88+ Sweat-Proof Gym Hairstyles for Short Hair

Just because you’re active doesn’t mean you can’t maintain a sleek look! Whether you’re crushing HIIT workouts, getting your pump on, or flowing through yoga poses, you need sweat-proof gym hairstyles for short hair. While holding your hair back, these hairstyles will make you feel confident, relaxed as you go about your day.

Short hair can sometimes feel difficult to style when working out, but the right style can make all the difference. Classic ponytails, intricate braids, buns, edgy pixie cuts — there’s something for every fitness lover. Wanna take your workout hair game up a notch? 💇‍♀️

Relaxed Gym Hairstyles for Short Hair💇‍♀️

Relaxed Gym Hairstyles for Short Hair offer soft, comfortable styles that keep your hair secure without pulling or fuss. Perfect for yoga or low-impact workouts, these looks are easygoing yet stylish. These are 88+ of the best sweat-proof gym hairstyles for short hair, sorted by the type of look you’re going for. 🏋️‍♀️🧘‍♀️✨

Mini Braids on Short Hair🌀

Gym hairstyles for short hair: Braids are a great way to keep your short hair from your face during intense exercise. They’re secure, fashionable, and ideal for sweat control — and they also bring texture and a sporty vibration to hair.

1. Dutch braids, two on each side: With these tight braids that run down each side of the head, hair is pushed back and firmly contained.

2. Half French braid to mini bun: French braid the front half of hair (if you’ve never learned how, here’s a great tutorial), twist into a mini bun in the back and pin it in place.

3. Braided crown headband: Place a braid around your head like a crown for this elegant and secure looking look.

4. Front-to-back micro cornrows: Loads of tiny cornrows that start at the forehead and go back, ensuring your hair’s seriously controlled.

5. Twin fishtail braids: Two pretty fishtail braids get hair off your face and out of the way.

6. Waterfall braid with clips: A stylized braid that allows strands to flow down, but also keep hair from your eyes.

7. Zigzag braided part: An directional part with zigzag braid detail and controls.

8. Braided bangs about to be tucked behind ears: To keep shorter front pieces in check, secure them with tiny braids tucked behind your ears.

9. Side braid tucked into a low pony: On one side, braid hair using DCA and incorporate it into a ponytail for added grip.

10. Boxer braids on short hair: Double Dutch braids right at the hairline, perfect for your sweatiest workouts.

Bun Gym Hairstyles for Short Hair 🎀

Even if you have the shortest of hair, buns are your friends, especially when paired up with bobby pins or small elastics. They prevent hair from sticking to your neck and face — crucial for sweat and movement.

11. Low messy bun: A relaxed bun at the base of your neck, quick to pull up, but comfortable for coverage during hours of training.

12. Double mini buns: Adding playful energy that stays put, two small buns on each side.

13. Half-up top knot: Only put the top half of your hair in a bun while the bottom half remains loose and natural.

14. Twisted side bun: Twist your hair and pin to one side for a bit of flair.

15. Space buns: The high twin buns are fashionable and much loved — buns can store sweat!

16. Rolled chignon: A clean, rolled bun that doesn’t involve all the pins.

17. Knotted bun with headband: Place a sweat-wicking headband around a tight bun for twice the hold.

18. Middle parted twin buns: Middle part and tie two buns to balance your look and enhance your style.

19. Flat bun with pins: An ultra tight flat bun using pins for a sleek finish.

20. Loop bun with scrunchie: Create a loop bun that is soft on hair, but holds well with the scrunchie.

Headband Hairstyles for Sweaty Hair 🧢✨

A sweat-wicking headband not only makes you look badder, cool, but also helps prevent hair from tangling in your face and soaks up sweat. Great gym hairstyles for short hair – both comfortable and fashionable.

21. Gelled and slicked-back with heavy headband: Comb hair back with a strong gel and the widest sweatband you can for an all-inclusive wear.

22. Textured curls with thin band: Show off your killer curls while a thin band wicks sweat away from your forehead.

23. Spiky pixie with sweatband: Bring some attitude to your pixie cut by accessorizing with a sporty sweatband. When it’s really hot you’ll look supercool too!

24. Bob with knotted turban band: Adorn your bob with a colorful turban band for fashion and function.

25. Braided front with band: Small front braids and head bands make the hair stay quite tight.

26. Combed back under a sporty band: Use gel to slick back hair and secure with a wide athletic band.

27. Side-parted with sweatband and clips: Part your hair to the side, clip and pin down with a sweatband.

28. Band and mini topknot: Use a band with a mini topknot to get the most hold.

29. Retro headband on waves: Smooth waves look great secured with a headband reminiscent of a bygone era.

30. Band over low twist: Twist hair at the nape, secure with sweatband.

Ponytail Styles for Gym Hairstyles for Short Hair🐴

Ponytails for short hair may be small but they do a great job of taming sweat and baby hairs. With the right touch, ponytails are even enough for the shortest lengths.

31. Low pony with wrapped strand: A low ponytail wrapped with a strand of hair for a polished look.

32. Spiked pony with gel: To get this edgy look, use gel to spike your hair before pulling it up into a pony.

33. Braided pony base: Braid the ponytail close to where it is secured with hairband for added hold.

34. Slick side pony: Low, tight to the side.

35. Two-section pony: Section your ponytail in two sections for increased volume and grip.

36. Side twist ponytail: Twist hair to one side then tie it up for an artistic look.

37. Faux long pony with clip-ins: Fake a long pony with clip-ins: apply short clip-in extensions to your pony to add some length.

38. High nape pony with bobby pins: If you would like a firm grip, pin a ponytail at the high nape.

39. Bubble pony: Secure tiny elastics down your ponytail for on-trend bubbles.

40. Half pony with crown volume: Half up ponytail with volume teased at the crown.

Style to Keep on Trim – Clip & Pin Your Flyaways ✂️📌

Sometimes all it takes is a couple of bobby pins and hair clips to keep your short hair in place through a workout (especially if you have bangs or layers).

41. Side-slicked with two criss-cross pins: Slick one side of your head back on both sides with two criss-crossed pins.

42. Clipped back twisted sections: Take small sections of the hair from the front, twist and pin behind your ear.

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43. Pinned-back fringe: Keep bangs away from your face with a profusion of pins.

44. Crown pin-up twist: Twist hair across your crown and pin.

45. Waves with pins: Sculpt waves against the scalp with pins.

46. Zigzag part with clips: Make a zigzag part, and clip hair on each side.

47. Pinned front poof with clips: That front section is pinned in place for style and practicality.

48. Bob roll & pin: Roll your bob back as seen above and pin in back.

49. Slick sides, pinned crown: Slick sides with pins on the crown.

50. X-pinned Bangs: For some quirky, stylish bangs, try pinning them with an X.

Braided and Twisted Combo Hairstyles: Trendy & Tough 🎀🌀

A combination of braids and twists result in styles that are just cute but more than functional when it comes to taming short tresses.

51. Braid to twist pony: Begin with a braid that forms a twist ponytail.

52. Mini braids to crown twist: Little braids around your head twisted into a crown.

53. Twisted bangs + mini buns: Pull your bangs back and twist them down, securing mini buns.

54. Roll: Side twist into clip: Roll a side twist and secure with a fun clip.

55. Fauxhawk braid twist: Braid it similar to a Mohawk on the center of your head then twists on the sides to have a fauxhawk.

56. Rope twist into double buns: Take two to three sections of hair on each side, rope twist them and pin into a bun.

57. Mini twisted ponytail: Little twisted ponytails held up with hair elastics.

58. Twisted part with pinned sides: Twist your hair at the part and secure the sides in place.

59. Braid & twist puff: This puff hairstyle combines a twist and a braid.

60. Twisted front with clip: Twist front sections and secure with a cute clip.

Pixie Cut Gym Hairstyles for Short Hair ⚡✂️

Sure, pixie cuts are fairly low-maintenance in and of themselves, but here’s how to make them gym-ready and sweatproof, too.

61. Slicked-back gel: Slick your pixie back with gel for a polished look.

62. Messy texture pixie with band: Create texture and hold with a sweatband.

63. Side-swept wet look: Brush your pixie to one side, keeping it in place with a wet-look gel.

64. Pinned fauxhawk: Apply gel to middle section, spike it, then pin down the sides.

65. Side-slick with braid: Infuse a little style into this hairstyle by including a braid off to one side.

66. Spiky on top, combed on the sides: Spike the top with gel and twist the same hair on the side.

67. Swept forward fringe: Sweep your fringe forward and style with product to keep it.

68. Pixie with statement clips: Go for decorative clips that stun and secure.

69. Spiked top with flat sides: Spiky hair on top and slick on the sides.

70. Cap style, under sweep: Get a sporty look by wearing your cap with hair under.

Relaxed Hairstyles That Are Great to Wear With Yoga 🧘‍♀️🌿

When it comes to yoga, it’s all about comfort and ease. These gym hairstyles for short hair are soft enough that they won’t pull or restrict hair.

71. Low knot half twist: Twist back half of hair and knot low.

72. CLIP IT LOOSE Low clipped bun: A soft, relaxed bun secured at the nape with clips.

73. Zen headwrap look: A slip of a scarf or sweatband, wrapped round and round your head.

74. Side-slick twist: Twist hair to one side and pin in place.

75. Crown braid to low pony: Braid around your crown, and tie it all off with a ponytail.

76. Textured waves with sweatband: For an uber-boho vibe, add some waves and a sweatband.

77. Middle-part twist: Twist pieces on a middle part.

78. Loose braid tuck: Loose braid and tuck your hair to tame it all!

79. Past the crown of little braids: Pull your hair half up and leave it down.

80. One-side twist with headband: Twist one side and secure with a headband.

High-Impact Gym Hairstyles for Short Hair 💥🏃‍♀️

Whether you are into running, HIIT, or CrossFit, you need hairstyles that won’t let you down no matter how much you move.

81. Clipping Your Braids Close: Tight, suctioned braids that snatch hair up to the scalp.

82. Triple-section ponytails: Create three ponytails, which are more secure.

83. Fauxhawk with braid foundation: A center braid and pinned or twisted-at-some-place-on-the-side tight.

84. Gel-slick crown and bun: Gel the hair on the crown and tie it double with a bun.

85. Micro-mini top knots: Small buns that don’t go anywhere.

86. French braid into pony: Front parting to braided back and ponytail.

87. Woven top knot: Braids that are woven into a top knot.

88. Double rope twist pigtails: Two rope twists give pig tails a sporty feel.

From a bob, to a pixie, to even a set of mini bangs, these 88+ sweat-friendly gym hairstyles for short hair manage to be both trendy, practical and PGW (pretty-girl-at-the-gym) approved. From adorable plaits to badass top knots, sporty buns to gamine pixie cuts, there’s a hairstyle here to fit your sweat style and workout of choice.

Stay chic, stay strong and stay focused on those fitness goals! 💪✨