Workout Refresh: Sweat‑Proof Tips

Workout Refresh: Sweat‑Proof Tips. We’ll cut through hype and show you what reliably moves the needle.

Products help, but technique matters more. Water, timing, and how you touch your hair affect frizz and definition more than brand names.

Steps

1. Dry hands-off; break the cast only when fully dry
2. Soak thoroughly before applying anything
3. Detangle with water + conditioner in sections

Toolkit

• Chelating/clarifying shampoo (as needed)
• Microfiber towel or T-shirt
• Wide-tooth comb or flexible brush
• Deep conditioner/mask (monthly)
• Satin/silk pillowcase or bonnet

“Technique first, product second.”

Example

For high humidity: leave-in + hard-hold gel, then hover-diffuse to 60% and finish with cup-and-hold. Don’t break the cast early.

Care angle: clarify on a schedule that matches your products and water; deep condition monthly and adjust by how hair feels.

Porosity & Climate Notes

• Humidity: pair humectants with film-formers
• High porosity: seal ends; more frequent masks
• Low porosity: lighter layers; avoid heavy oils

FAQ

Best diffusing approach? Hover to 60%, then cup-and-hold; break cast only when fully dry.

How long to deep condition? 10–20 minutes under a cap is usually enough.

Log your routine for two wash days before changing anything—patterns emerge quickly.

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