Take a cue from ballerinas: The chic superhigh
topknot is one of the best dos to wear during
high-intensity, sweaty workouts.
Style Secrets
Brush up. Using a flat brush, gather hair on the
top of your head and secure it with an elastic. “The
higher it is, the less likely it is to bounce or tug while
exercising,” says Marc Mena, a stylist for Warren
Tricomi Salon in New York City.
Lock it down. Braid the tail. Then create a topknot
by twisting the braid around the base of the pony.
Fasten it into place with a few bobby pins.
Go light. Skip gel or hair spray preclass; the alcohol
content in some products can sting your eyes.
Afterward, let your hair down and blow-dry any sweaty
strands. Scrunch a dab of leave-in conditioner, like
Tigi Catwalk Sleek Mystique Fast Fixx Style Prep
($14.95, tigihaircare.com for salons), through ends
to smooth flyaways.
