Long Hair+Long Run=Tangled Rats Nest

snacker127

Have you tried putting it up in a bun? I don't like to have a ponytail or braid touching my neck when I run, so that's my solution.

I put my longish hair and bangs up in a bun, and wear a head band for the front. Also, the "scrunchy" I use is very soft and thick so I don't damage my hair. I hate to have my hair on my face or neck when I get hot. A good conditioner might help too.

AntoniaMiranda

My hair is pretty long, about tailbone/hip length. I generally wear it in a low pony tail and let it do it's thing. I can't do a high because it's so thick and feels heavy. Sometimes I take a pony tailer holder, put it up in a messy bun and then get a good jaw clip or two to hold bun, bun normally stays but can feel heavy. My favorite is just the low ponytail.

sistrsprkl

I have very, very thick, curly, long hair. I put my hair in 2 braids and always use a headband or Buff. A bun is way too heavy and hurts.

meshashesha2012

i have very thick curly hair and braids have been savior for competition day hair since i was 14.

when my hair is long then 2 side cornrow braids with the ends out or in a ponytail is my go to. when my hair is shorter then i do 5-10 large braids that i pull back into a ponytail or bun. the braids help avoid the tangles

meshashesha2012

I have very, very thick, curly, long hair. I put my hair in 2 braids and always use a headband or Buff. A bun is way too heavy and hurts.

not to mention i find bobby pins for days in my hair after wearing a bun :laugh:

SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage

Hair screws, I love them! Put that mane up in a ponytail first, the instructions say not to, but do it! THen a french twist or bun thingy. Keep up the good work!

These things rock. We call them spin pins. Your hair will not move.

forgivensins

I second hair screws/spin pins (the ones from Goody work hair miracles, that bun stays up even when I sleep!)

JenSD6

My hair is down past my hips, and I put it into a ponytail with the multiple elastics down the length. As long as it was well brushed before I put it up, it stays in good shape.

sophiecls

I like braids or a high bun. I really like the Goody spin-pins to hold up buns. My hair is below mid back and thick, and all it takes is two spin pins to hold it up. Adding a ponytail holder first makes it even more secure. You also might try putting a ton of conditioner in your hair and leaving it in then braiding. The conditioner will help hold the braid in, prevent tangles and your hair will get a deep conditioning treatment while you run.

mundaycarroll

Like everyone else has mentioned,I would say try putting your hair in a bun. I am in the military and have to wear my hair that way every day. Since it's already in a bun I usually workout with it still pinned back. Works great and I actually prefer it in a bun rather than hanging down my back now. Hope you find a solution that works for you!

xcalygrl

Have you tried putting it up in a bun? I don't like to have a ponytail or braid touching my neck when I run, so that's my solution.

This was the only way I could wear my hair before I chopped it off and donated it. (I had waist length hair at that point and chopped it to my shoulders.)

kshadows

French braided pigtails!