{"id":9337,"date":"2018-12-25T07:38:21","date_gmt":"2018-12-25T07:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/nigeria\/blog\/?p=9337"},"modified":"2019-06-13T10:05:01","modified_gmt":"2019-06-13T10:05:01","slug":"hairstyles-that-work-well-for-the-gym","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/nigeria\/blog\/hairstyles\/hairstyles-that-work-well-for-the-gym\/","title":{"rendered":"Hairstyles That Work Well For The Gym"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Courtesy: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/stock-photo-radiant-young-black-woman-smiling-brightly-relaxing-workout-charming-afro-american-curly-hair-pilates-exercise-gym-image54257362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dreamstime<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nobody likes sweaty edges! While at the gym, it is extremely challenging to tuck all the coils in. In such cases, your intense sweat session can be really hard on your natural curls. Thinking of avoiding the gym, just to prevent a bad hair day? Now you don\u2019t have to! Check out these stress-free, sturdy and convenient hairstyles that will keep your afro in check while you hit the gym.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. Tight Top Knot<\/strong><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10980\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10980\" style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10980 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/darlingafrica.com\/kenya\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Tight-Top-Knot.jpg\" alt=\"Tight Top Knot\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10980\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy: <a href=\"https:\/\/sevenchampions.org.uk\/black-hair-top-knot.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sevenchampions<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A topknot high bun is not just for the red carpet, this hairstyle is extremely gym friendly too. Make sure you use some extra hair gel to make your hairstyle sturdy and durable. You can also keep some bobby pins handy, they can help keep away your sweaty strands and tame the flyaways.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. Cornrows<\/strong><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10981\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10981\" style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10981 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/darlingafrica.com\/kenya\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Cornrows.jpg\" alt=\"Cornrows\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stylecraze.com\/articles\/elegant-cornrow-hairstyles-you-can-try-today\/#gref\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stylecraze<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This hairstyle is predominant among many woman, but many of you don\u2019t know is that cornrows are an ideal hairstyle for gym too! Braid your curls into how many ever cornrows you are comfortable with. This will keep your kinks neat and unbothered and also push you through the workout.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>3. Afro-puff<\/strong><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10982\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10982\" style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10982 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/darlingafrica.com\/kenya\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Afro-puff.jpg\" alt=\"Afro-puff\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10982\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.curlynikki.com\/2016\/10\/create-perfect-afro-puff.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">curlynikki<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is perfect, easy to create hairstyle for girls with naturally kinky hair. Simply gel down the edges and pull your curls into a wide afro puff with a headband. Or use a high quality hair extension like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/nigeria\/products\/weaves\/afro-kinky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Darling Afro Kinky<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to get his fab look. Let your afro glow just like your body does post workout!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>4. Space Buns<\/strong><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10983\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10983\" style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10983 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/darlingafrica.com\/kenya\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Space-Buns-1.jpg\" alt=\"Space Buns\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy: <a href=\"https:\/\/hairstyleonpoint.com\/31-of-the-best-afro-hairstyles-from-pinterest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hairstyleonpoint<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This hairstyle is not just for teenagers; gym junkies can sport it too! This adorable style is extremely workout friendly. Simply style your \u2018fro into two puffs on each side of your head and you will be ready for push ups and planks. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/nigeria\/products\/weaves\/afro-curl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Darling Afro Curls.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>What are you waiting for? Hit the gym already! Who doesn\u2019t want their kinks to look full of life! Now that easily possible, check out <a href=\"http:\/\/darlingafrica.com\/nigeria\/blog\/index.php\/2018\/06\/18\/simple-ways-to-maintain-kinky-curls\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Easy Ways To Accentuate Kinky Curls<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Courtesy: dreamstime Nobody likes sweaty edges! While at the gym, it is extremely challenging to tuck all the coils in. In such cases, your intense sweat session can be really hard on your natural curls. Thinking of avoiding the gym, just to prevent a bad hair day? Now you don\u2019t have to! 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