Long Hair and Exercise

Ahhh, armpit ponytail. Long-hair problems
I use silicone hair elastics from Scunci (not the thin crappy ones). They are basically like a regular hair elastic but made of silicone. I put my hair in a high pony with one elastic, then use another one to put it into a bun. Then I use a headband from SparklySoul (they don't fall out, even in bootcamp).
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Braids, always braids. A single braid down the back or pigtail braids on the side, but I do love my braids.

My hair is currently around my bra strap, and I can actually tie it in one big knot for a few minutes of activity, but braids, braids braids.

I can never understand those women I see working out with their long hair completely down... I mean, would it get in the way and get all sweaty and gross? But then again, I don't see these women actually sweating.... maybe I'm the only one who sweats so darn much. I have to wear my hair up AND have a sweatband around my head!

I use a big barrette to twist it up and pin it back off my shoulders, something like these: http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=226606&catid=335590&aid=338666&aparam=226606&kpid=226606&CAWELAID=120142990000005591&CAGPSPN=pla

I have mid back length hair, too. And it's heavy, so a simple high pony will just slide down my head. Braids!!! I braid a high pony and do the loop trick. I have also been known to just wear a doo rag over a simple bun. It's an ugly look on me, lol, but I'm working out to work out.

I do pigtail french braids and then loop them at the bottom. they are then only about shoulder length. If I'm doing something that will really drench me, I braid from the bottom up and tie into messy pigtail buns so no hair goes on my neck. I also use the silicone elastics so they don't slip out.

I know your pain. My hair is to my hips and I *just* cut 5 inches off a month ago. Ive been threatening to cut it off too but I just kind of deal with it. Im terrible at making buns, Ive tried. Or the bun makes it awkward when doing mat work. I might try some of the suggestions posted here. Sorry my response isnt helpful.

My hair is very very long. My hair is so long in fact that i have to pull it up everytime i go to the bathroom and keep it off my back in the shower otherwise it falls into my buttcrack. i also have to hold it out of the way when i pull my pants up or it gets caught in the waist of pants/skirts.

Don't get me started on how i have to treat it before i sleep so that it doesn't strangle me at night....

Anyways, part of having long hair means making these changes and sacrifices each and every day. Learning to adapt to the situations of long hair is necessary if you don't want it to drive you insane (to the point of getting a pixy cut).

For workouts like lifting weights i always put it in a very low ponytail.


This allows me to lay flat on my back without my hair/knot/scrunchy being in a ball on the back of my head. it also keeps my hair out of my face and that's good enough for me.

Now if i'm doing something like jumping? I wear a baseball cap! I put my hair in a "bun" by making a low ponytail as before and halfway through on the last pull through. I have a flat, long, loop shape. Then i take it and fold it on top of my head before putting my cap on. This keeps ALL of my hair pulled into the cap with no issues.

i personally dont recommend braids as i stated above they create a bump on your head. They also whip you, get whispy, etc.

My hair goes down to the top of my rear. I braid it straight down the back, then loop it up and hold it with a ponytail at the base of my neck. The braid rests about 6 few inches below my shoulders, and it doesn't hurt when running. Also, doesn't damage the hair, nor does it tangle, nor does it give you a headache (unless you make your bread too tight.). I know the struggle.

BRAIDS! The only thing I have found that works for me... long hair down to my middle/low back... is I put my hair in a ponytail. Tie it. And THEN I braid the ponytail and tie it again at the bottom. The ponytail prevents my hair from getting all nappy and tangly right at the base of my hairline... and the braid prevents the rest from getting tangled. Goodluck! #LongHairDontCare

Put it in a REAL bun. Like a ballerina. When I need to get serious I do it that way. I even use one of those bun rolls, bobby pin that sucker in, hair spry. It doesn't go anywhere.

A tight half pony tail, then a braid. And a sweat band (Sweaty Bands are awesome).

My hair is almost by my butt at this point. I either do a high ponytail then braid or tie it in a ponytail then use another hair tie to do a bun and clip it in place. Depends on the activity but the bun normally works best for me while running swimming or lifting weights. I have thick hair so this has proved the most effective for me

When I was much younger, my hair was down to my waist and I was a jazz dancer. For rehearsal I had a three braid system- Two side braids that tied to a bigger central braid, held in place with three hair ties. I wish we'd had the awesome silicon ones back then, because those stay put, even in the pool.