Can I Wear a Wig to the Gym? Working Out With A Wig

The short answer is yes! Wearing a wig to the gym, especially if it's glueless can help you save time and money post gym sweat. I recommend wearing a glueless wig to the gym over relaxers, sew-ins, and silk presses. 

Glueless wigs are your best option when going to the gym, and it's not up for debate. You might already be a gym rat or you're wanting to get in your gym bag and you have NO idea what to do with your hair in the morning. You no longer have to struggle between a cute hairstyle and unbigging your back. 

Silk press? Nope, I can't risk sweating it out.
Braids? I had them last month, need something else.
Sew In? My scalp gonna be hot & sweaty afterward.
Relaxer? Umm, girl we left that in 2014... right??
Glued wig? The glue will be rolling down in my sweat. 

The only other option, and the best one... is a glueless wig!
Clueless about glueless? Learn more about what a glueless wig is.

My Hair Or My Health

In African American women's culture, some hairstyle-related nuances to physical activity include the time burden of restyling, the cost of restyling (if a hairstylist is needed), and fear of hair looking a mess afterward. You are not alone if you put exercise on the back burner due to your hair because 29% of African American women who do not exercise experience the same hair-related factors.

Need more convincing? 38% of 123 African American women aged 21 to 60 who were surveyed stated they avoid exercise because of their hair. 

Black women must beat these allegations that "Black women exercise less than any other racial/ethnic–gender group", by not letting hair-related barriers stop us from being our best selves. Girl, wear that wig to the gym!

Best Type of Wig to Wear to the Gym

As stated, the best wig to wear to the gym is a glueless wig. It can be a U-part wig, frontal, or closure wig. Let it be glueless! Unless you have sweat-proof glue, go glueless!

Low Maintenance

A glueless wig is the best low-maintenance hairstyle for the gym and here's why. 

You can remove it as soon as you get home to let your scalp breathe. You can also put it back on without going to a stylist for maintenance and spending extra money.

You don't have to worry about sweating it out. No products are needed when you shop Peculiar Perfections glueless HD lace wigs, ready to wear. 

If you lack motivation due to having to style your hair before and after going to the gym, a glueless wig is the answer to your prayers. When it's raining, you won't have to skip the gym because your hair will shrink and poof. 

Frontal or Closure Wig to the Gym?

We've tried and tested both! You can choose to wear a frontal or closure. Our fav is a closure, but with a frontal wig, you can pull it back without worrying that your sides are showing.

What if My Glueless Wig Slides?

If your glueless wig starts to slide during your workout, you may need to adjust your band and use the combs for extra security. At Peculiar Perfection, all our wigs come with adjustable bands so they fit snug and combs for extra security in the gym. 


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Lace Spray

You can opt for lace spray to ensure some extra hold. Just use it sparingly, so that the product isn't dripping down your face!

To ensure a stress-free but great workout, you want to have your wig secured. Imagine going hard in the gym and then getting home only to find out your wig is in the middle of your head! It happens, but can be embarrassing.

How Peculiar Perfection Supports Your Body Goals

At Peculiar Perfection, our goal is to provide women with beginner-friendly, seamless lace wigs. The best way to stay motivated in the gym is to look your best. Our wigs come with bleached knots, and a plucked hairline, and are ready to wear. Learn more about us.


You do not have to give up looking & feeling cute at the gym just to get a good workout. Glueless wigs will be the best option for going to the gym.

 
Hair. It may seem like a mundane subject, but it has profound implications for how African American women experience the world.

—L. Jacobs-Huey