9 Ways Black Women Can Protect Their Natural Hair While Working Out

"Box braids are a go-to style to protect hair during workouts. I recommend wrapping them up into a bun and securing them so that your braids are never in your face during an intense workout. Once you've finished and your hair has dried, then take it down," Giovanni said. He also said to make sure your hair is detangled well prior to installing braids. If not, the combo of sweat and the twists can lead to a matted mess when you take the braids out.