Tame The Mane: Gym Day Hair

Hey Hey! As you all know one of my favorite pass times is going to the gym and getting my sweat on! I love working out and staying fit! Working out has many benefits to include improving mood, better sleep, strengthening your memory, boosting your creativity, cancer prevention, heart disease prevention, boosting energy levels, improving confidence, boosting the immune system, and for us women can even alleviate killer menstrual cramps. The list could literally go on and on because those are only a few!

I have been exercising more consistently over the past 7 months and in addition to feeling great, I've noticed my hair is becoming thicker and fuller. My hair is pretty thick anyway but I have noticed the extra arm strength needed during my detangling sessions and trying to secure it all in a bun. With working out comes the need to replenish with nutritious food choices. I've been making it a priority to eat out less and eat more of the veggies and fruits that I love. I haven't changed any of my hair routine so I have to attribute the growth and thickness to my workout regimen. I workout at least 4x a week incorporating light cardio and weight training. Noticing the benefits in my hair was quite a pleasant surprise but also reminded me how overall improved health really does facilitate healthy hair growth. Anything that improves your overall health, including exercise, will improve your body’s ability to grow hair.
If you want to exercise more but are worried you won't be able to maintain your luscious locks, I can assure you that your wash and go can still last a week while working out. Trust me! I have never been an advocate for doing my hair everyday so I would not pull the wool over your eyes. One of my favorite things to do is throw my hair in a pineapple and do my workouts. My pineapple is my best friend because it's literally the easiest and cutest (in my opinion) to preserve my curls. I also put on a headband for extra control. After my workout is completed I spritz a little water in my hair and throw on my scarf or bonnet and it gives my hair just the refreshing it needs to continue to stretch out my wash and go. If you're not sure just water would be enough for you, use a dime size amount of your favorite leave-in to amp up the hydration. I promise you this works like a charm! Looking for more gym day inspiration? Check out my previous post regarding my favorite gym day essentials! Thanks for reading!

Peace and Good Vibes

Harmonious Kourt

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