Post Workout Hair Habits That Could Be Damaging On Your Hair!
Nothing seems more rewarding than working up a good sweat from an intense workout. From cardio to squats we love the adrenaline rush that we get from it! But have you ever considered that some of your post workout hair habits could be damaging on your hair? Its okay... we didn't know either. So before our hair problems get deep into breakage, lets crack open the case and get to finding tips and solutions to help promote an overall healthy (hair) lifestyle!
"Sweat is a combination of water and salts, plus some protein. When hair gets wet, it's easily stretched and damaged. And the salts in it can cause hair to lose color faster."
Fast color loss, more breakage than usual and noticeable texture in the hair are all signs that your mane is being affected by your workout!
S O L U T I O N & T I P S:
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Before Your Workout - Spray a leave in conditioner! This will help by creating a barrier between your hair strand and the sweat. The Macadamia Nourishing Moisture Oil Spray will infuse the hair with nourishment, hydration, protection and shine.
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During Your Workout - Tie your hair up after your warm up... but not too tight! Pulling your ponytail can cause breakage and that is something we want to avoid. Try out these hair ties from Goomee that are known to have strong grip, prevent headaches and avoid hair breakage.
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After Your Workout - If heading home to wash your hair isn't an option for you, refine your post workout routine with a dry shampoo. If your hair is very sweaty, make sure to use a towel to soak up any excess sweat before applying dry shampoo. The only one we'd recommend to use after a workout is the Living Proof Dry Shampoo - with fast absorbing powders that eliminate not just oil but sweat as well.
O T H E R T I P S :
Skip The Hat - We are all so used to just throwing on a hat to cover up the dirty, messy hair after the gym - but you guessed it, it's a big no no! Yes, it's a great way to keep your hair away from your face while you exercise but keep in mind that your hair accessories should be treated as if it was just like your sweaty gym clothing. If you wouldn't wear it post workout, then don't. Aside from being filled with sweat, it also traps bacteria and odor.
Use A Clarifying Shampoo - A clarifying shampoo is great to get rid of environmental and hair build up, leftover sweat and oil that live on the scalp. It is also a must if you workout. These type of super shampoos are strong so you would only need to clarify once a week - easy peasy!
Utilize Your Natural Oils - Take advantage of the natural oils on your scalp and comb through with a boar bristle brush. According to Allure, combing your hair post workout can break up any congestion at the roots and help distribute those oils throughout mid shaft to ends to hydrate the ends of dry hair.
Check out "ellebangs" video of her 5 best tips for post workout hair
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