It’s no secret – I’m a runner. And I do other forms of exercise outside of running. When I race, I tend to wear a hat. When I’m running during the middle of the day (at work) and I don’t have time to re-do my hair, I tend to pull it back and need something to keep my hair out of my face.
Last April, I bought a Boston Strong BIC Band – a portion of sales from the bic band benefited The One Fund in Boston, following the bombings at the Boston Marathon. I’d heard of BIC Bands, and I loved the fact that the company donates to a charity each month. (You can see a list of charities they’ve donated to in the past.) The Boston Strong BIC Band enabled them to donate over $18,000 to the One Fund. Amazing.
What’s even better about this charitable act is this donation wasn’t a first for this company. They donate to a charity each month. This month, they’re supporting Mana Nutrition.
So, I ordered the skinny band and I loved it. I’ve worn it so many times the past 10 months. I still pull my hair into a ponytail, but this keeps the hair out of my face, and I don’t get extra sweaty. So when I have to go back into the office, I still look (mostly) put together. (Not totally, because some workouts are tougher than others.)
I was so excited when BIC Bands agreed to let me review them….and giveaway three BIC Bands! I’ve decided to give away the three individually, so you have more chances to win.
So check it out. On Thursday, I wore the minnie band for a treadmill run. The before and after photos:
(Fail for me taking a forward-facing photo. Lesson learned.)
See how in-place my hair still is after a run? I didn’t have to readjust the band. It just stayed in place. This was actually a 3-mile run.
And on Saturday, I wore a thin band for a 4-mile race. I put it on two hours before the race, and didn’t have to readjust it until well after (and I only readjusted it so I could show my friends the exact material it was made of.)
There’s no pulling or tearing of your hair. The underside has a velvet-like material to help keep things secure. It stretches just enough and it’s not too tight. And the band doesn’t overheat you.
To clean the bands, you can hand wash them or even wear them into the shower. I actually hang mine in the shower on occasion. It works.
I actually want to order the skinny frost bands. I’m a bit obsessed with the colors.
Now the fun part. Three lucky people will win one of the following BIC Bands!
Enter the giveaway through the Rafflecopter widget below. The giveaway will last one week, and a winner will be announced on March 25. Good luck!!
Do you wear headbands when you work out or run? Have you ever tried BIC Bands before?
**Full disclosure: I received a set of BIC Bands to try out and review on this blog. No other compensation has been received and all reviews are my own.
Kim says
I wear bondi-bands or other thicker ones. in fact, the one I wear the most right now is super thin material & zebra print 🙂 but I have a collection…
Mendie says
Love the chevron one…..i have tried skinny bands and they always roll off my head. Curious if these would stay put!
Melissa says
What an amazing cause! These sound awesome – I love the Keep Calm and Chevron Neon.
Shell says
I love to wear these in my hair. I like the thin dotty orange or maybe the soccer one.
Virginia @thatbaldchick says
The chevron is seriously cute. My sister in law would love these.
Liz Mays says
I love the pastel frost colors like the bust a blue. They’re all super cute though!
Bari says
I love skinny, sparkly bands!
Kimert says
BicBands are THE best bands out there. I’m so glad you love them too!! And the frost ones are beautiful.
Alison says
Very colorful, fun, and fashionable!
brett says
I don’t, but I would. especially for boston. we’re new England born and bred here!
Kimberly @ Healthy Strides says
I love the Neon Zebra Skinny BIC Band. I have a few of the bands, and LOVE them.
Julie @ Running in a skirt says
I have a different band of headbands that I had bad luck breaking my hair, so I’d love to try the Bic Bands!
aimee fauci says
I think these would actually be perfect for my 7 yr old! She has that adult size head in a kid body and struggles to find things like this that will fit comfy!
Emily Smith // The Best of this Life says
These are great! The pastel colours are cute!
Crystal @phatycake says
Im totally in love with the glitter ones!
Krissy says
I really love the thick bands – especially the ‘thick balance’. I am always looking for new non-slip headbands it seems like every time I work out mine falls out!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
How cute. I always wear headbands like that when I take Spin class because I tuck my glasses under them and that is what helps keep them on. LOL.
Karen says
I’ve never tried these bands before but they look pretty cool. Usually I just throw my hair up in a pony tail or a big hair clip so it’s out of my face.
Tracey says
Those are really cute and look like they stay in place well.
Susanna @Zealous Mom says
So adorable! I always have the hardest time finding headbands that don’t slide or squeeze my head. I have entered the giveaway and would love to try these out.
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
In the spirit of St. Paddy’s I really like the Emerald band, but the Ocean Ombre would match my eyes!
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says
I love headbands but have such a hard time getting them to stay on. The ones that go all the way around your head, will end up sliding off my head in no time flat. The other kinds that are open and just sit on top of your head, I can wear! I’ll have to try the BIC ones out! I didn’t even know they made them!
Krystal says
Those are so cute and handy to have around. I love the bright colors.
Mandy@ TheHouseholdHero.com says
I don’t wear handbands but these would probably be awesome for working out
Chelsea says
I’ve never tried bic bands before but I definitely used to wear headbands all the time when working out. I don’t have shorter bangs anymore so I don’t really have a need at this point, but I certainly did all the time when I kept my bangs short!
Kim says
I may need to get some of these!
Beth@Frugalfroggie says
I like the green and white chevron. I used to use ponytail holders but I have cut my hair short enough that I can’t do that anymore. This is a great idea!!
Tiffany Cruz says
Those look so cute and comfy. I always needs bands like that when I decide to cut bangs for myself then regret it.
Rachael says
Every once in a while I’ll wear a headband, but they are usually too big for me. I have not heard of the Bic Bands, but I want to try them.
Toni says
I love the look of these. I need some of these for when I go workout!!
Rachael says
I’d like to have the Mini Frost collection. I love the sparkle and the colors.
Chrysa says
I need these for when I work out! The High Voltage black is my favorite.
Felicia says
It’s no secret that I am not a runner! LOL! Seriously, these look amazing and I’m sure it makes life easier when running or just being fashionable in general.
Kecia says
I think I’d like the Skinny style best. The Pink Chic Chevron looks really nice!
Janel says
I’ve never tried a Bic Band. I’d love a sparkly one! They’re so cute!
Pauline Cabrera says
Those are just amazing and perfect for me and my niece! It’s just gorgeous and perfect when I don’t have time to arrange my hair. Thanks for this post; I may look for ways to get this giveaway. 🙂
Zoe B says
I’ve not heard of a BIC band before – interesting concept. Looks like it works well and so good to have a charity angle too 🙂
April @ my real food Family says
I don’t usually wear headbands when I run or workout because they don’t stay on my head very well. I usually just go with a hat or clip my hair up.
Stefani says
My 9 year old LOVES headbands. She would want some of these.
Rachee says
My daughter likes the skinny sparkly bands.
Jessica says
I love the glittery band! The great thing about these is how versatile they are. I have a similar kind on my bathroom and I use them for the gym and bad hair days!
Ashley M says
I like how they’re decorative on top but secure elastic in the back. Cute and functional.
Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest says
I’ve never tried the BIC bands before but I really like that thicker headband. I have a hard time with thinner bands popping off my head lol.
Kate says
I love the sparkle mini bands! I am forever trying to find headbands to stay on me while boxing…these look like they’d do the the trick!
Lisa says
My daughter is always complaining about her headbands not staying put. I will have to check these out for, especially to wear during basketball!
Christina Shirley says
These are really cute. I don’t wear any kind of band, but I’ve been seeing them everywhere!
Dina says
My daughter is a gymnast. these look like they would work perfect for her!
Rosey says
I think they’re all cute. They’re great for the warmer weather too, when we’ll all be out and about and more busy.
Eliz Frank says
Those are great bands… They would be great for spring. The blue is my fave.
Terin Garrett says
I’ve never tried Bic Bands, but I think I need to! 🙂
Jennifer Bullock {MommyBKnowsBest} says
I usually wear a ponytail when I workout, and often a headband. These are adorable!
Lauren (Lolo) says
I need some new bands to help my bangs stay put! I like these a lot!
Bethany Gribble says
I’m interested in trying these at some bands don’t stay on my head when I run. I love all the patterns they offer! I have a large width cloth band that I use but love some of the smaller ones to try.
Brooke says
The min ones are super cute,