Why you should care

Ditch that sweaty ponytail for one of these athlete-approved looks.

There are many other ways to show that you mean business, besides pulling your hair back into a ponytail.

These athletes not only slay with their game hairstyles, but also when they’re off duty. Which look will you try at your next gym sesh?

Serena Williams

On Court

What we like: While the style is subtle, the neon hair accessories are not! Use a fun hair accessory to amplify a simple look.

Off Court

What we like: Williams is clever at employing a balance of volume in many of her off-duty looks. Here, her hair is pushed back at the hairline to let her curly mane take centre stage.

Misty Copeland

On Pointe

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What we like: What did we say about a good hair accessory for a simple look?

Still on Point

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What we like: Copeland’s off-duty ballerina buns are so effortlessly chic. Copy the look by releasing stray ends and not gathering your hair too tightly.

Maria Sharapova

On Court

What we like: Sharapova’s signature ponytail and visor are just that, a signature.

Off Court

What we like: A fan of the low bun on regular days, Sharapova adds personality to this off-duty look by trading in her visor for a short brim hat.

Michelle Wie

On Course

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What we like: Pigtail braids are as stylish as they are kempt.

Off Course

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What we like: That heavy set bangs coupled with Wie’s natural dark hair are a flattering, classic look.

Leryn Franco

At the Gym

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What we like: A low ponytail is less tension on the hair roots while bring it to the front frames the face.

Not at the Gym

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What we like: Praise be to Franco’s hair colourist! The ashy ombre gives this former Olympian a natural sunkissed look.

Sabina Altynbekova

On Court

What we like: Three points to our point about hair accessories.

Off Court


What we like: Doll-like straight cut bangs and a half bun makes this look contemporary yet classic. Bonus points for that vintage T-shirt dress and tutu skirt!

Cover image from golfchannel.com.

Why you should care

Ditch that sweaty ponytail for one of these athlete-approved looks.

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