Gym time can be challenging for your hair, especially if it’s really long. You want to keep your hair off your face while exercising, right? Well, guess what? I have some awesome suggestions that will not only help with this but also give you an effortlessly cool look! Check out these 19 best easy workout hairstyles.
1. Mid-Height Ponytail
A ponytail is a classic style that’s always a great solution for a workout. Instead of going with a strictly low or high version, try this mid-height ponytail. It’s interesting and stylish, and, most importantly, it won’t bother you during your gym session. Add some cute headphones, and you’ll be ready to tune out the outside world and enjoy exercising!
2. Braided Ponytail
Mix two of the most wearable workout hairstyles—a ponytail and a braid—into a lovely braided ponytail that will perfectly complement your gym wardrobe!
3. Two Regular Braids
It only takes a minute to braid these basic two regular braids, and you don’t need to be especially skilled at braiding. Once again, it’s an awesome and easy workout style, keeping your long hair manageable while you sweat.
4. Braided Bun
A braided bun is such a lovely updo because you can wear it in an elegant version for special occasions, but it will also make you feel pretty even in the most ordinary everyday situations, like going for a run or heading to the gym.
5. Double Dutch Pigtails
Feeling a bit annoyed by always having the same updo during your workouts? Well, it’s time to try something different. These double Dutch pigtails are a non-ordinary hairstyle that I believe you’re going to love!
6. Topsy Ponytail
You can wear this type of ponytail to any fancy party, but also as your workout style, and that’s why we love it so much!
7. Bubble Ponytail
Here we have an easy and stylish hairstyle you’re going to love and wear often while exercising, I’m sure! You’ll only need a couple of minutes and some elastics to create a bubble braid ponytail—a hairstyle that will keep your hair in place while you exercise as hard as you want.
8. Double High Messy Buns
Dreaming of a hairstyle that’s practical for training but also fun and youthful? These double high messy buns will become your favorite style for workout time!
9. Double Dutch Braids
Dutch braid hairstyles are a timeless favorite that never seem to go out of style. We all love them because they’re not only a good protective style and a great way to keep your hair out of the way, but they also look so cute and chic! You just have to include them as your workout hairstyle!
10. High Ponytail
If you’re always on the go and don’t even have a couple of minutes to braid your hair or style it before your workout, there’s always the good old solution that will do the trick. It’s so easy you can even do it in the car while driving to the gym: his majesty, the high ponytail!
11. Messy Top Knot
A messy top knot is a style that’s always perfect for a workout: it looks effortless but still so cool, giving the impression that you’re ready for some serious work!
12. High Bun With A Headband
Hair accessories like pins or claw clips aren’t ideal during a workout, and I’m sure you’re well aware of that, especially if you’re experienced in working out. You don’t want anything stabbing you in the head! The only accessory that’s suitable and even helpful is a headband. Look how cute this gym high bun looks with a headband!
13. French Braids
Style your long hair into these adorable French braids, and forget about it completely while working out!
14. Fishtail Braid
A fishtail braid is similar to a French braid, but instead of using three sections of hair, only two sections are divided. You simply pass a small piece of each section over to the other section repeatedly. It’s such a pretty style that you can wear even outside the gym!
15. Upside Down Dutch Braids Into Space Buns
Next time you have some time before exercising, try these awesome upside-down Dutch braids into space buns. This is such a cool workout hairstyle, guaranteed to last long!
16. Messy Low Bun
Another way to style your hair when heading to the gym, without even needing a mirror, is by tying it up into a messy low bun!
17. Double Puffs
Taming your natural hair isn’t the easiest task, especially when you need it completely out of your face for occasions like workouts. Well, there’s no better option than going with two adorable puffs, creating a protective and cute hairstyle!
18. Messy Braids With A Headband
Style your hair effortlessly into two messy braids, add a cute headband, and that’s it: you’re all set to work out!
19. Ponytail With A Scrunchie
A scrunchie should be a regular part of your gym backpack. Why? Because having it there all the time means you don’t have to worry about your hairstyle. Just pull out the scrunchie, tie your hair into a low ponytail, and that’s all you need to think about regarding your hair!