Are extensions conducive with working out?
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Topic: Are extensions conducive with working out?
Posted By: LesIsMore
Subject: Are extensions conducive with working out?
Date Posted: December 30 2004 at 1:17pm
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Does sweating irritate them? I can't imagine its *good* for them... Wouldn't there be inherent damage from putting your hair up, too?
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Posted By: EmmaSkye
Date Posted: December 30 2004 at 1:21pm
I had micro rings in and exercised 3 times a week. I put my hair in a pony tail.
The problem isnt with the excercising, its with washing them. Your not supposed to wash extensions more than a few times a week so washing them everyday after exercising would be damaging to them.
Em
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Posted By: LesIsMore
Date Posted: December 30 2004 at 1:28pm
Ewwwwwww - I work out 5 days a week, so all that buildup I think would be gross and smelly. What are others' experiences?
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Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: December 30 2004 at 1:29pm
I think it depends on the method you're using, but you would need to wash your hair more frequently, and that could shorten the life of the extensions.
You can put your hair in a ponytail, but the higher it is, the more stress it'll put on the bonds (or locs, rings, braids, whatever), so the lower, the better.
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Posted By: LesIsMore
Date Posted: December 30 2004 at 1:32pm
I'll be putting in shrinkies with pretipped silky straight bohyme. OK, a low ponytail is doable!
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Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: December 30 2004 at 1:55pm
Yeah, I don't think you'll have problems. Just use your best judgment.
Good luck!
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Posted By: LesIsMore
Date Posted: December 30 2004 at 2:05pm
Thanks!!! I appreciate everyone's replies!
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Posted By: octmac
Date Posted: December 30 2004 at 9:15pm
When I t ake a shower, I try to tie my extensions back and then take a plastic bag around them, think of a broken leg in a cast. I can usually wash, rinse my real hair with miminum contact with the extensions. I run everyday, and use a sweat band around my hair - which helps a little - looks stupid as #*^* but, it seems to help with the issue of washing.
Octavia
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Posted By: metalgirl
Date Posted: December 31 2004 at 10:50am
I have been wearing extensions (almost tried everything out there) for 12 years and I also am a stylist who does them on clients.
Anyway, I work out daily and wash my hair daily, as do most of my clients. There has not been any problems with the hair.
Just use a good moisturizing conditioner. I like Biolage Ultra Hydrating shampoo and conditioner.
Washing daily should not be a problem.
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