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    15 Hairstyles Celebrities Actually Wear to the Gym

    Stars! They're just like us!

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    By Ruby Buddemeyer
    Published 22 February 2018 In Features

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    Listen, we love ourselves and all of our real-human flaws and intricacies, but we still can't help but feel like garbage fires when we see photos of celebrities looking glam as they leave the gym. So, in an effort to learn their ways, we conducted some diligent photo stalkage to see how celebs perfect their "gym hairstyle," and, in the process, we accidentally come to a surprising (and relieving) discovery: Most celebrities actually DGAF about their gym hair.

    In fact, most celebrities—like these 15, ahead—keep their hair incredibly low-key for exercising. Which means finally, you, too, can look like Selena Gomez as you exit the gym, because you probably already do right now. To make yourselves feel better about your non-famous life, please browse these real-girl photos, below.

    1. Selena Gomez's Looped Ponytail

    Selena Gomez

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    2. Georgia Fowler's Twisted Topknot

    Georgia Fowler

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    3. Lais Ribeiro's Slick Ponytail

    Lais Ribeiro

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    4. Kendall Jenner's Pinned-Back, Low Bun

    Kendall Jenner

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    5. Alessandra Ambrosio's Ponytail + Hat Combo

    Alessandra Ambrosio

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    6. Lucy Hale's Deep Side Part

    Lucy Hale

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    7. Joan Smalls's No-F*cks-Given Headband

    Joan Smalls

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    8. Gigi Hadid's Ballerina Bun

    Gigi Hadid

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    9. Jennifer Lopez's Messy Bangs and Bun

    Jennifer Lopez

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    10. Roxie Nafousi's French Braids

    Roxie Nafousi

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    11. Hannah Bronfman's Loose Ponytail

    Hannah Bronfman

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    12. Reese Witherspoon's Swept-Up Ponytail

    Reese Witherspoon

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    13. Chrissy Teigen's Coiled Bun

    Chrissy Teigen

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    14. Bella Hadid's Twisted Topknot

    Bella Hadid

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    15. Rita Ora's Looped Bun

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