe; 01/03/2015 10:30 PM.
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Re: Water conservation/ hair care
[Re: Momx3]
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01/03/2015 10:30 PM
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Yeah, it was snowing, now it seems to be more sleet. I'd much prefer all snow.. going to be an ugly mess to clean up in the morning.
Matt
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Re: Water conservation/ hair care
[Re: rita_irvine]
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01/03/2015 11:43 PM
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rita_irvine said: When I had long hair first day or so I got it braided. So easy to swim, rinse, dry. They have numerous places to have it done. My favorite is Strawberry at Sidney's Peace and Love JVD. This is a great idea...
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Re: Water conservation/ hair care
[Re: Winterstale]
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01/04/2015 12:01 AM
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Winterstale said: Please tell me they aren't counting on blow dryers and curling irons as well? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Rofl.gif" alt="" />
Quick showers are key....planning a stop somewhere to refill your water tanks isn't a bad idea either. I'm assuming you have a generator on a cat that big? Haha- no, they aren't that bad! They are all pretty low maintenance, I just know my girls hate when their hair gets all tangled from the salt water/snorkeling. Once it is untangled they will all be fine with air dry and ponytails. . I feel like I've heard that some swimmers put conditioner in their hair before they swim to keep it smooth- I'll have to look into that too.
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Re: Water conservation/ hair care
[Re: maytrix]
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01/04/2015 12:17 AM
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I've always agreed with Matt but this time, blasphemy!!!
Life involves risks, take some prudent ones (NOT with the BVI ferries)!
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Re: Water conservation/ hair care
[Re: LauraTheTshirtGal]
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01/04/2015 09:20 AM
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The transom shower has been a godsend for me too. Long hair is a pain but the ability to throw it into a ponytail while sailing makes it so low maintenance. This time I will bring my serum along. What a great idea. I use it at home all of the time but would never had thought to bring it with me. This forum is fantastic. I have always gotten great ideas here. Thanks!
Kim
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Re: Water conservation/ hair care
[Re: sailorjane]
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01/04/2015 12:13 PM
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I agree with the braiding. First item on my list is a visit to Marcia on the beach in CGB to have my beard reworked. Actually will be all new ones this February, cut them off in May (8 inches). Eliminates the need for a hairdryer too <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
My foot fits right into my shoe and my shoe will fit right into your...
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Re: Water conservation/ hair care
[Re: boatjunkie]
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01/04/2015 05:45 PM
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So does the spray suntan lotion - I try to discourage that from being used on the boat.
Matt
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Re: Water conservation/ hair care
[Re: maytrix]
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01/04/2015 06:36 PM
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maytrix said: So does the spray suntan lotion - I try to discourage that from being used on the boat. I hate that stuff - gets everywhere but on you. And it empties after about two days of use.
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Re: Water conservation/ hair care
[Re: Winterstale]
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01/04/2015 08:10 PM
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Spray on sunscreen? Permanently discolors cushions and seat covers with orange streaks. The only thing worse is DEET dissolving your plastic bits.
Cheers, RickG
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Re: Water conservation/ hair care
[Re: CottageGirl]
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01/05/2015 04:27 PM
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We always keep Lemon Joy on the swim platform. Soaps up nicely in salt water!
Chuck W.
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Re: Water conservation/ hair care
[Re: sailorjane]
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01/06/2015 01:13 PM
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i have 3 words - moroccan hair oil - a dime size amount everyday leaves my long hair silky and easy to comb through no matter what the activity, get the real stuff from the salon not the stuff from walmart, target, etc. which I believe is called aragon. in canada the large bottle in a salon costs $40, there's also a small bottle which is enough for me for 2 weeks and at a lower price.
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness" - Mark Twain
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Re: Water conservation/ hair care
[Re: Kristin]
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01/08/2015 10:12 AM
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When I braided my hair I almost always wore a do-rag for snorkeling and diving. Even with a good strap it was easier not to pull the braids and it protected the scalp from sunburn.
Rita It is better to be happy than it is to be right
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Re: Water conservation/ hair care
[Re: CanadianGirrrl]
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01/09/2015 01:54 PM
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CanadianGirrrl said: i have 3 words - moroccan hair oil - a dime size amount everyday leaves my long hair silky and easy to comb through no matter what the activity, get the real stuff from the salon not the stuff from walmart, target, etc. which I believe is called aragon. in canada the large bottle in a salon costs $40, there's also a small bottle which is enough for me for 2 weeks and at a lower price. Yup - this stuff is indeed a miracle-worker - worth every cent!
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Re: Water conservation/ hair care
[Re: CottageGirl]
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01/11/2015 11:29 AM
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I have a teenage daughter who has long hair and takes extremely long showers at home. Best way to conserve water is to do what CottageGirl said: jump in water, soap, jump in again to rinse, apply conditioner, jump in again to rinse, come out and rinse with fresh water, brush it out. Viola, clean, fresh hair. My daughter also keeps her hair in a long braid down her back for most of the trip to prevent tangling and split ends.
Sue s/v Ripple Leopard 40
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Re: Water conservation/ hair care
[Re: caribbeangirl13]
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01/11/2015 11:34 AM
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Sounds like a whole lot of work to me!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" /> That's one of the reasons why I'm not a sailboat person--I love my showers! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
Carol Hill
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