Some of us love gym class, but most of us hate it. No matter what your opinion is on physical education, you're required to take it. Since you have to show up for the class anyway, you might as well try your hardest in it. Don't worry about sweating so much that you look like a mess for the rest of the school day, because here are a few different ways to freshen up after gym class:
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1. Run Your Wrists under Cold Water
If you leave gym class and can't stop sweating, there's an easy fix. All you have to do is run to the nearest sink to place your wrists under cold water. That should lower your body temperature, and stop the sweat from falling down your face.
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This method of freshening up after gym class is a great alternative for those who don't have time to shower. The cold water helps to constrict the blood vessels in the wrists, which in turn helps to cool down the body. This technique is especially effective for those who are prone to excessive sweating. Additionally, running your wrists under cold water can also help to reduce redness and inflammation in the skin. It's important to note that this technique should only be used for a few minutes at a time, as extended exposure to cold water can cause skin irritation.
Absolutely! There are plenty of ways to freshen up quickly, like using body wipes or spray deodorant. It’s all about finding what works best for you!
Sure! Wearing breathable fabrics can make a big difference. Also, don't forget a good antiperspirant before you start your class. It really helps to keep things under control.
A change of clothes right after gym can do wonders! Plus, a quick wipe-down with body wipes and a spritz of a light body spray can help you feel and smell fresh!
Definitely. I recommend keeping a mini deodorant and maybe a travel-size perfume in your bag. A quick touch-up and you'll be smelling sweet all day.
I’d say: wipe down with body wipes, change into a fresh top, apply some deodorant, and spritz a bit of body spray. Takes just a few minutes!
2. Use Dry Shampoo
Even if your school has a shower for you to use, you probably won't have time to hop in it before your next class. If you cringe at the idea of spending the rest of the day with greasy hair, you should bring some dry shampoo with you. All you have to do is spray it onto your hair and then blend in whatever pieces of white powder remain. Then your hair will look as fresh and full as it would if you actually washed it.
Absolutely! There are plenty of ways to freshen up quickly, like using body wipes or spray deodorant. It’s all about finding what works best for you!
Sure! Wearing breathable fabrics can make a big difference. Also, don't forget a good antiperspirant before you start your class. It really helps to keep things under control.
A change of clothes right after gym can do wonders! Plus, a quick wipe-down with body wipes and a spritz of a light body spray can help you feel and smell fresh!
Definitely. I recommend keeping a mini deodorant and maybe a travel-size perfume in your bag. A quick touch-up and you'll be smelling sweet all day.
I’d say: wipe down with body wipes, change into a fresh top, apply some deodorant, and spritz a bit of body spray. Takes just a few minutes!
3. Create a New Hairstyle
If you forgot to pack your dry shampoo in your bag, then hopefully you have a hairband on you. It doest matter if you spent your first few classes with your hair down, because you can spend the rest of the day with your hair up. Your best bet is to stick it in a ponytail or a side braid, because the style will help hide whatever grease is in it.
Absolutely! There are plenty of ways to freshen up quickly, like using body wipes or spray deodorant. It’s all about finding what works best for you!
Sure! Wearing breathable fabrics can make a big difference. Also, don't forget a good antiperspirant before you start your class. It really helps to keep things under control.
A change of clothes right after gym can do wonders! Plus, a quick wipe-down with body wipes and a spritz of a light body spray can help you feel and smell fresh!
Definitely. I recommend keeping a mini deodorant and maybe a travel-size perfume in your bag. A quick touch-up and you'll be smelling sweet all day.
I’d say: wipe down with body wipes, change into a fresh top, apply some deodorant, and spritz a bit of body spray. Takes just a few minutes!
4. Blot Away Your Sweat
Make sure that you bring a clean towel or some baby wipes with you to school. That way, you'll be able to blot off all of your sweat. Not only will it make you look better in the moment, but it'll stop the sweat from leading to clogged pores, which can cause acne.
Absolutely! There are plenty of ways to freshen up quickly, like using body wipes or spray deodorant. It’s all about finding what works best for you!
Sure! Wearing breathable fabrics can make a big difference. Also, don't forget a good antiperspirant before you start your class. It really helps to keep things under control.
A change of clothes right after gym can do wonders! Plus, a quick wipe-down with body wipes and a spritz of a light body spray can help you feel and smell fresh!
Definitely. I recommend keeping a mini deodorant and maybe a travel-size perfume in your bag. A quick touch-up and you'll be smelling sweet all day.
I’d say: wipe down with body wipes, change into a fresh top, apply some deodorant, and spritz a bit of body spray. Takes just a few minutes!
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5. Only Reapply Essential Makeup
You don't need to put blush on your face after gym class, because your face will already be red enough. You should also stop yourself from putting on a new coat of foundation, because your sweat could wipe it all away. Instead, you should just swipe on some more mascara and lipgloss. That's really all you need to get through the day.
Absolutely! There are plenty of ways to freshen up quickly, like using body wipes or spray deodorant. It’s all about finding what works best for you!
Sure! Wearing breathable fabrics can make a big difference. Also, don't forget a good antiperspirant before you start your class. It really helps to keep things under control.
A change of clothes right after gym can do wonders! Plus, a quick wipe-down with body wipes and a spritz of a light body spray can help you feel and smell fresh!
Definitely. I recommend keeping a mini deodorant and maybe a travel-size perfume in your bag. A quick touch-up and you'll be smelling sweet all day.
I’d say: wipe down with body wipes, change into a fresh top, apply some deodorant, and spritz a bit of body spray. Takes just a few minutes!
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6. Apply a Light Body Spray
You should always apply deodorant after gym class, even if you don't think you need it. It's also a great idea to spritz on a light body spray to feel fresh. You don't want any scent that's too heavy, which is why you should avoid using perfume. A strong scent like that mixed with the smell of sweat is off-putting.
Absolutely! There are plenty of ways to freshen up quickly, like using body wipes or spray deodorant. It’s all about finding what works best for you!
Sure! Wearing breathable fabrics can make a big difference. Also, don't forget a good antiperspirant before you start your class. It really helps to keep things under control.
A change of clothes right after gym can do wonders! Plus, a quick wipe-down with body wipes and a spritz of a light body spray can help you feel and smell fresh!
Definitely. I recommend keeping a mini deodorant and maybe a travel-size perfume in your bag. A quick touch-up and you'll be smelling sweet all day.
I’d say: wipe down with body wipes, change into a fresh top, apply some deodorant, and spritz a bit of body spray. Takes just a few minutes!
7. Change Your Socks
If you wear your gym sneakers to all of your other classes, then you should at least bring an extra pair of socks to change into. You don't want your feet to smell, and socks are easy to pack in your bag.
Don't be afraid of putting in all of your effort during gym class, because there are simple ways to clean yourself up after a workout. What other things do you do to freshen up after gym class?
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Lily: This was helpful. PE is my last class for the day and sometimes I have to leave early for weekly appointments and dot have time to shower. It sucks, but it rarely happens. I could def use this!
Cici: There should be something leading for black women too. "You don't need blush when your cheeks is already red" that can make it feel like it's for only one color and one color only.
peony: Number two sounds great thanks
Ashley: I graduated from high school two years ago. A lot of the other girls and myself hated going through the rest of the day sweaty and smelly after gym class, so we asked the gym teacher if he would let us out of gym class fifteen minutes earlier so we could shower. He said that he would allow us to head to the locker room twelve minutes early if we were going to shower, but only if we really showered. Once in a while he would send in a female teacher to make certain that we really were showering. The boys didn't want to shower so they stayed in gym class the full amount of time. So if you want to take a shower, and you really should! Then ask the gym teacher if you can be excused to the locker room early so you can shower. They may do the right thing and agree to let you do so?
Olivia: Don't forget a fresh pair of knickers!
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