During training it is important to have your hair back so that it won't interfere with your concentration. Some gymnasts like to have a bun or a braid, every gymnast is different. It does not matter how you have your hair pulled back as long as it can hold throughout training. Personally I like a pony-tail or a simple braid, it depends on the gymnast and what makes them feel comfortable. It is very important to also have a proper hair tie that can hold your hair throughout training(this prevents you from having to interrupt practice to tie your hair agin.)
This does not mean that you can't express yourself through your hair! You can style it whatever way that you like and that makes you feel comfortable.
This does not mean that you can't express yourself through your hair! You can style it whatever way that you like and that makes you feel comfortable.