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Quick and Easy Gym Hairstyles
Updated on October 14, 2025 | 2 min read
Jaclyn LaBadia, Davines Writer
Hair that holds up to a workout and still looks good after is the gym hair dream. The best hairstyles to wear to the gym are easy to do, stay in place and are stylish enough to wear long after your sweat sesh (if not, here is your post-workout haircare). We’ve rounded up the chicest hair looks for your next workout and they're all easy to recreate with minimal styling. Keep reading for the gym hairstyles that will make you excited to move, or at least feel cute while doing it.
Key Takeaways
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- The best gym hairstyles are quick to do, stay secure through any workout, and still look polished afterward.
- Styles like ponytails, braids, buns, and half-updos balance function and fashion for every intensity level.
- Choose your gym hairstyle based on your workout type and hair texture for comfort and longevity.
- Use accessories like scrunchies, barrettes, or headbands to keep strands in place and add a chic touch.
- Refresh post-workout hair with Davines Hair Refresher, This is an Invisible Serum, or This is an Extra Strong Hairspray for effortless, clean-looking strands
In This Article
What Are “Gym Hairstyles”?
Quick Gym Hairstyles
Gym Hairstyles for a High-Intensity Workout
Gym Hairstyles for Low-Impact Workouts
Gym Hairstyles for Different Hair Types
Hair Care Tips Post-Workout
Finding Your Go-To Gym Hairstyle
What are “Gym Hairstyles”?
In today’s busy world sometimes the secret to getting a workout in, is having a hairstyle that will hold up to it. The best gym hairstyles aren't just good at keeping your strands secured while you sweat- they’re chic enough to wear long after. No time to wash? No problem! These are our favorite gym hairstyles for every workout and hair type, plus the tips and products you need to pull them off seamlessly.
Quick Gym Hairstyles
The perfect quick and cute gym hairstyles will keep your hair out of your face and off your neck so you can focus on moving. These two styles come together quickly, are easy to master and will last through your workouts and beyond.
Banded Ponytail
Adding a few extra bands to the length of a regular ponytail looks incredibly chic and looks way more intricate than it is. And because it pulls your hair off of your skin and tucked neatly into bands, it's a great workout (and post-workout) style. Put your hair into a high or low ponytail, and from the base to the end of the pony, add the same hair ties or bands in add inch or so intervals.
If you want more ponytail help, check out our six steps to the perfect ponytail.
Topknot
Create an ultra-high topknot quickly and give it staying power with some bobby pins. Pull the top half of your hair back and pin it at the crown. Gather the rest of your hair into a high bun. Pin stray hairs as needed and secure with hair spray.
Gym Hairstyles for a High Intensity Workout
As far as gym-ready hair goes, when it comes to high intensity training, the best hairstyles are ones that can endure a long workout — and still look cute. Especially if you plan to go straight from your HIIT class to your coffee date. These are a few of our faves.
Stay-Put Ponytail
The only pony that will cut it in high intensity is one that stays put. And that’s why we love a stay-put ponytail. Take the top section of your hair and braid it toward the back, before securing it into a ponytail with the rest of your hair. Wrap a section of hair around the hair tie and secure it underneath with a bobby pin. Hold everything in place with a strong hairspray.
Braided Bun
A braided hairstyle before a high intensity workout can be unbraided afterwards for a new voluminously textured style. Divide your hair into two sections and braid them both back. Secure them together with a hair tie, then wrap them into one large bun to keep everything off your neck. After training, unbraid and use your fingers to rub dry shampoo into your roots to absorb oils and add texture.
High Ponytail
This go-to gym hairstyle keeps the hair out of your face no matter how hard you go and looks chic going to and from your workout. Pull all of your hair into a very high ponytail at the back of your head. Secure it with a hair tie or scrunchie and smooth any flyaways into place with an anti-frizz serum and your hands.
Gym Hairstyles for Low Impact Workouts
Just because a workout is low impact, doesn’t mean you want your strands free to flow and distract your focus. These styles are perfect for less intense workouts and provide a balance between style and function. Let’s take a look.
Half-Up Bun
A half-updo keeps your hair away from your face, while leaving some strands flowing in the back a’la down-do. Make a horizontal part in your hair, separating what’s in front of your ear from what’s behind. Tie the front half into a topknot and secure it with a hair tie of your choice.
Low Ponytail
A low ponytail held with a scrunchie is the perfect gym hairstyle if you need to wear your hair down and unaffected right after your workout. Pull all of your hair into a ponytail at the nape of your neck. Keep it loose to avoid creasing your hair and tuck any loose strands behind your ears.
Low Braid
Give your regular ponytail an update by braiding it. A low braid keeps your hair tucked away better and adds a certain chicness to a plain pony. Start by creating a ponytail at the base of your head, then braid down to the ends and secure it with a small elastic.
Gym Hairstyles for Different Hair Types
Just like with any hairstyle, your best depends on your hair type and texture. These are our top gym hairstyle picks for different hair types. A little hairspray and dry shampoo go a long way in creating and holding these looks. Here are your workout hairstyles for curly hair, thin hair, and short hair.
Workout Hairstyles for Curly Hair
When it comes to taming curly hair, nothing wields the power of the pineapple. Pineappling that is. That's why our favorite gym hairstyle for curly hair is a pineapple ponytail. Pull your hair into an ultra high pony so that your curls resemble the top of a pineapple
Workout Hairstyles for Thin Hair
Thin strands tend to fall flat, get greasy fast and not hold their shape. So the best workout style for thin hair is one that adds volume. Add some grip with the texturizing product of your choice, and pull your hair up with a scrunchie.
Convenient Gym Hairstyles for Short Hair
When it comes to the best gym hairstyles for short hair it’s all about accessories. Secure flyaways on a bob or bixie through your workout with a headband. Or use a few strategically placed barrettes to keep your strands secure.
Hair Care Tips Post-Workout
Post-gym hair that looks chic depends on styling to minimize sweating during a workout, and that means getting it up and off your neck. It also depends on using the right hair products. A dry shampoo like Hair Refresher is a must for absorbing oil and giving immediate body to your post-workout strands. Other styling product must-haves for easy gym hairstyles include an anti-frizz serum like This is an Invisible Serum for flyaway-free hold and a strong hold spray like our This Is An Extra Strong Hairspray.
Finding Your Go-to Gym Hairstyle
When it comes to finding the best gym hairstyles, play around until you find your favorite. Different workouts have different impacts on different hair types, and it may take some trial and error to find a style that lasts through your workout and beyond. And remember that keeping your hair in its healthiest state will ultimately make it easiest to style, so be gentle with your strands, avoid heat and chemicals and use products made from high-quality natural ingredients on your hair, like the ones from Davines. From revitalizing shampoos to luxe conditioners and innovative stylers, our products are designed to give your hair the nourishment, shine, and strength it deserves.
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