PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES. SOURCE: GOOD HAIR STUDY, PERCEPTION INSTITUTE, 2017
DON’T SWEAT IT
Research suggests that one in three black women cite their hair as a factor in their decision not to take up a sport, while a study in the US found that around 40% of black women avoid exercising due to their hair. But working out around wash day could be a thing of the past, thanks to the new Gymshark Diffuse Sweat Headband for textured hair (£20; visit gymshark.com). This sweat-wicking double-layered band protects curls, wigs and box braids, ensuring that your hair isn’t a barrier to moving your body.