A headband is a must-have for anyone looking to keep hair and sweat out of their face during an intense workout. The accessories can also help avert frizz and poofy edges, but not just any old band will do. When it comes to quality workout headbands, you want to look for options made from moisture-wicking fabrics that absorb sweat quickly and keep you cool and comfortable. Bonus points if the headband has a non-slip grip that helps it stay put during even the most rigorous training.
Below, we’ve compiled a list of seven high-performance headbands that are perfect for keeping excess moisture and unruly edges at bay. From buttery soft options like Alo’s Airlift Headband to tie-around designs that ensure a secure fit, such as Nike’s Dri-Fit Head Tie, these are the best workout headbands to shop.
Athleta Vital Headband in Powervita
Whether you’re running, jumping or downward dogging, this moisture-wicking headband—made with Athleta’s signature Powervita fabric—will help keep your hair in place during even the most challenging workouts.
Looking for a headband that does it all? Enters Nike Dri-Fit Head Tie—the ultimate sweat-absorbing, hair-taming and style-boosting accessory. With a customizable fit and a variety of colors to choose from, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
Made with a luxuriously soft fabric and a non-slip grip, this headband will effectively keep your hair in check as you power through your sweat session.
This moisture-wicking headband will keep your hair in check and sweat out of your eyes while you smash your workout. Plus, its tie design ensures the perfect fit for all heads, big or small.
Crafted with buttery soft material, this headband is the ultimate companion for your upcoming yoga class. It’s lightweight, moisture-wicking and so comfortable you’ll forget you’re even wearing it.
Why settle for a boring old headband when you can have a GymWrap that does it all. This little wonder is made with a unique blend of materials that wicks moisture away from your hair and allows heat to escape freely. Plus, it comes in fun prints and colors.
If you’ve ever been to ESSENCE Hollywood House, you know it’s more than just a series of panels—it’s a gathering of visionaries. A space where Black creatives and leaders come together to share stories, strategies, and solutions. This year’s conversation, Let’s Talk About LA: Preserving Our City, presented by AT&T, was no different.
The discussion brought together three voices, each deeply invested in shaping LA’s future: D. Smoke, the Grammy-nominated rapper and educator; Olympia Auset, founder of SÜPRMRKT, a grocery service tackling food apartheid in LA; and DJ HED, a radio personality and advocate for independent artists. Though their paths differed, their mission was the same—creating opportunities, protecting culture, and ensuring Black spaces in LA don’t just survive but thrive.
For Olympia Ausset, the work she’s doing with SÜPRMRKT goes far beyond providing fresh groceries—it’s about laying the foundation for a stronger, healthier community. “The LA we love, the cultural beacon it’s known as today, was built by people who worked hard to create their own spaces,” she shared. “The reason I do what I do is because it’s essential. We can’t achieve any of the changes I want for my community without being in good health and having access to affordable, organic food. Without places where we can gather, heal, and support each other, none of the other goals will be possible. It starts with taking care of ourselves and building those spaces together.”
From Olympia’s focus on wellness and accessibility to DJ HED’s belief in the power of self-worth, the discussion explored what it means to dream beyond individual success and invest in collective progress. “I see a lot of people who aren’t proud of where they come from, what they look like, or where they’re at in life,” he said. “I had to learn to give myself grace, to grow. I grew up in Inglewood, raised by a single mom. We lived in a car, we were on welfare, but I knew I wanted to be bigger than my circumstances. That’s what dreaming in Black is—believing in something greater and nurturing it until it grows.”
DJ Smoke also touched on this, emphasizing the importance of intention and fulfillment. “You don’t want to climb that ladder and realize you went real high in the wrong direction,” he warned. “A lot of people in LA are ambitious, but if you don’t understand your ‘why,’ you can get to the top and still feel empty. The goal isn’t just to make it—it’s to make it mean something.
Sometimes, as Black creatives, we only dream as far as the next gig or the next check, but dreaming in Black means going beyond that. “It means thinking bigger than what’s right in front of you,” said host Donye Taylor.
This conversation was a call to action – a reminder that preserving LA’s Black culture means investing in community, honoring our history, and building a legacy that lasts.
