Curly Hair Woes: The Gym Edition

Maintaining Curls at the Gym: A Curly-Haired Woman's Plea for Help A TikTok video by WhoEvenIsVal (@whoevenisval) has sparked a conversation among curly-haired women about the challenges of maintaining their curls while working out. The video, posted on May 19th, 2025, shows Val expressing her frustration with her hair becoming frizzy and unmanageable after a Pilates class. "I washed my hair yesterday, and I went to the gym this morning. I did some Pilates, and it's not looking great," she says in the video. Val's video has resonated with many women who face similar struggles, highlighting the lack of readily available advice on this specific topic. The video's popularity underscores the need for more inclusive fitness content that caters to diverse hair types. Many comments expressed similar experiences and offered solutions, creating a supportive online community for curly-haired women.