How do you put your hair up for exercise?

Hello curly gurls. After a decade of straightening my hair, I am embracing my natural hair texture and returning to the curly life. A lot of things are very new for me.

My question is, how do you put up your hair for things like the gym? I usually brush it (!) into a bun. This will obviously break up the curls and ruin them. But my hair is too heavy and hot to work out without putting it up. What do?

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11 Comments

Missjdub@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Messy bun. No brush. Unfortunately I sweat too much to preserve curls. I’m showering afterwards

rave_demon@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y

Yeah I sweat too and I live in a very hot climate :/

Something_Complex@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y (3 replies)

Hey!! For the record, the sub is curly hair. I'm a guy, should I be here XD?

Also I would braid or do some other type of curly-made hairstyle. It means you will have to keep it up but my hair is not so heavy. I can make a bun without brushing

curlygirl@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y

Yes, every gender is welcome here!

rave_demon@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Haha sorry for some reason I thought gurls would make it more gender nooch? I just like to rhyme

Tbh my hair isn't long enough to braid yet but I'll keep that in mind

Something_Complex@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y

Ty!! I need more advices on how to deal with it. I never had it long before, this is the 2nd year I use it longer

JackbyDev@programming.dev · 2 pts · 3y

I put my hair into a pony tail and then use a head band to keep my bangs in check.

SomeoneElse@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y

How about twisty bun(s) secured with satin scrunchies? No brush, just twist with your fingers - shake out when you’re done. That’s what I do as a quick fix before I sleep if I can’t be bothered.

static_caster@programming.dev · 1 pts · 3y

Pony tail or folded bun, but I also have an undercut so I don't have to worry about gathering the hair from the sides/back of my head.

RBWells@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y (1 reply)

I just high ponytail it in a scrunchie no brushing. If too long leave a loop, if too heavy low ponytail but usually high pony.

rave_demon@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll probably have to wait. My hair is too short to get in a high pony without a brush