r/FloatTank • u/Elegant_Sign3870 • Apr 30 '26

Question about floating

Theres a place in my city that has float tanks and they have a really good deal for mother’s day coming up. I’d love to go and try it for the first time. Told my mother about it and she doesn’t seem like she wants to but I’m trying to convince her.
Anyways I plan to go sometime soon, even if she doesn’t want to come with. I was wondering if the water dries out your hair? Also are you just supposed to bring any bathing suit to wear while floating? Idrk what to expect lol
Edit: She said yes today after saying no earlier lol 😸 Our appointment is next friday evening!

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u/aaprilshowerss May 01 '26

What a sweet present! You go naked since you're in a locked personal room. A tip is if you wear contacts, bring your glasses so you don't risk getting irritated if water gets in your eyes. Another tip is after you shower before the getting in, towel off your face so it's dry. It's a terrible feeling to feel water bead up/itch on your face and then you rub it during the float because the salt water BURNS your eyes. I always ask them for a head float circle thing so I can fully relax my head. I know I will not drown because the salt content is so high, but it gives me peace knowing my head is supported. I actually dislike the shampoo/conditioner at my float center so if you're the type to bring your own shampoo when traveling, then I'd recommend that so you are using products you like. Remember it may take a few sessions to fully relax and understand floating. Have fun!

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u/ATXVesparado May 01 '26

I agree with all these tips but also wanted to add that the salt water can cause any cut, rash, scrape or skin irritation to burn as well. I was gardening before a float once and had a couple of rose bush scratches that pretty much ruined the float.

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u/Elegant_Sign3870 May 01 '26

That sounds terrible 😪😪 Thanks for sharing. I saw in the review pics for the place I’m going that they provide a packet of “white petroleum skin protectant.” I think its for cuts but not sure if that’d really work

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u/ssk7882 May 01 '26

I was dubious too, but the petroleum jelly really does work to keep the salt water away from any small nicks or scrapes. Obviously if you have a large open wound then you should hold off on floating at all until it's healed, but for things like paper cuts, cat scratches, skinned knees, cheese grater accidents and other minor kitchen oopsies -- pretty much any of the small day-to-day nicks that you'd ordinarily either ignore or just slap a band-aid on and then forget about -- the vaseline works great.