Some Critical Hair Mistakes At Gym

Gym look doesn’t have to be a sweaty mess and even if you sweat a lot be sure to keep your hair managed properly. Sweat damages hair so hair must be tied such that there is least impact on them while working out at the gym. Managing hair at gym can be tricky and we don’t want to make any mistake. For hair is the first major point on your persona which creates an impact. Long hair may be difficult to manage and by the you are done with your workout session at gym they are drenching and dripping sweat. Here are some critical hair mistakes at gym which may make the hair damaged

Hair mistakes you are making at the gym:

There are several ways you can keep your hair prevented from sweat damage and other deformities. Work out sessions at gym can be intense and rigorous specially for those passionate fitness freaks, and it becomes even more necessary to read through the mistake and avoid them further:

1- Tying the hair too high and too tight:

Tying your hair too tight can cause the sweat to break the hair too quickly. This can pull your hair out of roots easily thus receding the hairline. Also if sweat gets stuck in the tight hair, it may damage the scalp too. Tight pony tailed must be done away with, rather braids must be adopted as they keep the hair tied adequately and not damaging them too

2- Shampoo after each gym workout:

You need not shampoo your hair everyday post gym workout. Looking at the sweat you are inclined to feel that the hair needs rinsing. But using a lot of shampoo can damage hair follicles and wash away natural oils and minerals from its roots. Don’t wash everyday post gym, rather fix days to twice a week maximum and use dry shampoo the other times to keep hair smelling good. Even if you have short hair you must not wash them that regularly

3- Not moisturizing the hair well:

Gym sweat makes the hair lose its hydration and damage the natural oils too. These sweat related damages not just dehydrate your hair and scalp but also make them lose luster too. Use deep conditioner every time you shampoo, less shampoo than often, additionally you can also apply conditioner before heading to gym. And just rinse post workout to keep them moisturized

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4- Not covering the hair properly when going out from gym:

Sweaty hair strands are more likely to get damaged from sun’s harsh UV rays. This can cause the hair to get brittle dried, phased out, and prone to breakage. Use SPF moisturizer or conditioner for hair. And cover them when heading out in sun

5- Wrong hairstyle at gym:

Keeping hair open or too short to be tied can cause them to get frizzy, brittle and stringy. Split ends may trigger and the hair texture may damage further. Thus keeping them until collar bone is easy to braid or bun up while working out at gym. Also they don’t get messy that quickly

6- Not using hair refreshers:

Carry refreshing dry shampoo for hair to be used post gym workouts. This not just neutralizes the bad odor but also keeps them managed well. Additionally this will moisturize, smoothen and condition your hair too

7- Not prepping up your pre-gym style:

Use dry shampoo on your hair roots pre workout to prevent them for dehydration. It also prevents excess moisture loss from scalp and hair strands while sweating

8- Brushing harsh post gym workout:

Do not use harsh brushing on hair post gym workouts. As hair is sweaty and dehydrated thus can be easily prone to damage and breaking. So use refresher before brushing and be gentle while taking off the tangles

9- Making high bun mid workout session:

Many people end up changing their hairdo during workout session at gym, this worsens the hair damage further. Do not tie a tight high bun in between workout. As you have already started sweating and tying the hair tight will keep this sweat accumulated around scalp and hair roots. So let the hair be loose, rather between workout try to loosen them further.

The above compilation on Some critical hair mistakes at gym is to share how simple and careless mistakes at gym can cause you huge damages like hairfall, dandruff, thinning hair strands, frizzy hair and more. Be sure to check the moisturizing aspect of hair pre and post gym workout and do not use too much shampoo. See your dermatologist for any alarming hair deformity.

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