How To Protect Your Keratin Treatment During A Sweaty Gym Session - Social Media Explorer

"Sweat is essentially a mix of water and salt, and salt is one of the primary enemies of long-lasting hair smoothness. If you aren't careful, your post-gym glow can lead to mid-shaft frizz and a premature breakdown of the protein bonds in your hair. To keep your strands looking like you just stepped out of the salon, you have to be strategic about how you handle keratin treatments before, during, and after your workout."

"To understand why the gym is such a threat, we have to look at what is happening on a microscopic level. Keratin treatments work by sealing a protective layer of protein around each hair shaft, effectively filling in the porous gaps that cause frizz. Salt, which is abundant in sweat, acts as a mild abrasive and a dehydrator. When sweat sits on the scalp and travels down the hair, it can begin to "weather" that protective coating."

"Furthermore, when hair gets wet from sweat, the cuticle slightly expands. If that salt dries inside the cuticle, it can cause the hair to feel brittle and straw-like. This is why many people notice their treatment "wearing off" around the hairline and the nape of the neck first-those are the areas with the highest concentration of sweat glands."

Keratin treatments seal a protective protein layer around hair shafts to fill porous gaps and reduce frizz. Sweat contains water and salt, and salt acts as a mild abrasive and dehydrator that can erode that protective coating. Moisture from sweat causes the cuticle to expand, and dried salt inside the cuticle makes hair feel brittle and straw-like. Treatment breakdown often appears first at the hairline and nape where sweat glands concentrate. Preventing sweat saturation, shielding strands before workouts, and using strategic post-exercise care preserve smoothness. Dry shampoo, protective styling, and careful washing routines can maintain salon-like results while continuing intense exercise.

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