Comments on: Great Hair or Great Body? Straight Hair and Working Out

By: Lisette

Lisette — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:55:15 +0000

The reason your scalp hurts with new growth is because you have two textures of hair pulling on your scalp. If you ever decide to cut off the relaxed hair and just go natural, you will see that your scalp won’t hurt. Speaking from experience!

By: Lisette

Lisette — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:52:40 +0000

Not only am I natural, but I’m just about bald (intentionally so). My decision to go natural was bad enough for most of my folks because I had long, thick hair–the kind that looks almost like a wig when it’s relaxed. When I decided to cut it off too, aw man! The funniest response was, “You cutting off what people pay good money to get sewed in!”

My decision was a matter of finances, time management, health, and appearance. The responses to my Sinead O’Connor look run the gamut. I think my favorite has been from one of my students who said to me, “I wouldn’t do it, but it looks good on you.” Smart girl! Each person has to do what works for her.

By: JazzFest

JazzFest — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:22:31 +0000

Toni Daley has a series were she does natural hairstyles for the workplace. Her channel is tonidaley80 on youtube, it’s called “Is Natural Hair Professional?”

By: Lynaya

Lynaya — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:38:01 +0000

I’m sorry but that “ethnic” hair term just kills me. The whole segment was about black women and their hair. The reporter somehow couldn’t say black hair though….booooo.

By: Late Bloomer

Late Bloomer — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:05:18 +0000

I just made my one-year anniversary as a natural. During this past year, all of the negative comments, veiled and unveiled, have been from African Americans. However, I have grown to love my hair in it’s natural, God-given state. About a month ago, I let go of some of the self-conscious feelings about not looking pretty/feminine, always making sure I had some type of hair ornament in my hair (as if to apologize for my hair’s texture). If other races of women get to wear their natural hair, why can’t Black women? Now I do plan to give my hair breaks with braids/kinky twists from time to time, but for now I am enjoying the natural goodness of my kinky coils.

By: Towanda

Towanda — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:02:06 +0000

I want to know if getting a full sew in helps with the excessive sweating in hair when working out. I have decided to really get on point and work out 3-5 days a week. I will mostly be doing zumba classes and walking at the local track near my house. My hair is relaxed and cut into a medium length bob. I plan to get a sew in next week. I hope this will allow me to be able to work out 3-5 days a week without worrying about my hair looking a hot stinky mess.

By: Nina S.

Nina S. — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:48:08 +0000

I like the freedom of working out and breaking into a good sweat. I work out 4-6 days a week alternating cardio and a kettle bell or free weight workout. My natural hair is maintained in two strand twists that I pin up when I work out. I spritz w/ water and leave-in conditioner in between shampoos. I like to shampoo with black soap shampoo to clarify followed by a light rinse w/ coconut shampoo and conditioner. I use a natural light hair butter or flaxseed based gel to maintain my style. My hairstyle allows me to be versatile so that I can wear it up in an updo or take down in a twist out.

By: Ladyonthelake

Ladyonthelake — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:08:04 +0000

I was introduced to your site when a link appeared on my daughter’s facebook page. I have been reading all the topics and love the format. Why did you choose a website as your communication tool? Do you have a journalism background?

By: Tabitha

Tabitha — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:24:08 +0000

Thank you, thank you for this post. I tease my naturalhair twitter friends if I blogged my blog would be call ” Relaxed and working out”..or something like that. I am relaxed, with healthy hair pass bra strap. BUT more than that I’m a runner and a triathlete. Somedays I’m in the water 4-5 weeks and that doesn’t include any running/biking I might do as well, on those days. I’m not afraid to workout out or of getting my hair wet. I gotta maintain my size 2-4. LOL. Thank you again for speaking for those of us out there must retweet this on twitter! @happygigglygirl

By: Bannef

Bannef — Sat, 14 May 2011 18:00:45 +0000

I don’t know what her hair looked like before, but she’s rocking this look.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:15:04 +0000

I finally made it back to the gym this week after a 5 month hiatus. Ouch. Working out in the past was great–as I had braids. I’m now w/o a relaxer for 11 months..and I get my hair pressed every two weeks.At the gym, I have my hair wrapped and tied with a cute scarf. However, I am still sweating it out. My hair is really puffy at the roots right now, however, I figured this was a small sacrifice considering my long-term goal.

By: Loris Balderama

Loris Balderama — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:30:35 +0000

I FINALLY SET A DATE FOR MY 2ND BIG CHOP AKA HAIR CUT ITS GONNA BE MAY 20TH ILL BE 10 MONTHS NATURAL IM EXCITED I MIGHT DO IT SOONER IDK!

By: Candice Essary

Candice Essary — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:38:43 +0000

I just had to take a moment to thank you for sharing this with us. As a average citizen I’ve really appreciated the great insights and content obtained from visiting your blog. I hope you will continue to develop a intelligent community here as I will…

By: Sakika James

Sakika James — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:56:55 +0000

I kind of did the reverse when I decided to really hit the gym and change my lifestyle. I have kept my hair in some type of braid style for at least the last 10 years. I decided to take the braids out, get a fresh perm and find alternative styles (just to keep from using the flat iron all the time), at first I simply wrapped it at night, but at my last hair appointment I decided to try a 2 strand twist on my relaxed hair, I love it!!! I bought a dry foam shampoo (that kind of resembles wrap foam, I use that between full shampoos, you don’t have to wet your hair, but it cleans your hair – think witch hazel’s affect on your skin) and I simply twist my hair or put a bonnet on at night, untwist in the morning and add moisture as needed.

By: Christelle

Christelle — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 04:36:21 +0000

Ok,

So I’ve kept a relaxer for a long time. I workout 3 to 5 times a week in the mornings @ 4:00am, better in the mornings for me because I can never find time in the afternoons or evenings. The daily upkeep on my hair is too much!!! Working in a corporate environment does not help. I’ve gone towards sown-in weaves (sometimes full, sometimes partial) which have helped with time management BUT, the amount of hair breakage once taking the weaves out is depressing (even with the weave well done and a deep conditioner prior to). When I leave my hair out the Dominicans get it in! but by the end of the week I have a clip on ponytail because my hair is sweated out. Going natural is not an option for me. I think because I’ve never gone that route, and it always looks better on other people, also when I get new growth my scalp starts to hurt, so I alway go back to what I know (ugh).. Do you or anyone else have any suggestions for me? what can I besides stupid weaves? They’re getting too expensive! I get a new weave almost every month. Help!

By: michelzulu

michelzulu — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 04:02:08 +0000

This is so timely. I wear my hair in a natural curly style. I just got my first blow out in many months today. Before I went to the salon I had every intention of going to the Bikram yoga. Yes, the hot yoga. The 104 degree heat inducing from the scalp yoga. But when I saw how nice, smooth and shiney my hair looked I decided to take a break and enjoy the sleekness. But the comments are so correct while the smooth style is nice it prevents me from being my authentic goal oriented self. I will ahve to save thosee sleek styles for special occacions. I have a long way to go in my weight loss journey, and I can’t let my hair hold me back. Love your blog.

By: Erika

Erika — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:00:56 +0000

A co-wash is when you rinse your hair only using conditioner – no shampoo. So if you don’t want to wash, then…. LOL A co-wash might not be what you’re looking for.

By: Sadie

Sadie — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:53:49 +0000

What is co-washer? I have relaxed hair and its below my bra straps and I have put my hair in a ponytail to exercise but I think its the sweat that makes it so dry. Any suggestions? Should I just oil it before sessions and then try the co-wash? Its hard to dry and I don’t want to wash it everyday. HELP!!

Thanks,

By: LisaLynn

LisaLynn — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 01:07:23 +0000

I thought about this article today! I went to the Dominican spot and got my hair blown out…looking all FLY then I went to Spin class the next day,lol! When you get home put one of those shine serums in your hair and wrap it up *BAM* good as new!

By: Evelyn

Evelyn — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:05:35 +0000

Just wanted to provide an update- I wrote earlier that I was considering a transition to natural hair. I’m happy to say, I actually went through with it! I transitioned for 7 months and did my big chop 3 weeks ago. Right now I’m enjoying the process of learning my new hair texture and being free to workout, sweat, get rained on,drive with my windows down, etc. Looking forward to watching my body reach its full potential in every way!