I currently have hair that’s not quite long enough to put back in any sort of ponytails, so I’m stuck with using headbands when working out. With any sort of intense exercise, I’ve had trouble with headbands and bandanas falling out, even the thin ones with the grips on them. These stretchy comb headbands work well, but the newer ones seem to be so cheap that they break every fifth wearing. Has anyone had good luck with any of the following products?
The first looks like it is made of some sort of stretchy material, and the other two have velvet backing. Not having tried either method, I’m not sure if it’d work out. Advice?
Thanks guys! I’ve got a few options to look at, and might try the Sweaty Bands, as my head is frequently a little large for hard plastic/metal headbands.
The only success I’ve had is to hairspray the crap out of the front of my hair. Gives it more grip, and if you shower after working out, it quickly washes out. Use a ‘volumising’ product rather than a ‘sleek’ product, if you know what I mean.
Ooh, I can’t wear the plastic ones, they make dents in my head and give me a headache. The metal ones I linked to can be pulled apart/bent however you need and stay that way. Very comfortable! It’s all so personal, though. I love the stretchy pull-on types, the way they look, but I have just the right shaped head that unless they’re in front of my hairline along my forehead, they don’t stay on and gradually shrink and slip backwards, or up the back even if I have clips in. A bit comical.
Perhaps they make headbands, etc. for children and/or girls, and you could experiment with them. Obviously, they would be in a smaller size. I have been buying children’s sunglasses for myself for the past several years, as the adult sunglasses would start to fall off if I leaned over. The children’s sunglasses work great for me.
I’ve seen those in all the Dollar Tree stores here in Utah. The only headband I can get to stay in place but not break hairs AND look good I got at Dollar Tree.
I can vouch for Sweatybands- we use them down here in south FL for diving, hiking and every day stuff. They do not slide, period, even when you’re very active. The only ones I’ve ever found that work that well.
I’ve used a Sweaty Band for a while. It was expensive for what it was, if you’re handy with a sewing machine, you could easily whip up a few for a lot less.
What she said. Most hair products to volumize hair will have this effect. They make the hair bigger and have more grip. Dry shampoo (sort of talcum powder in a spray can) also is an excellent product for this.
Hairspray or other kind of styling product that makes hair less smooth will help. I have found that a headband that’s loose stays better than one that’s tight. Counterintuitive but it’s true.
