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#11: Gym Space Buns

Unsure what style to choose for your next workout? Here’s a fantastic option — space buns. They are hip and youthful, and keep hair off your back, free from gym sweat and frizz free, too!

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#12: Sporty Fishtail Mohawk

For those who have not yet been introduced to the hawk braid, here is an edgy ’do to try out next. To achieve this style, divide hair into 3 sections— fishtail the center piece, and cornrow the sides. Voila!

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#13: Dutch Updo

Dutch braids are a perfect hairstyle for sporty girls who want to look feminine when doing lower impact workouts like yoga and aerobics. Though they mostly have an ethereal feel, the ‘do still bears a hint of an athletic touch.

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#14: Swirl Hairdo

Braids for sports don’t have to be boring or typical! There’s so much going on with this ‘do — take a side pony, the classic sporty girl style, up a notch by incorporating swirled French braids and a fishtail.

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#15: Crown Braid with Low Buns

Two sporty braids that lead into buns can give a variety of effects, depending on the height of the buns and the finish of the updo. For instance, this low style is more hipster and edgy and less girly and sweet. There are options for every personality!

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#16: Gym Cornrows

Sporty braids are a fabulous gym hairstyle! Bigger cornrows are easier to achieve than thin braids. Don’t worry about exposing grown out roots — they are even more athletic this way.

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#17: Two Twists and Bun Updo

Don’t fret about hair length with this sports braids updo. Pancaked braids or twists can be done as long as you don’t have too many layers, and hair is long enough to create any kind of bun at the bottom.