Whether the hair is long or short, it will always misbehave if not well prepared for outdoor activities. Long hair is at the risk of being unruly while short hair always has strands flying everywhere.
To solve this problem, we have gathered five (5) gorgeous hairstyles for outdoor activities.
Rope Braid Ponytail
This style is a classic style that seems complicated but is actually easier than it looks. All you have to do is do some major twisting on your ponytail.
For this style, you need a brush, elastic band, some bobby pin, hold and shine spray. Here is a step-by-step process of how you can create this style;
Step 1: Brush your hair to get rid of tangles or knots. Then gather all your hair to the crown of your head and smoothen with a brush. Secure the ponytail with an elastic and wrap a small piece of your hair around it to hide the band, then secure it with a pin.
Step 2: Section the ponytail into two halves and twist each section. One section should be twisted clockwise while the other anticlockwise.
Step 3: Cross both sections with each other and begin to form a twist braid. Continue twisting till you get to the tip of the hair, then secure it with an elastic band.
Step 4: Finish up with a firm hold spray to tame flyaways, then use a shiny hairspray to add shine to the ponytail.
Messy Bun
If you are looking for a gorgeous and effortless hairstyle for your outdoor activity, then this style is for you. Messy bun is easy to wear and you can rock it for any of your outdoor activities.
You do not need expert skills to create this style. You only need a brush, elastic band, and hairspray. Here is how to create a messy bun style in just three steps;
Step 1: Use a paddle brush to brush your hair to get rid of tangles or knots. Then, use a comb to lift the root of the hair and apply hairspray. This step adds texture to your mane, making it more voluminous.
Step2: Pack your hair to the crown of your head and secure it with an elastic band to form a ponytail. Then, twist the ponytail into a bun, but do not make it tight. Once you twist it, pin it down with some bobby pins.
Do not worry if it looks a bit rough, it is called a messy bun for a reason. The messier it is, the better. Then, use an elastic band to secure the bun you just made.
Step3: Apply hairspray to keep the bun in place.
Now you have created this easy style in 3 simple steps. Not only is the style suitable for any outdoor activities, but it also takes little effort or skills to make.
Braids
Braids are generally gorgeous for any outdoor activity. They can also serve as protective styles to protect your mane from frizz from the breeze. However, for this article, we will be talking about boxer braids.
Boxer braids, also known as Dutch braids, are a great style for any outdoor activity. This style is an African-originated style. All you need to create this style is a hairbrush, pomade (optional), and an elastic band. And here is how you make the style;
Step1: Brush your hair to get rid of tangles or knots. Then create a center parting using your nose bridge as a guide. Make sure the parting is neat to the back. Now you have two equal sections.
Step2: Pick a section to work with and fold the other section completely securing it with a headband so that it won’t interfere.
Step 3 (Optional): Rub pomade at the root around the parting of the section you are working on to make it sleekier.
Step4: Start braiding in a triangular section, starting with little three pieces of hair. But add more as you braid towards the back. Once you reach the nape of your mane, then you can continue with normal three-way braiding.
Then secure with an elastic band of your hair color at the tip of the hair. Repeat this process on the other section, and you are done.
Half up, half down
This style is an effortless one for those with curly and wavy hair. However, those with straight mane can also rock the hairstyle. But it will take more time and effort to create.
All you need is a brush, heat protectant, curling iron, and spray. And this is how you can achieve this gorgeous and effortless style.
For Straight Hair:
Step1: Brush through the hair to remove any tangle of knots. Then spray the hair with a heat protectant.
Step2: Pack all your hair at the crown of your head and use a sectioning clip to hold it in place. Start curling the hair working with a section of 1.5 inches at a time. Continue this till you cover the whole area of your mane.
Step3: Run through your curls with your finger to loosen them up. And then, you apply hairspray to add volume to the hair.
Step4: Gather the top part of your hair and fold it upward, then tie it halfway with an elastic band. You can fan the section below the elastic band out and let the part above it fall and cover the elastic. And that’s it, the half up half down style.
However, if your hair is naturally wavy or curly, you do not necessarily have to go through steps 1 to 3. Just step 4, and you will pretty much be done in a minute or so.
Beach Waves
Beach waves are the perfect hairstyle for outdoor activities if you want to look laid back. You can create this style using a curling iron, flat iron, or hair rollers.
Using curling iron:
Brush your hair to remove knots or tangles. Then section your hair into two and hold the upper part up with a sectioning clip.
Picking 2 inches of the hair at a time, curl with a curling iron, continue with this till you cover the whole area of your mane. Run your finger through the curls and spray with hairspray to add volume.
Using a flat iron takes the same step as using the curling iron. According to hairstylist Mary Abraham, founder of Hair Straightener Lab, choosing a quality flat iron makes all the difference.
Using hair rollers:
Rub a styling cream on your hair and roll 2 inches of your hair with a roller. Continue doing this till you cover the whole area of your mane. Then leave it overnight; remove the rollers the following day and spray with hairspray to make it have a firm hold.
Conclusion
So, here are five gorgeous hairstyles for outdoor activities. They are quite easy to create, and they do not take much time. So enjoy your outdoor activities while rocking these styles.
