Ladies who workout - how do you maintain?

[carpediem628]

I workout almost every day and when I'm done, I can wring the sweat from my clothes and hair. As a result, I blowdry and flat iron just about everyday, although I've been trying to use my Caruso steam setter more often.

Ladies who workout often, how do you keep your hair looking great?

 

[MissFallon]

I keep it in a ponytail that is pretty tight during working out and then wait until it is dry to take it down, then I wrap it back up and later on put some moisturizer and de-frizz (sunsilk) cream on it and take it down and wear it loose.

 

[MizaniMami]

I workout almost every day and when I'm done, I can wring the sweat from my clothes and hair. As a result, I blowdry and flat iron just about everyday, although I've been trying to use my Caruso steam setter more often.

Ladies who workout often, how do you keep your hair looking great?

I think there are great styles that require less heat. I think blowdrying and flat ironing every day is a beast and it will take a toll on your hair.

Have you thought about airdrying or doing wash n' goes??? I have an airdrying tutorial in my fotki (profile) and so does Sylver2.

There is a wash n go tutorial around here somewhere, but i couldn't find it. Try searching "wash and go". Maybe you will have better luck with the search engine.

 

[Cayenne0622]

I workout almost every day and when I'm done, I can wring the sweat from my clothes and hair. As a result, I blowdry and flat iron just about everyday, although I've been trying to use my Caruso steam setter more often.

Ladies who workout often, how do you keep your hair looking great?

My cousin works out a lot and she says wearing the instant weave (you know it has a couple of hair combs like a drawstring ponytail) is saving her hair and her life! hahaha She sweats and her hair is damp from the work out but she still looks fly because the world only see the instant weave. When she gets home she can take her down, shampoo or whatever and slap the instant back on when she heads out.

 

[bluediamond0829]

weaves, instant weaves, braids...thats my biggest issue and i have short hair at least ur hair is long enough to throw back in a ponytail....my curls drop really fast as soon as heat/sun hits it....thats the reason why im growing my hair out now..it was cool for awhile having low maintenance short cut but its hard to keep the curls from dropping....

yeah the heat can be damaging to ur hair...but would it be as damaging for you just to shampoo it or cowash it on the days tht you work out and sweat in it..and then like someone mentioned do a wash and go...or a bun/protective style...

 

[Undefeated Queen]

I wear my hair in buns and braidouts. My setting lotion and smoothing balm helps a lot.

 

[momi]

I just tie mine down - either pin curls or a wrap and do not take it alose until it dries. BTW - I am a pressed natural...
Last week i worked out with a full sweat at least 4 times and my hair is still bone straight. Go figure???

 

[carpediem628]

So it sounds like the key is to put my hair up to keep the ends from getting wet and then don't take it down until my hair is completely dry. It just seems to me that you still risk losing your hairstyle because after it dries, all of the bounce is gone. Now its just dirty.

And unfortunately for me, I don't do weaves. Can't stand them actually. I like wearing my own hair.

Thanks ladies for the tips.

 

[carpediem628]

I just tie mine down - either pin curls or a wrap and do not take it alose until it dries. BTW - I am a pressed natural...
Last week i worked out with a full sweat at least 4 times and my hair is still bone straight. Go figure???

Does it retain the style or body?

 

[tgaski2]

The twistout works for me. I work out in the mornings. Usually I twist my hair up at night. In the morning I get my workout on, shower and breakfast. By the time I am ready for work it is dry and I untwist, fluff and go. it has body and still looks shiny. I twist with a little Elasta QP mango butter. I will wash the sweat out maybe every three days or so. It's been doing ok like that. HTH!

 

[paradise224]

Tight pony tail and a bandana to keep the top & edges flat works for me.... take it down when its dry and im good to go.. the only problem i have is when i dont have any time to wait for it to dry, then im just a crimpy mess

 

[LadyJ76]

So it sounds like the key is to put my hair up to keep the ends from getting wet and then don't take it down until my hair is completely dry. It just seems to me that you still risk losing your hairstyle because after it dries, all of the bounce is gone. Now its just dirty.

And unfortunately for me, I don't do weaves. Can't stand them actually. I like wearing my own hair.

Thanks ladies for the tips.

I agree, with how you feel. I work out 4-5 days a week and I sweat like no other, particularly in my hair. For me the only option is to wash my hair. I know it may be a controversial view to wash so frequently but for me personally, it's the only way to maintain the health of my hair. Since coming here to LHCF and starting my w/o regimin my hair has grown tremedously and is much thincker and healthier. I have tried to workout heavily in the past and not wash as much but the results broke off my hair and left it thin and weak. My hair is fine so I don't even co-wash, I simply wash, con and moisturize w/ jojoba oil and either Giovani Direct leave in or Rusk Senories smoother (another leave-in.) I airdry and then use my curusso's which are my saving grace. I hope this helps and good luck on finding out what works for you.

 

[Mom23]

I have started back working out regularly and I just wear a bun and condition wash every couple of days.

 

[LaNecia]

I hit the gym about 6 days a week, twice a day four of those days.

My hair is usually up in a bun or cornrowed under a quickweave. Those were great when my hair was shorter. Now that it's got a lil' length, I put the pony's higher and usually use a satin roller on the ends. I found for me, keeping the ends from getting wet and then airdrying loose have kept the frizzies down to a dull roar. Since I've been back using the henna more regularly (and porosity control after every wash), my hair dries much faster and straighter when in a bun.

I now shampoo about 3-4 days a week (any day I do cardio) because I hate stinky hair (and so does my SO) and the sweat makes my hair dry. I ONLY use Amla Oil or QB Heavy Cream around the hairline and on the ends), I don't use any other heavy oils or coating agents, setting lotions, etc. I try to keep my hair as UNCOATED is possible 90% of the time.

On days when I am not going to workout in the morning, I wash and set my hair at night, it dries nicely by morning. IF I do blow dry, it's ALWAYS WITH A COLD setting and then curl w/low-medium. It's not bone straight but it's not burned and lifeless either.

If I'm concerned about my edges, I apply oil and use MSKenesha's scarf method for tying them down while they dry. I rarely every use a brush on my hairline anymore. Doing this saves the afropuff that forms when I workout and that hair is unrestrained.