Arriving to work sweaty
abitofbliss
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I bike 10 miles to work everyday. I love the exercise but it's really taken a toll on my workday appearance. My office doesn't have a shower so essentially I take a 'hoe bath' and I usually leave my hair up in its nasty sweaty braid or bun. I'm so sick of it, I'm nearly ready to shave my head! Since I love my long auburn locks Ive been trying to figure out a solution. Everyone knows that I ride my bike so I doubt they are judging me but I just wish I could still wear my hair down.
I've decided that a small blow dryer and dry shampoo could be my answer from reading similar struggles.
Does anyone else have this problem and have any tips?
I've decided that a small blow dryer and dry shampoo could be my answer from reading similar struggles.
Does anyone else have this problem and have any tips?
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Is there a gym near your office you can join? That would allow you to shower and clean up.1
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sunnybeaches105 wrote: »Is there a gym near your office you can join? That would allow you to shower and clean up.
Great idea. There is one but I can't afford it.
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Well you could always.....
Eh, who am I kidding, I got nothing other than good for you for biking in to work. If they actually had real bike lanes where I live I'd do it (of course we do have a shower at work).
What exactly is dry shampoo? Seen that mentioned a couple times and haven't a clue.
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Haha @piperdown44 dry shampoo is exactly what it sounds like. Shampoo you can use in between washes. It's almost like a deodorant spray.
The idea of blow drying sweaty hair is cringeworthy but I've read it's not so bad.0 -
abitofbliss wrote: »sunnybeaches105 wrote: »Is there a gym near your office you can join? That would allow you to shower and clean up.
Great idea. There is one but I can't afford it.
No Planet Fitness?1 -
@sunnybeaches105
There is but it's about my halfway point and not on my way. Not sure it would even be worth it.0 -
sunnybeaches105 wrote: »abitofbliss wrote: »sunnybeaches105 wrote: »Is there a gym near your office you can join? That would allow you to shower and clean up.
Great idea. There is one but I can't afford it.
No Planet Fitness?
They have showers? The one I had the misfortune of being dragged to that one time didn't have any.0 -
AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »sunnybeaches105 wrote: »abitofbliss wrote: »sunnybeaches105 wrote: »Is there a gym near your office you can join? That would allow you to shower and clean up.
Great idea. There is one but I can't afford it.
No Planet Fitness?
They have showers? The one I had the misfortune of being dragged to that one time didn't have any.
I was spitballing. I've never been to one
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abitofbliss wrote: »Haha @piperdown44 dry shampoo is exactly what it sounds like. Shampoo you can use in between washes. It's almost like a deodorant spray.
The idea of blow drying sweaty hair is cringeworthy but I've read it's not so bad.
That dry shampoo sounds......kinda odd, but if it works....
I wouldn't cut the hair. Summer doesn't last forever and before you know it, nice cool fall weather is right around the corner.
What do you do in winter?
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Well, I live in Florida @piperdown44 so we have about a 1-2 week winter. I just started this in May. I'm guessing I'll be breaking a sweat in the mornings til at least Dec.1
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abitofbliss wrote: »Well, I live in Florida @piperdown44 so we have about a 1-2 week winter. I just started this in May. I'm guessing I'll be breaking a sweat in the mornings til at least Dec.
Ah. Well that's a bit different then.
I visit the eastern side a couple times a year for work. Even on those mornings I'm out of the hotel at 6am it's humid.
Keep at it and good luck!0 -
abitofbliss wrote: »Well, I live in Florida @piperdown44 so we have about a 1-2 week winter. I just started this in May. I'm guessing I'll be breaking a sweat in the mornings til at least Dec.
When it cools down to the mid-70s for a few days0 -
Baby Wipes and Baby Powder. I know a couple people that will use the wipe to wipe down the important parts of their bodies then use a little bit of baby powder to freshen up their hair.0
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I workout in the mornings before work. I take a shower after my workouts at the gym but my body temp stays elevated for a while, so I usually have to put my makeup on in the parking lot at work. If I tried doing it while I was still at the gym I'd sweat it off. I usually end up scrunching my hair or putting it up. I hate blow drying it when I'm still sweating. Can you bring some mousse or product and scrunch it?1
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As I want to wash my hair every other day I do the blow dry thing and dry shampoo spray as needed. Yes it's icky but I don't want to ruin my hair washing it out every day. Then I do the loose pull back until I feel cooled down and later I can wear it down. Baby powder works too which you can also use for your 'sink bath'. Hope you can find a place to shower.1
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I cant stop laughing from......"Hoe Bath" LOL
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I think you are on the right track with the blow dryer and dry shampoo. I've tried a pantene one and the nozzle clogged after 3 uses making it worthless. I tried this aussie one next and the price is much better and it works as advertised. Good luck!
http://aussie.com/en-us/shop-products/all-products/total-miracle-7n1-dry-shampoo0 -
Maybe super dumb but....could you rinse it in a sink? Not sure if you have access to a more private bathroom1
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Yep - when I worked out on my lunch break (and had long hair) I would do the "hoe and blow". Hoe bath + dry shampoo blow- dry. It wasn't bad at all.1
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I just started trying dry shampoo and it definitely keeps my hair looking less greasy so I can go longer without washing.
I'd use baby wipes when you get to work, the small hair dryer if your hair is wet, and the dry shampoo if it seems oily looking. You should be able to let your hair down after that.0
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