What do synchronized swimmers wear in their hair

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Special ingredient: The athletes use gelatin on their hair to set it - most of them saying their hair feels like cement afterwards. In the same video, former Olympic Canadian synchronised swimmer, Erin Wilson, said make up is an important part of their regime.

You have to have the perfect hair, the perfect suits and the perfect bodies,' she said. Secret ingredient: Waterproof make up products products use a special thing called volatile silicone oil which makes all of the Make Up Forever waterproof products waterproof. Perfect: Some teams choose to have a make up artist draw up an atelier to show them how to do the look themselves so their overall presentation reflects the precision of their routine.

The line includes entirely waterproof products and an Aqua Seal product that can turn all types of eye make up and pencils into waterproof textures. Some teams choose to have a make up artist draw up an atelier to show them how to do the look themselves so their overall presentation reflects the precision of their routine. Those who don't use waterproof make up layer on regular high-end make up brands and rely heavily on the use of primers to get them through - some even wearing chapstick as an eye make up primer.

Determined: Those who don't use waterproof make up layer on regular make up brands and rely on the use of primers - some even wearing chapstick as an eye make up primer. When it comes to the hair, the secret ingredient is unflavoured gelatin, known as Knox. Ana Synchro detailed their routine for creating the perfect 'Knox bun' - the routine starting with a tight ponytail and a twisted bun. Afterwards they boil water and mix it into the gelatin before they comb and paint layers of it into the hair and work it to the ends.

The Make Up Forever team also spoke to May from the French synchronised swimming team who said the gelatin left their hair feeling like cement. Preparing: The Australian team competing in Rio pictured were inspired by Australia's greatest tourist attractions including the Great Barrier Reef and will compete next week.

Ready: 'For the team free routine, an Australian outback theme has been chosen which takes us on a journey through the unique flora and fauna of our land,' captain Bianca Hammett said. It nourishes the hair, too. The Australian team competing in Rio were inspired by Australia's greatest tourist attractions including the Great Barrier Reef and will compete next week.

The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Argos AO. Privacy Policy Feedback. From cosmetics made with silicone oil to hair slicked with GELATIN: How Olympic synchronised swimmers keep their make-up and locks perfectly waterproof in the pool The synchronised swimming athletes will compete in Rio next week Many wear eye-popping make up to help them portray emotions They rely on waterproof products and often use chapstick as primer They all use gelatin on their hair to keep their locks perfect in the pool By Laura House For Daily Mail Australia Published: GMT, 11 August Updated: GMT, 11 August e-mail 11 shares.