Common myths about afro hair care have meant that Black people often feel they have to choose between exercise and maintaining ‘good hair’. Hair should never be a barrier to fitness but if, like most Black women, you’re on a strict wash day schedule and the thought of sweat-induced shrinkage is all too terrifying, it can be easy to prioritise your hair to the detriment of your health.
Whatever the reason, neglecting physical health has serious consequences and the pandemic has made us all more aware of the links between working out and mental clarity. It’s important now more than ever that people develop sustainable exercise routines which is why Nike x Charlotte Mensah’s workshop couldn’t have come at a better time.
