Ebony here, coming at you with some real talk about my latest adventure – trying to make swimming a regular part of my exercise routine while rocking my natural hair. Let me tell you, it's been a journey!
Now, we all know the benefits of swimming. It's low-impact, great for cardiovascular health, and let's be honest, who doesn't love feeling weightless in the water? But for us naturalistas, especially those of us embracing our grays with henna and other Ayurvedic goodies, it's not as simple as just jumping in the pool.
First things first – the hair prep. Y'all, it's a whole process! I'm talking about my beloved henna, alma, aloe, and fenugreek treatments. These natural remedies have been my ride-or-die for covering grays, moisturizing, and protecting my crown. And don't even get me started on shea butter and all its glory – that goes without saying!
But here's the kicker – chlorine is NOT our friend. It's like it's on a mission to undo all our hard work. And don't even get me started on how it dries out our skin. It's enough to make a sister want to throw in the towel (pun intended).
Ebony here, coming at you with some real talk about my latest adventure – trying to make swimming a regular part of my exercise routine while rocking my natural hair. Let me tell you, it's been a journey!
Now, we all know the benefits of swimming. It's low-impact, great for cardiovascular health, and let's be honest, who doesn't love feeling weightless in the water? But for us naturalistas, especially those of us embracing our grays with henna and other Ayurvedic goodies, it's not as simple as just jumping in the pool.
First things first – the hair prep. Y'all, it's a whole process! I'm talking about my beloved henna, alma, aloe, and fenugreek treatments. These natural remedies have been my ride-or-die for covering grays, moisturizing, and protecting my crown. And don't even get me started on shea butter and all its glory – that goes without saying!
But here's the kicker – chlorine is NOT our friend. It's like it's on a mission to undo all our hard work. And don't even get me started on how it dries out our skin. It's enough to make a sister want to throw in the towel (pun intended).
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