Get ready for a marathon: your beauty checklist for the finish line

• May 01 2025
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Whether you’re training for your very first 5K or going all out for a full 42 kilometers: a running marathon is not the time for your hair and skin to let you down. Because let’s be honest, curly, blonde, or brunette, you want to shine, even when you’re sprinting sweaty across that finish line. That’s why: your ultimate beauty routine before, during, and after running!

 

Which sunscreen is best to use while running?

Sunscreen is not an unnecessary luxury while running. You’re outside for hours, so a light, sweat-resistant sunscreen is your best sports buddy. Go for an SPF that absorbs quickly, isn’t greasy, and doesn’t sting your eyes. For example, choose a variant specially for the face, with extra protection against UV radiation and air pollution.

Pro tip: At team Haarspullen, the facial sunscreen from La Roche-Posay a real favorite. It’s not only super light and sweatproof, but you can also get it with a subtle tint. This way you immediately look a bit sunkissed, without the hassle of foundation. Ideal for a fresh finish at the starting line and the finish photo.

 

How do you make sure your hairstyle stays in place until the finish line?

Nothing is as annoying as strands of hair swinging in your face while running. The solution? A sleek bun, braid, or high ponytail that stays put well past the finish line. With a sleek bun brush brush everything smoothly back. Fix with a strong gel or wax that is sweatproof and stays in place, even when it’s 25 degrees.

 

What do you do against flying baby hairs and frizz?

Even with the tightest hairstyle, those cheeky baby hairs sometimes escape. Use a strong hold hairspray in travel size, handy for last minute fixes in the car or just before the starting line. Choose a variant that doesn’t weigh the hair down and is also easy to brush out again.

 

How do you quickly freshen up your hair after the run?

Don’t have time to jump in the shower right after running? Then a dry shampoo with a fresh scent as your lifesaver. Choose one that absorbs greasy hair, adds volume, and smells subtle. 

 

How do you freshen up your skin after running?

You did it and that deserves a celebration. Whether you toast with your bestie, partner, or your proud mom on the sidelines, you want to feel fresh after all that sweating. Choose a mild deo without alcohol to avoid irritating your skin, and subtly refresh your scent with a nice hair perfume or light body mist. That way you smell as fresh as you feel, even if your legs feel like jelly. :)

 

How do you protect your hair against sun, sweat, and wind?

Sun, wind, sweat… your hair goes through a lot during a run. Protect your locks by applying a drop of leave-in conditioner or a lightweight hair serum to apply on the ends. This prevents dryness and split ends, and you also smell wonderful.

Extra tip: choose a product with UV filter if you spend a lot of time outside. This gives your hair just that little extra protection against sun rays—ideal to prevent discoloration and dullness, especially if you have colored hair.

 

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