What 2 do with relaxed hair after workout???

[NIN4eva]

I work out 3-4 days per week and I think I sweat a normal amount. If I didn't co wash (which is what I usually do after working out) or wash and condition immediately after a workout I would feel disgusting. If I have to go out afterwards I'm putting my hair into a bun and putting on a cute headband or scarf to airdry. I'll choose fresh hair over straight hair any day.

[PinkSunshine77]

I hear you but imagine all that sweat soaked up into your hair all those days of not washing. That would disgust me and I'd be forced to wash even if I didn't want to. Maybe you can try a sulfate free shampoos or maybe cleanse your hair with ACV to remove the sweat.

[karenjoe]

I'm disgusting....

I wash once per month( going to change due to tangles)

I swear it doesn't smell until week 4...
I put in Mega tek 3 times a week. ( going to get some good ol smelly sulfur 8 tomorrow for the itchies)

I wear a head band & wig cap when I work out
I tie my wet hair down until it dry, then I put another wig cap on...

I have washed the rows in the shower before....

[DDTexlaxed]

Easy solution for this. Spritz with water, oil of choice, and bun. There is no reason for relaxed ladies not to work out.

[mochalocks]

Originally Posted by DDTexlaxed

Easy solution for this. Spritz with water, oil of choice, and bun. There is no reason for relaxed ladies not to work out.

I wish my hair had the length to do a bun, but I started working out yesterday and I pinned it up the best way i could.

[MsDee14]

When I was fully relaxed, I would co-wash after a work out and put in a few braids to sleep.

Now that I am transitioning with twists in my hair, every 2nd or 3rd day of working out, I spritz my hair with ACV mix then rinse with water in the shower.

[Loving]

I workout 4 - 5 times a week and I only wash once per week. My hair does not like manipulation. I have no issues with smells even though I sweat a lot. I always wear a hairband though to absorb the sweat.

Most days I just bun my hair after my workout. I relaxed in November 2011 and went from SL (see my avatar) to APL (see my siggy).

[sunnieb]

Went bike riding this morning and really sweated it up!

When I got home, I put a teensy amout of NTM and carrot oil on my hair and put in A loose bun. After showering, I just slicked back in a flexi 8 ponytail.

I'm out and about now, and my pony looks fine to me!

I plan to shampoo/dc tonight though!

[LadyRaider]

Don't these suggestions apply to all hair? Natural or otherwise? I sweat in my head a lot too, dadgummitt!

[sunnieb]

Originally Posted by LadyRaider

Don't these suggestions apply to all hair? Natural or otherwise? I sweat in my head a lot too, dadgummitt!

@LadyRaider



You know hair tips often cross to the other side!

Now spill it! What do YOU do with your hair after working out?

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[LadyRaider]

I just usually cowash after or in the morning or wet it down real good and twist or braid. But I was reading this thread for more tips.

[candycan]

Originally Posted by The Princess

I run anywhere from 3-8 miles, 4 to 5 times a week, also im relaxed. When I finish working out, I wet my hair and apply conditioner and slick down my edges, put back in a bun, apply a scarf take a shower and go to work. I have less than a hour to get to work, therefore don't have alot of time to do to much. On the weekends, which by the way I still run, I either go to the beatician or wash, DC and do the scarf method.

Sometimes I co wash at night, but the next day im running again. It just depends on how my hair and scalp is feeling.

No extra breakage or shedding. This work well for me.

Also its a female on the team im with, her hair is APL and she wears her hair straight at work daily. I notice she wears a scarf during workout and it be hot too. But it works for her. When I see her at work, her hair still straight, silky and shiny with a nice bump to it, from it being wrapped.

ok I think we are work out twins! I run 4-5 times a week a minimum of 4miles (currently trg for the Hershey Half). I have natural hair though but prefer to wear it straight but find myself wearing it in a damp/wet hair zing or banana clip most times. But if i could find a way to have straight hair AFTER i run with minimum heat, it would be great!!!

[sunnieb]

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