How to Care for Black Hair after Exercise

How to Maintain Beautiful Hair and Stay Fit

It is not surprising that there are many Black women who would pass on the idea of being healthy, fit, and sexy just so they will not mess up their treasured tresses! In fact, a recent survey showed that more than 30% of Black women interviewed admitted that they exercise less for fear that it will mess up their hair. Now, this fact is more than a little disturbing!

Why is it not surprising?  Well, for one, we as Black women are known to have invested a lot in the upkeep of our hair in one time of our lives or another.  This should not be taken against us simply for the fact that it is very difficult to manage and maintain our hair.  Aside from its structure of being curly and frizzy, it also is very delicate and prone to damage.  More so, no matter how much we spend to make our hair more manageable and less frizzy, a single drop of moisture can bring back its frizz in a blink of an eye.

We stay away from exercise due to this exact reason.  Sweat brings back the frizz in our hair, which probably cost us a pretty penny to rid in the first place.

Regardless, however, it is a fact that most Black women are health conscious.  If you are one of them and you are looking for a way to get great exercise and great hair together, then you are in the right place.  Let me show you how:

If you want to get in some aerobic exercise and you have a fresh relaxer and want to maintain a straight style, the best way to protect your hair is through a tight ponytail.  Use a soft bristled brush to smooth your hair and bundle it up tightly at the middle back portion of your head.  Twist your hair around and cover the entire twisted area with a wide elastic cloth.  Secure the twist with some hairpins.  Also, place a wide cloth headband across your forehead to act as a sponge for your sweat.

If you have just styled your hair with a curling iron, try some pin curls.  Separate your hair into 6 to 10 partitions. Comb each section into a curl down to your scalp.  Secure the curl with a few hairpins.  After your workout, just take of the pins and run your fingers through your hair without brushing it so as not to straighten out the curls.

If you intend to go swimming, then just secure your hair in a bun on top of your head, wrap it around with a thin scarf and place a swimming cap over it.

You definitely need exercise.  With a little bit of creativity and experimenting here and there, surely you can find a way to a healthier lifestyle, while maintaining a beautiful hairstyle! So get out there and get your workout on!

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