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Sweaty Hair vs. Dirty Hair<\/h2>\r\nSure, both hair scenarios aren\u2019t as ideal as a fresh blowout<\/a> or wash and go<\/a>, but when your scalp is sweaty, it\u2019s not actually dirty. That\u2019s because sweat, which emanates from your sweat glands, is clear, odorless, and 99% water. And if you\u2019ve ever gotten a bit of sweat in your mouth during hot yoga, then you know it also contains salts\u2014mainly sodium chloride\u2014as well as lactic acid, and urea (a compound that helps metabolize protein).\r\n\r\n\u201cDirty\u201d hair, on the other hand, comes from your oil-secreting sebaceous glands, which are connected to your hair follicles. Your scalp has a comparatively high number of temperature-regulating sweat glands because it\u2019s located so close to your brain; those glands help protect the almighty brain from overheating.\r\n

Can Sweat Cause Scalp Damage?<\/h2>\r\nJust because you sweat through your tresses doesn\u2019t mean you have to immediately reach for the shampoo. Under normal conditions, sweat blends with sebum to form a hydrolipid film that protects the scalp. But let\u2019s say you wait too long to wash your hair\u2014then this mixture sits too long on the scalp and bacteria that feed off it can lead to a not-so-pleasant scalp smell<\/a>.\r\n\r\nOn the other hand, many of us may be washing our hair more than necessary<\/a> and in turn, stripping our hair of beneficial natural oils. This can actually end up causing more damage than letting your strands go a few days between washes. Let a powder dry shampoo<\/a> like Prose\u2019s help you extend your wash day while also keeping your scalp happy and free of harmful aerosols<\/a>.\r\n

How to Tackle Sweat<\/h2>\r\nIt\u2019s not just a workout or humid day that can get sweat going. Stress and hormonal changes can also contribute to getting sweaty. The visible change is wet roots. If your roots weren\u2019t oily to begin with, your mane should dry pretty quickly.\r\n\r\nThe best way to recover from a sweaty session is to dry your roots with a towel or hair dryer set to cool or medium. Stay away from the high heat! We\u2019re also no strangers to using a little sweat to our benefit. A light sweat\u2013oil combo can oftentimes give hair more grip, making for easier styling and that coveted second-day hair look. A few puffs of dry shampoo can have the same effect<\/a> while simultaneously refreshing your strands.\r\n\r\n \r\n

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