- Absorb it: Protect your edges from frizzing up with a sweat absorbing head band. I use Scunci No Slip Grip bands.
- Ballerina Top Knot: Pull your hair into a high, smooth, and taut ballerina bun. I'm in love with Sarah Potempa's "The Wrap Up." This nifty contraption keeps my ends protected while making the cutest bun without a hair tie or bobby pins that can leave dent marks. The best part is that at the end of my sweat session, I have great curls!
- Hands off: Please do not be that girl who is constantly fiddling with her hair! Ugh...not only is it annoying to the person behind you, but your sweaty hands will frizz your hair.
- The Switch: At the end of your workout, switch your head band for a dry one then cover with a satin scarf until your roots are dry. The tension of your bun and scarf should keep your roots flattened and prevent reversion. I have a collection of Lush Knot Wraps in my gym bag are are equal parts fashion, fun, and function.
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I've never actually tried a sweat band before I think I'm going to have to invest in one. I usually just braid my hair in 5 or 6 single plaits and tie them back to keep my hair straight. But next time I'm in the gym I'll be sure to incorporate some of these tips.xx
ReplyDeleteBraids are a really good idea. Especially if you sweat a lot in your hair, you can use a paper towel post workout to absorb the sweat so that your roots say smooth and sleek!
DeleteAwesome tip chica!
I just make sure I keep the hair away from the face. It depends of course on how much you sweat but if you have a Pony tail then only the roots Will be close to the Warm scalp.
ReplyDeleteI always plan in My washdays with My gym days. I put coconut oil in the hair overnight and have it in during the workout class, Wash the hair afterwards and sit in the sauna with the deep conditioning in. Speeds up the washdays a lot.
Agreed Lisa. I love adding a little EVCO to my hair before Spin class. If that ain't a good pre-shampoo, I don't know what is!
DeleteThanks for stopping by chica!
I don't even know what to say because my hair only stays straight for a few hours, then it turns into an Afro:-) Great tips though.
ReplyDeleteHa-ha! I feel your pain Nerline. My roots aren't playing with all of the humidity in the air right now, but it's nothing that a high bun and scarf can't flatten out!
DeleteI need to switch it at the end of the workouts but I have a great sweat wicking headband from Goody that I love so much. I have bunned it once but usually create a makeshift pony tail that I pin down with some clips.
ReplyDeleteI have sooo many head bands for the gym because I can never find one when I need it!
DeleteAll good ideas, I'll use them if I ever exercise. Haha. I will--eventually.
ReplyDeleteLOL. You lucky chica! I wish that I had that luxury!
DeleteThese are great ideas... except I sweat SO much in my head! I leave the gym looking like I just left the pool - it's so annoying!!! I would love to be able to find a way to cut off those sweat glands so I can keep my straight hair decent :-/ lol
ReplyDeleteLOL! When/If I find out how to turn your sweat glands off, you'll be the first to know chica!
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