My hair is growing long (and it’s wonderful!), but I started experiencing problems with keeping my hairstyle in place while working out. Things seem to be a bit less complicated when I am doing cardio, but I really need a heavy-duty solution while taking my boxing or spinning classes. Recently I’ve been experimenting with my workout hairstyle, and there are five hair hacks that really work for me.
1: Rubber Hair Bands
The first hack is all about picking the right type of hair ties.
I figured that the best types of ties you can use to tie your hair for the gym are rubber ones. My hair is straight and regular ties slick down in a matter of minutes.
I use rubber elastics that come in a package of 500 and simply throw out my hairband once used (it accumulates hair around it that is too difficult to clean). It is a super cheap hack (for about $2 you get a year and a half supply), but it really works.
2: Braid for Natural
On days when I am drying my hair naturally or blow it dry straight, I am keeping my hair in a braid while hitting the gym. In that way, my hair remains straight, maybe with a little extra wave.
Since I am not putting my hair up, it is easier to brush my hair and bring it back to a straight style after my workout. One of my favorite workout hacks is to use a bit of hair serum to add shine to my after-workout hair.
3: Bun for Curls
When my hair is curly, I am saving those curls by putting them in a bun and fixing them with at least four pins. The trick here is to try following the natural curve of your hair while securing your hair in a bun.
Also, I am trying to put pins one on top of another so I have double protection while rocking that cardio class.
4: Oil for Greasy
If I am planning to wash my hair right after the workout, I use that time to treat my hair with hair serums, oils, or other restorative hair treatments. I apply hair oil right before the workout and style my hair as usual.
5: The Dry Shampoo Hair Hack
Some people prefer using dry shampoo after the workout when they are fixing their hairstyle after the gym. I figured that it actually makes more sense to apply dry shampoo before the class.
In that way, my hair observes a bigger amount of the product during the workout. Also, pre-workout dry shampoo adds volume to my hair. All I have to do after the workout is over is to blow dry my hair a bit and I am ready to go.
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