do you need to wash your hair after every workout what happens if you dont

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Exercise is a wonderful thing. As long as a person starts moving, their body and mood will improve accordingly. Exercise allows us to experience the joy of sweating profusely, but after exercising, the sweat on our body and hair can cause some discomfort. Perhaps at this time, you need to take a shower to relax a bit.

 

If it is already a hot summer, the oil secretion on the scalp is abnormally active. At this time, combined with a lot of exercise or outdoor activities, sweat, dirt in the air, and the oil secreted by the scalp can easily mix together, causing clogged pores and scalp inflammation.

 

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Even if it's not hot weather, after a lot of exercise, your hair can become wet and give a greasy, uncomfortable feeling. Many people choose to go home and take a shower and wash their hair at this time.But if you exercise every day, can your hair withstand being washed every day? What should we pay attention to when washing our hair after exercise?

 

First of all, it should be clear that it is not necessary to wash your hair immediately after every exercise, nor is it necessary to wash your hair every day. Washing too frequently is not a good habit and should be determined based on the specific situation.

 

1. If you have exercised a lot and are sweating heavily, you must wash your hair. Sweat contains metabolic waste from the body, and if not washed off in time, bacteria can grow, causing odor and being unhealthy.

 

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2. If you exercise outdoors in bad weather conditions, pollutants can easily cover your hair and pores. From a hygiene perspective, you should wash your hair after exercising in such conditions.

 

3. Even if the exercise is not intense and you are not in a bad outdoor environment, if you haven't washed your hair for a while (more than a day and a half), you should wash your hair after exercising.

 

4. If you exercise indoors and the exercise is not intense, and you haven't sweated excessively, you don't need to wash your hair immediately.

 

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Precautions for washing hair after exercise

 

As we all know, if you wash your head with cold water immediately after sweating heavily from exercise, it can stimulate the blood vessels in the scalp, causing the hair follicles to contract sharply, which can damage the hair follicles and even cause hair loss. In severe cases, it can cause abnormal intracranial vascular function, leading to dizziness, blackouts, and vomiting.

 

Therefore, it is best not to wash your hair immediately after exercise. You can rest for half an hour before taking a shower and washing your hair. The water temperature should not be too high or too low. The washing sequence should be to wash your face first, then rinse your limbs starting from the parts farthest from the heart. Once your body has adapted, you can rinse your torso and finally wash your hair. This is because after a period of rinsing with warm water, the scalp and hair are fully moisturized by the steam, which avoids the stimulation of alternating hot and cold on the brain's blood circulation and is more conducive to cleanliness and scalp health.

 

Finally, it is very important to dry your hair in time. Do not leave your hair wet and cold, as this makes it easier for moisture to enter your head.

 

Steps and precautions for washing hair after exercise


After exercising, it is best to use a shampoo with deep cleansing effects, or choose a suitable shampoo based on your own situation. For women with longer hair, you can first comb your hair smoothly with a comb, then wet your hair with warm water (from the roots to the tips). Pour an appropriate amount of shampoo into your palm, rub it into a rich foam, and then apply it to your hair, gently rubbing to remove dust and oil. Note: Do not apply shampoo directly to your hair, as it can damage your hair.


After the first rinse, you can perform a second cleaning on the wet hair to thoroughly remove the dirt and oil attached to the hair and scalp.At the same time, you can gently massage your scalp with your fingertips. The scalp has many acupoints, and massaging can promote blood circulation and enhance metabolism. Use plenty of warm water to rinse your hair, making sure to wash out all the shampoo to avoid damaging the scalp and hair.


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If you have been swimming, even if you wear a swim cap, you need to take good care of your hair after swimming.

 

Swimming pools contain a lot of chlorine for disinfection. It is recommended that you wet your hair before entering the water and apply a layer of hair oil to form a protective film on the surface of your hair. After swimming, you should immediately rinse your hair thoroughly with warm water and use a moisturizing shampoo to clean it, removing chlorine residues while keeping your hair elastic and shiny.


 



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Created: 2017-10-16 06:20:31