Staying active benefits your whole body, both physically and mentally. Unfortunately, sometimes our fitness habits can negatively affect the scalp. Sweat and product build-up can lead to clogged pores, which can cause an oily, flaky scalp. This creates a poor environment for hair to thrive, making it harder to grow.
Fitness-Friendly Hair Care Tips
Tips & Tricks
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A healthy scalp is the foundation for healthy hair.
How to maintain a healthy scalp between workouts.
So, how do you keep your scalp healthy and your hair breakage-free between workouts? Here are three tips that will help support your hair growth journey and your workout routine.
1. Avoid tight hairstyles with excessive pulling: Constantly wearing a tight pony can cause strands of your hair to break or fall out and, ultimately, damage your hair follicles.1 If you’re wearing your hair pulled back for a workout, try to loosen it a bit, especially around the hairline. Also, consider switching up your hairstyles between workouts to give your hair a chance to recover.
2. Shampoo and condition your hair: Over-washing your hair with harsh shampoos can strip your scalp’s natural oils, making it more vulnerable to dryness and irritation. On the other hand, under-washing (and using dry shampoo and styling products) can clog the scalp’s pores—which can lead to a poor environment for natural hair growth.
Pro tip: Try our sulfate-free Root Purifier Shampoo to deeply clean and hydrate hair without stripping the scalp.2 Infused with prebiotics, vegan protein, and a bio-based cleanser, this formula is clinically tested to balance oil production, hydrate, and nourish the scalp and hair for visibly thicker, stronger hair.2
For best results, pair with our Strand Defender Conditioner, a lightweight conditioner that strengthens hair and defends it against damage.2
3. Keep product buildup at bay: Product buildup can lead to clogged pores in the scalp, making it feel oily or dry. Our Build-Up Blocker Scalp Mask is physician-formulated to gently exfoliate the scalp, removing pore-clogging oil and product buildup in between workouts—without harsh scrubs or peels that can lead to irritation.2
Looking for more ways to keep your scalp healthy? Learn more about our complete scalp care line here.
1. American Academy of Dermatology Association. Hairstyles That Pull Can Lead to Hair Loss. Accessed February 20, 2024. https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/causes/hairstyles 2. Nutrafol. Data on file. 2022.
