Long hair problems

**strayjuliet** · 27th February 2005, 12:24

you could try plating it or the hair ties thing or u could do what i did when i had long hair i brought myself a hair net and put my hair in that ok i had to brush my hair whenever i got to the places we were going but it wasnt much hassel the other thing that did work was i would plat it first then put the hairnet over it in the end i got my hair cut short besides i suit short hair or long but it gets too hot in the summer for long hair so short in summer and long in winter that works for me good luck hope it works out for ya

**Mongoose** · 27th February 2005, 13:58

I have tried a lot of the above ideas, these days just go for the "windswept and interesting" look. heaps of conditioner after a rally weekend and a good brush and its all back to, well, windswpet and interesting.

**NordieBoy** · 28th February 2005, 07:41

I just pull the pony tail up and over whilst pulling the helmet on.
No more problems.
If I leave it out it turns into a dred within 30s or so.

**sunhuntin** · 17th June 2005, 22:09

glenn has hair to just below his shoulder blades. usually id just brush it out then put as hair tie to hold it. for longer rides, id braid it and then tuck it into his jacket once we got on the road [braids hurt when they slap you in the face] if it was left loose, id brush it out on arrival as well, and maybe braid it for him.

my hair is still short, so id chuck a bandanna on under the helmet. now im back in my own helmet, i dont bother.

**Ixion** · 17th June 2005, 22:15

Twas one of the reasons that I got my long hair cut short. Wear a helmet and I got helmet hair. No helmet (not legally required then) and the wind turned it into a rat's nest (NO - nothing to do with you Li'l Ratty. Shut up and go idle in the corner. AND STOP NAGGING ME ABOUT A MEGA. You can't have one and that's final)[Sorry about that folks]

The other reason I cut it was because it kept catching fire, and I got sick of having to extinguish myself. And the burnt off bits made me look funny.

**SPORK** · 17th June 2005, 23:03

I'm growing my hair

I want it about shoulder length... A real Heavy Metal look is what I'm after...

**mikey** · 17th June 2005, 23:11

yeh sometimes after i get my shoulder+ lenght hair permed i ride without a helmet,

an then sometimes when its rainging i dont ride with a helmet cause it drowns the bugs an gets rid of dandruffff

an sometimes when i want to dye it platnum blonde i ride with no helmet for 5+ hours a day for a week just to get that natural look.

an to get that flat hair at top an MUZ out the back i ride with a helmet.

but most of the time.

I DONT GIVE A FUCK.

what lame cunt cares about there hair, your riding a FUCKING BIKE! go buy a cage, i heard you can get adapters so whilst driving to work on motorway while eating breakfast, drinking coffee, an putting on make up,

you can blow dry hair, or straighten or curl it.

go for it!!!!!!!!!

**sunhuntin** · 17th June 2005, 23:16

Originally Posted by mikey

yeh sometimes after i get my shoulder+ lenght hair permed i ride without a helmet,

an then sometimes when its rainging i dont ride with a helmet cause it drowns the bugs an gets rid of dandruffff

an sometimes when i want to dye it platnum blonde i ride with no helmet for 5+ hours a day for a week just to get that natural look.

an to get that flat hair at top an MUZ out the back i ride with a helmet.

but most of the time.

I DONT GIVE A FUCK.

what lame cunt cares about there hair, your riding a FUCKING BIKE! go buy a cage, i heard you can get adapters so whilst driving to work on motorway while eating breakfast, drinking coffee, an putting on make up,

you can blow dry hair, or straighten or curl it.

go for it!!!!!!!!!

yeh, im one of those that dont care what the hair looks like at the end. only reason i bothered doing anything with glenns was so it wouldnt slap me in the face at highway speed.

**mstriumph** · 13th July 2005, 23:22

Hey - sounds GREAT!! Where can I get me one of those?? [and where does it plug in on the bike......]

Originally Posted by mikey

............ i heard you can get adapters so whilst driving to work on motorway while eating breakfast, drinking coffee, an putting on make up,

you can blow dry hair, or straighten or curl it.

go for it!!!!!!!!!

**placidfemme** · 14th July 2005, 07:38

You could all do what Qkchk does and leave your hair untied and hanging out the back of your helmet

That way everyone knows your a chick and it only take 2 minutes to brush/comb your hair when your off the bike... easy and no hassle

**Flyingpony** · 14th July 2005, 08:00

Been there, don't that. Grew long hair for 10yrs, was approaching midway down back.

Now it's #2 for Summer and #3 for Winter (big softy I am).
No more problems with tight helmet, hair in face, hair conditioner, hair knots, finding/losing hair brush and drying your hair (tip: use your normal fan heater - much much faster and the temperature impact is lighter on the hair).

**parsley** · 14th July 2005, 08:56

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

I just pull the pony tail up and over whilst pulling the helmet on.

I tried that, but my helmet's snug as it is. With the hair underneath as well it's too tight and gives me a headache. Unfortunately I couldn't find anything bigger (damned large head).
I use a silk liner but the tail just hangs out the back. Knots? Bah!

**Eurygnomes** · 15th July 2005, 16:30

This is a good question...I have the same problem: rats nest in end of ponytail after I get to work. And my helmet is also too snug to pile the hair on top of the head. I've made a leather hair glove out of wide ribbon before - people thought I was going to a dressage event or something!!!

Will try the plait - but my hairs so soft, straight and silky (it's annoying ok!?!) that plaits usually fall out quickly!