Long hair and bangs can be really embarrassing when you are an athlete or a dedicated sportswoman. Even medium length hair can hold you back when you are highly concentrating on the game. Constantly trying to get your hair out of your eyes can be really frustrating and it definitely makes focusing almost impossible. Women usually want to look their best in every situation, although when you are playing your heart out on the court or in the room, you hair is probably the last thing you are concerned about. Don’t panic because there are many sporty hairstyles that can help you solve this problem. Check out our tips so that you can easily create some great hairstyles that will help you concentrate on your performance and will make you look great even when you are playing sports! 
Ponytail
High ponytails are one of the easiest and simplest sporty hairstyles for active women with long hair. Ponytails offer a great solution for keeping your hair out of your eyes and off your neck and the best thing is that you can choose from many different styles. Elastic bands secure your hair very well and if you want a more stylish and comfy look, you can even braid your ponytail. Complete your sporty outfit with accessories such as headbands or barrettes.
Double Braids
Double braids are really wonderful choices both for long and medium length hair. Use a comb to separate your hair at the middle, creating a straight line down the back of your head. Fix one of the two parts with an elastic band and start braiding the other section of hair. First of all, divide it in three equal parts, and then braid it till you have a small two-inch portion of hair left on the bottom. Secure the end of the braid with an elastic band, then proceed in the same way with the other hair segment that was set aside.
French Braids
A French braid is another classical but chic and practical hairstyle for longer hair. It is easy and quick to make, therefore this sporty and trendy hairdo is very popular with active ladies of all ages. It only takes a few minutes to create a gorgeous French braid before leaving to the gym or to a contest. After brushing your hair, take the top front of hair, separate it in three parts and braid it by continually adding smaller strands from the sides. When you have finished braiding your hair on your entire head, fix the ends with an elastic band and you are done. Proceeding similarly you can French braid your hair in two pigtails as well.
Mini-Braids
Micro-braids are great solutions when you want to keep all the bangs away from your eyes. Split your front hair into tiny segments, braiding them one by one and securing them with tiny rubber bands. Depending on how you like to wear your hair, you can braid only two or three rows or the entire head in order to achieve a funkier look. You can even ask your friends to help you finish faster. There are many variations you can try. Tie all your braids back, or when you have braided only the front section, pull the rest of your hair back into a ponytail. No matter which hairdo you choose, you will be amazed by how trendy and free you will feel with your new braided hairstyle.
Pixie
One of the best choices for a modern, chic and sporty woman is the pixie haircut, which is at all rage this year. Besides the fact that it is a perfect haircut for elegant occasions, pixie is highly practical and comfortable for athletic women as well. This sassy, feminine and extremely versatile hairstyle requires very low maintenance, making your life much simpler if you are an active lady. Pixie haircut is short enough not to get in your way during sport activities. You can use hair clips and headbands as well in order to fix you hair and add a little more excitement to your look.
