5 Fantastic Natural Hairstyles for Working Out!

Are you an active person who loves going for jogs, taking long walks, or even going to the gym? How is your natural hair responding to all of this activity? Between working out in humid environments to engaging in rigorous fitness workouts that lead to excessive sweating, choosing a natural hairstyle that will support your efforts, and still look trendy might prove to be difficult.

​If you are an active, natural diva, you will want to choose a hairstyle that fits your need. Here are five hairstyles to support your workout regimen.

Braids and Twists for Active Natural Hair

A fan favorite is freestyle braids and twists. They are easy to manage and provide for versatility whether in the gym or in the workplace for active individuals seeking not to worry about any major impact on their hair should they engage in a rigorous exercise event. Braids and twists can be pinned, pulled back, pulled up, or secured with a headband.
Those who choose to wear braids or twists, however, should beware that frequent sweating can lead to excessive oil build-up at the scalp. Naturalistas should establish a hair care regimen that supports braid or twist maintenance along with a clean and healthy scalp.

​Edgy Natural Updo Hairstyle for the Gym

You can work out and still look stylish with a functional but edgy updo. Natural hair care diva, Naptural85 shows us that you can still wear an office-friendly hairdo while keeping your edge in the gym with this protective style.

To achieve this style, simply part your hair down the middle into two sections, then divide each side of the front half of your hair into two additional sections, so that you have three rows on each side.

Cornrows with an Afro

Cornrows with an Afro are a classic, low-maintenance style that you can wear at the gym, to work, or even to an outing with friends. Your goal is simplicity and resiliency. This look can be achieved using your own hair or by styling your hair with cornrows and pinning an afro hairpiece to your hair. 

The High-Puff

What’s more fun than the high puff? The high puff is a go-to for natural divas, and this style works well for those active naturalistas who love to spend time in the gym. All that’s required is a natural hair band that securely holds hair in place while showing off your natural curls.

​Two Afro Puffs

Another fun natural hairstyle for the gym is the two afro puffs. You can add a bit of flair to this style by wrapping a silk scarf around the edges of your hair.
Twist each row then feed each twist into the hair on the lower half on each side so that you have a single twist on each side of your head. Next, pin your hair up as shown in the image above to finish off this edgy updo for the gym.

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