Click this link at your own risk, but let it suffice to say that I have some wild hair. No, not a couple of curls. A wild, beastly tangle that is NOT allowed out on its own. Ever. So running is a challenge. A ponytail is a given...and then usually a bun. I tried a few different headbands in the past, but they all end up "sweating off" and either annoying me completely or just falling onto the floor.
Enter Active Bands. I wish there was some kind of heavenly gate chimes or something to accompany this post. I feel that strongly. I know there are a few "running" bands specifically designed to keep your hair in place, and I can't speak for them all because I haven't tried them all, but of every one I have put to the test, Active Bands are the only ones that work.
I read about them so much on blogs that I bought my own to try out several months ago. I purchased two, and then basically alternated them day in and day out. You probably recognize them (black and turquoise) because they are in 90% of my running/workout photos:
Enter Active Bands. I wish there was some kind of heavenly gate chimes or something to accompany this post. I feel that strongly. I know there are a few "running" bands specifically designed to keep your hair in place, and I can't speak for them all because I haven't tried them all, but of every one I have put to the test, Active Bands are the only ones that work.
I read about them so much on blogs that I bought my own to try out several months ago. I purchased two, and then basically alternated them day in and day out. You probably recognize them (black and turquoise) because they are in 90% of my running/workout photos:
I hate when I forget one for a run, and I would never dream of wearing anything else for a race. So I was pretty excited to win a giveaway that sent me two more bands! I picked out a bright pink one and a blue/black zebra print one that my younger sister immediately was interested in. She got to try it on (pictures below) but I'm keeping that baby for myself! She gets the pink one though, I promise I'm not a terrible big sister.
Those two pictures may or may not have taken 10 minutes. There were a lot of rejects. What can I say? Gotta look good for the blog. That's why you got a picture of the top of my head and not my face. You're welcome.
I swear there was a point here....oh! Active Bands! Obviously you are just waiting for me to tell you how to get your own, and I don't blame you. Active Bands have offered to give TWO readers each a gift certificate for $25. Then, you can pick which ones you like best and have them shipped to you. Here's how to win:
+1 Become a follower of my blog, or let me know if you are already (Mandatory)
+1 Like Active Bands on Facebook
+1 Like Gourmet Runner on Facebook
+1 Tell me which style Active Band you like most from their website
+1 Spread the word about this giveaway--blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Be sure to leave a comment for each entry to be counted!
Good luck kiddos! I'll end the contest on Sunday night at midnight and pick a winner then, so be sure to have your entries in before October 17th.
I already follow you :)
ReplyDeleteI liked Active Bands on FB
ReplyDeleteI already have 'liked' Gourmet Runner' on FB
ReplyDeleteI like the Teal glitter headband :) It would be so incredibly pretty to see while I RUN past someone in my half that I am training for that is in April :)
ReplyDeleteI am a headband junkie and also can't run without. YES PLEASE.
ReplyDeleteFollower!!!
Like Active Bands on FB!
ReplyDeleteLike Gourmet Runner on FB!
ReplyDelete*I follow you already
ReplyDelete*I like you on FB
*I just liked Active Bands on FB
*I like the black/white floral, the American Flag, the brown/pink argyle (though I'd have to get some clothes to go with that style!)And, I really like basic colors, black, navy blue, yellow, red. .
*I shared your link on my FB page
My favorite is the black and pick flower 1 1/22 inch.
ReplyDeleteI already like you on FB
ReplyDeleteI like Active Bands on FB
ReplyDeleteI already follow your blog... hoping it gives me inspriration to enjoy running.
ReplyDeleteI already follow your blog
ReplyDeleteI like Active Bands on Facebook
ReplyDeleteI like Gourmet Runner in Facebook
ReplyDeleteI like the solid pink 1 1/2"
ReplyDeleteI shared this giveaway in Facebook
ReplyDeleteHeya! I'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteI like Active Bands on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteLOVE you on Facebook too!
ReplyDeleteI'm all about the glitter ;)
ReplyDeleteJust shared on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteLiked Active Bands on fb
ReplyDeleteLiked Gourmet runner on fb
ReplyDeleteI'm already a follower, I've "liked" you on FB and my favorite active band is black glitter!
ReplyDeleteI'm not just a follower - I'm a fan :)
ReplyDeleteMy hair breaks so easily that I have to wear a headband or I end up with bangs from wind-induced breakage. Cover up the roots, and it usually prevents that problem. I'm a follower and regularly comment, especially on the non-giveaway posts (brownie points can't hurt right?).
ReplyDeleteDidn't know you were on Facebook. Just liked you over there too!! :)
ReplyDeleteI have never tried active bands (boo, I know) - so I'm not sure which would be better - the thinner or the thicker ones. My hair is MUCH like yours - what size do you prefer? I LOVE the red bandana print - that's just awesome. I think the glitter ones would be fun to wear for races - but the flower ones and the black and white paisley is cute too - oh no, maybe just one of every kind :)
ReplyDeleteI follow your face off.
ReplyDeleteNot that I expect these to work. I swear my head is deformed. Every band I try that *swears* it will stay in place slips within five minutes. Maybe I'm secretly a conehead.
I will have this posted on my blog's side bar under "win this".
ReplyDeleteTotally a follower of your blog!!!
ReplyDeleteLiked ya on Facebook =)
ReplyDeleteLiked Active Bands on FB...
ReplyDeleteTweeted about the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteFacebooked your giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower of course :)
ReplyDeleteI am a follower!
ReplyDeleteI'd get the PINK solid from their website!
ReplyDeleteI already like Active Bands on Facebook!
ReplyDeletei follow you :)
ReplyDeleteAnnnd....I like them on facebook now too!
ReplyDeleteLiked active bands on fb.
ReplyDeleteI love the black floral print!
ReplyDeletePosted to my sidebar.
ReplyDeleteI like Active Bands already on FB!
ReplyDeleteI like you on FB already! :)
ReplyDeleteNot sure why it didn't show up but I follow you already :)
ReplyDeleteI like the Black and White Polka Dots the best! Though slightly tied with the black floral :)
ReplyDeleteI tweeted about the giveaway (@Coastalmama01)
ReplyDeleteI facebooked about the giveaway! (/arena.thompson)
ReplyDeleteI blogged about the giveaway (http://runformykids.blogspot.com) :)
ReplyDeleteAlready a follower!
ReplyDeleteI would pick the zebra as well! too cute.
ReplyDeleteBlogged about it: http://islestyleliving.blogspot.com/2011/10/why-i-love-blogging.html
ReplyDeleteObviously I follow you!
ReplyDeleteI already follow you.
ReplyDeleteI would choose the Pink and Black floral design.
ReplyDeleteI already like them on fb.
ReplyDeleteI already like you on fb.
ReplyDeleteI like the green zebra best.
ReplyDeleteI do like the glitter bands the best.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower. Cool giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI linked your post to my blog sidebar.
ReplyDeleteNice pics of you and your sis!
I like the fuschia glitter. so cute.
ReplyDeleteI already follow your blog. I mean, whoever isn't is missin' out!
ReplyDeleteLiked them on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteTweet, tweeted!
ReplyDeleteI blogged about your giveaway. Because sharing is caring and free shizz is rad!
ReplyDeleteI love the zebra, but anything that glitters is super fun, too!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower!!
ReplyDeleteI have about 6 of these already but I like the pink stripes or any solid color.
ReplyDeleteahhhhhh! so excited you are doing an Active Bands giveaway! obviously i am obsessed...haha! i am a follower :)
ReplyDeletei have liked active bands on FB!
ReplyDeletei follow you on FB!
ReplyDeleteI follow you!
ReplyDeletemy absolute favorite band and the next one I want is the one that is actually "steal" of the week right now. LOVE IT! (multi-colored polka dots)
ReplyDeleteI like you on FB
ReplyDeleteI love the glitter bands
ReplyDeleteI like them on FB
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
ReplyDeleteI liked Active Bands on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI like Gourmet Runner on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI like the pink giraffe headband.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteI liked Gourmet Runner on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteI liked Active Bands on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteI really liked the light blue polka dot band. Super cute!
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog!
ReplyDeleteI follow you on facebook.
ReplyDeleteI follow Active Bands on facebook.
ReplyDeleteI really like the teal glitter one!
ReplyDeleteI already like you on fb
ReplyDeleteI like active bands on fb
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog
ReplyDeleteI like the green zebra striped band
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteI like the green and brown polka dotted one
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog!
ReplyDeleteI already like active bands on fb!
ReplyDeleteI already like you on fb too! (wow I don't have to do much for this giveaway!!!) :)
ReplyDeletewoohoo! of course I follow you :)
ReplyDeleteI would totally totally go for pink glitter band. so fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm a loyal follower!
ReplyDeleteI like you on Facebook as well!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower! What a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower
ReplyDeleteAnd on fb too
ReplyDeleteI likethe sparkly ones!
ReplyDeleteI want free stuff!
ReplyDeleteFollower - check
ReplyDeleteLike you on FB - check
Like AB on FB - check
Love the girly bands - check
I'm a dork - check
xo
Sarah
Get Up & Go
I subscribed by Greader, but now I'm also a Google Connect follower!
ReplyDeleteReally want a glittery band!
ReplyDeleteAnd my blog now likes your blog on FB!
ReplyDeleteI've followed your blog for a while and love it!!
ReplyDeleteI like you on fb!!
ReplyDeleteI liked active bands on fb!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite active bands are the paisley ones.
ReplyDeleteI already follow you!
ReplyDeleteI liked active bands on fb
ReplyDeleteI liked Gourmet runner on fb too
ReplyDeleteI tweeted it too @liss103 :)
ReplyDeletei follow you
ReplyDeletei like you on facebook!
ReplyDeletei liked active bands on facebook!
ReplyDeletei want the glittery 3 pack!
ReplyDeleteI already follow you!
ReplyDeleteI follow you on blogspot and facebook.
ReplyDeleteI Like Gourmet Runner on FB!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteI looooove that pink one!
ReplyDelete*Susan
I like you on FB! :)
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteLiked Gourmet Runner on facebook. :)
ReplyDeleteI like Active Bands on Facebook. I need a pink one!
ReplyDeleteI follow you!
ReplyDeleteI like you on FB
ReplyDeleteI like Active Bands on FB
ReplyDeleteI have black, silver and gold glitters already, I think I'd like to have a wide band, maybe zebra.
ReplyDeleteI shared the contest on my blog
ReplyDeleteI'm already a follower!
ReplyDeleteI love the sparkly ones and the Black and White Polka Dot bands! SUPER CUTE!!
ReplyDeleteI liked Active Bands on FB
ReplyDeleteI like you! BUT I also wanted to say....dang girl, you are rocking that sports bra!!
ReplyDeletei already follow you
ReplyDeletei would get the purple one
ReplyDeletei already like you on FB
ReplyDeleteI am a follower! :)
ReplyDeleteI like ActiveBands on FB!
ReplyDeleteI need a purple glitter Active Band for my Disney World Marathon costume! :)
ReplyDeleteI follow you
ReplyDeletefollow you always <3
ReplyDeletefollow you on fb already
ReplyDeleteI love active bands and already follow them on facebook
ReplyDeleteI want their purple glitter one :D love or the black glitter
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower. :)
ReplyDeleteI like Active Bands on FB!
ReplyDeleteI like GR on FB!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite Active Band is the silver glitter. I would love to have that one to wear in races!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted!
ReplyDeleteI should give these a try... I used to buy the no-slip Lululemon ones and guess what? One slipped right off my head while I was running and was lost forever... (didn't even feel it happen!)
ReplyDeleteI like the glittery fuchsia one!
ReplyDeleteI follow you on fb
ReplyDeleteTweet, tweet :)
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of your amazing blog.
ReplyDeleteLiked you on Facebook
ReplyDeleteLiked them on Facebook
ReplyDeleteLOVE active bands!! And that pic is priceless haha, oh yeah, I clicked!
ReplyDeleteI follow you!
I like active bands as well :)
ReplyDeleteI like the thin glitter black and fuschia!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted this away!
ReplyDeleteI put a link up on my blog so everyone can come find this bomb-diggity giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI already follow you!
ReplyDeleteI liked Active Bands on FB!
ReplyDeleteSince I just ordered the three pack of the glitter bands and am waiting to receive them in the mail…I think those are my fans…glitter has to make a run better and bring luck in a race :)
ReplyDeleteI tweeted about it!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower
ReplyDeleteI like you on FB.
ReplyDeleteI like Active Bands on FB.
ReplyDeleteI really like the zebra print bands. So cute!
ReplyDeletefollowing!
ReplyDeleteand paisley combo pack! so fun!
ReplyDeleteI am a happy follower of your blog:)
ReplyDeleteI "Like" Active Bands on Facebook (and let them know you sent me:)
ReplyDeleteI already stalk you on the Facebook!
ReplyDeleteI facebooked your giveaway:)
ReplyDeleteI added your giveaway to my blog!
ReplyDeleteI think I like the Orange Zebra 7/8"......or maybe just the Black Glitter 6/8"! OR OR OR, the Black Floral 1 1/2"!! =)
ReplyDeleteFollower!
ReplyDeleteI like active bands on FB
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower :)
ReplyDeleteI like you on facebook, too!
ReplyDeleteAlready enjoying your blog!
ReplyDeleteAlready follow Active bands on FB!
ReplyDeleteAlready following you on FB!
ReplyDeleteI like the black and pink flower 1 1/2" band!
ReplyDeleteTweeted!
ReplyDeleteShared on FB!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower!!!
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