Hair Question For Athletes/Active People

[SoloRouleur]

Hi

I have been reading here that it is not a good idea to wash your hair every day.

But, how does this apply to people who compete in athletic activities or fitness related activities in general?

After I jog or go for a ride, I am pretty sweaty and my hair smells, so I wash it. It seems as though I am really starting to notice that it is getting "dry" for the lack of a better word.

What do you do? Do I have any other options?

Thanks in advance

 

[csgrad]

Use a good conditioner.

 

[why]

nm

 

[stylenoob718]

I've been in kind of the same boat since I started working out. I used to touch/play with my hair a lot so maybe if that's the case for you as well you can try resisting that urge first.

After I dry off/cool down my hair usually doesn't look too bad, and you need those natural oils...

 

[kaiserkarl]

don't shampoo so much. gillette conditioner smells awesome btw. the shampoo didn't get gunk out so much. so i'd rec suave stuff for shampoo. i liked the clarifying but that may be too drying.

 

[Tck13]

I'd suggest using a moisturizing conditioner weekly instead of twice per month or monthly. Also, don't use a very heavy shampoo.

 

[SoloRouleur]

I'll give some of those suggestions a try...Thanks

 

[Althis]

i usually take showers twice per day, one in the morning and one in the evening since i swim alot. i've never had a problem using shampoo/conditioner both times for the past 10 years. it feels very uncomfortable to me to not wash my hair every day. i do keep my hair only a couple inches long so i suppose it wouldnt have as much of a detrimental effect.

 

[willpower]

Aubrey Organics Shampoos are the most gentle ones out there. No Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. They don't lather very well, but that's part of what makes them so gentle. http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/search/...d&brandId=b298

 

[Danda74]

i wash it everyday, moisturize 2 or 3 times a week

 

[.Impulsv]

Originally Posted by SoloRouleur

I have been reading here that it is not a good idea to wash your hair every day.
IMO, this is incorrect. It is not a good idea to shampoo every day. I wash my hair daily, but only shampoo every few days. If you insist on shampooing daily for some reason (usually smell), use a much smaller amount than normal of what you have, buy a gentler shampoo (and don't use much of that), and/or plan on conditioning longer and more often.

 

[SoloRouleur]

Originally Posted by .Impulsv

IMO, this is incorrect. It is not a good idea to shampoo every day. I wash my hair daily, but only shampoo every few days.

If you insist on shampooing daily for some reason (usually smell), use a much smaller amount than normal of what you have, buy a gentler shampoo (and don't use much of that), and/or plan on conditioning longer and more often.

I guess I was incorrect to assume that washing meant with shampoo?

What product do you use to wash your hair if not shampoo then? If no product is used, isn't it called a "rinse"?

(I'm not being sarcastic or anything, I am actually curious)