Apres-gym skin and hair tips

As the world begins to reopen and we settle into a new routine, an age-old dilemma has returned: how do we look presentable after going to the gym?

The problem of when to workout is a real catch-22. You’ll gain the mood-boosting benefits of exercise – as well as the glowing skin and fresh complexion – but the same benefits can’t be said for your hair. Even the most luxurious gym bathrooms aren’t exactly the ideal setting for washing, drying, and styling your hair if you’re planning on heading out anywhere remotely public afterwards.

Or are they? We’ve done a little digging and have found some of the best ways we can look after our skin – while keep our hair presentable – both before and after you’ve pumped that iron.

For hair:

1. Preparing your hair for the gym requires slightly more effort, but these small steps will go a long way to benefit your hair between washes. We all know our hair doesn’t do well with sweat, so using a protective hair wrap or moisturising hair mask before you work out allows your hair to stay safe against unwanted sweat that may dry out your scalp and affect the quality of your hair long-term.
2. If using something as intense as a mask or a hair wrap isn’t your style, we recommend trying simpler measures still. Add a small amount of dry shampoo to your scalp before working out. This will allow your hair to remain oil-free, as the dry shampoo will soak up any oil produced when you work out. Perfect for avoiding greasy-looking locks!
3. We would also suggest avoiding pulling your hair into tight ponytails or buns on the top of your head. We love putting braids or plaits in when working out, as this helps to minimise the kinks that hair bobbles can leave in your hair. We’ve found this is an especially great trick if you like to exercise in the morning!

For hair:

1. If you don’t like to wash your hair after every training session, giving your hair a quick rinse with cold water before giving it a blast with the hairdryer will keep your hair shiny and healthy, while still removing the sweat from your locks.

And it’s as easy as that! Although these steps initially may seem like something of a chore, over time you’ll notice a brighter, fresher complexion, as well as healthier hair between washes. So now you’ve got no excuse to skip your next workout!