Runner-Tested Hairstyles
posted in Hair on 3/29/2014
The Hasay
Try this hairstyle if you are a fan of wraparound braids. It is perfect for containing fly-aways in the summer.
Try this hairstyle if you are a fan of wraparound braids. It is perfect for containing fly-aways in the summer.
Just be sure to put a thin line of sunscreen along the exposed scalp to avoid sunburn.
Get this look by starting a three-finger-width French braid behind one ear, and gathering across the forehead line.
The Fishtail Braid: Bun
Try this easy alternative to the messy bun for quick post-run clean-up. The fishtail bun is practically prom-worthy, and testing found it tight enough to withstand a tempo.
Get this look by wrapping the fishtail braid around the base of the ponytail. Secure with a hair band.
Try this easy alternative to the messy bun for quick post-run clean-up. The fishtail bun is practically prom-worthy, and testing found it tight enough to withstand a tempo.
Get this look by wrapping the fishtail braid around the base of the ponytail. Secure with a hair band.
The Fishtail Braid: Inception
Try this braid within a braid. Once you have the hang of the fishtail braid, this sophisticated hairstyle is surprisingly easy. However, skip it on rain runs: testing found the intricate braids prone to tangling in rainy weather.
Try this braid within a braid. Once you have the hang of the fishtail braid, this sophisticated hairstyle is surprisingly easy. However, skip it on rain runs: testing found the intricate braids prone to tangling in rainy weather.
Get this look by splitting ponytail into three even segments and fishtail braiding each segment. Finally, braid the three fishtail braids into one. Although simple, this look can be time-consuming. Switch to a regular braid as hair narrows to save time.
The Bajo Braid
Try this hot-weather godsend. Spanish for "under," this inventive hairstyle is ideal for short hair or layers that stick to your neck in the summer months. For best results, pair it with a high pony or bun.
Try this hot-weather godsend. Spanish for "under," this inventive hairstyle is ideal for short hair or layers that stick to your neck in the summer months. For best results, pair it with a high pony or bun.
Get this look easiest by turning head upside-down. Starting at the neck, French braid a segment of hair up the middle of the scalp. Braid hair to the end and secure with hairband.
The Five-Strand Braid
Try this hairstyle for your next rain run. Perfect for thick hair, the five-strand braid minimizes the knotting and bunching that comes with inclement weather.
Try this hairstyle for your next rain run. Perfect for thick hair, the five-strand braid minimizes the knotting and bunching that comes with inclement weather.
Get this look by separating ponytail into five even segments. It's important to keep segments separate, so secure the bottom of each segment with a hair band. Imagine that each segment is numbered one through five.
With one hand, weave segment one over segment two and under segment three. Then, with the other hand, weave segment five over segment four and under segment three. Repeat.
Get this look by separating ponytail into two even halves. Holding the right half, wrap a pinkie-width segment of hair from the outside of the left half to the outside of the right half. Alternate to the end of the ponytail.
Get this look by braiding a finger-width segment of a ponytail and wrapping braid around hair band. Secure with a bobby pin.
