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#18: Running Pony with Headband

Running can’t compromise your hair game with a messy pony like this one. If workout headbands aren’t your thing, DIY with your own hair! With addition of a thin braided headband, high ponytails become much more fashionable. For this style, hair needs to be long enough to be wrapped around your head.

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#19: Thick Boho Braid

A hairdo like this is both sporty and boho. Pancaking is a fabulous technique for voluminous braids! The hairstyle details are shown off best on multi-toned hair.

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#20: Hidden Braid

Here’s an original style you don’t see every day! A hidden plait is a cute sporty hairstyle that’s easy to recreate even without any particular hair styling skills. As long as you can French braid and section hair with precision, you’ll cope with this challenge.

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#21: Cornrows

Cornrows are an ancient African hair grooming style that has been popular since about 500 BC. They require skilled hands, and are so beautiful for all hair lengths, types and textures. Cornrows also look gorgeous in updos!

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#22: Athletic Double Braids

Dutch braids and fishtails meet in the middle for an intricate-looking yet casual style. You can also combine other types of braids such as French and rope plaits or waterfall and five-strand ones to customize your pigtails.

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#23: Edgy Updo

The clean, put together updo shows an edgy sporty hairstyle for the gym and athletic events. Create height at the crown of your head with a Mohawk braid or a twist, and roll hair at the nape of your neck. Leave some strands out for a wispy finish.

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#24: Mid-Length Athletic Pigtails

What’s more of a grunge staple style than two pigtails? Since lob haircuts have been uber trendy lately, here is a cute way to style that length for the gym! Part hair in the middle and braid each side for a ‘00s throwback look.