Learn how to take care of your hair while working out –

For many women, the fear of damaging their hair ends up preventing a more active life. However, it is possible to keep the strands healthy even with the workout. For this, it is enough to know which are the proper care for before, during and after training. So if that was your excuse to skip the academy, time to enroll.
According to hair therapist Sandra de Assis Maia, from the Alto Stima clinic (GO), during physical exercise the hair loses nutrients and suffers abuse due to tying and exposure to sweat and other factors, such as the sun, chlorine and the pool salt. Therefore, knowing the risks that physical activity causes to wires is a good starting point.

Preparation must begin even before starting the physical exercise, with wire protection. For Sandra, the ideal is to use small amounts of combing cream with a few drops of vegetable oil. According to her, this minimizes the effect of sweat and protects the hair because “vegetable oil has an antioxidant action that guarantees double protection to the strands, making them fight free radicals and the dryness caused by sweat”.

Wire protection can also be done professionally. In this case, it is possible to subject the hair to treatments based on multivitamins and amino acids, as explained by the specialist in hair therapy at Spa Dios (SP), Renata Souza. “These treatments protect the wires from the aggressions caused by physical exercise. The multivitamins ensure the absorption of nutrients that the hair needs, while the amino acids regulate the pH and keep the strands healthy for longer, ”she explains.

Already during the workout, attention should be turned to the way the threads are attached. Although many women prefer their hair loose, it is essential to tie it up during training not only to facilitate the execution of the exercises, but also to protect it from contact with sweat on the back of the neck, back and arms. Therefore, it is a good idea to opt for fixed hairstyles on top of the head, such as the famous ponytail, the bun or even built-in braids.

In addition, Renata recommends that the hair be secured with an elastic band lined with fabric, which prevents the strands from breaking. Another option is to use a band to secure the bangs and the sides of the hair, avoiding any contact with the skin. “It is not recommended to force these areas with the total weight of the hair, excess traction can be harmful to the roots of the hair”, comments Sandra.

Upon leaving the gym, the hair therapist recommends washing and moisturizing the hair to complete the care process. According to her, “dry sweat leaves a layer of salt on the strands and scalp, causing the hair to become dry and frizzy”. With the wash, the hair will be free of the damage caused by sweat, making the scalp breathe freely and helping the strands to receive the necessary nutrients.

Another way to improve yarn quality after training is to use vinegar white, according to Renata Sousa. According to the expert, “people who go to the gym have dilated hair bulbs, a problem that can be solved by using white vinegar once a week, between two shampoo washes. This neutralizes the pH of the scalp,” she clarifies.

Finally, it is essential to invest in a hydrationwhich helps ensure a hair strong and bright. To achieve the effect, Sandra recommends conditioners that contain substances such as silicone, polyquartenium, D-panthenol and protein. “Ideally, chemically treated hair should be hydrated once a week. Chemical-free hair can go through the process every 15 days ”, she concludes.