Tangled Hair Snorkeling Trick - Swim Cap

by Jane
(Texas)

Dear Galen & Nicole,

I recently went snorkeling when I was on the Big Island of Hawaii at Makaiwa Bay in front of the Mauna Lani Hotel & Resort. Even though I have short hair, I am very uncoordinated getting my fins and mask on properly in the surf. I snorkeled at the Beach Club the first day and battled water in the mask the entire time even though the snorkeling was good. I was so frustrated, I went out and bought a silicone swim cap and the problem was solved! No more flooded swim mask! Thanks for the tip. I already look enough like a dork in the water, so the swim cap just completes the ensemble. Even the turtles laugh.