80+ Top Braided Sporty Hairstyles for Active Women

It doesn’t matter if you’re hitting the gym, going for a run 🏃‍♀️, or practicing yoga 🧘‍♀️, you need to keep your hair out of your face. But who says that practical can’t also be stylish? Braided sporty hairstyles – a fantastic option of hairstyles for women on the go. They’re safe and low-maintenance but versatile enough for every hair type and length. In this guide, we’ve organized over 80+ braided sporty hairstyles so you can find one for your vibe—quick-fix or elaborate, we’ve got it.

🔹 Braided Sporty Hairstyles (Quick & Easy)

1. Classic Three-Strand Braid – Idiot, easy braid for all lengths.

2. Side Braid – Braid to one side for a relaxed sporty look.

3. Ponytail with Braid at Ends – A ponytail completed with braid at ends for firm hold.

4. Half-Up Braided Crown – Two little braids wrapped around the upper half of your head.

5. Loose Dutch Braid – Wide, pulled-out braid with soft volume.

6. French Braid Ponytail – A French braid going into a sleek ponytail.

7. Mini Braids Woven through Loose Hair — A handful of braids for texture and slip.

8. This long, double-braided hairstyle is an easy go to.

9. Twisted Rope Braid on Low Side – A twisted rope braid placed on one side.

10. One-Minute Top Hair-Style – A half braid in the middle of your crown.

💦 High-Intensity Braided Sporty Hairstyles

11. Double Dutch Braids – Two tight braids that last throughout a workout.

12. Cornrow Braided Ponytail – Smooth cornrows drawn into a ponytail.

13. Boxer Braids – Super slicked twin braids with a hard hold.

14. Braided Bun – Hair braided and coiled into a secure bun.

15. High Pony with Braid Wrap – High ponytail with a braid wrapped around the base.

16. Braided Space Buns — Twin buns the Madrid way — braided for maximum hold.

17. Triple Boxer Braids – Three braids give grip and control.

18. Fishtail Braid Ponytail – A detailed fishtail braid pulled back.

19. Mohawk Braid – Top central braid with sides slicked for extreme control.

20. Zigzag Cornrows – Close cornrows in a zigzag formation to help keep it in place.

🔹 Braid Protective Braided Sporty Hairstyles

21. High Bun Box Braids – Long braids wrapped into a protective bun.

22. Twisted Ponytail — Twisted strands of hair gathered into a ponytail.

23. Flat Twists into Bun – Flat twists on the scalp that terminates in a bun.

24. Fulani Braids Swept Back – Tribal braids combined pulled back.

25. Braided Halo Crown – A single braid that wraps over your head.

26. Cornrows With Afro Puff – Cornrow in front, natural puff at back.

27. Pulled Back Lemonade Braids – Tied Back Side Braids.

28. Marley Twists in Ponytail – Thick twists worn in pony.

29. Feed-In Braids — Beginning ends are smaller than thicker ends.

30. Ghana Braids Straight Back – Very large, uniform braids going directly back.

🔹 Long Braided Sporty Hairstyles

31. Extra Long Dutch Braid – But one long, thick braid from top to tip.

32. French Braid into Bun – French braid that wraps into a bun.

33. Double Fishtail Braids – Fishtails go long for a sporty chic.

34. Low Pony with Braided Wrap – Een paardenstaart met een vlecht om de basis gewikkeld.

35. Four-Strand Braid – A different braid that adds dimension and depth.

36. Dutch Pigtails – Two Dutch braids that fall on each side.

37. Infinity Braids — Braids constructed utilizing strands with a looping “8” sample.

38. Reverse French Braid – Braid from the nape to the top.

39. Waterfall Braids into Ponytail – Loose strands cascade through the braid into a tail.

40. Spiral Braided Bun – A fancier braid all bundled up in a bun.

🔹 Braided Sporty Hairstyles for Short Cut Hair

41. Crown Braid for Short Hair – Circle braid around the head, perfect for a bob haircut.

42. Short Front Braids Pulled into a Side Messy Bun – Styled for a textured, chic look.

43. Hidden Mini Braids — Small, fine braids interspersed in the hair.

44. Half-Up Boxer Braids – Two boxer braids that are tied off mid-way.

45. Dutch Braid Bangs – Hair is braided in the front and remained at the back.

46. Faux Hawk Braided Sides – Braided sides that provide extra volume in the middle.

47. Braided Headband – A small braid worn as a headband.

48. Mini Cornrows – Small, closely spaced braids; used for hold and style.

49. Zigzag Side Part Braid — Distinctive parting with a side braid detail.

50. Twin Braids with Low Buns — Two braids secured into mini buns at the nape.

🔹 Braided Hairstyles with Accessories 🎀

51. Boxer Braids with Neon Ties – Give color to elastics.

52. Dutch Braid with Scarf — Flip the braid and thread a scarf through it.

53. Fishtail Braid with Beads – Embellish the ends with beads.

54. Accent Braid with Rings – Small braid adorned with hair rings.

55. Color Added Cornrows — For a little fun add some color to your braids.

56. Bubble Braids with Elastics – Cascading braid look with a number of ties.

57. Ponytail Braid with Ribbon – Weave a ribbon into or around braid.

58. Braids with Glitter Parting – Curling part lines for transformation.

59. Hair Charms in Braids – Add charms to the braid.

60. Twin Braids with a Headband — Sport or fashion headband.

🔹 Weekend Warrior Looks 🌤️

61. Loose Side French Braid – Relaxed braid worn over the shoulder.

62. Waterfall Crown Braids – Loose strands cascade like a waterfall.

63. Twin Braids into Buns — Braids twisted into loose buns.

64. Braided Bun Low with Bangs – Smooth bun, bangs left free.

65. Boho Side Braids – Great for super casual days when the hair needs loosening.

66. Wraparound Halo Braid — Braids that literally wrap all the way around the head.

67. Diagonal French Braid – Angled braid going from top to side.

68. Half-Up Boho Braids – Top braided, undone below.

69. Braided Low Twisted Pony — Braid turns into a low twist.

70. Crisscross Braided Updo — Layered and pinned braids.

🔹 Advanced Braided Hairstyles 🔥

71. Braided Basket Weave – Braid design: complex over-under braid.

72. Five-Strand Braid – Thick texture with 5 sections upper braided.

73. French Braided Crown Updo – A flat braid, creating a full crown.

74. Double Dutch into Fishtail – Dutch braids that end up in fishtails.

75. Cornrow Arrangement with Maze Design – Sleek, innovative cornrow style.

76. Infinity Loop Braid – An infinite figure-eight braid.

77. Ladder Braids into Pony – Side braids like a ladder braids.

78. Snake Braids – Curved wavy braids like a snake.

79. Double Halo Braids – Two layered wraparound braids.

80. Criss-Cross Braided Bun — Braids crossed over one another and twisted into a bun.

From quick braids to protective styles and advanced designs, braided sporty hairstyles allow active women to move fearlessly without missing a beat in style. Whether you’re sweating it out at the gym 💦 or stretching in a yoga class 🧘‍♀️, your hair stays in place and looks fabulous.

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Christy Corner

Christy Connors is a beauty enthusiast and the creative force behind CharmyChick.com, where she explores the latest in beauty trends, skincare, and self-care. With a background in fashion business and merchandising, Christy brings a unique blend of style, strategy, and storytelling to the beauty space.