Sweating & my hair, Appealing to my MFP friiends who process

Elle_Jamaicangirl81
Elle_Jamaicangirl81 Posts: 418 Member
edited September 28 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi guys,

i've been on the treadmill nearly everyday since i started this journey on the 1st of June... which is great!


BUT...Here's my problem.. i sweat in my hair and so my hair's looking a MESS :-( :grumble:

how do you guys manage your hair while u work out?

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  • Sunny_Lexie
    Sunny_Lexie Posts: 114
    I just "pack" it and try to have a towel around to remove the excess ;)
  • haeden
    haeden Posts: 183 Member
    i ALWAYS wear a headband :) im a sweaty chick haha
  • Amandamccl
    Amandamccl Posts: 380
    I have to have a hat I play tennis and the georgia weather dosnt help much so ever time I get done working out I put a hat on untik I can get home and take a shower
  • Kirsty_UK
    Kirsty_UK Posts: 964 Member
    I tie mine back, but there's something you can buy called dry shampoo that you can use to remove greease between washes if you have time to shower after the gym but not time to wash your hair.

    http://www.tresemme.com/Products/Fresh-Start/Fresh-Start-Dry-Shampoo/

    edit: I've not used the above product and the reviews say the product is good, but after one use the bottle clogs up and wont spray, so I'd probably look for a different brand!
  • cathedralite22
    cathedralite22 Posts: 33
    I pin curl it and wear a hat and my daughter wraps hers. Nothing has been a perfect solution. I feel your frustration!
  • MaddameKat
    MaddameKat Posts: 200 Member
    I sweat in the gym , but i never really bothered about my appearance, i just get on with it hair tied back and do my thing.
    I don't think of it as looking nice at the gym, i'm normally read faced and sweat patches anyway.. there are enough beauty queens at my gym already and i go there to get thinner :)
  • SquishyVicki
    SquishyVicki Posts: 280 Member
    I tie mine back, but there's something you can buy called dry shampoo that you can use to remove greease between washes if you have time to shower after the gym but not time to wash your hair.

    http://www.tresemme.com/Products/Fresh-Start/Fresh-Start-Dry-Shampoo/

    edit: I've not used the above product and the reviews say the product is good, but after one use the bottle clogs up and wont spray, so I'd probably look for a different brand!

    I use a brand called Batiste while at festivals etc and not only is it cheap (only £2 for a canister) but it also had instant fab results; is easy to use and has a great smell....hope this helps! :smile: Vx
  • goldenfemale
    goldenfemale Posts: 20 Member
    Hi, when I work out I wrap my hair around my head and tie it in a silk scarf. I also ensure it's moisturised - I use keratase hair products - the best - works well with Afro carribean hair ( the oleo relax range) - particulaly the anti frizz serum in clear orange bottle. It works wonders. Try it you won't be disappointed. Kinda on the expensive side but works!
  • Ellem86
    Ellem86 Posts: 204
    I wear a sweatband too and that seems to help.
  • SarahLovesCheesecake
    SarahLovesCheesecake Posts: 520
    I dont sweat much, is that coz Im a lazy *kitten* lol?
  • jmula
    jmula Posts: 38
    i wouldnt worry about what you look like. We all look like crap when working out. we are sweating, huffing and puffing, wearing crappy looking clothes. Its what you look like when going out afterwards that counts.
    Keep up the great work ;)
  • Kirsty_UK
    Kirsty_UK Posts: 964 Member
    I dont sweat much, is that coz Im a lazy *kitten* lol?
    you dont sweat much for fat lass - oops sorry, thought this was the insult thread for a second :laugh:
  • Divabonita88
    Divabonita88 Posts: 63 Member
    you don't like braids?
  • SabrinaJL
    SabrinaJL Posts: 1,579 Member
    I work out about an hour and a half a day and I sweat buckets. I wear a bandana but my biggest issue is that I have really long hair that pretty much acts as a wick. When I get really sweaty, it actually starts running down my hair and dripping onto my calves. How's that for gross? I thought maybe using the bandana AND braiding it would help, but no. It still drips off the braid. So basically I need a good solution too. lol
  • Elle_Jamaicangirl81
    Elle_Jamaicangirl81 Posts: 418 Member
    i wouldnt worry about what you look like. We all look like crap when working out. we are sweating, huffing and puffing, wearing crappy looking clothes. Its what you look like when going out afterwards that counts.
    Keep up the great work ;)

    i dont care how I look while i work out.. its after.. the following day when i have to go work and look presentable

    Cant be running to the salon every morning.. ya kno?
  • Elle_Jamaicangirl81
    Elle_Jamaicangirl81 Posts: 418 Member
    you don't like braids?

    heh. half chinese girl with braids .. nahh, it doesnt suit me... err.. let me say, its not my kinda style

    Sometimes i wish i could though
  • Kirsty_UK
    Kirsty_UK Posts: 964 Member
    I work out about an hour and a half a day and I sweat buckets. I wear a bandana but my biggest issue is that I have really long hair that pretty much acts as a wick. When I get really sweaty, it actually starts running down my hair and dripping onto my calves. How's that for gross? I thought maybe using the bandana AND braiding it would help, but no. It still drips off the braid. So basically I need a good solution too. lol
    have you tried pinning it on top of your head in a big bun? and wearing a sweatband round your neck? hmm, not sure!
  • Solat37_Neil
    Solat37_Neil Posts: 379 Member
    Shave your head.. works great for me ;)
  • SarahLovesCheesecake
    SarahLovesCheesecake Posts: 520
    **** neil you're 6'5" yikes ....
  • 13hirteen
    13hirteen Posts: 94 Member
    I rinse it through in the shower to get the sweat out but don't always shampoo - over-shampooing tends to dry out my bleached and colour-treated hair and leave it straw-like.

    I also use natural shampoos that don't contain any sodium laureth sulfate or similar ingredients - they're much easier on both my hair and my colour.

    Fortunately, my hair also dries quickly, so I don't need to blow-dry it.
  • Mrs_TrimWaistFatWallet
    Mrs_TrimWaistFatWallet Posts: 486
    Pull it. Wrap it. Tie it. And strap it (small headband to prevent flyways ) and I shower up to 3 times a day on muti-workout days. :-o
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