Slay the Gym, Save the Curls: Workout Edition
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The whole picturesque hand stand in nature vibe is not likely the reality for most of us curlies who enjoy a solid workout lol. Staying active probably looks more like hitting the treadmill at the gym or following along with a workout video at home.
Whatever your workout looks like figuring out how to embrace your natural curls, coils or waves and an active lifestyle can feel challenging and confusing. But don’t stress, curly! We’ve got you covered with some key tips just for the workout crew! Grab a healthy-ish snack (popcorn counts as a vegetable, right?) and get ready to take in some valuable info and inspo to hit your workout without taking a hit to your curls.
So you’ve had a recent #washday, and let’s be honest the thought of risking messing up all of that hair care work for the sake of a workout can make it tempting to just skip running, or pilates or even shooting hoops with your kiddos. Don’t skimp on staying active for the sake of your curls! Instead get prepped to success when it comes to a workout with a curly crown.
Prep Your Curls for a Workout
The goal here is to keep hair out of your way, prevent it from soaking in sweat on your neck and to preserve your hair pattern. Curly girls can benefit from doing a loose pineapple with a scrunchie, often used for overnight preservation, during workouts. To make the pineapple more secure for the movement of say a run or a bike ride, grab one more scrunchie and secure hair into a loose pineapple bun. Then secure the outer scrunchie with several claw clips. Your hair will stay in place and your curl pattern will be preserved for after your workout!
Another option would be to do looser braids, especially for wavy girls. Now, you know how you need to mix up your workout? Well the same goes for your curly workout styles. Experiment with style variations such as pony tails, low buns, single and double braids and don’t forget to change up your parts too. This will prevent your one go-to hairstyle from pulling on the same areas of your scalp and causing breakage or worse making hair fall out. So spice things up when it comes to your workout hairstyle for healthy tresses and bonus: you’ll always have a fresh looking workout style!
Post Workout Refresh
You hit your fitness goal for the day, hooray! But now it’s time for a lil’ hair workout. And I say lil’ because you absolutely do not need to do a full wash after every workout. A quicker refresh will certainly do the trick, but don’t worry we’ll cover cleansing tips later, too.
Step 1: Get that cute workout style undone ASAP. This will allow your hair and scalp to breathe and to air out the sweat.
Step 2: Now it’s time for a refresh! We love how absolutely simple TréLuxe refreshes can be. Some require just one product! Refresh routines can vary based on your hair type, so here is our suggestion. We love the simplicity of this routine that uses the ReFlex Curl Styling Serum, so we included that in a video below. Be sure to check it out! BUT we also have refresh videos of a wide variety of hair types and lengths. Head to ReelCurls University, our video resource library, scroll down to the heading called “How To Refresh Between Wash Days” and then find a video featuring tresses similar to yours. Hit play and presto, you’ve got a refresh routine to keep your tresses looking and feeling great while you crush your workout goals!
All right back to the ReFlex Curl Styling Serum for a sec! Not only will this product rejuvenate your sweaty, tired tresses, BUT it also has a beautiful, fruity scent that can counteract any not-so-nice post gym scents in your hair. This is a crucial product to throw in your gym bag!
Tips for Cleansing Success
You’ve had a great week of workouts and refreshes! Now it’s time to give your tresses and your senses the relaxing and luxurious experience of a TréLuxe #washday. You’ll definitely need the Curl Renew & Restore Gentle Cleansing Rinse, the light vanilla scent brings on the #spavibes for sure!
When it comes to cleansing, here are some top tips:
- You should not go longer than a week without a solid cleansing session! If you workout regularly, you should go through the cleansing process at least 2-3 times per #washday.
- Now, we are about to drop something truly out-of-the-box in the curly haired community … are you ready?!? If you have the time and it’s your preference, you could actually use the Curl Renew & Restore Gentle Cleansing Rinse seven days a week without damaging your curls. Why? Well, because nourishing ingredients such as slippery elm extract, coconut milk and aloe vera allow the product to lift debris without disturbing the natural pH balance of your hair. So if you prefer a full #washdayworkout every day, go for it!
- Don’t skimp on your scalp when you cleanse, no matter when you workout! We love how this curly takes care to cleanse both her scalp and strands in this video. Watch and learn!
From sweatin’ it out from your workout to all of the effort you put into your curls, coils or waves and ya know the other 105 things in between, you have definitely earned some much-needed rest. Be sure to treat yourself to the 100% Satin Pillowcase. This elegant pillowcase will help reduce frizz and cut down on the amount of time needed to refresh your tresses.
We hope these tips have given you renewed confidence to thrive when it comes to your workout and to keepin’ your curls healthy, too! What’s your fave tip on how to workout with curls? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
Prep Your Curl for a Workout
Post Workout Refresh
Tips for Cleaning Success
At Team TréLuxe, we’re more than just a brand—we’re a community of curl enthusiasts dedicated to helping you embrace your natural texture with confidence. As the authors of this blog, we bring you expert tips, product insights, and inspiring curl journeys to support you on your healthy hair journey. With a passion for education and a love for all things curls, we’re here to share knowledge, celebrate diversity, and empower you to achieve your best hair days yet!
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Do TréLuxe products work on permed hair?
TréLuxe products are made from gentle, natural ingredients and are safe on chemically-treated strands. Originally formulated with natural curls in mind, our products can hydrate, define and enhance curls of any kind.
Do you offer fragrance-free products?
We do! Three of our most popular styling products: ReFlex Curl Styling Serum and Hi! Definition Curl Enhancer Styling Gel, and Untie the Knot Nourishing Leave-In Conditioner, come in fragrance-free options. We certainly understand that fragrances can be very subjective, and we’re working on developing more fragrance-free product offerings in the future.
Please do note that “fragrance-free” does not always equal “scent-free.” Fragrance-free means that there are no additive fragrances on top of the existing ingredients. However, there is still a scent as a result of the mixing together of all the ingredients.
Are there videos/tutorials of people using your products?
Yes, we’ve got a few different ways you can take in useful videos and tutorials that include the products in action.
We recently launched an incredible resource! It's called ReelCurls University and is full of helpful how-to videos to provide education and inspiration for curlies, coilies and wavies. We’d highly recommend checking it out!
TréLuxe social media pages share videos of people with all different types of textured hair. Check us out on Instagram (@discovertreluxe) or Facebook (discoverTreLuxe) for tons of helpful content.
The monthly newsletter and weekly Monday Motivation emails often contain videos and tutorials as well! We also have bi-monthly blogs that we post on our website, which take a deep dive into many different topics, including how to use the products!