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There isn’t an image more unbelievable than a woman running with her hair down. Just the thought of not pulling back your mane when doing any activity that breaks a sweat is mind-boggling. Hair ties are just as essential as our phone, keys, and Apple Watch for daily runs. But not all hair elastics are created equal. If that were the case, then plain old rubber bands would be a popular option.
Mara Roszak, an Authentic Advocate for the hair product brand Authentic Beauty Concept, shared for some tips and best practices for tying back your hair. First, to prevent damage, use a thicker scrunchie or one made of silky fabric. Roszak suggests when wearing your hair up while doing something active like running, it’s not a bad idea to double up scrunchies, like using one on top of another at the same time. Also, consider your hair type and the best type of way to pull back your hair.
Roszak says, “For fine hair, a pony…
