With increasing number of women opting for sports and athletic activities, it has become essential to design hairstyles for them. The hairstyles should keep hair away from the back as well as eyes to ensure the participant can play comfortably.
For medium to longer hair, double braids are good as they keep the hair away from face and neck. Make a straight part down the back of the head with a comb and tie one of the sections with an elastic band. Start braiding the other section by dividing it into 3 equal parts. Braid hair by alternately pulling each of the outer sections of hair to the center above the middle part. Keep on braiding hair till an inch or two is left at the end of the braid. Tie the end with an elastic hair band and repeat the process for the other section. Braiding while the hair is damp will provide the best results. You can also do this process for French braid.
Pull back hair from forehead and tie it into a high ponytail with an elastic headband. This is the simplest and best method to keep your hair away from the neck and eyes. Always use elastic bands since plastic and metal clips can result in injury at the time of sporting accidents.
Mini-braid fashion: Braid bangs or front portion of hair one at a time with small rubber bands designed for hair. Depending on the length of hair as well as your personal choice, braid one or two rows and the remaining should be tied into a ponytail. If you have lot of time or many helping hands, braid the head completely. To make the hold strong, apply hairspray or gel. Tie the braids above your head with the help of an elastic headband or other alternatives.
Improvised headband – If you are fond of elastic headbands, there are other options. Get little pre-wrap or an old T-shirt whose one sleeve is cut off. Cut the sleeve again at the seam that joins bicep to armpit. Open the sleeve and cut it into small strips whose thickness is one-half inch, starting from the portion where the seam existed. Then pull the fabric gently but firmly to make it tight and tie around the head, tying down hair fast.
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