Long hair don't care
Working out can be a hassle by itself. What to wear? What not to wear? Make up, or no make-up? But most of all what to do with your hair? Knowing that u will get all sweaty and things can get messy. In this article I'll give you an idea how you can handle any hair situation, and especially how I handle mine :-)
You’ve probably noticed that I've got a head full of hair. I'm in love with it but as it grows longer I have to be very creative. For those who are wondering: I’ve dreadlocks for about eight years (read no weave, no braids, no extensions). NO, I'm not planning to cut it all off anytime soon. YES, it’s all naturally growing out of my head.
Rubber bands are a girls best friend
What's a girl to do without them? I have them in a zillion colors, matching my sporty spice outfits. Just like socks they get lost all the time. And after a while me and my rubber bands get reunited so "we" can hit the gym even harder. My advice is if you find a certain type of rubber band that's strong enough to stay at one place while working out! Stick with that brand.
Get low with intensive cardio
For an intensive jumping around workout, I wear my hair in a low ponytail with several rubber bands. At times I just make a messy braid. It’s painful when I get hit (in the eye) by my own hair or hitting someone else that’s standing behind me. Silly but it happens to me every once in a while.
No K.O. (knock-outs) written behind my name yet though.
When doing heavy weightlifting, it can be very comfortable to not center all the weight at one place on the back of your head, or on top of your head. I make a loose (half) ponytail that allows me to shake them hair strands after each set.
A full high ponytail is an epic fail for me. It’s just way too heavy on my head.
It's a (head)wrap
Whilst executing a HIIT or other cardio session wrapping it up gives me live. As it can get very hot, sweaty and messy in there. For inspiration on head wraps I look at my sis @ily_fitgirl ,she has mastered this style like its nobody's business.
Ion like a lion in zion
After working out letting the hair breath and just be is so necessary. I don’t mind that I look like I am bewildered. As long as I know that I smashed all my personal records while busting my ass off. A long deserved shower and some wash-and-stay-my-booty- at home time is all I need afterwards.
Hopefully you are inspired about how you can wear your hair up or down for a work out session in the gym. I am very interested if y'all have a favorite hairstyle which you play around around with in or out the gym? Please comment below or let me know @iris_fitgirl.
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Iris
