Third annual "Hair Fitness" contest promotes exercise

The third annual "Hair Fitness" competition, sponsored by UnitedHealthcare and Bronner Bros., took place at the Bronner Bros. International Hair Show on Aug. 5, 2012 in Atlanta, Ga.

The contest, part of UnitedHealthcare's Hair Fitness Initiative, challenged stylists to create fashionable, exercise-friendly hairstyle to help African American women lead healthy and active lives.

The Hair Fitness Initiative was created in response to the obesity epidemic affecting the African-American community, according to UnitedHealthcare.

Credit: Courtesy of UnitedHealthcare