question about a hair "do" for running

[mamaherrera]

I love my "go-to" style of a bun, secured with two jaw clips, one on both sides, they are these: https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRXsGXS3emT6oEro3YiLejmNEzFdK_Rz wZVkTqFDqSWxGEqu3UEWHen I run, they stay fine, maybe loosen a bit, but I can feel my bun bounce with my stride a bit. Doesn't bother me, but just got me thinking. With the bounce and weight of these jawclips, bouncing along with my bun, does anyone think they can damage hair or pull hairout?? Since I use them like this almost daily, I just want to see what others think. My husband says "no" because they bounce wtih the whole weight of the hair, which is protective. But just wanted opinions and maybe to find out if anyone else runs with a similiar hair style. thanks

[Shepherdess]

I sometimes use those same exact clips when I am very active or go for jogs, though sometimes my scalp and the back of my neck can get sore from the weight of them bouncing, so I more often will leave my hair out in a braid instead, but the thought of the bouncing causing damage never occurred to me. I suppose it might depend on your hair's texture, how heavy the bun is, and how the clips are placed on whether it causes damage or not. I'm not really sure, but it is good to consider the possibilities.

[Wusel]

I can't run with a bun... It hurts my scalp. I prefer an english braid and when my hair was longer I used to put it under my shirt so it didn't jump around on my back.

[Jadestorm]

I think it depends on a lot of things like how fragile your hair is, how heavy your bun is, where it is sitting on your head, where the jaw clips are placed, how smooth/sharp the ends of the jaw clips' 'teeth' are,... If your bun stays in place while running I think it should be fine. If you feel it moving up and down there will probably be some friction from the teeth of the clips on your hair, which could damage your hair I guess, but I don't think it will be up to a level where you should worry about it.

[PixieP]

I fasten my bun with a big satin scrunchie when I work out, I make a cinnamonroll type bun on the top of my head and pull the schrunchie around twice, it stays completly secure even when I'm running.

[lapushka]

If it's secured solidly, it should be fine. Why not wear a braid or ponytail instead, or a bun? Buns tend to not move that much, I think. I wouldn't obsess over the hair loss (again). :) :flower:

[endlessly]

I use a similar style to you when working out, but I use the larger octopus clips. I've noticed a bit of breakage from back when I used to put the bun on top of my head, but none since I've switched it to the back of my head. It does sometimes loosen, but it's easy enough to readjust and clip more firmly in place, too. I say, if it works for you, then stick with it!

[meteor]

I hear you about the "bouncing" of a heavy bun during running - it can be pretty annoying and pulls badly. :(
Also, I really like the claw-clips you've linked - they do hold well, especially when used in pairs and placed strategically.
I think if your hair is not too slippery to hold these styles, you could try:
- Modified Ellingwoman braided bun (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_biroGTJ7A) or Pan's Comfortable Work Updo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9W-kbWPSfQ) (because the top section of hair helps hold the bun a bit);
- Amish braids (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1ms8ODU42k);
- Interlaced braids (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG4MTltnX7M).

These styles utilize the hair to hold some of the weight, making it more distributed and lessening the "bounce".

Even heidi/milkmaid braids or hair taping (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlwnlfDYzk8) holds well for some people and it's certainly very comfortable. :)

If none of these styles hold, try knotting your Dutch/French braid(s) a few times to shorten the braid(s) (use small claw-clips/bobby pins/spin pins on the knots) or this Plaitception (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTnA0EvueCM)technique.

Hope you'll find something that works very well for running! :flower:

[Shepherdess]

I hear you about the "bouncing" of a heavy bun during running - it can be pretty annoying and pulls badly. :(
Also, I really like the claw-clips you've linked - they do hold well, especially when used in pairs and placed strategically.
I think if your hair is not too slippery to hold these styles, you could try:
- Modified Ellingwoman braided bun (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_biroGTJ7A) or Pan's Comfortable Work Updo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9W-kbWPSfQ) (because the top section of hair helps hold the bun a bit);
- Amish braids (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1ms8ODU42k);
- Interlaced braids (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG4MTltnX7M).

These styles utilize the hair to hold some of the weight, making it more distributed and lessening the "bounce".

Even heidi/milkmaid braids or hair taping (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlwnlfDYzk8) holds well for some people and it's certainly very comfortable. :)

If none of these styles hold, try knotting your Dutch/French braid(s) a few times to shorten the braid(s) (use small claw-clips/bobby pins/spin pins on the knots) or this Plaitception (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTnA0EvueCM)technique.

Hope you'll find something that works very well for running! :flower:

Thank you so much for sharing those tutorials!! It makes me realize how dull my same old hair styles are, since I rarely do anything new, so I need to try out new things more, haha. I especially find that Amish braid bun to be just gorgeous. :D

[mamaherrera]

thanks these are good alternatives. maybe just to mix it up a bit, but not to worry about my favorite updo. The bouncing doesn't bother me, it's very little, and I think even ponytails have some bounce.I just wanted to make sure that when the teeth of the jaw clips bounce up and down, that they don't go pulling on hairs. thanks for everyone sharing!

[Mullsha]

I would think it would protect your hair more than damage if it damages it at all because sun can damage hair just like skin. And while it's in a bun it keep parts protected.

[ilovemocacoffee]

ponytails really are your best friend with long hair. i run every day and ponytails work just fine, i used to use those clips when my hair was shorter but can't now.

[Pamala513]

I'm strictly a not so tight ponytail runner

[Chromis]

I do a braided nautilus for running. I run in the morning, so I just use my night braid and it stays better than a regular one.

I don't like the swinging of braids and knotting them makes them feel heavier even though it isn't physically possible. Ponytails blow everywhere and get sooooo sticky and plastered to sweaty skin. That would drive me bonkers!

The Ellingwoman works even better if you need to braid from scratch anyhow and generally still looks great post-run. I have also run in a log roll held with a Ficcare Maximus. Claw clips used to give me damage, either from the seam or hair getting caught in them and my hair likes to break plastic.