Girlfriend, if you are a gymrat, you love running around El Retiro, soccer is your passion and/or you are a swimming crack, stay tuned, because taking care of your great hair before, during and after doing sports is an absolute MUST that you should not leave aside.
How to protect your hair while exercising?
We know that the clean look is the most comfortable hairstyle for any type of physical activity, but, friend, remember that hairstyles very tight in the style of Hailey Bieber can split your hair, and even favor the appearance of traction alopecia. Therefore, we recommend you opt for other options such as a low ponytail, and use a scrunchie or silk scrunchie, which do not break the hair and are very cute.
If you are going to practice water sports, we remind you that water is one of the biggest enemies of your hair (especially if it is sea water or pool water, which due to the presence of salt and chlorine, has a more basic pH), and is that the hair is hygroscopic, ie, has the ability to absorb water, and when this happens, the cuticle rises, and the hair fiber swells like crazy, increasing its diameter and making your hair more easily damaged. To prevent this from happening, you should apply a product that creates a hydrophobic surface on the hair, protecting it from water and keeping the hair fiber nourished. Our faves are none other than South Bondi and Cotton Lust!
Want to know our best secret? Every time you know that you're going to wash your hair after sport, take the opportunity to apply your mask (L'Essentiel Mask, Tasmania Mask or Le Blonde Mask) from mid-lengths to ends to get the most out of your hair. This way, you'll be sure to give your hair the dose of nourishment or hydration it needs, without even realizing it! You'll have a very productive session for your body and hair. And to make your routine even more complete, here are some quick tips you can apply before, during and after exercise to protect your hair:
Before exercise: prepare your hair
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Protective hairstyles for training without damaging your hair such as low ponytails, loose braids, scrunchies or silk scrunchies, avoid tight hairstyles.
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Use absorbent bands or cloth headbands to absorb sweat and protect the scalp.
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Protect hair with leave-in conditioner. Such as South Bondi, which acts as a light barrier against sweat and frizz.
During exercise: how to protect your hair
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Avoid touching your hair with sweaty hands.
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Hair and outdoor sports: sun, wind and sweat. Tulum Shade would serve as a shield against sun and humidity.
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If you practice swimming, rinse your hair with clean water before entering and use a silicone cap instead of latex for less aggression.
After exercise: essential care
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Wash your hair to remove sweat and residues. Use mild, sulfate-free shampoos.
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Adequate water temperature. Warm or cold, never too hot.
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Conditioner and mask weekly. Apply L'Essentiel Mask for nourishment and Tasmania Mask for deep hydration.
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Correct drying after sport, always use a low power blow dryer. In addition, it is best to let it partially air dry before brushing.
Treatments and products for athletes
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Weekly nourishing masks: L'Essentiel Mask
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Sun and heat protectors for hair: Tulum Shade
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Targeted reconstruction treatments: Sublime 10-31
How often do you wash your hair if you exercise?
Bestie, if you work out every day, we understand that you're going to be incredibly lazy to wash your hair every day, so here are some tips on how often to wash your hair:
💦 If you don't sweat too much, you can space out the washes a bit, but don't overdo it, as it can create a concoction of sweat, sebum, product residue and dirt on your scalp. If this happens, it can clog follicles leading to dandruff, increased hair loss and even seborrheic dermatitis, and...we don't want that, do we?
🧜🏼♀️ And if you are a little bit mermaid, and your hobbies are watery, the ideal is to wash it daily so that there is no chlorine or salt residue, which, as we have already said, damage your mane in a very heavy way.
What are the best hair treatments to keep your hair healthy?
Well dear, your body is your temple, but you must remember that your hair is too, so, if you want to keep your hair healthy after a week of workout, we recommend:
✨ Use daily (if you wash it every day) a super nourishing conditioner like #Aesthetic Conditioner.
💁🏼♀️ Use weekly hair masks that restore shine and strength to your hair like L'Essentiel Mask.
🌈 And 1 or 2 times a month, get a treatment that helps rebuild the hair fiber from the inside like Bae Berry and complement it with the Hair Bloom at-home treatment, which gives it a spectacular glow and leaves it soooo beautiful.
Bestie, make your body move and your hair bounce!
