long hair and exercise

britstrrr
britstrrr Posts: 33 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Any suggestions for best hairstyle to keep long hair at bay when exercising (running mainly)? A ponytail flops around too much. A bun doesn't stay because it's too long. Also I have layers so they don't like to stay in and I usually have to wear a headband.

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  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    pony tail- then braid.

    and use the momentum to help you keep stride. :)
  • TheGymGypsy
    TheGymGypsy Posts: 1,023 Member
    Braid it and then put it in a bun? Princess Leah buns?
  • YearsWorthOfFAT
    YearsWorthOfFAT Posts: 210
    I have martial arts, competition and sparring once a week and technique once a week.
    I totally feel you!

    I just make a pony tail or two braids behind my head and use hairpins and clips to keep it from moving.
    Multiple rubber bands are essential. And you could also put it inside of your shirt, but that can be really annoying.
  • MaryJane_8810002
    MaryJane_8810002 Posts: 2,082 Member
    I put my hair in a ponytail but tuck the hair into the elastic band so it doesn't flop around, kind of like a lazy bun.
  • tkcasta
    tkcasta Posts: 405 Member
    Sock bun. That works for me.
  • Maryaly40
    Maryaly40 Posts: 551 Member
    french braid with hairspray? Maybe a headband too?
  • SarahBeth0625
    SarahBeth0625 Posts: 685 Member
    Mine does great in just a ponytail, but my hair isn't overly thick.
  • Josalinn
    Josalinn Posts: 1,066 Member
    French Braid. I have really long hair with layers and bangs. I make a really tight French braid. if It feels loose at the nape, I through a fluffy scrunchy around the base. I also wear a no slip headband to keep the fly aways under control.

    That said, I'm taking supplements to make it longer. I'm at 22" now, I will have my 26" hair from high school again!
  • Curleycue0314
    Curleycue0314 Posts: 245 Member
    Mine usually ends up in a 1/2 pulled through pony with a headband that collects sweat. Mine stays in fairly well though, I have thick curly hair.
  • random_user75
    random_user75 Posts: 157 Member
    I put my hair in a ponytail but tuck the hair into the elastic band so it doesn't flop around, kind of like a lazy bun.

    This plus a headband for the wispies.
  • josavage
    josavage Posts: 472 Member
    I just braid my hair wear a sweaty band. The braid doesn't bother me.
  • Sarah4fitness
    Sarah4fitness Posts: 437 Member
    pony tail- then braid.

    and use the momentum to help you keep stride. :)

    THIS. Keeps the flyaways tucked down with the ponytail, then the braid keeps the sticky off the back of my neck. My hair is long, to my mid back, so I feel yer pain. This hairstyle is also the best I've found for surfing.
  • britstrrr
    britstrrr Posts: 33 Member
    thx for all the ideas ladies!
  • rainydaylady27
    rainydaylady27 Posts: 16
    low to the side braid, with headband or hat!
  • ME0172
    ME0172 Posts: 200
    braid and a hat. Or a low ponytail at the base of your neck and a hat. I love running in a hat - it keeps all the wispies away and my ponytail in place. I used to have hair halfway down my back and wore a low ponytail because braiding took too long and a hat.
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    Just tie it back
  • Alissakae
    Alissakae Posts: 317 Member
    French braid. It keeps bangs out of your face too.
  • cardbucfan
    cardbucfan Posts: 10,571 Member
    I put my hair in a ponytail but tuck the hair into the elastic band so it doesn't flop around, kind of like a lazy bun.

    This plus a headband to keep the baby hairs out of my face.
  • PatheticNoetic
    PatheticNoetic Posts: 905 Member
    Double french braid.

    I just pull my hair back into a pony tail or a braid and wear a ball cap.
    I do need to think of something better though because it's too fussy when its loose.
  • shazbox1
    shazbox1 Posts: 175 Member
    Tuck it in back of your shirt/pants?
  • MamaFunky
    MamaFunky Posts: 735 Member
    If I go running outside I like a pony tail and a baseball hat. Inside a bun seems to hold mine pretty good. Depending on what I am doing, I always seem to have to but it back up a few times during my work out.
  • mochapygmy
    mochapygmy Posts: 2,123 Member
    I put my hair in a ponytail but tuck the hair into the elastic band so it doesn't flop around, kind of like a lazy bun.

    This plus a headband to keep the baby hairs out of my face.

    Lazy high bun with 2 hair bands (my hair slips loose with just one) and a head/sweatband works for me.

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