What To Do With Long Hair When Running
A ponytail sweeps all your hair into a single.
What to do with long hair when running. Long or medium-length hair lends itself to ponytails. The condition of your hair is often a reflection of your overall health. Now you know what to do when youre working out with long hair.
Also I usually wear headbands while running no matter what other style I do. Never heard of em. Before races I therefore take sections of my hair from the front and braid them towards the back and then tie everything up in a ponytail together.
I have hair down past my waist and my favorite ways to stop bouncing it are French braids or braiding a ponytail elastic at top and bottom. Make a high ponytail by flipping your head upside down and gathering your hair in your hands. Pull the hair into a simple ponytail at the back of your head not too high or it will slip down during your run and braid all the way down the length of the ponytail.
It is super common for runners with long enough hair to just throw it in a ponytail and go. Both her and Wright say the key to avoiding damage is all in the ponytail holder. The braided ponytail is this writers personal favorite for a run as its good for handling very long hair.
If you are going on a run outside you could drop your hair without much of an issue. Use a brush to smooth your hair out on your head and flatten any bumps. To add a little extra style take a small section of your pony and tie it around the elastic to hide it.
Tie it with a hair elastic and youre done. All you need are some elastics a brush hairspray if you want or think you need it. Limit the use of curling irons and blow dryers as heat damages hair.