Will cutting my long hair make me swim faster?

Question

does my long hair slow me down more in the pool than if i had short hair?

Answer 1

yeah, but a swim cap will have the same effect

Answer 2

Its just a little sayin that people say but the real thing that make you swim faster is workingout and hard work and dedication

Answer 3

It will reduce the drag if you have no, or shorter hair. Or you can wear one of the caps that covers your head.

Answer 4

you can just stick with the cap it only matters a little bit unless your tapered

Answer 5

It will cut down on drag and reduce your time minimally (0.2 - 0.8 per 50). I've noticed that when I wear a cap I usually do slightly faster, but it may just be a mental thing. As for cutting your hair, it's probably not worth it when you can use a cap.

Answer 6

Well, it's not going to make a big difference, but when it comes to championship meets, the swimmers either wear the swim caps or shave their heads.  This can make the difference of split seconds or a bit more, which can be the difference between 1st place and 2nd.  And short hair would have less drag than long hair.

Answer 7

You need to wear a swimmers cap, available in silicone or latex.  The silicone is easier to get on and off if you have alot of hair.  Check out this website for caps:

www.newwavesports.com