Taming chin length hair for exercise?

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  • Fivefarthings
    Fivefarthings Posts: 33 Member
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    I've got the same hair style as you, at the moment it's long enough in the front to be able to pull the front bits back into a little half-pony tail. Other times I will pull the front sections behind my ears and pin with two cirby grips which I criss cross over each other- criss crossing them def keeps them in place, those suckers go no where! I run so usually get my hair bouncing around all over the place but have found this works for me
  • North44
    North44 Posts: 359 Member
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    Lululemon also has cloth headbands with a bit of rubber on the inside to make it stay on better. I have very small head though so I put a couple of bobby pins on too so it won't slip off.
  • lilawolf
    lilawolf Posts: 1,690 Member
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    Thanks for all of the great responses guys! Lots of things for me to try :D
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
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    pig tails- it's the only way IMG_20150627_164650_zpsyemj6iwa.jpg

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfBjnVh8iQ8&list=PLOmtDNarwa39_N7cFUnRRX5R1YQ4EpXK6&index=1
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
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    This is the worst length for exercise (but my preferred length for normal life). Shorter and it is too short to get in your face. Longer and you can do pony tails. I just let it get in my face, or wear a hat.
  • lilawolf
    lilawolf Posts: 1,690 Member
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    earlnabby wrote: »
    lilawolf wrote: »
    My hair is cut into an asymmetrical bob, shaved in the back and chin length in the front kinda like this: (https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/43/fb/fd/43fbfdcc382dd209dcfa5bbc07a95f92.jpg). I have not found a good way to keep it out of my face during martial arts (think sprawls, burpees, spinning kicks etc). I've tried the simple plastic headbands (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81Qk3uKeN4L._SL1500_.jpg) but they fall off. I am not allowed to wear a hat. The childish hair clips work better (http://www.ihomewholesale.com/media/Ami/50HC181-LARGE-SNAP-HAIR-CLIP.jpg) but they can still slip or only hold some of my hair.

    What else can I try?

    I found jelly headbands at the dollar store. They are a soft plastic headband with the little teeth and an elastic cord in the back. I have a big head and a lot of hair so most headbands slip off, even the athletic ones. I also have problems with swim caps staying on. Anyway, these jelly headbands are the best ever for staying put and taming the loose hair that won't stay in a pony or bun. Can't lose at a pack of 3 for $1.00!

    Lifehack: wander around your dollar store with an open mind. You would be surprised at what you find, especially for purposes other than what they were originally intended for.

    The $1 jelly headbands totally did the trick for both running and martial arts! Thanks!
    http://www.dollartree.com/health-beauty/hair-care/Styling-Tools-Accessories/Basic-Solutions-Thin-Jelly-Headwraps/591c599c1200p334760/index.pro

    I got mine at a different chain but very very similar. I'm sure other solutions would have worked but this was the cheapest and most convenient for me to try so I started there.
  • brandiuntz
    brandiuntz Posts: 2,717 Member
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    I've found Bolder Headbands to stay in place and hold up well. My hair is just past my chin, thin and fine, and these hold it well for running (main reason I wear them).

    http://www.bbolder.com/
  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPf7mAgdy0I

    2 stand twist with athletic headband on top. I use tiny hair elastics in lieu of bobby pins.
  • MysticRealm
    MysticRealm Posts: 1,264 Member
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    I just bought some lululemon headbands (I don't usually by from that store due to how expensive they are!) and they have velvet on the inside instead of rubber. The velvet gets stickier as it gets wetter where as rubber gets more slippery as it gets wetter. I have worn them a few times now and they have stayed in place well. They were 12 bucks each though I think!
  • aliciasilfies
    aliciasilfies Posts: 179 Member
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    Daisy471 wrote: »
    I have a bob also, but layered and wavy. I really like Sweaty Bands, they stay in place for me. Lately I've been using the plastic zig-zag type of headband where the ends clip together. They don't move at all.

    +1! I love my Sweaty Bands!
  • generallyme2
    generallyme2 Posts: 403 Member
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    When I had shorter hair, I would always do double french braids for races to make sure everything stayed put for the long haul :)
  • sistrsprkl
    sistrsprkl Posts: 1,013 Member
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    litsy3 wrote: »
    I wear a buff as a headband: http://buffusa.com/

    this. sounds like it would work well for your style.

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