Keeping Curly Hair Healthy While Working Out
Sadly, committing to a more active lifestyle can also compromise the health of your curls and coils—but it doesn't have to be that way. Here are a few easy-to-follow tips to keep your hair healthy while getting your fitness on.
Playlist for you: Step It Up
A high-energy, all-good vibes workout playlist curated by us to help you — Step It Up!
Playlist for you: Cool It Down
Whether stretching, doing light yoga or whatever brings you peace, this playlist is curated with love to help set the right vibes to Cool it Down.
The history behind the Black hair + exercise conflict
Coils that defy gravity and shrink like magic are notable characteristics of Black hair. Despite the harmful notions that existed about these unique textures, members of the Black community have still learned to embrace their strands and develop hair care routines. Yet, regular exercise presents an obstacle Black individuals aim to overcome to feel confident in their hair while reaching their fitness goals. Explore the history of Black hair to understand the intersections between hair and exercise and how being healthy in both areas is possible.
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