New York Fashion week has recently ended and I have got the fashionista bug. There were some great new hairstyles traipsing the runway this year, many of which would work for a day out or a day at the gym. With a few bobby pins, a hair band, and some creativity, we can have gym hair that stays in place and is runway ready! Change up your usual look with these five fun, fashionable, and easy gym styles.
The Bun
Low chignons have been seen all over the runways at NY fashion week. Bring some of that couture style to your gym routine with a mid to low level bun. For a clean look, pull hair back to the nape of the neck and twist. I like to stick a few bobby pins in, then pull a small elastic band around the entire bun. If you are jogging or doing any cardio, you may want to add a pin or two more for safe keeping.
Side Braids
This is a great option if you have short or layered hair around your face since the braid will keep out of the way.
Start at your part and do an inverse french braid around the side of your head. I like to add in a new bit of hair every third braid rather than every braid. This keeps it from looking too divided between the loose area and the braided area and gives a bit more of a natural look. Once you reach your ear area, pin the braid in place and pull the rest back. To get even more style, put your hair in a bun or braid the other side as well.
The Tease
This look is great for a yoga, pilates, are barre classes since it is a twist on the traditional. Pull hair into a ponytail on the back of your head, then tease. Once hair has a bit of extra volume, roll the ends under and secure with a few bobby pins. If you want some extra classy, tie a ribbon around the hair and place a small knot or bow at the bottom. Look at you, ready for yoga by day and the theater by night!
Twists
This is a great option if you like the braid idea but do not have the time or dexterity to complete it. Start at your part line, just like you would for the braid, but twist the locks instead. Add a few strands after each twist to get that cute, naturally twisted look. I like to bring the twists a bit higher than the braid and keep it twisted just above my ears and all the way to my ponytail. Super chic and super simple!
Fishtail
Fishtails are great for girls who have long, flowing locks since it does not weigh down a ponytail or leave a giant bun nob on the back of your head. Fishtails can be tricky at first, but the unique style is totally worth the learning curve!
Pull your hair to your dominant side and split in two sections. Take a small amount of hair from the bottom of one section and cross over to the bottom of the other. Continue doing this on alternating sides until you get to the bottom of your locks, then add a hair band and enjoy. You just did a super cute and super stationary style anyone would give mad props to!