Surprising Beauty Rules and Deductions That Could Cost Olympic Athletes the Gold

While the biggest worry for synchronized swimmers is touching the bottom of the pool, there are plenty more things in the beauty category that could cost them points. Messy hair is prohibited, for example, which is why these dancers often use gelatin to keep freeze their styles in place. If a hair accessory were to float away in the water, it would also be a big deal.

As for their makeup, according to the 2024 USA Artistic Swimming Rulebook, "Theatrical make-up shall not be worn. Natural makeup that represents
the competitor's unique personality and/or theme of the routine may be used." Dangly jewelry must also be removed being beginning the routine and only small stud jewelry is permitted.