Hairstyles

Neat hair is part of safety, hygiene and presentation. All participants are required to abide by these requirements.
 

Safety 

• Long, unsecured hair gets messy, can get caught in apparatus and if isn't secured properly, it'll fall out.

• Ponytails or plaits act as whips, hitting gymnasts in the eyes or head, neck or shoulders.

• Bobby pins and hair donuts are prohibited. This is because they fall out and pins can submerge into apparatus or carpet, which can result in getting stuck in someone's foot or hand. 

 

Hygiene 

• It is a priority to keep hair out of the mats, Velcro and carpets.

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Rules and expectations for males and female hair do's
 

1. All hair is to be tied back neatly in a braided or bun style.

2. Scrunchies,  flat metal clips, headbands and permitted to help hair stay in place.

3. Hairspray, gel or mousse is encouraged to help keep hair in place.

4.  Fringes to be clipped back/tied up.

Note – Short hair - females if there's enough hair for a little pony tail tie it up. Hair past eyebrow length or the nape of the neck should up tied up.

 

Tips  
A) If you know your child’s hair takes a long time to do, do it before school, as required, hair spray it and touch up as  before class. 

B) Hair scrunchies and metal clips provide additional hold on hair, invest in them!
C) Use more than 1 hair tie - use 3 to 5

D) Hair ties should have good quality / firm elastic
E) Tuck long plaits up or incorporate into a bun

F) Learn how to braid - braids are the best way to keep hair intact
G) The internet has wonderful ideas for hair dos to try - look into them!

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We have a tutorial on our Facebook page here for a great hairstyle. 

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Competition and gym proof  hairstyles to use