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Trying to keep sweat off of your forehead and hair out of your eyes? You need a good headband. Take a look below at our top picks that are affordably priced, well-made, and will stay put without you needing to adjust every quarter mile - score!
This narrow headband is made of breathable, lightweight spandex that soaks up your sweat without the bulk of a cloth band. The band is sized to fit most heads, but larger-headed runners might find it too tight.
Some headbands lose their stretch or become malformed, elongated circles of what they once were. Not so with the M Opti. The band stayed in place, protected ears from freezing, and didn’t give our tester a headache. “The Opti headband is supremely comfortable,” said associate news editor Daisy Hernandez, who also wore the headband under her helmet while cycling. “I get headaches from anything that’s too tight on or around my head. This includes headphones, ponytails, earmuffs, you name it. The Opti provided the perfect level of comfortable pressure to stay in place and not cause headaches or any other kind of discomfort.”
Looking for a highly versatile option that can cover your ears during those brisk early mornings and then fold over itself to stay tucked out of the way? This super stretchy and highly comfortable pick from BLOM checks all the boxes.
Guys, the sun doesn’t go on vacation when beach weather is over, okay? That’s why, no matter the season, you should always consider wearing UV+ activewear when you’re out on a long run. MUV365 athletic headband is made of seamless fabric with UPF 50+ sun protection to keep you safe on your longest runs.
We can't resist an old-fashioned cotton classic—these retro favorites hearken back to the golden age of running . They might not wick sweat, but they’re absorbent enough to keep it from running into your eyes. Plus, they’re cheap enough that you can buy a different one for every themed run.
With over a thousand colors and patterns—plus the customization option—Bondi Band has a headband for almost every fandom, mood, and mantra. Our testers—whose preferences varied from snakeskin to geometric patterns, as well as a more traditional solid true blue—liked how light and stretchy the band felt on their run. The Bondi Band is a fan favorite when you want to add a little self-expression to your running uniform.
These Nike favorites are inexpensive, and available in a ton of different colors, so you can match one to any singlet. The narrow headbands are a simple way to hold back all those little escapee hairs while you’re running. An internal strip of silicone keeps it from sliding around.
Heads at either end of the hat-size bell curve will appreciate this stretchy, 3-inch-wide, polyester band. It fastens with an adjustable tie-off, so there’s no “too loose” or “too tight.” A silicone strip holds it securely in place, so it can wick sweat away from your forehead or hairline.
