The 3 Best Workout Hairstyles According To Experts

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      AAD: "Hairstyles That Pull Can Lead to Hair Loss"
    
      JAMA Dermatology: "Hair and Scalp Care in African American Women Who Exercise"
    
      Cosmetics: "Afro-Ethnic Hairstyling Trends, Risks, and Recommendations"
    
      Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology: "Traction alopecia: the root of the problem"
    




Wearing loose braid styles, like a fishtail braid, is a good option if you plan on keeping your hair up for longer periods of time.

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Salt from sweat has a big drying effect on the scalp and pulls out moisture, according to hair restoration specialist Jigar Sitapara, MD. This goes for all hair types, including his own short, straight hair. His biggest tip: Stop shampooing everyday. Doing so strips the scalp of natural oils and moisture that causes premature breakage, hair loss and a dry and flaky scalp, he says.

His biggest tip: Stop shampooing everyday. Doing so strips the scalp of natural oils and moisture that causes premature breakage, hair loss and a dry and flaky scalp, he says.

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      AAD: "Hairstyles That Pull Can Lead to Hair Loss"
    
      JAMA Dermatology: "Hair and Scalp Care in African American Women Who Exercise"
    
      Cosmetics: "Afro-Ethnic Hairstyling Trends, Risks, and Recommendations"
    
      Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology: "Traction alopecia: the root of the problem"