This moisturizing souffle will keep your hair moisturized and help create perfectly crimped, wondrous waves after you unravel your braids.
$16, available at CurlMart.com.
If you want to add a bit of versatility to your post-workout hair, don’t be afraid to experiment with hairpieces. Clip-in and drawstring ponytails are so cute and so easy too! For a sexy spiraled look like Alicia Keys’, slick your hair back into a high bun, attach your ponytail and go.
“This gel helps my hair stay smooth around the edges and does not flake up at all,” advises Rouse.
$3.50, available at Sally Beauty Supply.
“Rod sets and twist-outs are perfect for women who work out because they work well on hair of all lengths,” says Rouse. Get Corinne Bailey Rae’s lush curls by two-strand twisting your hair prior to hitting the gym. Once your hair has dried post-workout, untwist and fluff with your fingers.
“No matter what style I’m wearing, the key is to deep condition, deep condition, and then deep condition some more,” says Rouse. “Strong, well-moisturized hair is able to recover post-workout more quickly.”
$5, available at Sally Beauty Supply.
Slick down your edges with this Edge Holding Gel before securing your cornrows. Add a bit more right before you bust a sweat and tie a scarf around your hair to prevent frizz.
$5.50, available at DrMiracles.com
“Since I swim often, I wash my hair several times each week. This oil really helps maintain moisture despite the chlorine-filled pools and frequent washes which can be damaging if you’re not careful,” says Rouse.
$10, available at Sally Beauty Supply.
“My number one trick is to wear a headband while I’m working out and leave it on until my hair is completely dry,” says Rouse. “A tight ponytail also helps tremendously because it concentrates the sweat into the crown of your hair and your edges stay smooth.”
$20, available at TeamEstrogen.com.
This Defining Pudding can be used on wet hair to define your wash-and-go, or on dry hair to tame any flyaways and frizz.
$8, available at StrengthofNature.com.
This Defining Pudding can be used on wet hair to define your wash-and-go, or on dry hair to tame any flyaways and frizz.
$8, available at StrengthofNature.com.
“I’ve had the best results with these headbands,” says Rouse. “They keep my edges super sleek!”
$12, available at TeamEstrogen.com.
“Whether I’m wearing a curly topknot or a loose wash-and-go, I get the best results with this leave-in repair cream,” says Rouse.
$6, available at Target.
“I get a lot of stylish and inexpensive accessories from Forever 21, H&M and even the thrift store,” says Rouse.
$4, available at Forever 21.