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New year, new you… right? LOL we’ve definitely heard that before. The new year brings new goals that people set for themselves, and as the most popular New Year’s resolution is to “get fit,” which means adding a pitstop at the gym into your daily routine. But there’s always one thing that almost gets us off our workout course… the fear of having nasty post-gym hair. So for the busy Mane Addicts who will be signing up for a gym membership come January 1st (or even the ones who work out all year long) we’ve come up with a list of the most important hair products for your gym bag so you can keep your tresses in check while keeping things tight.
Keep reading to find out the most essential hair products that you need to keep in your gym bag to make incorporating exercise into your schedule a lot easier.
TIGI Bed Head Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo, Travel Size: $21.99
Because you can’t dry style post-gym hair without dry shampoo, TIGI’s Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo is the key to soaking up excess sweat and oils after your workout and one of the key hair products for your gym bag. The almost-colorless dry shampoo goes on easily so you won’t need to take the time to work the white residue into your hair like you would with various other dry shampoos.
Eva NYC’s Purse Perfect Hair Towelettes are key to taming frizz and flyaways and leaving post-gym hair feeling refreshed while on the go. One of the most essential hair products for your gym bag, these wipes are individually wrapped and sold in packs of 10 for $18. To use, simply unwrap the cloth and swipe over your strands to feed your unruly mane argan oil and vitamin c to enhance shine, add nourishment and repair the flyaways
The happy medium between dry shampoo and hairspray, Oribe’s Dry Texturizing Spray will bring dull hair back to life post-gym sesh by adding volume and texture and helping to get rid of the creases that come as a result of wearing your hair up while exercising. After you take your hair out of a pony tail and apply dry shampoo at the roots, simply lift and tousle the texturizing spray to boost volume and revive your strands.
Alcohol-based products can often dry your hair out leading to brittle, broken strands, well Kenra’s Alcohol Free Shaping Spray is a great alternative when styling post-workout hair in order to keep it both tamed and healthy. The lightweight spray provides great, long lasting hold without the damaging effects of alcohol on your hair.
If you’re prone to dry, brittle hair, especially in the winter months, Davines’ oi oil should be one of the staple hair products for your gym bag. The oil helps to tame frizz, detangle unruly hair all while adding shine and a softness that is unparalleled.
Sachajuan’s hair perfume is sure to refresh any sweat-ridden strands with it’s fresh scent that is long-lasting yet not overpowering. Not only does the perfume mask any unpleasant scents all day long but it has protective properties that allow it to also protect the hair from heat damage and the elements once applied.
For hair ties that won’t crease or tear your hair while it’s pulled up when you’re working out, Silke London’s silk hair ties securely hold your strands in place without breaking, tearing or creasing.
NuMe’s rose gold travel size blowdryer, flat iron and curling wand takes the hair tool brand’s non-damaging heat technology and high-quality styling and transforms them into tools that are no longer than eight inches, making them perfect for traveling and your gym bag.
A brush that fits in the palm of your hand – literally, the Tangle Teezer Compact Styler’s unique shape allows for an easy grip all while using flexible teeth that easily and gently detangle wet or dry hair. It’s compact shape and gentle combing makes it perfect tossing in your gym bag and styling your hair after a workout.
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