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\n\nFor me, very few workouts feel as fulfilling as a heated one. But as a beauty editor, I’m constantly worrying about how the excess heat and sweat affects my skin and hair (including the slicked-back buns I wear to keep hair out of my face). Will my scalp be a wreck after a few weeks of steady hot yoga? Should I cancel my hot Pilates membership to avoid a head of breakage, split ends and dandruff?
\n\nFortunately, you don’t have to choose between heated workouts or healthy hair; you just have to tweak your routine to avoid damage in the first place. I spoke to board-certified dermatologists and hairstylists about how exactly heated workouts are affecting your hair and what you can do to keep your hair breakage-free.
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\n\nHeated workouts can be tricky for hair because you’re combining higher temperatures, humidity and more sweat than you might experience during a typical workout. While routine heated workouts don’t usually expose your hair…
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