As a child, I remember getting my hair done and being super nervous to attend P.E. class the next day because I was fearful of how the sweat would potentially ruin my hair. Now, as I watch women play in the WNBA with their natural tresses, I become convinced that they must be fairies because how else are you maintaining your hair in the midst of sweating on the court?
If you’re anything like me, you’re eager to read this article because we must know how these women are preserving their hair while looking good playing this high-impact sport.
1). Kysre Gondrezick
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We admire how dedicated Kysre is to her silk-pressed hair. When she is not rocking a Lori Harvey-esque silk press, she can be seen with a sleek bun. Not only is she the highest-drafted player in the women’s league, but she is also clean and looks like she struts on the Chicago Sky basketball court. To maintain a silk press without sweating it out, we recommend the hydra ionic silk press method, which is offered at most salon services.
Unlike other presses, this method uses hydration therapy and steam, swelling the hair molecules full of hydration to where the hair has less space to attain any more moisture or humidity. This method allows your hair to stay straight longer while fighting frizz. We advise this technique if you want to rock a silk press without sweating it immediately.
Try Moroccanoil Intense Smoothing Frizz Control Serum for extra humidity coverage.
2). Angel Reese
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Another Chicago Sky baddie, Angel Reese, is “that girl,” and her hair is always laid. Angel is a classic so it is no surprise that her hair reflects this. The middle-part sew-in is her signature look, and if she happens to be on the court, she will likely protect her edges with a Jordan headband.
Angel is often seen rocking a low pony with a band preventing a sweat-out around her edges. If you are a gym bae or super active girly looking for a low-maintenance style, we recommend a traditional sew-in with minimal leave-out.
3). Brittney Griner
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Experiencing Britney’s hair evolution has been such a sweet moment. From healthy locs to healthy fro, her hair has to be one of the prettiest crowns. Coming out of a 10-month detainment, Brittney is full of liberation, and her curls represent her freedom.
Brittney’s light and fluffy curls loosely span the crown of her head. This style has just enough product for coil definition but nothing too saturated to weigh her curls down. Looking for a similar effect?
Try CURLSMITH – Weightless Air Dry Cream for a lightweight finish.
4). Aliyah Boston
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Last season, Aliyah was commended on being “rookie of the year” for the WNBA, maintaining great defense and even better hair. Aliyah is full of color. We see her hair and feel secondhand joy. Her hair was booming with personality and flair, and she was always excited to see which color she’d try next. Aliyah is always bold with the colors and extra with the length. Her braids meet her thigh and are tailed with loose hot-water curls.
Feeling colorful, try Liang Dian’s Pre-Stretched Braiding Hair.
5). Jonquel Jones
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Not only is she a WNBA All-star, but Jones is also making strides to be ahead of her game while being one of the best players New York Liberty has ever seen. Her locs are thick, lengthy, and healthy; you can tell Jonquel maintains her mane like she does her game. Her hair is highlighted impressively with brown hues of brown.
Without damage in sight, we advise Adore Semi Permanent Hair Color for the best color outcome.
I have never seen so much diversity in the WNBA, from color to length and style. This generation is risk-taking and their hair is confirmation of that. The younger version of me is impressed with how well these women protect their hair in a way that is unique and special to them.
Read: Should I Comb My Hair In The Shower for more details on healthy hair?
