There are a lot of great benefits to working out, but one downside is dealing with the sweaty hair that comes with smashing through a workout at the gym. Whether you prefer a morning session or a lunchtime gym quickie, sometimes it seems that no matter how many gym hairstyles you try, the result is always a greasy, wet mess.
But don’t give up your workout of choice in a bid to keep your locks fresh – you just need the best hair products for sweaty hair and the right gym hairstyles to keep your mane in check. Luckily, we’ve got your back.
Make sure you’ve got the right hair products for sweaty hair
The crown jewel in your anti-sweat hair kit? A great-smelling, oil-banishing dry shampoo. A dry shampoo will simultaneously soak up all the sweat from your workout and leave your hair looking, feeling and smelling clean and fresh.
The Schwarzkopf got2b Fresh It Up Extra Fresh Dry Shampoo is the perfect choice thanks to its ability to clean and refresh oily roots instantly, without leaving any of that pesky white residue. It also has an amazing tropical scent that will last all day, so nobody will know your sweaty little secret. It also comes in two other variants to suit your needs – Schwarzkopf got2b Fresh It Up Brown Dry Shampoo for brunettes and Schwarzkopf got2b Fresh It Up Volume Dry Shampoo for an extra volume boost.
Soak up the sweat
To hide your oily post-gym hair, simply spray the Schwarzkopf got2b Fresh It Up Extra Fresh Dry Shampoo in all damp patches of your hair. Leave it to soak in for around 20 seconds, then gently massage the dry shampoo into your scalp.
To give your hair even more of a volume boost, try the Schwarzkopf got2b Fresh It Up Volume Dry Shampoo. Spray the product into the hair, flip your hair over and use your hair dryer to blast your roots. Flip back up and voila! Bounce, body and no more sweaty hair.
Choose the right gym hairstyle
A good hairstyle that will keep your hair firmly in place during your workout is key to avoiding the dreaded ‘sweat slick’. A great option for longer hair is the ponytail plait. Simply pull your hair back into a tight ponytail, and secure with an elastic. Next, plait the ponytail hair and secure it again at the end of the plait. Done!
Got shorter stands? Bobby pins are going to be your best friend, if they’re aren’t already. One of the easiest ways to keep short hair out of your face is to braid it into a headband braid and secure it with bobby pins.
Find out what our members are saying about the Schwarzkopf got2b Fresh It Up Extra Fresh Dry Shampoo…
“The Schwarzkopf got2b Fresh It Up Extra Fresh Dry Shampoo is one of the best dry shampoos I’ve tried. After use, it left my hair looking bright, shiny and fresh. There was no white residue left over and the shampoo also had the ability to keep my hairstyle as is, so no need to restyle afterwards. I think this product is great for any time you need to freshen up your hair, whether it be after a light workout, or to be used as a substitute for shampoo.” – bh member Psvide
“This product was amazing. I absolutely loved the fragrance and found that it lasted all day. Just like washing your hair at a salon, this product had such a lovely long-lasting fresh, fruity fragrance. I almost thought it was a perfume for my hair it was so pleasant. I didn’t see any white residue left in my hair after use, which amazed me – it definitely helped my roots appear less oily.” – bh member Peperkay
“Sometimes I simply don’t have the time to wash, dry and style my hair so in these instances I am always reaching for my dry shampoo. This dry shampoo smells lovely, massages into the hair well, brushes through my hair easily and leaves my hair with some body and bounce. But most importantly, it absorbs most of the oil and does not leave a powdery mess behind! It makes me feel presentable and confident, no matter how I choose to style my hair for the day. I will definitely be buying it again!” – bh member kittykittyrawr
Check out more reviews for the Schwarzkopf got2b Fresh It Up Extra Fresh Dry Shampoo here.
What’s your best tip for dealing with post-gym sweaty hair?
