Hairstyles for sports festivals and school field days (hachimaki headbands are OK)
When it comes to sports day and field day hairstyles, of course they need to stay in place, but you also have to think about pairing them with a headband—and above all, the most important thing is that they look cute!
It’s pretty tough to nail a hairstyle that checks all three boxes…
So in this article, we’ll introduce cute hairstyles that work perfectly with a headband—ideal for sports days and field days!
Classic ponytails and braids can look super cute with just a little twist!
We’ve got styles not only for long hair but also perfect options for medium-length hair, so make your sports or field day extra fun with an adorable headband-friendly hairstyle!
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[For Sports Festivals and Field Days] Hachimaki-Friendly Hairstyles (41–50)
A bun hairstyle you can do even with a short bob

This is a hairstyle I especially recommend for people with short bobs who have given up on doing a bun.
Part your hair down the middle into two sections and tie each with a thin elastic.
Tie another elastic below each one to create what’s commonly called a “bubble (onion) hairstyle.” The key here is to make the upper section longer and the lower section shorter.
Next, create a gap between the two elastics and do a topsy tail from the front, tucking the hair inside.
Finally, fold the lower hair that’s tucked inside upward and secure from above with a thick elastic—that’s one side done! Repeat the same steps on the other side, and finish by pinning any hair sticking out at the back.
If you gather your hair and add a headband or sweatband, it’ll feel neat, boost your motivation, and help you fully enjoy a sports day or athletic festival.
four-strand braid

For those with long hair who find it hard to keep braids balanced on both sides, how about trying a four-strand braid that combines regular (over) and reverse (under) three-strand braiding? It may seem complicated at first, but simply put: divide the hair into four sections; use the left three strands to do an over-braid, then on the next pass use the right three strands to do an under-braid, and keep alternating.
If you want to weave in a ribbon, divide the hair into three sections, add the ribbon as the fourth, and make a four-strand braid.
Tying the ribbon into a bow at the top before braiding makes it really cute.
In conclusion
We introduced some recommended headband hairstyles for sports festivals.
Many of them are styles you can use in everyday life, too.
To keep your hair from falling apart during the event, finish it firmly with hair wax or spray.
Matching twin hairstyles with your friends is super cute as well!



