Five Workout Tips for Naturalistas

Maintain your ‘do when you hit the gym.

Get it In! - Don’t let your hair keep you from exercising. Here are five tips to keep your natural in tip-top shape while you sweat it out. —BlackHealthMatters.Com (Photo: Artiga Photo/Corbis)

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Get it In! - Don’t let your hair keep you from exercising. Here are five tips to keep your natural in tip-top shape while you sweat it out. —BlackHealthMatters.Com (Photo: Artiga Photo/Corbis)

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Protect Your Hair from Sweat - Water makes hair expand (whether you’re natural or relaxed), and your edges will become puffy when combined with water. Slip on a sweat band or a scarf when working out to protect your hair. One to try: Save Your Do Gym Wrap by Nicole Ari Parker.(Photo: Save Your Do)

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Protect Your Hair from Sweat - Water makes hair expand (whether you’re natural or relaxed), and your edges will become puffy when combined with water. Slip on a sweat band or a scarf when working out to protect your hair. One to try: Save Your Do Gym Wrap by Nicole Ari Parker.(Photo: Save Your Do)

Avoid Tight clips, Elastic Bands or Hair Pins - The last thing you need while you’re getting your workout groove on is for your hair tools to put unnecessary tension on your hairline. For a light hold without causing breakage, use Mixed Chicks Spring Bands.(Photo: Mixed Chicks)

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Avoid Tight clips, Elastic Bands or Hair Pins - The last thing you need while you’re getting your workout groove on is for your hair tools to put unnecessary tension on your hairline. For a light hold without causing breakage, use Mixed Chicks Spring Bands.(Photo: Mixed Chicks)

Try a Dry Shampoo - Shampoos contain harsh detergents that strip moisture from your natural strands. Go for a clarifying conditioner, such as Pantene CoWashing Conditioner, to cleanse the scalp and keep natural hair moisturized.(Photo: Pantene)

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Try a Dry Shampoo - Shampoos contain harsh detergents that strip moisture from your natural strands. Go for a clarifying conditioner, such as Pantene CoWashing Conditioner, to cleanse the scalp and keep natural hair moisturized.(Photo: Pantene)

Massage The Scalp With Antibacterial Oils - If your scalp feels sweaty and sticky after a strenuous workout–and you can’t wash or co-wash your hair—massage your scalp with antibacterial or anti fungal oils. You can also stimulate your scalp with basil, peppermint or thyme essential oils. 
(Photo: Hero Images/Corbis)

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Massage The Scalp With Antibacterial Oils - If your scalp feels sweaty and sticky after a strenuous workout–and you can’t wash or co-wash your hair—massage your scalp with antibacterial or anti fungal oils. You can also stimulate your scalp with basil, peppermint or thyme essential oils. 
(Photo: Hero Images/Corbis)

Stay Hydrated - If you notice your hair becoming abnormally dry after a workout, you may not be drinking enough water to replace what you're losing through sweat. (Photo: moodboard/Corbis)

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Stay Hydrated - If you notice your hair becoming abnormally dry after a workout, you may not be drinking enough water to replace what you're losing through sweat. (Photo: moodboard/Corbis)