Why Does Jiu Jitsu Damage Hair?
BJJ can cause:
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Breakage
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Frizz
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Matting
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Hairline stress
This is due to:
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Friction
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Sweat
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Constant pressure
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Repeated tying and re-tying
5 Ways to Protect Your Hair During Training
1. Use Tight Braids
Distributes tension evenly.
Try cornrows for competition and French or Dutch braided pigtails for daily training.
2. Avoid Tight Metal Hair Ties
Use soft, non-metal elastic bands.
Rule of thumb: Use durable, no-pull, stretchy hair ties made for athletic movements on the base of the head, and smaller, rubber hair ties for the ends of braids.
3. Condition Regularly
Sweat strips moisture.
Wash and condition your hair after every training session to clean mat funk and re-hydrate.
4. Don’t Train With Wet Hair
Wet hair breaks more easily.
5. Trim Split Ends
Healthy ends tangle less.
Is a Bun Safe for Jiu Jitsu?
No.
Loose buns:
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Pull at the hairline
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Collapse during rolling
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Cause painful tangles
Braids are safer.
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