How to Prevent Sweaty Hair
Believe it or not, many women use sweaty strands as an excuse to avoid the gym, and we get that. I mean, who wants to ruin perfect curls for the sake of a workout? Recently, we spoke to Chicago-based hairstylist and makeup artist Etta Polstein about this phenomenon. We were pretty excited when we heard her expert advice. Spoiler alert: The secret to avoiding sweaty hair is all in the styling. As workout clothes have become more mainstream (a.k.a. a totally legitimate outfit choice), it makes sense that we put more thought into the rest of our workout look, too. Waterproof mascara? Check. Color-coordinating scrunchie? Of course. However, when it comes to styling your hair for your workout, your go-to ponytail might not be doing you any favors.
Ditch the Pony
While a ponytail effectively keeps your hair out of your face, it doesn’t do you any favors in the sweat department. Instead, break out your favorite headband. “Use a headband at the gym instead of tying your hair back into a ponytail,” Polstein says. “It will help airflow to your scalp, keep it nice and dry, and prevent oils from getting trapped in your hair.” When you tie your hair into a constricting ponytail, all the sweat stays trapped inside the style. Using a headband to keep your strands out of your face allows your scalp and strands to breathe while you sweat.
Use Dry Shampoo Wipes
If you’re looking for some extra insurance for your strands, you’ll want to spray dry shampoo. We love using Dove Care Between Washes Go Active Dry Shampoo Wipes right after a workout. Make sure to keep a box in your gym bag and spray your roots after the sweat has dried. This dry shampoo will have a refreshing cooling effect on your scalp as it soaks up excess oils and restores pre-workout volume to your strands. Follow us over @AllThingsHairUS for more haircare tips and tricks!
