Apparently the best motivation to go or return to sports is to buy yourself a new outfit. Leggings, support bra, zipped vest, high socks, crop top… think about buying yourself what you need to feel good and pretty for your workout. However, we learned today that an accessory that we often wear, when going to boxing or the gym, can be very harmful to our hair. It’s the cap! Ideal for finalizing your style, but also for protecting your hair from perspiration, the cap would in reality be very harmful and it is a dermatologist who affirms it.
Hair loss: be careful with caps during sport!
“Wearing a cap while exercising can trap sweat and dirt on the scalp, which can cause irritation and even the growth of fungus or bacteria if not washed properly.” This is what Dr. González, a clinical dermatologist, explains in the columns of the Spanish media. womantoday. The expert also points out that wearing a cap repeatedly could also cause hair loss. So, she advises instead to have a towel handy and dry the sweat so that it does not interfere with the activity, but to forget the cap.
The importance of having a clear head during a sports session
Against all odds, the dermatologist also recommends avoiding the use of headbands and even elastics during sports. According to her, it is preferable to keep your hair loose so that the scalp benefits from the necessary ventilation during your session. Another essential point related this time to safety: the cap can limit peripheral vision, which can be particularly dangerous. A poorly fitted cap can fall or slip, which can disrupt concentration and potentially increase the risk of injury.
Only outdoor sports would therefore be the time when the cap is “authorized” because it protects the hair from the sun’s rays.
