7 Must-Know Hair Hacks For Summer, According to Pro Athletes Who Sweat *A Ton*

If there’s anyone who knows about no-fuss, no-budge hairstyles, it’s professional athletes. They may not be competing right now, but they’re still training and sweating and…sharing all their institutional strand knowledge. “Summer hair needs to be functional,” says Colleen Quigley (pictured above), Olympic track star and genius DIY hair guru via her Instagram tutorials #FastBraidFriday. “No one likes hair sticking to them or making them steamier than they already are.” Truth. (And you don’t have to own the 3,000-meter steeplechase to appreciate that.)

Quigley often puts her long, straight hair in different braids, like a crown braid that leads into a ponytail or two Dutch braids tied together. After years of competition, she’s learned which products work, like the “absolute best” ties from TIY (Tie It Yourself): a roll of elastic you can cut and customize to suit your hair length and texture. “They’re supersoft, so they won’t damage it while keeping a tight hold.” Sold! More athlete-approved hair hacks to try this season…