Regular old hair elastics stretch out, break and mysteriously disappear on the regular. Scunci Fashionably Fit 2-in-1 Hair and Wrist Bands, $9.99, have a tiny pocket built into the elastic. Pop in your gym pass, and you're ready to go. Plus, the band's thick size won't crease your hair.
If you've ever worked out just knowing that a breakout was brewing, then you're going to want to keep this nifty little device in your gym bag at all times. The Me Clear Blue Light Acne Treatment Device, $39, reduced a breakout in 24 hours thanks to blue light, subtle heat and sonic vibration.
Don't even think about using the communal brush at the gym, and stay far away from the tiny disposable combs. Bring a brush like the Conair Hookup Brush, $5.99, which is gentle enough for wet or dry hair, easily detangles and can even hang on the shower head while you rinse off after yoga.
Bringing your own awesome hair dryer to the gym may seem excessive, but we think it's an essential. We like the Conair Infinity Pro 3Q Brushless Dryer, $99.99, so much we gave it a TotalBeauty Award. It's quick, quiet and high quality. Whether you're washing your hair or restyling with dry shampoo, you'll be happy you have this dryer on hand.
Forget putting on a full face of lipstick after the gym. Your skin will look fresh and flushed, and you just won't need it. If you do want to add a pop of color, apply a swipe of natural-looking lipstick like Burt's Bees Lipstick, $8.99, which has natural oils to condition lips and comes in 14 shades.
A good sweat sesh should be just that: sweaty. But whether you're working out on your lunch break or heading straight to brunch after a spin class, sometimes you want to leave the gym looking as put together as when you got there -- or even better.
Sadly, most gym amenities are … lacking. So instead, pack a little gym bag with the following essentials, and you'll look as good as you feel when you leave the gym.
