Ever wondered how to get rid of the sweat soaked hair after workout, which can almost make you think that you are stepping right out of the bathroom? One of the most prominent concerns in the workout-beauty regimen is keeping the hair clean in the wake of increasing sweat build-up during your wellness sessions. And what worries one so often is whether they should opt for a hair wash every time they workout.
If you have been doing light workouts, then you can consider some other options of haircare and not go for everyday washes. The easiest way is to blow dry the hair by flipping it over the head. The setting on your dryer needs to be cold instead of hot, ensuring that the sweat beads evaporate. What is even more interesting is the fact that the salt in sweat acts as a hair spray in this case and adds volume to the hair once it is dry.
Further, you can apply dry shampoo to remove any excess oil on the scalp. Touching up the sides of your middle parting and above the ears can make the face look fresh and clean after a workout. Moreover, you can choose to tie up your hair in any sweat-friendly or protective hairstyles which keep the hair in place and prevents oil and sweat accumulation. Under such a circumstance, you can opt for a hair wash in every two to three days if engaging in light exercise and every alternative day for heavier workout regimen. Apart from hairstyles, you can also go the classic way to tie up silk scrunchies or bandanas which help in absorbing the sweat and oil reducing discomfort from your hair.
Does your hair need a wash after every workout session?
In all honestly, the answer to this question depends on two primary factors, First, was your workout heavy or light, which would give you an idea of sweat build-up. Second, is your hair straight, silky, curly, thick etc.
Apart from the type of workout, you also need to be aware of your sweat patterns. If you tend to sweat a lot on a regular basis, then you might have to opt for a hair wash every time you step out of a workout session. This is done to avoid the buildup of sweat and oil which in turn leads to forming a layer on the scalp. This layer can turn harmful and cause seborrheic dermatitis, scalp infections, hair thinning and ultimately hair loss. In fact, dermatitis in its chronic form is not just limited to the scalp but extends to itchy infections to the back of your neck, shoulders and can lead to other dermatological problems if not controlled at the earliest.
Thus to sum it up, only if you have excessive sweat build up then you should go for frequent hair washing. Or else, you can try any of the alternative options and go for washes two to three times a week. If you have thick, coily hair, then once or twice a week works.
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