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[For Moms] Cute and stylish adult hairstyles recommended for sports day

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On the day of the kids’ sports festival, it’s a busy morning getting everything ready, like making lunch boxes.

Even when you’re busy, you still want to show up as a cute, polished mom! To help with that, here are some easy, grown-up cute hairstyles that can make that wish come true.

Since it’s a sports day, we’ve picked mainly neat updos and styles that work well with a hat.

There are plenty of simple options even for those who aren’t good at hair styling, so give them a try.

You can use them for your everyday hair, too!

[For Moms] Cute and Stylish Adult Hairstyles Recommended for Sports Day (11–20)

Voluminous high ponytail

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Voluminous high ponytail

Get volume! Here are ideas for a high ponytail.

They’re perfect if you want to wear a ponytail to a sports day or athletic event.

Do you feel like “my ponytail lacks volume” or “I wish I had more hair”? This time, let’s try a high ponytail you can complete with just one hair tie.

The tying method is simple and easy, but the key is the step where you twist the hair tie—so pay attention to that detail as you try it!

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onion hair

Simple! Stylish! Cute! How to do onion hair! You can also master a ponytail at the same time☆

onion hair

You’ve probably often seen models with “onion hair” in magazines and thought it looked cute, right? It’s a super easy hairstyle that won’t fall apart even if you move around a bit.

First, tie your hair firmly into a single ponytail at the back, then gently pull out small sections here and there to give it a loose, relaxed look.

A few centimeters below the first tie, secure it again with a small silicone elastic, then tug the section slightly to round it out.

Repeat—another few centimeters down, tie, and puff it out.

The number of “onions” will vary depending on your hair length.

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Topsy tail half-up

[Girls' Kids' Hairstyle] Super easy! Stylish half-up! Just do a topsy tail!

Topsy tail half-up

A half-up-style hair arrangement that works not only for long hair but also for shorter cuts.

It’s great because all you need is the simple “topsy-tail” twist.

First, apply hair wax or oil evenly through your hair, then split it down the middle.

Take a small section about 1–2 cm from the center and secure it tightly with an elastic.

Loosen it slightly, do a topsy-tail (flip it through), then tighten it firmly—that’s the key.

Repeat this four times on each side for a total of eight sections, and you’re done.

Of course, three on each side (six sections) also works.

It’s a chic yet secure style that stays put and feels fresh.

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Fishbone

[For Beginners] A Hairdresser’s Simple Guide to Doing a Fishtail Braid

Fishbone

One hairstyle whose weave looks like a fish’s bones is the fishtail braid.

It may seem difficult, but once you get the hang of it, it’s surprisingly easy! Try adapting this popular braided style for a sports day and become the center of attention.

First, split your hair into two sections.

Take a small piece from the outside of the right section and bring it to the middle, then take a small piece from the outside of the left section and bring it to the middle.

Keep repeating this, gradually working your way down as you braid.

To finish, gently pull out the stitches a little to loosen them—the relaxed look is super cute! Give it a try.

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Just-threaded faux braid hairstyle

If you've given up on braids, try this. A braid-style hair arrangement you can do just by tying!

Just-threaded faux braid hairstyle

Recommended even for those who struggle not only with braids but even with simple three-strand braids.

This magical hair arrangement gives a braided look just by tying! First, split your hair into two sections down the middle.

At this point, you can also opt to tie it into a single low ponytail at the back.

Next, divide the tied hair into two sections.

Tie each side with small gaps between ties.

Then, create a small opening in one side, flip it through, and pass the opposite hair section through the hole.

Repeat this process to finish.

Gently loosen for a natural look and you’re done.

It’s quick and easy, perfect for the busy morning of sports day.

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A secure, non-collapsing bun hairstyle

Super Easy: How to Make a Bun That Never Falls Apart! Pin-Free Hairdo Perfect for Sports ♪

A secure, non-collapsing bun hairstyle

A neat, sports day–perfect bun you can make with just hair ties! Use a thick hair tie to make a ponytail, then tie a thin elastic about four finger-widths down from the knot.

Split the section of hair between the two elastics in half, flip the ends from the outside to the inside to create a topsy tail, and gently loosen it.

Repeat the same steps a few times depending on your hair length, then wrap the end tightly around the base and secure with an elastic.

You’ll get a sturdy bun that won’t fall apart even when you’re moving around.

If you’ll be wearing a hat, place it lower; if you want a cleaner, sharper look, set it higher!

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[For Moms] Recommended Cute-and-Grown-up Hairstyles for Sports Day (21–30)

Stylish braided down-do

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Stylish braided down-do

A loosely styled braided ponytail that gives off a chic, fashion-forward vibe.

This hair arrangement is recommended for those with long base hair.

Gather the hair at the back of your head with an elastic as if creating a half-up style, then bring the side sections over to hide the elastic and twist them, securing with pins.

From the hair underneath, take an appropriate amount and do a topsy-tail.

Braid the remaining hair into a three-strand braid and secure with an elastic; wrap a section of hair around the elastic to hide it, and your stylish braided ponytail is complete! To prevent it from falling apart, finish by setting it firmly with hairspray.

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