Sweaty after the gym

spaingirl2011

I quickly blow dry my hair and then use dry shampoo and style. Works well for me!

_whatsherface

I wash my hair after the gym. On off days I don't wash it, which is only 1 or 2 times a week.

This is exactly what I do, if for some reason I can't, I wear my hair back that day or style it somehow with gel, so it's looks wet anyways. LOL.

rcc1988

You could always just use conditioner to wash it those days.

ShawnaCurley

I am a hair dresser and I know the rule....but.....I wash my hair twice a day and it stays healthy! I hate the smell of oily hair, and then mixed with sweat, really gross!

Besides that, if I don't wash my hair at least once a day my scalp itsches so bad I can't stand it!

I say wash away, just use a good conditioner on the ends, and do a cool water rinse, it help your hair stay shiny!

MoreBean13

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meshashesha2012

i mainly just water rinse, but then again i have curly dry hair so this isnt a problem for me. otherwise i wash using a conditioner with no silicones. the only time i shampoo is on days i've been to the pool..

wftiger

I could care less what is recommended. I will take dry hair over sweat stench in my hair. I sweat horribly and wash every single day. I shampoo about every third and on the other days I use a conditioner. It gets the stink out and makes me not feel gross from the sweat.

katemme

I wash my hair everyday, gym or not. There's nothing wrong with my hair...

I think if you are sweaty and smelly, just take a shower. You'll feel and smell better.

i wash mine everyday. the sweat and oil that builds up kind of counteracts the shampoo stripping away everything. and don't rinse and repeat, you should be fine!

you should definitely shower though!

SweetSammie

Sometimes I will just do a water rinse IF I'm not as sweaty. I have naturally straight hair, so I wash, condition and air dry.I might dry or straighten my hair once a month or so. I sometimes do a deep conditioning treatment. I use this shampoo:
http://www.garnier.com.au/_en/_au/our_products/ingredient-struct.aspx?tpcode=OUR_PRODUCTS^PRD_HAIRCARE^FRUCTIS^FRUCTIS_DISCOVER^FRUCTIS_PURE_SHINE^FRUCTIS_PURE_SHINE_KEY_FACTS&ingredient=1&prdcode=P41228

no harsh chemicals.

I think not heat styling will prevent more damage than anything else.

kiddoc88

My stylist tells me the same thing and then gave me this advice....

Wet your hair with SUPER hot water... let it run through your hair for a few minutes... condition just the ends.

And style

^this.
Only i condition it all, just not with a super thick and heavy conditioner, you may have to experiment a little

dad106

I shampoo mine every other day... or every 3 days if I straighten it... and my hair is fine.

I bleach my hair blond with highlights, so it's already damaged.. and washing everyday on top of that? Yea, thats a no go.

I use Colorese Sulfate Shampoo/Conditioner, and it makes a world of difference in my hair. It can be found at Sally's Beauty Supply, and is an equivalent to Pureology.

grrrlface

I'm a hairdresser
We recommend that hair is not washed everyday, shampoo damages your hair because it opens the cuticle to help remove dirt and oil. If you do this too much your cuticle becomes weak and damaged, allowing hair breakage, chemical damage, sun damage etc.

Never let your hair become 'squeaky clean' this is the first indicator that your causing damage to your hair cuticle!!

If you need to shampoo everyday, avoid using a harsh shampoo, try a purifying shampoo which is gentle on the hair because they are usually used to break down product and oil build up but are gentle to damaged hair(which could be caused by too much shampooing).
Make sure you condition, long hair should only need conditioning on the ends unless you have particularly dry hair.

Our recommendation is to wash every other day but we usually say this depends on lifestyle/length of hair/condition of hair. If you feel uncomfortable leaving your hair for a day after a gym workout then I would just say to wash it. Like I said above, just a gentle purifying shampoo and a conditoner(suitable for your hair type) will be best.

Jamidi

My hairdresser says the same thing. My understanding is that it's the shampoo that strips away the oils, not getting your hair wet. So, after I workout I take a shower and get my hair wet and massage my scalp as if I was washing it. Massaging your scalp is supposed to stimulate those oil glands anyway. After my hair dries, I might use a dry shampoo if it looks horrible.

bullisnn82

I bought an all natural shampoo that has no sulfates to use most days (because I do wash it every day). I think it's called Avalon organics, or something like that. I tried the whole "no-poo" thing and HATED it soooo much. I went as long as I could looking like a refugee before giving up. I make sure to use a high quality conditioner, though.

pinchincents

Super hot water is horrible for your hair, I would be finding another hairdresser because she obviously doesn't have a clue what she is talking about. My hair is to my tailbone and I often struggle with the to wash or not question. It is horrible on your hair if you wash it too often. You need the natural oil from your scalp to make beautiful shiny hair. I get a lot of compliments on how soft and shiny my hair is and I believe it is because I only wash my hair 2-3 times a week. Otherwise I dry it out and take away the shine. It is very hard to balance working out every day with non-oily hair though. I try not to worry about it until we are going out of the house.

Jorra

Super hot water is horrible for your hair, I would be finding another hairdresser because she obviously doesn't have a clue what she is talking about. My hair is to my tailbone and I often struggle with the to wash or not question. It is horrible on your hair if you wash it too often. You need the natural oil from your scalp to make beautiful shiny hair. I get a lot of compliments on how soft and shiny my hair is and I believe it is because I only wash my hair 2-3 times a week. Otherwise I dry it out and take away the shine. It is very hard to balance working out every day with non-oily hair though. I try not to worry about it until we are going out of the house.

How the hell did you find a thread from September of last year? Don't people check dates before responding to things?

koko12

my hairdresser told me i could scrub my head like i would if i was shampooing. also, dry shampoo is the bomb! big sexy hair makes a great one. but if ya dont wanna be spendy treseme isnt bad either. its great for styling too

upgetupgetup

could just rinse with water & condition. and use a headband when you work out.

but in case you have any skin issues - your hairdresser may like your cumulatively conditioned hair, but if it spends a lot of time near your face, your dermatologist or esthetician might not. If that's a worry, happy medium: do 1 (not 2) washes with at least a little shampoo, use conditioner (not leave-in), air dry or just give it a couple of blasts with a hairdrier.

(my hair definitely looked better after cutting washing down to a couple of times a week, but my skin freaked out)

Netwalks

I workout most days and my hair gets really sweaty but if I wash it everyday it gets really dry so I just rinse it while I'm in the shower!

RepsnSets

I wash mine everyday with shampoo, condition it every second day and use a treatment twice a week. My hair is in the best condition its ever been in.