Heated workouts are damaging your hair and scalp heres how dermatologists recommend fixing it

For me, very few workouts feel as fulfilling as a heated one.But as a beauty editor, I’m constantly worrying about how the excess heat and sweat affects my skin and hair (including the slicked-back buns I wear to keep hair out of my face).

Will my scalp be a wreck after a few weeks of steady hot yoga? Should I cancel my hot Pilates membership to avoid a head of breakage, split ends and dandruff?Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between heated workouts or healthy hair; you just have to tweak your routine to avoid damage in the first place.I spoke to board-certified dermatologists and hairstylists about how exactly heated workouts are affecting your hair and what you can do to keep your hair breakage-free.Selected.Our top picksBest leave-in conditionerIt's A 10 Miracle Leave-In Product$16.99$21.00AmazonLearn moreBest gentle shampooVanicream Free and Clear Shampoo$undefined$12.45AmazonLearn moreBest hair maskBriogeo Don't Despair, Repair Deep Conditioning Mask$undefined$39.00SephoraLearn moreBest for heavy sweatersNeutrogena Restore Strength + Purity Hair Shampoo$undefined$9.97AmazonLearn moreBest for dry hairSeen Deeper Conditioner$undefined$32.00AmazonLearn moreBest for textureAmika The Shield Anti-Humidity Spray$29.68$32.00AmazonLearn moreSee 3 MoreRelatedselectedselectedThe best hair rinses for dry, itchy scalps, dull hair, scalp acne and moreWant more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.What do heated workouts do to your hair?Heated workouts can be tricky for hair because you’re combining higher temperatures, humidity and more sweat than you might experience during a typical workout.

While routine heated workouts don’t usually expose your hair to temperatures comparable to heated styling tools like a flat iron or curling iron, they can still cause some damage.“A hot yoga room is not the same thermal insult as putting a 400-degree flat iron directly against the hair shaft.

For most people, the bigger issue...