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The Best Workout Headbands For Preserving Your Edges

Our top picks will help you get excess sweat and flyaways under control.
The Best Workout Headbands For Preserving Your Edges
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By Jennifer Ford · Updated March 24, 2023

A headband is a must-have for anyone looking to keep hair and sweat out of their face during an intense workout. The accessories can also help avert frizz and poofy edges, but not just any old band will do. When it comes to quality workout headbands, you want to look for options made from moisture-wicking fabrics that absorb sweat quickly and keep you cool and comfortable. Bonus points if the headband has a non-slip grip that helps it stay put during even the most rigorous training.

Below, we’ve compiled a list of seven high-performance headbands that are perfect for keeping excess moisture and unruly edges at bay. From buttery soft options like Alo’s Airlift Headband to tie-around designs that ensure a secure fit, such as Nike’s Dri-Fit Head Tie, these are the best workout headbands to shop.

Athleta Vital Headband in Powervita

Whether you’re running, jumping or downward dogging, this moisture-wicking headband—made with Athleta’s signature Powervita fabric—will help keep your hair in place during even the most challenging workouts.

Available at Athleta
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Nike Dri-Fit Head Tie

Looking for a headband that does it all? Enters Nike Dri-Fit Head Tie—the ultimate sweat-absorbing, hair-taming and style-boosting accessory. With a customizable fit and a variety of colors to choose from, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

Available at Nike
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Lululemon Women’s Flyaway Tamer Headband

Made with a luxuriously soft fabric and a non-slip grip, this headband will effectively keep your hair in check as you power through your sweat session.

Available at Lululemon
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Under Amour Tie Headband

This moisture-wicking headband will keep your hair in check and sweat out of your eyes while you smash your workout. Plus, its tie design ensures the perfect fit for all heads, big or small.

Available at Under Armour
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Alo Airlift Headband

Crafted with buttery soft material, this headband is the ultimate companion for your upcoming yoga class. It’s lightweight, moisture-wicking and so comfortable you’ll forget you’re even wearing it.

Available at Alo
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Dri Sweat Edge Women’s Active Wear Headband

Even during the most intense workouts, this headband made with moisture-wicking material effectively absorbs sweat and keeps hairstyles intact.

Available at Walmart
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Gymwrap

Why settle for a boring old headband when you can have a GymWrap that does it all. This little wonder is made with a unique blend of materials that wicks moisture away from your hair and allows heat to escape freely. Plus, it comes in fun prints and colors.

Available at Gymwrap
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