Swimming caps specifically designed for Black hair have been approved by the world’s governing body for the sport, NPR reports. The Soul Cap was developed to provide better fit and chlorine protection ...

Swim caps made for natural Black hair have been approved for international competition, per a report from NPR. The Soul Cap is a swimming cap designed to protect thick, curly, or braided hair that is ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Swimming on a team throughout my childhood and teenage years helped me stay physically active and make ...

"We cannot allow younger generations to look at a sport and think, for whatever reason, 'that's not for people like me,' " said Olympian Alice Dearing, who pushed for the change Natasha Dye is a ...

Which adult swim cap is best? It’s known that hair and swimming don’t mix well — and no matter how well you tie it back or braid it, rogue strands may end up distracting you in the water. To keep your ...

Alex Pantling / Getty Images A swimming cap made specifically for natural Black hair has received official approval from the worldwide governing body for competitive swimming. Soul Cap is a covering ...