Feeling like you have to choose between maintaining pretty hair or having that banging body? Working out with relaxed hair does not have to be a war between the two. You can now have both! This post will share 8 tips for maintaining relaxed hair while working out.
Tips for Maintaining Relaxed Hair While Working Out
Hair Off the Shoulders
Pulling your relaxed hair up and off your shoulders into a protective style is the best course of action to minimize friction. This can be accomplished with a high bun, low bun or even a ponytail.
Use a Moisture Wicking Headband
Investing in a moisture wicking headband will pay dividends in the end. Moisture wicking headbands / scarves / hair wraps will remove the sweat from your hair and scalp. Sweat contains salt and salt can be extremely drying.
Secure Your Edges
Keeping your edges tied down will keep them under control, smooth and sleek.
Post Workout
Maintain your hair in the protective style and keep your edges secured until your hair completely dries to lessen the opportunity for hair reverting. A moisture wicking headband really helps with this step. I own Save Your Do Gymwrap and DriSweat Edge.
Drying Your Hair
If air drying is not your thing or you need to dry your hair quickly, opt for a healthier option like tension blow drying on the cool setting. Cool air will not only dry your hair in a much healthier fashion but also close the cuticles and help them lay flat, resulting in smoother hair.
Go-To Hairstyle
Every girl needs a go-to hairstyle that can be done in a snap! My go-to hairstyle is a loose bun secured with a croc clip. You should find an easy protective style that you can rely on for gym day to avoid dealing with complicated hairstyles.
Croc Clip Protective Style Tutorial
Mid-Week Hydration Boost
I am a (sulfate) shampoo fan because it is the best method for removing excessive sweat, dirt and product build-up from the hair. Unfortunately, shampooing multiple times per week is a no-no because it will strip natural oils and moisture from the hair. If shampooing is a must, opt for a sulfate-free shampoo because it is less drying than sulfate shampoo.
Another option is conditioner washing, or co-washing for short. Co-washing simply means to apply a rinse out conditioner to the hair while in the shower, let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing it out. You can use any conditioner for co-washing but ideally you should use a cheap conditioner that does not require heat to activate the conditioning properties. Most conditioners found on the health and beauty aisle at your favorite retail store are candidates for co-washing. Although co-washing only rinses away traces of sweat, dirt and product build-up, it is a quick and easy way to increase hydration to the hair mid-week without forfeiting moisture.
How to Co-Wash Relaxed and Transitioning Hair
Relaxer Week
It is recommended that your scalp have rest 3 to 5 days before a relaxer touch-up because your pores can stay open for up to 72 hours. I am a total body sweater, to include my scalp. Therefore, I skip the gym the week of my relaxer touch-up to minimize the potential for scalp discomfort.
Relaxer Touch-Up Preparation
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Working Out with Relaxed Hair
What are your tips for maintaining relaxed hair while working out?
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