But you guys with longer hair can certainly benefit too!
I train almost everyday…occasionally, I’ll workout more than once a day. What’s a girl with long hair to do with all that sweat? I do shower (99% of the time 😉 …) but I can’t wash my hair every day or twice a day for fear that it may turn to straw and all fall out!
You may or may not be familiar with these products, but I have certainly found them to be a lifesaver especially in the summer. They have recently become more popular (and thankfully as a result, less costly) but you can do wonders with your post-workout hair with a bottle of cleansing conditioner or dry shampoo.
Cleansing conditioner is great (now I know you’ve all seen those Wen infomercials) and now many drugstore brands have one (Herbal Essences, Pantene, etc.). The cost is quite reasonable (well under $10 for most of the one’s I’ve seen in the store). I love to use this especially after an outdoor or cardio session when more than half of my hair is soaked in sweat. In the shower, you just massage it in, comb it through, finish your shower, and then rinse it out – only one product needed and it’s got you covered. Several times a week I will use a regular shampoo and conditioner to get extra clean.
I’ll use a dry shampoo in between doing the other “cleansings” to keep my hair fresh. This can’t be any easier…spray it on your roots, massage it in with your hands, and brush it out. Voila, ready to go. This is perfect for after hitting the weights or other times when I need to get cleaned up quickly.
Other helpful hints for keeping your hair under control during workouts…wear a wide headband to help absorb any sweat and keeping hair fully tied up (like in a bun). This keeps the ends of your hair from getting soaked.
Now, if any of you can find a great trick for escaping a super sweaty sports bra, please share!
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