Ah, swimming... the beloved sport where you voluntarily fling yourself out of bed before sunrise, marinate in chlorine, and call it self-care. If you know, you know. Here are the tell-tale signs (and a few solutions) that you're a certified water baby; whether you're poolside, oceanside, or somewhere in between.

1. You own seven pairs of goggles... and still can’t find one that doesn’t leak.

You know exactly where each pair leaks, fogs up, or flings itself off your face mid-dive. But you still keep them all. Just in case.

The fix: Find your holy grail pair (we’re partial to FINIS goggles, just saying) - and mark them as sacred. Hide them from your siblings. Guard them with your life.

2. Your hair has its own ecosystem.

Dry ends, tangled ponytail knots, a faint scent of “eau de indoor pool.” Conditioner is no longer optional. It’s survival.

The fix: TRISWIM Conditioner, a detangling dream. Comb it through post-swim and pretend you're in a Pantene ad, even if you’re actually in a cramped change room with soggy socks.

3. You have tan lines in places no one should.

Cap line? Goggle line? Undeniable back straps from your super cute JAYD Swimsuit?

The fix: Own it. Or wear a rashie. But mostly, own it.

4. You think a “sleep-in” means waking up at 6:30am.

If you’ve ever called 7am a “late start,” we’ve got news: you’re officially Too Deep.

The fix: Three shots of coffee and accepting that 5:45am is just your natural habitat now.

5. You’ve eaten a banana while dripping wet in public.

Maybe more than once. Probably while standing on a pool deck, eyes closed like it’s gourmet.

The fix: There is none. Banana deck snacks are a rite of passage.

6. You have a love-hate relationship with body lotion.

Love the idea. Hate the 30 seconds of vigorously slapping it onto your rapidly drying body?

The fix: Keep a bottle of delicious-smelling, actually-nourishing TRISWIM Lotion in your swim bag. Apply while pretending you’re at a day spa, not the local pool change room. It’s a game changer.

7. You forget what dry hair feels like.

Sometimes you just give up and live in a wet bun. Even at brunch.

The fix: Honestly… a good bun technique and a sense of humour.

8. You clap when the lifeguard brings out the pool vacuum.

It’s the unsung hero. The deep sea Roomba. The MVP of the morning clean.

The fix: Keep clapping. It deserves it.

9. You feel more normal in water than on land.

You walk funny. You trip over flip-flops. But get you in the water, and suddenly you’re a dolphin with dreams.

The fix: None. You’ve found your natural element.

 

10. You smell like chlorine. Always.

Even after a shower. Even after two showers. Even after someone suggests maybe it’s your soul now?

The fix: TRISWIM Shampoo and Body Wash. It’s not magic, it’s science. This stuff actually breaks down pool chemicals and makes you smell like a functioning human again. 

 

To wrap it up:
Swimmers are a special breed: sleep-deprived, slightly pruney, and always chasing the next PB. But for every weird tan line, broken goggle, or whiff of chlorine, there’s a whole lot of pride in being part of the swim world.

Keep swimming. Keep laughing. And maybe... keep a towel in the car.