Ways To Keep Your Scalp Clean After A Workout

My favorite natural hair products that keep my scalp feeling and smelling fresh.

Name one of the main concerns we (ladies) have when working out.

Yep, we are worried about our hair. This goes for natural hair wearers as well. Just because we may brag sometimes about being #unbothered if we forget our umbrella on an unexpected (light) rainy day, it doesn’t offer the same advantage when sweat is involved.

Sweat is a good thing because it releases toxins from your body along with other benefits. However, when it comes to your hair, the downside is letting that sweat just sit on your scalp after your workout. Due to its salty concentration, sweat can dry out and potentially cause those dreadful flakes we know as dandruff. Believe me, no one wants that. Also, did I mention, if the sweat sits there for too long, it can also cause an unpleasant odor when it dries? I’m pretty sure you don’t want that either.

When I had loose natural hair, it was easier to either shampoo or co-wash my hair after an intense workout. Now that I have starter locs, I leave the shampooing to the professionals to avoid messing up the loc process until my hair is fully loc’d. Therefore, I’ve had to come up with alternative solutions* to keep my scalp clean in between my monthly loc grooming appointments.

*I am not a natural hair stylist so it is suggested that you speak with your stylist or an expert to come up with a routine that will cater to your specific needs.

I made it known to the loctician who started my locs that I run and workout pretty often so I sought out advice early on in my process on how to care for locs when having an active lifestyle.

Here were some of the main takeaways: