Helmet head?

[DrWills]

Hello all, I'm new to KB and have been looking at the girly threads, very helpful btw, but I can't seem to find anything on hair.

I have a longish shaggy mop and as soon as I get the helmet off it either looks as though I have been dragged through a hedge backwards or has in fact moulded to the exact shape of my helmet. I wouldn't really mind this if I didn't ride my bike to work on a daily basis. Does anyone have any tips and hints for how to have a nice shiny mane with out having to take the car/bus everyday?

[jim.cox]

Hello all, I'm new to KB and have been looking at the girly threads, very helpful btw, but I can't seem to find anything on hair.

I have a longish shaggy mop and as soon as I get the helmet off it either looks as though I have been dragged through a hedge backwards or has in fact moulded to the exact shape of my helmet. I wouldn't really mind this if I didn't ride my bike to work on a daily basis. Does anyone have any tips and hints for how to have a nice shiny mane with out having to take the car/bus everyday?

Cut it off

Works for me

Never longer than a #2 now

[Rockbuddy]

really hard to give advice without a picture to go from

[firefighter]

I shave mine too........may be the best solution :done:

[007XX]

Try braiding your hair (if long enough) and wear a silk liner over your hair. A bandanna works well as well but can feel a little too thick if your helmet is reasonably tight.

Oh and welcome to KB...don't mind the boys, they're just all a good bunch really.

[vifferman]

There was a thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=6505) on this some time back - you need to practice using the search functions - it turned up under "helmet hair". (I found it by clicking "Search" and typing in "helmet hair")

At the time, I asked the vifferbabe what she used, and she has a hair product called Shatter "Sexy Big Hair" or "Big Sexy Hair" or somesuch. It's a sort of foam or whatever that you swish through your golden locks with your fingertips, dry, and Voila! (a small, misspelled string instrument...)

[Gubb]

I'm not a lady, but a Balaclava should do the trick.

[portokiwi]

Found it.....The 'anti helmet hair stuff' is called "Shatter", and the brand is "Sexy Big Hair, Must get some for my lady, Her hair is allmost down to her waist

[Meekey_Mouse]

If I need my hair to look OK then as 007XX said.... Braid it if it's long enough :yes:

[BadCompany]

If I need my hair to look OK then as 007XX said.... Braid it if it's long enough :yes:

I have long hair for a guy (down to armpits I reckon) but I must be lucky, because I don't seem to get helmet hair.Woo hoo.

[Livvy]

Unless you really are attached to you hair, and depending on the shape of your head, shaving it to a #4 or thereabouts, longer if you prefer, can still look quite nice and no more helmet hair.

I've found, though, seeing guys with shorter hair (#1 or 2) sometimes get vent lines in their hair after long rides... That's amusing, because some of their hair stands up but the rest gets pressed down and it stays like that until they rinse it... But you probably don't need to know that.

I say, find a hairdresser who can cut it short but pretty, or do the silk bandana.

[Blossom]

I use a comfy (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Helmets-clothing-footwear/Other/auction-161034612.htm) and that helps sort of stop the long bits getting too wind blown but recently I cut it down to about 5-10cm long and I find that helps a lot. I suppose it depends on whether or not you have straight hair or curly hair.

[P38]

Helmet Hair :gob::drool::drool::drool::drool::devil2::msn-wink:

[SDU]

Welcome to the nuthouse DRwills

As for the hair thing, Braid (as many as you like) your hair when wet but put a good leave in conditioner in first. It helps reduce knots if the braid unravels & looks styled if you unbraid it at destination.
If your hair is too short to braid the conditioner may you to scrunch your hair back into shape.
You'll find what works for you best.

[BuFfY]

I hate having helmet hair. I braid my hair and then redo it into something nicer when I get off the bike.
I found wearing a neck sock (because it was cold) left my hair completely normaly looking, so that was a plus! But found the more I took my helmet off, the worse it got.

Welcome to KB!

[phaedrus]

i found that multiple ties worked well at keeping the knots out. usually spaced at hand widths apart. it did need a bit of a tidy up afterwards, but then so did the bit covered by my helmet.

[P38]

I found a good old Number 2 took care of the helmet hair.

[BIHB@0610]

Welcome, welcome! :niceone:

I think it depends on the length, texture, etc of your hair. My hair is long enough to reach half way down my back, and quite fine/silky - so when on a bike it falls out of plain ponytails or multiples. I find plaiting it, dry (not wet), works great. If I plait it wet, it ends up all frizzy and weird at the other end of the trip!

If all else fails, get one of those hair claws - couple of twists, put the clip in, and it looks acceptable (usually!).

[rachprice]

use a ghd....expensive as shit but the most incredible things ever!

[BuFfY]

use a ghd....expensive as shit but the most incredible things ever!

I agree with you there! But find it gets dirty looking much faster when putting the helmet on and off than it would if I hadn't straightened it.

[DrWills]

Thank you all heaps. I tried a few different things, the plaits when dry seemed to work really well ...not so good when wet, goes a bit fuzzy!

I'd love some GHD's ..I'd also love a CBR600RR graffiti ... :msn-wink:

[DrWills]

Thanks vifferman, I didn't actually look all that hard ..had a blokes look ;)

[Autumn]

I hate having helmet hair. I braid my hair and then redo it into something nicer when I get off the bike.
I found wearing a neck sock (because it was cold) left my hair completely normaly looking, so that was a plus! But found the more I took my helmet off, the worse it got.

Welcome to KB!
gotta love those gas stations that dont demand that you take your helmet off to purchase gas!. nice quiet country gas stations are the ones.

[Autumn]

I'm not a lady, but a Balaclava should do the trick.
i just got a silk balaclava and after trying it for two days riding on the weekend... i still got curls at the end of the ride!! brilliant... got it from trade me.... best thing since sliced bread i tell ya!

[Autumn]

I use a comfy (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Helmets-clothing-footwear/Other/auction-161034612.htm) and that helps sort of stop the long bits getting too wind blown but recently I cut it down to about 5-10cm long and I find that helps a lot. I suppose it depends on whether or not you have straight hair or curly hair.
i end up looking like 'krusty the klown' after i take me helmet off.... not a good look for those first dates haha!! :whocares:

[BadCompany]

gotta love those gas stations that dont demand that you take your helmet off to purchase gas!. nice quiet country gas stations are the ones.

Can't say I've ever been asked to remove my helmet before I pay for gas. Though I have always wanted them to, just so I can kick up a fuss.