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How to keep your Hair Style Beautiful while working out

Many of us Ethnic women don't like to work out because we don't want to lose that fresh Beauty Salon Look that we paid $50.00 or more for.  We allow ourselves to get out of shape for the sake of our hair-do.  When you can't style your own hair and you rely soley on your Hairstylist, it can be tramatizing when after working out for 30 minutes doing the cha cha in zumba class, you look in the mirror only to see that your hairstyle went flat!

You ask yourself. What is a girl to do?  How can I exercise and still look my best for work or school?

The Gym wrap


Well here are a few tips and suggestions that will help you keep that hair-do:

1.  If you are wearing a wrap style, wrap your hair and place a multi-style headband cap on your head to protect your hair.  Your hair may be a little damp after working out.  Allow it to dry completely,  then comb it down and style. (Your hair will not be frizzy). You can also wear a gym wrap which will absorb all your sweat and leave your hair looking as beautiful as when you started working out!

2.  If your hair is natural with no chemical, it is best to put a few braids, cornrows or twist in it before hitting the gym floor.  Your hair will maintain its stretch look and be free of tangles when your workout is over.

3.  If you are wearing a curly or deep wave weave, you should have no problem.  Just separate your hair and make two braids on either side.  Rock this style on work-out days.

DO NOT WEAR A HAT TO WORKOUT:  WHY?? Because all the heat and sweat is trapped under your hat.  The only part of your hair that is getting any air is the ponytail that is hanging out from the back of your hat,  flopping  back and forth as you run on the treadmill LOL!

DO NOT WEAR A COTTON BANDANNA OR SCALF:  WHYNOT?? Because cotton is not a breathable material. Gym wraps or multi-style headbands will work just fine.

So ladies its the end of the year.  Before you know it, summer will be here.  Sign up at your local gym or reactivate that gym membership and go out there and do your thing.  Yes workout, have fun and don't worry about your hair do.  If you follow the above tips you will be fine, in shape and sexy!:-)


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