HOW I KEEP MY NATURAL HAIR STRAIGHT WHILE WORKING OUT

[@WALKIETEAM12]

It feels so good to have healthy hair!! I never knew I could love ME so much, until I started my hair journey. It sounds vain, but it was the start to MY self love.

[@leaveittolay]

I love this!!!!!

[@WALKIETEAM12]

@@leaveittolay Thank you on many levels!💯❤🥳

[@1theqtpie]

I totally agree with you!!! I feel I'm the most beautiful I have ever been once I started my journey as well!!! Continue with your self love and never feel uncomfortable for it!!!!🥰👏🏾🥳

[@AutumnBRreeze]

It works, I already do this exact method, except when Im done working out, I try to immediately let my stocking breath but stay wrapped; this method keeps your hair straight and molded, it won't be first day perfect, but you can maintain.

[@leaveittolay]

Exactly! Nothing like the first day but if I can at least keep it straight for longer than that I’m happy !

[@scarlettryan5150]

How long do you let it stay molded after your workout, before brushing it down?

[@GabrielleWhite]

@@scarlettryan5150 great question.. my roots curl up (*puff up) and my hair gets progressively thicker and harder to wrap over the week the more I workout.. it's frustrating.

[@womanofGod53]

Hello so do you remove the stocking cap immediately after exercising to let hair breathe ??

[@nikkijackson4306]

I will definitely try this because I haven't worked out because I didn't want to mess up my hair lol

[@leaveittolay]

I hope it works for you!!

[@WALKIETEAM12]

@@leaveittolay I leave my hair to Mischelle's salon.. honey, I don't know the left from my right with my hair...

[@womanofGod53]

This has been so me . But must start exercising so I need some help lol

[@TisHotMessHistory]

This is EXACTLY the video that I needed to see. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@leaveittolay]

You’re very welcome! Thank you for tuning in!

[@aliyahlee73]

I will definitely be trying this!! I’ve been wanting to wear my hair straight and have been wearing braids for 2.5 months because I kept sweating my press out while working out.

[@leaveittolay]

I hope it works for you! I hate the idea of not being able to still keep up with my workout routine just because my hair is straight.

[@Krissy-Amber]

How did it turn out?

[@womanofGod53]

Loved your video very simple and straight to the point . NOT ALL THE EXTRA STUFF THANKS. Definitely going to try

[@leaveittolay]

Thank you for watching!!

[@OnyanaRosa]

It also helps when your hair is heat trained too

[@leaveittolay]

Yes that would probably help. Personally I don’t believe my hair is heat trained though. I only straighten it 2-3 times a year.

[@OnyanaRosa]

@@leaveittolay ohhh ok 🙂

[@Krissy-Amber]

Your arms look great!!

[@leaveittolay]

Thank you!!

[@1theqtpie]

My scalp wet my wrap completely in the circle 😂 its back curly with straight ends. I had mid back length relaxed hair and was looking forward to going natural when I saw you could have it straight without chemicals as well. Well I'm not able to have it like that but my natural hair is gorgeous so I'm still happy with my choice

[@AbsFabbs]

Try parting your hair down the middle and put into two tight pony tails. Wrap a bandana around your edges. Let you hair dry before taking it down. This works best for me. I sweat like an animal so a wrap never works for me either.

[@leaveittolay]

😂😂 But as long as you’re happy that’s what matters! ❤️

[@leaveittolay]

@@AbsFabbs I sometimes do one bun and that works well for my ends. Usually my roots revert sooner than the ends lol

[@AbsFabbs]

@@leaveittolay I’ve been doing a bun more often and it’s been working well. I’m like you. My ends are the worst.

[@1theqtpie]

I'll try all of these because they may work ✨💪🏾 thanks for the suggestions🌻

[@menow7903]

Hahah my silk press lasted ONE day after I worked out! I must try this!

[@leaveittolay]

Not one 😩😩 yes please try it and I hope it works for you! Try not taking it completely down immediately after working…let it dry a little on its own

[@trinket5109]

Did it work ?

[@melissa7532]

your method help me so much thank you

[@leaveittolay]

Yay!! You’re so welcome!

[@dajewel1982]

Yeah I take a week off n I don’t like it lol. But I want to get it in and still look cute with my hair

[@leaveittolay]

Exactly! I don’t wear my hair straight often but when I do I don’t want to have to take a whole week off from working out.

[@womanofGod53]

I FEEL YOU

[@PrettyIntelligent]

Great info, thanks!

[@leaveittolay]

You’re welcome!!

[@bosladijackie8691]

Most definitely trying this out... thank you

[@leaveittolay]

You’re very welcome !

[@deborahthompson5041]

Nice healthy beautiful hair.

[@leaveittolay]

Thank you so much!

[@sylviahyatt-gary3063]

What do you put on your scalp on a silk press style, on a daily or twice a week basis?

[@leaveittolay]

I usually don’t put any oils in my hair when I have a silk press. My hair naturally makes oils so adding additional oil just weighs it down and makes my hair super greasy. If you are looking for a light oil though Mielle Organics has one in the Rosemary Mint line. It may be a better option than other types so it doesn’t weigh down the hair as much when it’s straight.

[@sylviahyatt-gary3063]

@@leaveittolay Thank you! I previously bought rosemary oil from Mielle! Love the smell of it

[@chocotaco1185]

My hair be drenched under my cap.

[@leaveittolay]

Oh noo, have you tried letting your hair dry fully before taking it off? Or maybe there's too many layers underneath

[@loreaturner]

Gonna try this!!!

[@leaveittolay]

Let me know if it works for you!

[@nancygumbs9806]

I tried this technique. However, my roots still got puffy. Have you tried using a blow dryer before unwrapping the hair?

[@leaveittolay]

I haven’t needed to but I heard about that technique too! I would try that and not immediately unwrapping it right after your workout.

[@nancygumbs9806]

@@leaveittolay Thank you, I believe I unwrapped it too soon.

[@Kodak718]

Did you let it dry out completely before taking it all down?

[@nancygumbs9806]

@@Kodak718 Yes, I kept my hair tied up until it completely dried. It laid well... I also used the blow dryer if I'm in a rush and that works too. What a difference, Thanks

[@Lidiroyal]

Thank you for this!

[@leaveittolay]

You’re welcome!

[@karenmorrellfermin583]

Where did you get that silk wrap with the Velcro?

[@leaveittolay]

I got it from my local beauty supply store!

[@tashd363]

I will try this, thanks.

[@leaveittolay]

Let me know how/if it works for you!

[@talayalovett8688]

I will definitely be trying that

[@leaveittolay]

I hope it works!

[@homehere9817]

I sweat in my scalp so my roots revert! Ain’t no way around that!! Right?

[@leaveittolay]

Hmmm not really but you can try keeping your hair completely wrapped until it’s dry meaning don’t take it down right after your workout and that may help some.

[@ashleyhilaire2322]

Thank you!

[@leaveittolay]

You’re welcome!!

[@HelloDrTaj]

This is a huge concern for me

[@leaveittolay]

Hoping you an find a strategy that works! I hate having to pause my workouts for 1-2 weeks

[@HelloDrTaj]

@@leaveittolay yeah, I just decided to not get it straightened haha

[@SunshineFL]

I have locs so this is definitely not an issue for me. It was an issue when I was a loose natural.

[@kayrose7418]

Is this almost the same as a wrapping my hair in a doobie

[@leaveittolay]

Sorry but what's that? 😂

[@---mb6xq]

Yes its the same. Lol i think doobie is only used in certain locales but same intention ❤

[@meagantandy2248]

I’m a head sweater 😢

[@meagantandy2248]

A scalp sweater lol

[@leaveittolay]

Awe man, try letting it dry completely before taking it down if you do decide to try the wrapping method. Also some people will do a bun and put a headband on their edges