During workouts, what do you do protect your hair in a natural state? What about when it's straightened?
Working Out and Your Hair
Readers have been asking for tips on how to protect their hair during a workout. I say don't sweat! One of the cool things about being natural is that you don't have to worry about that as much. But also, why not save the hardcore sweat sessions for the days you're wearing your hair in a natural state and save the low impact, low to no sweat workouts for days you're wearing your hair straight? If you have to sweat, put your hair up and off your face.
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For some reason my first comment didn't post... but my hair stays natural for the gym. It's just easier that way. It keeps me focused on my routine; area of concentration for the day...how many reps and sets per body part while hitting the iron....or how long I'll do cardio intervals on what machine. And at the end of the day I STILL get attention from the fellas. LOL I guess it's the confidence and doing what I need to do...still looking fly in my workout gear with my cute medium afro.
ReplyDeleteI have asked this question alot. No one can give me a good enough answer. Its so up to preference. I am natural. So I two-strand my hair at night. Wake up in the EARLY am,work out for an hour, come home shower rinse my hair and then off to work I go. I am the first one in my office so I can undo my twist shake and start my day.
ReplyDeleteNow, when I get my hair flat-ironed. I dont go to the gym. I sweat too much. My health is more important to me than my straight hair, so I will twist my hair and go work out when I am feeling "yucky".
Well, when my hair is straightened, I do more yoga, pilates- more muscle toning and stretching. I keep my hair clipped up for that time, or I do a french braid to keep hair back. When I want to run or bike around my neighbourhood, I do it just before washing and hence going back to curly :) simple and easy.
ReplyDeleteIf my hair is curly I usually leave it out and just go with the flow. If it's straight, I wrap it and cover it with a silk bonnet. It helps for the most part.
ReplyDeleteBefore I do a particularly sweaty workout I mix some honey and water in my hands and spread it over my end. I usually braid my hair up too. Nothing fancy just two big french braids. After I'm done I wash the salt and honey out. I find my hair is softer afterward. :)
ReplyDeleteI have worked out and been natural for years. So far, the only thing that works for me is to wear it natural about 90% of the time. This gives me the freedom to have consistent, effective workouts and healthy hair due to minimal heat usage. My hair and body have never looked better!
ReplyDeleteIf you're wearing a twistout, pull your hair into a high pony puff. I did this all summer long as I played soccer 4 days a week(I spent my summer in GA) and my hair was preserved. If I ever felt like my twistout was shrinking or not looking like I wanted it to, I would simply slap on some moisturizer and put my hair into about eight big two strand twists at night and go about my business until the next morning.
ReplyDeleteWhen I work out and my hair is in a natural state, I feel as if I don't need to protect it from sweat as much and just pull my curls back into a ponytail. When my hair is straight, however, I pull all of it away from my face and into a high ponytail. I put a headband/sweat band around my head where the skin attaches to the hair roots. I then carry a towel with me to wipe off sweat from my face, in effort to prevent it from leaking on my hair. Even when I do all of that, my hair tends to be less straight than it was before the workout.
ReplyDeleteThe texture of my hair is a loose and wispy curl making it very easy to straighten. So, when I wear my hair straight I put my hair in a high teardrop ponytail-to keep it from swinging all over the place- and I use a mesh wrap band with the Velcro straps to keep my edges smooth. Now, when I workout in my curlies I usually wear a high pony or twisted pigys. I found out the hard way not to wear heavy knocker on the ends of my pig tails. I had a knot on my forehead for two weeks.
ReplyDeleteI've found that it is best to leave hair natural for the hardcore sweat-riddled workouts. But sometimes your schedule may have you working out w//straight hair.
ReplyDeleteFor instance, I had my hair straightened about a week ago and am working out. It's currently in a bun until I have the time for a "hair" day where I can do a thorough wash/deep condition/twist or braid.
I am a dancer. So working out and sweating for me is an almost daily thing. I don't really consider straightening a styling option for myself because the longest it would last would be a few days. Mostly I do a lot updo's. two strand twist and ponytails. It helps keep hair away from my face and as an added bonus in doubles as protective styling. The only thing is that I find that I have to wash more often do to the fact that my hair holds sweat when it is pulled up.
ReplyDeleteI usually have a large afro puff or two french braids when I work out. My question is about rinsing the sweat out...is it more damaging to your hair to leave the salt/sweat in or not? I run and do Bikram yoga so I sweat a lot. I know leaving the salt in your hair can dry it out but I also know that rinsing/wetting your hair everyday can also dry it out. Anyone have any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteI have braids now so it's a lot easier. When I don't, I usually bun it.
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