Are you someone who loves to workout but hates the stress it puts on your hair? Chances are you aren’t protecting your hair while exercising. Putting your hair up in a ponytail or bun is not enough to avoid the damage. The good news is you don’t have to choose between healthy hair and a banging body! There are many ways to protect your hair while working out, regardless of your hair type. Here are 6 ways to manage your hair so you can hit the gym with confidence!
Dry Shampoo Before Your Workout
No matter if it’s arm or leg day there is a chance you will sweat. To protect your hair from absorbing more sweat than necessary spray on some dry shampoo before your workout. This keeps excess moisture out of your locs so they won’t become saturated.
Beware of Tight Hairstyles
Of course, we all want to keep our hair out of our faces when exercising, but hairstyles that are too tight can cause extensive amounts of damage. Tight hairstyles cause headaches, breakage, and over time even traction alopecia. It helps to switch up your go-to workout hairstyle. This prevents the same section from receiving unnecessary stress.
Use Protective Accessories
To reduce damage to your strands when putting your hair up for your workout by using protective hair accessories. Satin scrunchies and headscarves are softer than silk and great for protecting every hair type. Wearing cotton headbands or wraps causes friction and dries out sweaty hair, causing breakage.
Don’t Touch!
We know this is a tough one but it is important while working out to avoid touching your hair. Excessively touching stimulates oil production. While you are sweaty don’t touch your hair so your scalp can stay as oil-free as possible.
Nourish Hair With Intensive Treatments
The last thing you want is for your hair to dry out due to your workout regimen. Doing hair treatments to keep hair protected while you reach your fitness goals. Deep conditioning and keratin treatments are all great options for hair protection! Deep conditioning renews hair strength and porosity, while keratin treatments will help sweaty hair dry without frizzing. This factor makes keratin treatments ideal for excessive sweating that leads to uncontrollable hair.
Stay Hydrated
If you are dehydrated, so is your hair! Make sure you drink enough water after working out to promote healthy hair growth. Keeping hydrated with H2O improves skin appearance, boosts brain function, aids in digestion and weight loss, and yes, helps your hair grow, prevents hair breakage, scalp itchiness, and dryness. Water accounts for almost 25% of the weight of a single strand of hair. Are you hydrating enough? Turns out, the simple secret to luscious, long locks is one (or two) glasses away!
