Best Workout Hairstyles Inspired by Red Carpet Beauty
When our favorite celebs arrive at award shows, they can always be counted on to inspire our evening-out 'dos. From braids to mermaid waves to intricate updos, the stars know how to dial up the glam. And if you've ever inspected red carpet photos at the beginning and end of the night, you might notice that no matter how wispy and ephemeral their hairstyles might look, they manage to stay in place all night. With that in mind, we decided to look to some of our favorite celebs to deliver a dose of inspiration for the gym. If you're bored of the basic ponytail, there are countless ways to switch it up — just ask Kendall Jenner, Joan Small, and Vanessa Hudgens — for starters. Ahead, find 12 red carpet hairstyles you can wear to (and through!) any workout. Whether you're gearing up for an intense cardio session or stretching it out in a yoga class, THIS is the way to give your workout hair an A-list upgrade.
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Getty Images2/14Joan Smalls
Low ponytails are one of the easiest styles to create, but it’s important to pay attention to detail in order to get the sleekest version of the look. If your hair is on the thicker side, Rita Hazan Salon hairstylist Sean Chin-Sue advises that you blend your own mixture of pomade (try the American Crew Pomade) and a few spritzes of water in the palm of your hand. Then, apply the mixture evenly into your hair, brush it all back and secure it with a ponytail holder.
Getty Images3/14Lupita Nyong'o
If you’ve got a short, natural ‘do (or T.W.A) there’s really not much hair styling to do (lucky you!). However, you can still keep it looking cute by adding in accessories. A simple headband like the one Lupita is wearing here will do nicely.
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Regardless of what anyone says, pigtails are for every age, which is great because it’s such an easy style to create. Before braiding the hair, Sean advises dabbing your fingertips with some of the Rita Hazan Triple Threat Split End Remedy first to help smooth your strands as you braid.
Getty Images5/14Emma Roberts
Basically a more low-key version of the high bun, the low bun is great because you can wear it pulled straight back or even to the side. To create this look, Sean suggests pulling the hair back into a low ponytail at least two inches away from the nape of your neck, braiding, and then securing the tail under the center of the bun with bobby pins.
Getti Images6/14Rihanna
You could easily pull your hair to one side and braid or you could try a braid like Rihanna’s here by braiding the outer edges of your hair as well. Whichever look you choose to go with, Sean suggests using your fingertips to loosen the edge of the braid in order to create that loose, widened look. Just make sure you don't loosen it too much — you still want it to stay in place while you work out!
Getty Images7/14Ariana Grande
When it comes to working out, high ponytails are the tried-and-true classic. Keep your ponytails looking perky by using a flat brush (try the Cricket Centrix Premium Large Paddle Brush) to create clean, neat lines up to the desired height of your ponytail, Sean advises.
Getty Images8/14Kendall Jenner
This look might seem like the only thing you’d need to do is step out of the shower, but there’s a little bit more to it than that. Start with clean, damp hair (not soaking wet) and then apply lots of serum (try the Marula Oil Rare Oil Style Perfecting Serum for high shine) and a gel like the Pantene Extra Strong Hold Gel for hold. Comb hair back using your hands to achieve that just-got-out-of-the-pool look.
Getty Images9/14Vanessa Hudgens
Vanessa’s boho glam red carpet hairstyles always look great and this pretty crown braid doesn’t disappoint. It’s the perfect look to wear to everything, from Pilates to hip hop dance class.
Getty Images10/14Yara Shahidi
Topknots are easily one of our top hairstyles to wear to the gym. Not only do they keep hair out of your face (perfect for those sweaty yoga or spin classes), but they also look so regal. Just remember: this is one hairstyle that, if worn too tightly, can easily cause the hair breakage. To avoid this, Sean advises using a flat rubber band or ponytail holder to hold your hair — because it’s easier to slide off.
Getty Images11/14Janelle Monae
Has there ever been a time when Janelle Monae didn’t have the chicest natural hair 'do on the red carpet? We think not. The easiest way to get this looks is to do a two-strand twist. Sleep on it and the next day, untwist hair and comb through hair with a wide-tooth comb to separate hair and create additional volume.
Getty Images12/14Gigi Hadid
To get this boho braid (perfect for yoga), part your hair halfway down the middle. Then, wrap two strands of your hair around each other, all the way down to the bottom. Leave a few wisps of hair out around the front to frame your face, and add additional volume to the top of your hair by spritzing strands with a volumizing dry shampoo like the amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo.
Getty Images13/14Chlöe Grace Moretz
Remix the ponytail with this uber-cool twist. Start by spraying roots with a texturizing spray like the Kerastase Volume In Powder Dry Volumizing and Texturizing Spray. Then, gather your hair into a low pony and secure it at the base of your neck.
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