Here’s my definition of the best volleyball hairstyles: the ones that stay in place but also look stylish and allow you to express your personality. From braided ponytails to bubble braids, these hairstyles for volleyball are both stunning and practical. Most importantly, they won’t take much time to style (well, most of them).
1. Low Bubble Braid
Don’t have much time to style your hair before the volleyball game? Trending bubble braid comes to the rescue! All you need to do is gather your hair into a ponytail and secure it with an elastic. Then continue securing your hair with elastics to form bubble braids. Easy, right?
2. Upside Down Fishtail Braid To Bun
Fishtail braids have this relaxed, boho vibe, and pairing them with buns is a great way to achieve a stylish, secure hairstyle. Here’s how to do a fishtail braid:
• Step 1: Split your hair into two sections down the middle and then split your first section into two sections.
• Step 2: Grab a smaller piece of hair from one section and cross it over to the other. Do the same for the opposite side.
• Step 3: Continue alternating left and right sides until you have a few inches of hair left. Secure your fishtail braid with bobby pins. Finish with lots of hairspray!
3. Stitch Braids
Similarly to cornrow braids, stitch braids are braided with a stitch-in technique; with the addition of hair extensions (synthetic hair). This style is stunningly versatile meaning you can opt for a classic stitch braids style that looks like regular cornrows, criss-cross, or even heart-shaped design.
4. Messy Space Buns
Messy space buns are synonymous with volleyball hairstyles because they have a relaxed, messy texture that can only look even better when you’re in motion. The messier, the better!
5. Upside Down Dutch Braided Top Knot
Upside down Dutch braided top knot features a textured Dutch braid, and a messy bun (top knot). How to Dutch braid: divide your hair into three strands. Cross the left strand under a middle strand, and then cross the right strand under the new middle strand.
6. Small Bubble Braids To A Big French Braid
A high French braid is another classic among volleyball hairstyles. To spice things up, add two or three small bubble braids to the crown and gather the rest of your hair into a high ponytail. Braid your ponytail and you’re done.
7. Sleek Updo Bun
Sleek hair isn’t only reserved for elegant, special occasions. A sleek updo bun can also be a beautiful, practical volleyball hairstyle that will keep your hair in place. To recreate this look, you’ll need four things: hair gel, a bristle brush, bobby pins, and an elastic.
8. Sleek High Ponytail With Twisted Ends
What about a sleek high ponytail? This style will keep your hair away from your face and give you a graceful, breathtaking look when being in motion with a long ponytail. Twisted ends done with a curling iron will ensure that your strands don’t separate and fly all over the place that easily. Brilliant.
9. High Ponytail With Ribbons
A classic high ponytail doesn’t need to be boring. You can decorate it with ribbons in all shapes and sizes to create a more personalized look. A practical, personalized, and stylish hairstyle is the best volleyball hairdo.
10. Low Dutch Braided Bun
Combine braids and buns to create a practical, stunning braided bun hairstyle perfect for volleyball. Remember, Dutch braids will give your hairstyle a more textured look. If you have thin hair, opt for Dutch rather than French braids.
11. Classic Pigtails
Beautiful classic pigtails feature two ponytails placed on the left and the right side of your head. You can spice up your pigtails with unique ribbons to achieve a feminine, volleyball style. And if you get bored of it, or need an extra secure hairstyle, you can always upgrade it to braided pigtails.
12. Messy High Braided Ponytail
High braided ponytail with messy hair texture is a genius volleyball hairstyle that will stay in place and give off that effortless, relaxed vibe. Pro tip: tease the top of the ponytail to create a more voluminous look, especially if you have thin hair.
13. Half-Up Ponytail
Who said your volleyball hairstyle needs to be either a ponytail or a bun? If you have short hair, you can also rock a half-up ponytail style where your hair will be away from your face and you’ll still be able to preserve your hair length at the back thus creating a mini fountain ponytail.
14. Dutch Braided Pigtails
Dutch braided pigtails are a true gem among volleyball hairstyles. You’ll achieve this style by adding thin sections of hair to the left strand before crossing it under the middle one. Do the same for the right side.
15. Dutch Braids To Low Ponytail
If you still can’t imagine a volleyball hairstyle that doesn’t include a ponytail, you can opt for small Dutch braids on the crown with a low ponytail. This hairstyle has lots of texture and personality. Most importantly, it’s another practical hairstyle for volleyball.
16. Cornrow Braids To Fountain Ponytail
Choose this hairstyle if you’re okay with hair being all over your place as long as it stays away from your face. Cornrow braids to fountain ponytail style will accentuate your best features and give your hair breathtaking volume. Here are more popular ways to wear front braids on natural hair.
17. Braided Bubble Braid
Braid your bubble braid with a French or Dutch braid to achieve a unique, volleyball hairstyle that will turn heads. Pro tip: use colorful elastics for a more personalized look. Enjoy your stylish and practical volleyball style!
