Extra long hair and working out?
yungibear
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I hope there are other people here with extra long hair! I've been growing my hair for about 3~4 years now, and it's almost down to my tailbone, at the moment. It's on the thick and straight side and I still plan on growing it. Lately, it's been bothering me as the weather is getting hotter, and I'm increasing the intensity of my exercises.
I used to do just fine with a ponytail and headband. Now, however, whenever I do something, like mountain climbers, my ponytail will fly forward and I'll get a clingy mess on my face (yay for sweat!) and I'll be eating my own hair. Does anyone have an easy, yet secure way of getting hair our of their face when they work out? I prefer not to use too many pins because I'm rather clumsy, but I'll try, if it means not getting distracted by my runaway hair while I work out.
I used to do just fine with a ponytail and headband. Now, however, whenever I do something, like mountain climbers, my ponytail will fly forward and I'll get a clingy mess on my face (yay for sweat!) and I'll be eating my own hair. Does anyone have an easy, yet secure way of getting hair our of their face when they work out? I prefer not to use too many pins because I'm rather clumsy, but I'll try, if it means not getting distracted by my runaway hair while I work out.
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Put it in a braid?0
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This is my go-to for when I'm doing anything strenuous and need to keep my hair out of my face and off my neck.
1) Put hair up into a high pony-tail
2) braid hair
3) wrap braid around base of pony tail and secure with two hair ties
4) use a bandana or headband to keep fly-aways from bothering me0 -
I have long and thick hair as well. What I do to keep my hair away is put my long black locks hair in a pony tail then I use a big hairclip and clip my hair in a bun.0
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I have not cut mine in over 5 years, hooray for long hair!!
Bun it up girl!0 -
Have you considered a sock bun? It'll keep it in place and out of your face!0
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Thanks for the suggestions! I'm not all that creative when it comes to my hair, haha!
I haven't considered putting a braid into a bun before. It sounds like it might be more successful than a regular bun, for me! Back when I was running track in high school, I would attempt to keep it in a bun, but it'd just bounce out within a matter of 5 minutes, so I think my hair is too heavy for just a bun.
I'll also try giving the sock bun a try! I've only ever done it once, but it felt pretty secure when I did it!0 -
This. My DW has long hair and braids it. No problem.Put it in a braid?
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My hair is very long and heavy, and I make a ponytail, then build a bun. I swear by Spin Pins: three of the regular size ones will hold my hair through any workout, including swimming.0
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Heavy, thick, curly waist length hair here and I second (third? fourth?) the braid then bun. Don't use pins for the bun, just wrap it around then wrap one or two more hairbands around it.0
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I have heavy, thick, curly, waist length, dark hair. Instead of putting it in a simple ponytail, either put it in a low braid (if you're dancing or turning it's going to hit you in the face) or put the ponytail into a braid and possibly put that in a bun and SECURE IT WITH HAIRTIES. At least with curly hair, pins can help keep it in place but never keep it up alone.0
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Put it in a bun, of course! That's what I did when my hair was super long and I still do it now even though it's a bit shorter (but still super thick).0
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This is my go-to for when I'm doing anything strenuous and need to keep my hair out of my face and off my neck.
1) Put hair up into a high pony-tail
2) braid hair
3) wrap braid around base of pony tail and secure with two hair ties
4) use a bandana or headband to keep fly-aways from bothering me
Just like the others said, that'll keep long hair out of your face and the back of your neck.0 -
That's what I do too. Works even if you don't braid it.This is my go-to for when I'm doing anything strenuous and need to keep my hair out of my face and off my neck.
1) Put hair up into a high pony-tail
2) braid hair
3) wrap braid around base of pony tail and secure with two hair ties
4) use a bandana or headband to keep fly-aways from bothering me0 -
Wow so many ladies with super long hair! Jealous!0
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I usually can't do high ponytails when working out because it makes lying on my back (e.g., benching and ground work) more difficult. Here's what I've been doing lately...
1. Braid a front section on each side to catch all the wispy bits that a ponytail doesn't.
2. Pull the braids back with the rest of the hair into a ponytail at the base of the neck.
3. Release the braids up to the ponytail elastic.
4. Braid the ponytail.
5. Bundle up the big braid with a spring clip.
That keeps it out of my face and off my neck, and it's quick and easy to remove the clip for benching, sit-ups, or groundwork. Bonus, if I do it when it's wet, it often stays damp enough to keep me a little cooler - and it looks fresh (although a bit poofy) when I take it down afterward.0 -
My hair is down to the top of my thighs - just long enough to sit on. Google the "Lazy Wrap Bun". Quick and simple, and it's very secure. Mine never falls out or gets loose, even through boot camp classes and karate training. If I'm working on the bench, it's usually flat enough to not bother me too much, but sometimes I just use a long braid instead so I can lay on it. But I definitely prefer the bun.0
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I don't like a full bun as it bugs me when I'm doing floor work. I usually just tie it in a ponytail but on the last pull through I only pull my hair through half way so I get a loop of hair and a small ponytail.0
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Mine's Classic length, and I do a ponytail with a large ponytail elastic and then bun it--secured with two claw clips/linzi clips or spin pins. For weight lifting, I go for a plain braid, either straight down the back or to the side. A ponytail gets in the way of the bench. If anyone knows where to get some good linzi clips--please let me know:)0
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trying to grow my hair back out.i like the short hair but dont work with running,swimming or hold up on beach.0
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I usually can't do high ponytails when working out because it makes lying on my back (e.g., benching and ground work) more difficult. Here's what I've been doing lately...
1. Braid a front section on each side to catch all the wispy bits that a ponytail doesn't.
2. Pull the braids back with the rest of the hair into a ponytail at the base of the neck.
3. Release the braids up to the ponytail elastic.
4. Braid the ponytail.
5. Bundle up the big braid with a spring clip.
That keeps it out of my face and off my neck, and it's quick and easy to remove the clip for benching, sit-ups, or groundwork. Bonus, if I do it when it's wet, it often stays damp enough to keep me a little cooler - and it looks fresh (although a bit poofy) when I take it down afterward.
I like the sound of that, will try that for my next yoga session.0 -
My hair is half way down my back. I put it in a pony tail, then tie it off with 3-4 more bands going down.0
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As far as a bun goes: They have a product called a spin pin, you can get it at Walmart. It looks like a giant spiral-shaped bobby pin. I have really thick hair and I have no problem keeping it in a bun no matter how much I'm bouncing around. I do use an elastic for the pony tail first, though.0
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Refinery 29 always has hair posts - lots about what to do with your hair when working out depending on the type of workout. I don't know what I'd do without them. LOL0
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I braid mine straight down my back for anything that involves floor work. I find it's the most comfortable and gets in my way the least.
When I golf or am doing anything outdoors in the heat, I put it up in a braided bun to get it off my neck, using three extra-large bobbies to secure it so I don't have a plethora of pins.0 -
Princess Leia style?
But in all seriousness, when I was in the military and it had to be within regulation, my hair was down to my bum. I used to French braid the whole thing and then, with pins, coil it on the back of my head. It was like a built in pillow. I would work out everyday after work. Styled like this, it was never in the way and stayed in place as though it was glued to my head no matter what workout I had planned.0 -
I put mine into two reverse french braids.0
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Mine isn't as long as your's but I can't stand like a floppy bun or a French braid when I workout. So I usually do a pretty high ponytail THEN a straight braid to keep it all together.
Kerri Walsh style...and I'm okay with that because she's BA!0 -
I usually put my hair in a pony tail and then twist it into a tight bun. Keeps it off my face & neck so it doesn't distract me
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Personally I tie it back and wear a cap.0
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