The Olympics are not about hair but epic human achievements, teamwork, pride, humility and community. However, it’s also hard to ignore the athletes who are not only at the top of their sport but also their hair game. From patriotic braids to unexpected mullets, the 2024 Paris Olympics is the ultimate lookbook of quirky, eye-catching hairstyles that may or may not enhance athletic performance but definitely grab the world’s attention.
Maybe it’s because Paris is the fashion capital of the world, so competitors have decided to up the ante when it comes to style. Maybe it’s because this new generation of international athletes have grown up with access to YouTube hair tutorials. Or maybe these superhuman talents have realized that, in a world where very few stars are genuine household names, making their look as memorable as their performance is a great way to stand out.
There’s also the fact that when you grow up sporty, having fun with your hair might not be a priority, so the Olympics is a great opportunity for self-expression. You know that there are millions of eyes and cameras on you, so you might as well make an effort! It’s just like your wedding day, only sweatier..
. Whatever the reasons, we’re here for it. We’ve picked out a few of our favorite hair looks from the games so far: There are strict rules in gymnastics about having your hair pinned back (nobody wants to get their ponytail tangled around a balance beam), but superstar Lee has found a way to .