Ladies Helmet Hair???

xeon · 09-22-2006

Had trouble picking a title for this thread... anyway my wife is wanting to ride with me. Now I need to find her some gear and it is of no surprise she is going by design. I think we found a helmet that she likes and fits her head reasonably well. Here's the issue, how do ladies tend to wear their hair when wearing a helmet? If we go somewhere, my wife absolutely wants her hair to look somewhat decent.

By calculations and fittings with her hair down, she needs a small or medium helmet... but with her pony tail up, its more like a large.

I feel like I am fighting a losing battle here as I try suit her "style" with safety.

Anyone have any tips on hair care?

snickerdoodle · 09-22-2006

Well, don't be embarassed...it really sucks if you ask me. I look like such a dork after wearing a helmet...I think the best thing to do is get a bandana that she likes, and once you get off the bike, she can put her hair either up in that or use it as like a head band sort of thing. I use my glasses to keep my hair back, but I still look weird...haha..

**2WheelFun** · 09-22-2006

Maybe ole Nick can offer some pointers?

CheriAnn · 09-22-2006

I know how she feels! Can't really give much advice on what to wear, but I keep ALL women's essentials in the saddlebags!!!!! I have a hairbursh (with the hard bristles to really brush the hair back down), a comb, a pony tail holder, in case it's too bad to fix up, a bandana, etc.....I thought about carrying a little spray bottle of water to mist it a bit and brush out, but Chaz already makes me fun of me for all that

Cheri

snickerdoodle · 09-22-2006

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Originally Posted by whistle clean

Maybe ole Nick can offer some pointers?

Cary, that is freakin' hysterical!!!! LOL

Army_of_Ninja · 09-22-2006

dont buy the helmet large because it fits better with a pony tail. Its the skull not the hair the helmet is suppose to fit around. Never ever EVER chose style over safety when it comes to this sport.

**2WheelFun** · 09-22-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by snickerdoodle

Cary, that is freakin' hysterical!!!! LOL

*jukief* · 09-22-2006

I have long hair that I put in a ponytail when I ride. But I used to hate the way my bangs looked after wearing my helmet for a while (all smashed and/or sticking up), so I grew out my bangs. But I don't like the way I look without bangs. So I cut them again. LOL

I don't think there's any way to look gorgeous after wearing a helmet. She might try wearing a dew rag or a baseball cap after she takes her helmet off. I have a girlfriend who has short, very thin and fine hair, and she always puts a baseball cap on the minute her helmet comes off.

She actually tried buying a wig for this purpose, but it was more trouble than it was worth, so she took it back.

There's no real solution to helmet hair, unfortunately.

I've found that, with long hair, I add a second rubberband at the end of my ponytail to keep it from flying around and getting tangled. I've tried various ponytail wraps, but they don't fit and keep coming undone. And when I try to french braid my hair, it makes my head too fat for my helmet, so my helmet doesn't fit. (I already have a fat head to begin with.)

I think the optimal solution is to shave my head, but Alan won't let me do that for some reason.

*jukief* · 09-22-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Army_of_Ninja

dont buy the helmet large because it fits better with a pony tail. Its the skull not the hair the helmet is suppose to fit around. Never ever EVER chose style over safety when it comes to this sport.

I agree with this statement 100%.

*jukief* · 09-22-2006

Oh, one other thing. You said "ponytail up." Do you mean that the ponytail is at the top of her head? That would be seriously uncomfortable, not to mention unsafe for the helmet fit. My ponytail is at the base of my neck. Of course, maybe her hair isn't as long as mine and that doesn't work.

**2WheelFun** · 09-22-2006

I wonder what kind of helmet she wears?

CheriAnn · 09-22-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by whistle clean

I wonder what kind of helmet she wears?

Cary, you are on a roll today!!!!!

**Spok** · 09-22-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by whistle clean

I wonder what kind of helmet she wears?

a s-huey

snickerdoodle · 09-22-2006

where do you find this stuff....

**2WheelFun** · 09-22-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by CheriAnn

Cary, you are on a roll today!!!!!

IT"S FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

On another roll...

snickerdoodle · 09-22-2006

quit it, you're killing me.

*jukief* · 09-22-2006

Cary always comes up with a fabulous image, doesn't he? Too funny.

**2WheelFun** · 09-22-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by snickerdoodle

quit it, you're killing me.

I remember someone else saying that before.

Upi · 09-22-2006

I'm not a girl but this is what I have seen work well with girls I have ridden with if they have straight hair. Have her do a pony tail at the bottom of the neck and then do another pony tail holder every couple 3 inches or so to keep the hair from tangling. Then have her tuck it down the back of her jacket.

If she is going casual toss a ball cap with a whole in the back in the bag and she can put that on at the destination. If it's not a long ride she should be able to get away without it though.

Braids work well too.

kartshan · 09-22-2006

How about wearing the hair in a braid?

http://www.onneontoadroad.com/Images/Hair-1g.jpg

One of these styles might work!!!

09-22-2006	#1 (permalink)
xeon Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Culpeper, VA Posts: 905	Ladies Helmet Hair??? Had trouble picking a title for this thread... anyway my wife is wanting to ride with me. Now I need to find her some gear and it is of no surprise she is going by design. I think we found a helmet that she likes and fits her head reasonably well. Here's the issue, how do ladies tend to wear their hair when wearing a helmet? If we go somewhere, my wife absolutely wants her hair to look somewhat decent. By calculations and fittings with her hair down, she needs a small or medium helmet... but with her pony tail up, its more like a large. I feel like I am fighting a losing battle here as I try suit her "style" with safety. Anyone have any tips on hair care? __________________ Black '06 Ninja 250R Red-n-Silver '99 YZF600R

09-22-2006	#2 (permalink)
snickerdoodle Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,883	Well, don't be embarassed...it really sucks if you ask me. I look like such a dork after wearing a helmet...I think the best thing to do is get a bandana that she likes, and once you get off the bike, she can put her hair either up in that or use it as like a head band sort of thing. I use my glasses to keep my hair back, but I still look weird...haha.. __________________ 2005 1500 VULCAN CLASSIC

09-22-2006	#3 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,674	Maybe ole Nick can offer some pointers? __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

09-22-2006	#6 (permalink)
Army_of_Ninja Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ft. Sill Oklahoma or Duncanville Tx Posts: 2,451	dont buy the helmet large because it fits better with a pony tail. Its the skull not the hair the helmet is suppose to fit around. Never ever EVER chose style over safety when it comes to this sport. __________________ No one is more professional than I, I am a Non Comissioned Officer a leader of Soldiers. www.msf-usa.org

09-22-2006	#8 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 19,468	I have long hair that I put in a ponytail when I ride. But I used to hate the way my bangs looked after wearing my helmet for a while (all smashed and/or sticking up), so I grew out my bangs. But I don't like the way I look without bangs. So I cut them again. LOL I don't think there's any way to look gorgeous after wearing a helmet. She might try wearing a dew rag or a baseball cap after she takes her helmet off. I have a girlfriend who has short, very thin and fine hair, and she always puts a baseball cap on the minute her helmet comes off. She actually tried buying a wig for this purpose, but it was more trouble than it was worth, so she took it back. There's no real solution to helmet hair, unfortunately. I've found that, with long hair, I add a second rubberband at the end of my ponytail to keep it from flying around and getting tangled. I've tried various ponytail wraps, but they don't fit and keep coming undone. And when I try to french braid my hair, it makes my head too fat for my helmet, so my helmet doesn't fit. (I already have a fat head to begin with.) I think the optimal solution is to shave my head, but Alan won't let me do that for some reason. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

09-22-2006	#4 (permalink)
CheriAnn Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,874	I know how she feels! Can't really give much advice on what to wear, but I keep ALL women's essentials in the saddlebags!!!!! I have a hairbursh (with the hard bristles to really brush the hair back down), a comb, a pony tail holder, in case it's too bad to fix up, a bandana, etc.....I thought about carrying a little spray bottle of water to mist it a bit and brush out, but Chaz already makes me fun of me for all that Cheri

09-22-2006	#10 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 19,468	Oh, one other thing. You said "ponytail up." Do you mean that the ponytail is at the top of her head? That would be seriously uncomfortable, not to mention unsafe for the helmet fit. My ponytail is at the base of my neck. Of course, maybe her hair isn't as long as mine and that doesn't work. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

09-22-2006	#11 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,674	I wonder what kind of helmet she wears? __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

09-22-2006	#14 (permalink)
snickerdoodle Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,883	where do you find this stuff.... __________________ 2005 1500 VULCAN CLASSIC

09-22-2006	#16 (permalink)
snickerdoodle Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,883	quit it, you're killing me. __________________ 2005 1500 VULCAN CLASSIC

09-22-2006	#17 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 19,468	Cary always comes up with a fabulous image, doesn't he? Too funny. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

09-22-2006	#19 (permalink)
Upi RUN AWAY! BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 943	I'm not a girl but this is what I have seen work well with girls I have ridden with if they have straight hair. Have her do a pony tail at the bottom of the neck and then do another pony tail holder every couple 3 inches or so to keep the hair from tangling. Then have her tuck it down the back of her jacket. If she is going casual toss a ball cap with a whole in the back in the bag and she can put that on at the destination. If it's not a long ride she should be able to get away without it though. Braids work well too. __________________ "The superior rider uses their superior judgment to avoid needing their superior skills" -myself

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kartshan Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 619	How about wearing the hair in a braid? http://www.onneontoadroad.com/Images/Hair-1g.jpg One of these styles might work!!! __________________ 2006 NINJA 636 - TEAM GREEN

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