"Is it really bad to wash your hair every day?" As a beauty editor, I get this question all the time. And while the technical answer is no (as long as you don't also heat-style daily), why would you want to shampoo every day? I'd be thrilled if I never had to wash my hair again.
Unfortunately, I do have to wash my hair three or four times a week -- after every workout. I haven't been able to master the art of preserving a blowout through an exercise class or run in the park. While I don't mind as much if I've done my hair myself, on more than one occasion I've skipped a cardio session so I could keep an exceptionally pretty professional blowout in tact for an extra day. I love a good workout. But -- as embarrassing as it is to admit -- I love a good hair day more.
I know there are women out there who skip washing their hair after the gym (I even know some who don't shower at all, which really baffles me). So I started asking hairstylists for tips on how they do it. The most surprising thing I learned is that how you blow out your hair in the first place is as important as what you do with it while you're exercising.
"Sweat is the worst culprit when it comes to ruining a blowout," says Angelo David, celebrity stylist and New York City salon owner. "And depending on how much you sweat, it may just be a lost cause." However, if you're not sweating buckets in a hot yoga class, stylists have some tricks you can try to keep your blowout an extra day -- and walk out of the gym with hair that looks as good as when you walked in.
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I used to think I couldn't function if I didn't shampoo daily. I was ruining my hair! These are great tips.
by GigiSD Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 11:42AM Report as inappropriate
Nice tips! I'll be trying some for my next workout.
by NillaButterfly Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 04:45PM Report as inappropriate
I wish I could preseve my blowout post workout
by LittleBunny Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 09:51AM Report as inappropriate
amazing tips! thanks :D
by rayshaviolet Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 03:27PM Report as inappropriate
I am not a fan of dry shampoo. It makes my scalp itchy.
by Sari Monday, January 7, 2013 at 09:09PM Report as inappropriate
No dry shampoo for me
by EricaC123 Friday, December 28, 2012 at 10:58AM Report as inappropriate
interesting
by aishak55 Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 03:00PM Report as inappropriate
The bun sounds interesting.
by Chris213 Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 07:44PM Report as inappropriate
Nothing phenomenal in this article. Hope it helps someone!
by robyne00 Monday, October 8, 2012 at 04:42PM Report as inappropriate
The pins won't hold my hair - never. Perhaps a big butterfly clip would be a more durable option.
by MissAdeleK Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 12:24AM Report as inappropriate