Aim for first place with your hairstyle too! Hairstyles recommended for sports day
If you want to get hyped for the sports day and take lots of photos to make memories, you probably care about your hairstyle! In this article, we’ll introduce hairstyles recommended for sports day.
They range from easy to a bit challenging, but with some practice before the event, you’ll be fine! There are also bold, eye-catching styles that will draw attention, so if you find one you like, be sure to practice it and try it out on the big day.
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Aim for first place with your hairstyle too! Recommended hairstyles for a sports day (1–10)
Y2K half-up
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“Year 2000,” abbreviated as “Y2K,” is popular among Gen Z.
It mainly refers to fashion and culture that incorporate early-2000s vibes.
Here we have a Y2K hairstyle called the “Y2K half-up.” First, leave out your bangs and the hair on both sides, and make a half-up ponytail high on your head.
Next, braid the side sections you left out into three-strand braids.
Then place the braids behind your ears, and fan out the hair from the half-up section to both sides to finish.
When doing the half-up, don’t make it too neat—keeping it slightly messy gives it a more effortless, stylish look.
High half-up × headband

How about pairing a classic high half-up hairstyle with a hachimaki headband? Gather just the top section of your hair and tie it high on your head, then let the hair fall to the left and right.
Tie the hachimaki in front of where you secured the hair, like a headband.
If simply tying it feels too plain, adding a braid or two can make it cute.
A half-up is an easy way to create a sweet look, so it’s recommended for those who don’t have much time but still want to look adorable.
There are plenty of variations, so try finding your favorite style.
Braided twin buns

When it comes to stylish hairstyles that won’t fall apart even during an intense sports day, braided twin buns are the go-to.
The soft movement of the hair around the face pairs perfectly with the twin bun tails.
It’s a look that’s both mature and cute, sure to catch the eyes of men as well.
The key to the arrangement is to braid the sections a bit larger to enhance the bun-like feel of the twin tails.
Why not try this glamorous hairstyle that’s perfect for the once-a-year school sports festival?
Aim for first place with your hairstyle too! Recommended hairstyles for sports day (11–20)
onion hair

No tricky techniques needed! This easy bubble (onion) hairstyle uses multiple hair ties.
First, make a base ponytail or pigtails.
Next, tie another elastic a few centimeters down from the base, then gently tug the hair in between to create a round, onion-like shape.
Repeat as many times as you like to complete the look.
Set it with hairspray to keep the bubbles neat and in place.
For extra impact, use different colored elastics for each section to make it more colorful.
horn hair

The little horns perched on top make a big impact! They can even look like small animal ears—super cute, right? Tie the sections where you want the horns with elastics, then braid each section.
Secure the end of each braid with an elastic, wrap it around the base, and pin it in place.
If you make them too round they’ll turn into buns, so the key is to shape them vertically as you secure them.
Once the horns on both sides are done, tidy up the hair you’ve left down and you’re finished! Intentionally offsetting the left and right positions could also look casually cute.
braided twin-tails

Add braids to high twin tails for a striking, idol-like hairstyle! First, create the base twin tails high on your head, wrap a small strand of hair around each elastic to hide it, and secure with pins.
Then, simply take a suitable amount of hair from the surface of each twin tail and braid it.
You can make just one braid as an accent, or divide the hair into several sections and braid them all—both are recommended.
For an even more stylish finish, create a zigzag part when making the twin tails at the beginning!
Kururinpa heart hairstyle
https://www.tiktok.com/@miyus_ako/video/7411475935368662290Want to try creating an adorably cute heart hairstyle using the topsy tail technique? It’s easier than you’d think, so it’s perfect for matching hairstyles with friends.
First, separate a section of hair where you want the heart, tie it, and do a topsy tail.
Gently loosen the hair above the tie.
Split the hair below the tie into front and back sections, and tie the front section upward.
Divide the upward-tied section into two, twist each piece to gather the strands and shape a heart, then tie the bottom point of the heart to finish.
You can also make several hearts the same way for an extra cute look.


