Help - working out is damaging my hair
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Topic: Help - working out is damaging my hair
Posted By: mnisa31
Subject: Help - working out is damaging my hair
Date Posted: June 27 2006 at 1:06pm
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I do Karate about 4 times a week, and the gym about 2. My hair is dripping water after each workout. I know that I can not wash my hair everyday because it will remove all the oils. I also know blow drying my hair all the time can damage it. And I've heard that the sweat (salt water) makes the hair break off. What can I do to properly take care of my hair after a good sweat?
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Posted By: chanellenumbah5
Date Posted: June 27 2006 at 1:30pm
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WELCOME Mnisa31!!!
I would suggest co-washing. (This is when you only condition your hair instead of shampooing it. Don't get me wrong, I still shampoo my hair once a week but this is what I do in the mean time ). I powerwalk several times a week, so I know exactly what you mean. I co wash 4 to 5 times a week and let my hair airdry in a bun or ponytail. HTH  ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/"> 
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Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: June 27 2006 at 4:16pm
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Sometimes I cowash other times I just rinse my hair with water until, I have enough time to clarify . Then I let my hair airdry. ------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |