Hair Care: Time-Saving Tips for Your Workout Days
07 / 10 / 17

Hair Care: Time-Saving Tips for Your Workout Days

Keeping your hair happy, healthy, and full is our main mission at LH Hair. Using top of the line treatments and products we provide the expertise and care you need to keep your hair looking natural and beautiful. Along with our personalized, professional services, we enjoy educating our customers so they can work toward healthier hair under their own care. We've got a bagful of tips and tricks to share, so let's get started!

Today, we'll be focusing on hair care as it pertains to your fitness routine. We know quite a few gym rats and we understand the need and desire to stay in tip-top shape, but did you know that your workouts could inadvertently affect the quality of your hair? It's true! Not only that, but your shampoo and conditioner routine could needlessly eat up valuable time. Below, we've assembled a list of our favorite time-saving tips that will help you achieve your best post-gym hair!

1. Create a Schedule to Avoid Over-Shampooing

You've probably heard that it's bad to wash your hair every day, but after an intense sweat session a full-blown shampoo and conditioning seems completely appropriate. You're right, sweat and grime should not be left to build-up in your hair, but also remember that over-processing strips the healthy oils your hair naturally produces. Talk to your LH Hair cosmetologist for advice on which hair products are best to use daily.

2. Leave-In Conditioners and Masks

One of our favorite time-saving tricks is working out after applying a leave-in conditioner or hair mask. These products act as a barrier to sweat and have the added bonus of nourishing your hair while you achieve a productive workout. Apply your product as directed, tie your hair back and get moving!

*Bonus tip: We recommend wearing a thick cotton headband to avoid any dripping from your hairline.

3. Consider Hairstyle

Where and how you wear your hair can affect how sweaty it gets and determine whether you will experience breakage and dryness. Tie your hair loosely to avoid breakage or take it down immediately after your workout to avoid undue stress. High ponytails and loose topknots are the best ways to wear your hair during a workout, keeping it far away from sweat on your neck and face. Loose braids are also great, giving you the additional option to wear the style out of the gym with little or no upkeep

4. Invest in a High-End Dry Shampoo

Use dry shampoo to help retain your hair's natural oils. A good dry shampoo - like Kenra's platinum dry shampoo or It's a 10 Miracle dry Shampoo and Conditioner - will absorb excess moisture and give your hair a boost between shampoos. Dry shampoo will also prevent your hair from becoming too dry and brittle from over-washing.

5. Clarifying Shampoo - Fight the Grime

Using a clarifying shampoo - like Kenra Clarifying Shampoo - is a great way to tackle the grime left behind by sweat, hard water, chlorine, and other impurities. This type of shampoo should only be used once a month to avoid stripping your hair. Also, try to follow it with the use of a hair mask. This will leave your hair squeaky clean from scalp to strand.

6. For Those Experiencing Hair Loss

For those that are experiencing hair loss, it is especially important that you use the right products that will promote good scalp care, cleansing but not drying out the scalp. Some shampoos and conditioners actually will clog the hair shaft and escalate hair loss. Using the correct products will promote blood flow and provide nutrients to the hair follicles and assist in hair regeneration. Consult with your LH Hair certified Head First trichology specialist to learn which Head First products would work best for your unique situation. To ensure you are using the right treatments, ask for a free microscopic scalp and hair analysis.

We are proud to carry a wide array of products that will help you keep your hair fresh while making the most of your gym routine. And if you're a first-time customer we're offering 15% off a hair care product! Remember, if you have any questions concerning the health and upkeep of your hair, our salon staff is ready and willing to provide you with answers. Let us help you achieve your best hair today and every day. Contact us now!