To stop your hair tangling during a workout, secure it in a low-friction style before you start, keep it off your neck, and detangle gently straight after with a wet-and-dry brush. Sweat, movement and friction are what knot hair up at the gym, so here is how to train without the post-session tangle.
Style it before you start
A braid, low plait or loose bun keeps strands from rubbing and whipping around. Skip tight elastics high on the head that snap hair; use a soft, snag-free tie and keep the length contained.
Manage sweat and friction
Sweat makes hair swell and cling, and a collar or backpack strap rubbing at the nape is a classic tangle spot. Keeping hair up and off the neck, and using a soft headband to catch flyaways, cuts the friction that forms knots.
Detangle gently afterwards
Post-workout hair is damp with sweat and fragile, so do not rip a rigid brush through it. Work from the ends up with a brush rated for wet and dry use. The TNS FLEXI Detangling Brush flexes on contact so knots release without the breakage. Our complete guide to detangling and brushing covers gentle technique, and keeping hair tangle-free while you sleep helps if you train in the evening.
FAQs
What hairstyle is best for working out?
A braid, plait or loose low bun with a soft tie. It contains the length and reduces the friction that causes knots.
Should I detangle before or after exercising?
Both lightly. Detangle and secure before, then gently clear any knots afterwards while hair is still damp, working from the ends up.
Why does my hair tangle so much when I sweat?
Sweat makes strands swell and cling, and movement adds friction. Keeping hair up and off the neck limits both.
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