05 Apr 3 simple tips for working out with natural hair
¿Levanta la mano si tu cabello te ha impedido hacer ejercicio?
Regular exercise is great for your body, for developing discipline, and it’s also amazing for your hair. When you exercise, the increased blood flow that pumps through your body can stimulate hair growth.
Ironically, if proper hair care is not practiced along with regular exercise, maintaining the length can be difficult; although sweat has good intentions, it can extremely dry the hair and cause it to break.
Fortunately, we have listed four tips that you can easily implement into your regimen to help take care of your hair while exercising.
Wash your hair regularly.
A buildup of sweat and hair products can leave hair dry and prone to breakage. We usually recommend shampooing your hair every 7-10 days. While exercising, you may want to modify this depending on how often you exercise and how much you sweat. However, we do not suggest that you wash your hair every day, as washing it too often can be harmful.
Keep your hair hydrated
We say it all the time: humidity is key. Hydrated hair is less likely to break, so if you want to retain the length, your locks should be hydrated. You can hydrate your hair before and after training sessions using the LOC method (applying a liquid, then an oil, then a cream in that order) or the LCO method ( applying a liquid, then a cream, then an oil in that order ). order) .
Find your favorite hairstyle to go to the gym
The ideal gym hairstyle will eliminate contact between hair and clothes. As such, protective styles are great to wear in the gym. Styles that involve tying your hair or twists and braids that allow your scalp to breathe are ideal. If you’re afraid to spoil your style, wrap a satin scarf around the front of your hair and edges, this helps minimize frizz.
It may take some trial and error to find out what works for you. The practices mentioned above are important for a healthy hair routine normally, but even more so when exercising. Your hair doesn’t have to be a nuisance, you just need to know what to do with it.
