Handling long hair??

ainokokuei · 11-24-2005

Okay, I've got waist-long hair and it's so annoying while riding! There's no way I'm cutting it, so since I've been riding, I've been putting my hair in my jacket. However, sometimes it feels itchy with all the hair poking through my shirt sometimes. Do you gals have any solutions to this besides the ol' putting you hair in your jacket trick?

-Nicole

daemon · 11-24-2005

not a gal!!
braid it and wrap it around you neck!

*anamosity* · 11-24-2005

they make devices to put you hair in, such as
http://www.thecharmedones.com/hairfashion.htm
no I do not wear one.

ainokokuei · 11-24-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by daemon debone

not a gal!!
braid it and wrap it around you neck!

I tried... makes my neck itchy.

ainokokuei · 11-24-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by anamosity

they make devices to put you hair in, such as
http://www.thecharmedones.com/hairfashion.htm
no I do not wear one.

Thanks! My friend was talking about one of these, they just didn't know the name. I'll look into getting one of these.

If there's anymore suggestions, tell me!!!

*jukief* · 11-27-2005

I wear those leather things around my hair. They make a huge difference. If I just put my hair in a pony tail, it's so matted when I get home I can't comb it out. I also braid my hair sometimes, but I really prefer the leather "gloves" (or whatever you call them).

windrider18 · 11-28-2005

My husband and I both use Hair Gloves (www.hairglovecycle.com). My husband has the 12" one and I have an 8" (yes, my husband has longer hair than I do. It's nicer too.) They work great. Now for waist length, Hair Glove does make a 20" version. You pull your hair into a low ponytail (at the base of your neck) and attach the hair glove. We found using a second hair band about 1/8"-1/2" below that one to attach the hair glove worked better than using the one at the base of your head. We both wear full face helmets and have no problems.

You may also want to check out Jammin' Leather (www.jamminleather.com) for their hair stuff (I sooo want some of the feather barrettes!)

Another alternative is I know someone who bought a pack of standard hair elastic in different colors and just put a whole bunch in her hair. *shrug* Seemed kinda time consuming to me, but she liked it

ainokokuei · 11-28-2005

Wow. Thank you so much for all of everyone's input! It's really helped.

rbentnail · 11-29-2005

Here's more, I think. http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...ead.php?t=8512

*jukief* · 11-29-2005

I've found that the Harley dealers tend to carry a lot of the hair gloves, whereas the metric dealers don't. I'm not sure why that is, but I've found Harley dealers to be a great place to shop for stuff like this if you don't want to order something online.

daemon · 11-29-2005

plus it's more fun walking into a harley shop to buy their product's when you ride rice!!!

*jukief* · 11-29-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by daemon debone

plus it's more fun walking into a harley shop to buy their product's when you ride rice!!!

Right!

ainokokuei · 11-29-2005

To tell you the truth.. I'm lazy.

I'll most likely order something online. Thank you all!

*jukief* · 11-30-2005

One thing to watch for is how wide the glove is. I have thick hair, and I couldn't get one of the gloves I bought around my ponytail.

Some of them are quite a bit narrower than others.

ainokokuei · 11-30-2005

Oh, poo. My hair is thick too... Does anyone know how wide the 20" one is? It's probably the only one that'll cover the most of my hair...

windrider18 · 11-30-2005

Hair Glove does sell an 'extra wide' version, but it's only 8". I'm not sure how wide ours are at the moment since I'm at work. However, a (very) rough estimate is about 1-1.25" in diameter when snapped closed.

ainokokuei · 12-04-2005

Oh, okay. Thanks!

Dragonfly · 03-13-2006

This thread makes me smile cuz my long hair drives me crazy too! It's layered so little wisps escape elastics and end up blowing around inside my helmet.

The best method I've found so far is to run some leave in conditioner through my hair then divide it into several section each of which I twist into one bun at the nape of my neck below the helmet. Not only does it keep everything in place but when I take my helmet off and undo the bun my hair actually has some body instead of the usual flat helmet-head look.

**2WheelFun** · 03-13-2006

I don't have long hair so don't get excited when I ask: Can you wear some kind of a hair net to keep the shorter hair in place and out of your face?

SLSChic · 03-13-2006

I would like to try one of those hair gloves but for now I just use ties about every 3" down my pony tail. It's works well for me.

11-24-2005	#1 (permalink)
ainokokuei Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brentwood, CA Posts: 30	Handling long hair?? Okay, I've got waist-long hair and it's so annoying while riding! There's no way I'm cutting it, so since I've been riding, I've been putting my hair in my jacket. However, sometimes it feels itchy with all the hair poking through my shirt sometimes. Do you gals have any solutions to this besides the ol' putting you hair in your jacket trick? -Nicole

11-24-2005	#2 (permalink)
daemon devil in god's country BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: greeley,colorado Posts: 11,095	not a gal!! braid it and wrap it around you neck! __________________ my_vids litany_of_fear

11-24-2005	#3 (permalink)
anamosity MOD for tomorrow BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lolo, MT Posts: 15,545	they make devices to put you hair in, such as http://www.thecharmedones.com/hairfashion.htm no I do not wear one. __________________ '08 ZX14

11-27-2005	#6 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 19,469	I wear those leather things around my hair. They make a huge difference. If I just put my hair in a pony tail, it's so matted when I get home I can't comb it out. I also braid my hair sometimes, but I really prefer the leather "gloves" (or whatever you call them). __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

11-28-2005	#7 (permalink)
windrider18 Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 694	My husband and I both use Hair Gloves (www.hairglovecycle.com). My husband has the 12" one and I have an 8" (yes, my husband has longer hair than I do. It's nicer too.) They work great. Now for waist length, Hair Glove does make a 20" version. You pull your hair into a low ponytail (at the base of your neck) and attach the hair glove. We found using a second hair band about 1/8"-1/2" below that one to attach the hair glove worked better than using the one at the base of your head. We both wear full face helmets and have no problems. You may also want to check out Jammin' Leather (www.jamminleather.com) for their hair stuff (I sooo want some of the feather barrettes!) Another alternative is I know someone who bought a pack of standard hair elastic in different colors and just put a whole bunch in her hair. shrug Seemed kinda time consuming to me, but she liked it __________________ Angela '02 ZR-7S Metallic Blue Violet "Bluebird" "I am not pretty baggage! I ride my own!"

11-28-2005	#8 (permalink)
ainokokuei Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brentwood, CA Posts: 30	Wow. Thank you so much for all of everyone's input! It's really helped.

11-29-2005	#10 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 19,469	I've found that the Harley dealers tend to carry a lot of the hair gloves, whereas the metric dealers don't. I'm not sure why that is, but I've found Harley dealers to be a great place to shop for stuff like this if you don't want to order something online. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

11-29-2005	#11 (permalink)
daemon devil in god's country BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: greeley,colorado Posts: 11,095	plus it's more fun walking into a harley shop to buy their product's when you ride rice!!! __________________ my_vids litany_of_fear

11-29-2005	#13 (permalink)
ainokokuei Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brentwood, CA Posts: 30	To tell you the truth.. I'm lazy. I'll most likely order something online. Thank you all!

11-30-2005	#14 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 19,469	One thing to watch for is how wide the glove is. I have thick hair, and I couldn't get one of the gloves I bought around my ponytail. Some of them are quite a bit narrower than others. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

11-30-2005	#15 (permalink)
ainokokuei Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brentwood, CA Posts: 30	Oh, poo. My hair is thick too... Does anyone know how wide the 20" one is? It's probably the only one that'll cover the most of my hair...

11-30-2005	#16 (permalink)
windrider18 Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 694	Hair Glove does sell an 'extra wide' version, but it's only 8". I'm not sure how wide ours are at the moment since I'm at work. However, a (very) rough estimate is about 1-1.25" in diameter when snapped closed. __________________ Angela '02 ZR-7S Metallic Blue Violet "Bluebird" "I am not pretty baggage! I ride my own!"

12-04-2005	#17 (permalink)
ainokokuei Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brentwood, CA Posts: 30	Oh, okay. Thanks!

03-13-2006	#18 (permalink)
Dragonfly Canadian Girl Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Coast Posts: 10	This thread makes me smile cuz my long hair drives me crazy too! It's layered so little wisps escape elastics and end up blowing around inside my helmet. The best method I've found so far is to run some leave in conditioner through my hair then divide it into several section each of which I twist into one bun at the nape of my neck below the helmet. Not only does it keep everything in place but when I take my helmet off and undo the bun my hair actually has some body instead of the usual flat helmet-head look.

03-13-2006	#19 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,679	I don't have long hair so don't get excited when I ask: Can you wear some kind of a hair net to keep the shorter hair in place and out of your face? __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

03-13-2006	#20 (permalink)
SLSChic Hallo, mine name iz Gretchen Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lolo,Mt Posts: 8,826	I would like to try one of those hair gloves but for now I just use ties about every 3" down my pony tail. It's works well for me. __________________ ANAMOSITY.COM

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