{"id":174367,"date":"2022-02-13T14:33:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-13T22:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/?p=174367"},"modified":"2022-07-20T14:11:44","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T21:11:44","slug":"runner-tested-hairstyles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/run\/runner-tested-hairstyles","title":{"rendered":"Runner-Tested Hairstyles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Running hair\u2014yup, it is<\/em> a thing. Whether it\u2019s too bouncy, whipping against your face, slipping from your elastic or sweaty at the roots, hair can be a challenge when you\u2019re working out. But your locks shouldn\u2019t be a distraction on race day or when you\u2019re logging those training miles. And for some people, hair maintenance can stand as a barrier<\/a> to running or other exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We interviewed road and trail runners with all hair types and textures for tips to tame your mane while running. Read on to find out their strategies and advice, from high puffs to double braids and everything in between. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Achia Floyd   <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Age:<\/strong> 33<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown:<\/strong> Atlanta<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where she runs: <\/strong>She likes discovering new trails in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Favorite running moment:<\/strong> One year, Achia set a goal to run a half marathon every month. She did 19 of them that year. But her most memorable moment was running the Gasparilla Distance Classic<\/a> in Tampa, Florida, with three other women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Favorite running hairstyles:<\/strong> \u201cI have natural hair, so my favorite hairstyle is a high puff. It\u2019s easy to take my hair down after I run and go. I either do a high puff or as the days go on, I\u2019ll do two puffs. I wear a Black Girls Run!<\/a> headband (I\u2019m a former ambassador for the group) to keep the sweat from soaking into my roots, which is key to preserving my hairstyle and making it last longer. I exercise first thing in the morning and move on with my day. I need it to be functional. It\u2019s easier to maintain natural hair and work out. If I don\u2019t want my hair out, I wear faux locs. They\u2019re movable and they\u2019re not too heavy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her advice:<\/strong> \u201cNever let your hair get in the way of your overall health. Your hair is healthy because you\u2019re exercising more so than not. If you\u2019re taking care of your body, your hair will look great.\u201d Another tip: \u201cLet your scalp completely dry before you restyle your hair or your roots will puff up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ricardo Bucio <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Age:<\/strong> 41<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown:<\/strong> Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where he likes to run:<\/strong> Along the Chicago lakefront<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Favorite running moments:<\/strong> Running the Chicago Marathon, especially the first time. Another highlight: \u201cImproving my endurance and mental capacity through running and becoming a better version of myself each time I run.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Favorite running hairstyle:<\/strong> \u201cI often wear a hat or headband. When I don\u2019t wear either one, I prefer a short haircut and I use pomade to hold my hair in place. Having your hair bounce up and down can be distracting. You don\u2019t want your hair to get in your face. Hair is not just an issue for women. Making your space more comfortable when you run is what it\u2019s all about. You don\u2019t want to make the race more difficult than it can be.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His advice<\/strong>: \u201cRun at your own pace. Focus on yourself. Keep your eye on the target.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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