How many times have we heard
these excuses?
( My list of 5 excuses I've used and have heard women of color
use to avoid the gym.)
5.‘’I’m too tired’’
4.’’ I just ate, wouldn't want to get a cramp.’’
3. ‘’I have a big test coming
up, so I need to prioritize.’’
2. Who me?? I’m in great
shape(fingers crossed…LIES!!)
And the number 1 excuse for
not going to the gym:
1.‘’I just got my hair
done.’’
I can’t really give any tips
for numbers 5-2 because that’s just us being lazy, Honestly, it’s time to..
JUST DO IT.
I can however share some tips
on how to keep your hair looking good even after a much needed workout.
My hair is naturally big
,curly, and pretty long but occasionally( a few times a year) I’ll treat myself
to a nice blowout. The whole process can easily take 3 or 4 hours. Needless to
say, I've cleared out many Saturday mornings for my locks. I to avoided going
to the gym when my hair is done and even being outside for too long wasn't an
option. Luckily, I found a few simple solutions to this very valid excuse. Have
any other tips for hair at the gym?? Share them below!
1. Use a dry shampoo before and after working out to absorb any excess oil and
sweat already on your scalp. I wouldn't get too comfortable using this more
often than a cleansing conditioner( My choice), or a shampoo. It is however,
perfect for any outdoors activity where your scalp would be prone to produce
extra oil , sweat, and irritation.
2.
2. Tightly wrap your head in a cotton scarf(Cotton absorbs moisture very
well!). The tighter the scarf is the better, that way the sweat you excrete
quickly gets absorbed into the scarf giving your hair less of a chance of
coiling up.
3. * To piggy back on # 2 .
Avoid styling your hair in bun or having your hair out when covered by the cotton
scarf/head wrap. Think about it, If your scalp happens to sweat and your hair
is styled in a bun, your hair strands will start to be moistened and will
eventually frizz. Instead style your hair in a tight pony tail using a metal
free hair piece to avoid breakage.
4. If you don’t plan to work
out often but would still want the option to work out and keep your hair
looking fresh: Leave the rigorous or high intensity workouts for the days
your letting your hair breathe before styling again, for when you’re almost
ready to take your hair out or for when you’re ready to wash it or relax it and
you’re not a fan of how it looks anyway. During that time I would focus on
cardio exercises.
5. Lastly, enjoy having
natural hair. Embrace those natural coils and curls you were blessed with and
work with what you've got. You’ll save money and valuable time, and I know we’d
all like that. One of the best benefits? You won’t have to worry about how your
hair will react after your workout.
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