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Products We Love: Workout Essentials

Apply these must-haves before and after your summer workout sessions.
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Simple Styles Twisty Combs

Keeping your hair out of your face while working out is a must! Be sure to stock up on updo hair accessories for a quick and easy go-to style.

$4.99, available at Goody.

Products We Love: Workout Essentials
02
Save Your Do Narrow Band

Making sure your hair stays in place while you workout is a must! The Save Your Do wrap helps wick moisture away from your hair and comes in a variety of fashionable colors.

$24.95, available at Save Your Do.

Products We Love: Workout Essentials
03
Lottabody Control Me Edge Gel

The new Lottabody Style Collection is the first new product launch for the brand in over a decade, and the edge control doesn’t disappoint. Use it to tame your edges without the extra buildup.

$4.99, available at lottabody.com.

Products We Love: Workout Essentials
04
Pantene Pro-V Original Fresh Dry Shampoo

This dry shampoo absorbs oil and doesn’t leave a cakey residue.

$5, available at Walgreens. 

Products We Love: Workout Essentials
05
Sephora Collection Ombre Seamless Hair Ties

Surprisingly, this soft fabric won’t snag or rip your hair while holding your hair back during the heaviest workout sessions.

$9, available at Sephora.

Products We Love: Workout Essentials
06
UV Headband Buff

Made of coolmax extreme fabric, this headband wicks away moisture and dries quickly. But, the icing on the cake is that it blocks 95% of UV rays. Doesn’t get much better than that!

$15, available at buffusa.com.

Products We Love: Workout Essentials