PrettyhairHairinspirationTopsytailTopsy TurvyPoniesKnotted PonytailInverted PonytailMessy PonytailFlipped PonytailForwardNo Helmet Hair Here: 19 Hairstyles You Can Wear Under Your Bike Helmet via Brit + Co.BMW has come up with a unique way to avoid helmet hair – style your hair like one of their helmets as these photos show! However, their hilarious ad campaign for their helmets is not really a solution to what is a very serious problem for some people. Helmet hair is that flat look you get with your hairstyle when you remove your helmet after a ride. If you are so vain that it stops you from riding, then good, we probably don’t want your type riding motorcycles anyway! However, it is still a concern for some riders and pillions, male and female. I have a close-cropped no-blade haircut and advanced balding. Even so, a buzz cut is still a problem for me as it can cause itching. But this article is more about coping with that flat look you get when you remove your helmet.

It’s a nuisance, but it is no great deterrent to riding. Even Australian actress, model, TV presenter and Ducati ambassador Zoe Naylor rides a motorcycle despite what a helmet does to her hairstyle.  “I have just given over to the fact that it is not going to be your finest hour after a long ride, so it’s more about comfort in the helmet,” she says. cheap motorbikes for sale in bolton“So no clips and fancy dos.”black tweed biker jacket river island Sue Corrigan of the International Female Ride Day Brisbane group says she knocked helmet hair on the head by cutting her hair short. fly patrol motorcycle jacketRiding was far more important than her long tresses. bsa flat track motorcycles for sale

Many of the women riders I spoke to said the same thing. They simply opted for a shorter haircut. But there are ways for people with long locks to cope with helmet hair. I spoke with several hairdressers and women riders and their first word of advice is for riders not to wear product in their hair as it makes it brittle and uncomfortable. It also tends to rub off inside your helmet, leaving a mess.motorcycle valve stem hole size Pony tails and plaits have been suggested as a way of keeping your hair in order, but even they can have problems as the wind winds it around and tends to break off or damage the ends. used motorcycles for sale by owner broward countyPlait-wearing Annie Cassidy says she puts a bit of baby oil in her plaits to stop the damage. bmw bike r1200 price

She also now wears two plaits rather than one central plait. Most women steer clear of using bobby pins, clasps or other hard objects to keep their hair in order, opting instead for soft materials and bands. But the main suggestion is to wear some sort of scarf to keep long hair from flapping around in the breeze and becoming damaged and tangled. They are also suitable for shorter hairstyles because they prevent irritation and itching. There are many brands available. Samantha Leggatt of Jadee Sporting Distributors recommends their Miracle Scarf. “I wish I had a definite solution for you, I think I’d make a fortune but I can only tell you how I use our Miracle Scarf. When riding the best solution for helmet hair, especially long hair, is to use the scarf as a full tube where you put it on like a hairband but then pull the tube all the way back so that the hair is through the tube. Women can then leave it as is or knot it at the end, it also doesn’t interfere with the helmet liner.

I have short hair, so after the ride I wear it as a hairband to cover the effects of the wind. For longer hair I suggest that they use the scarf as a scrunchie or keep it on as a long hairband.” Andy White of Andy Strapz has two products worth mentioning. There’s the Headliner that also makes your head feel more comfortable and keeps the helmet clean. The single-layer “skull cap” head cover is made from Smart Wool so it is warm in winter and cool in summer. There’s also the Buff which is made from polyester micro fibre to wick away sweat. You can wear it as a scarf, face mask, helmet liner, neck cooler, bandana or beanie. IFRD rider Rosalie Cross says she has tried many brands, but likes a cheap hair tube that was made for the snow season and is available from Aldi for about $6. She bought a heap of them in different colours during an Aldi sale for just 50c each. “It makes me look like a nun, but when I pull it off, my hair looks just fine,” she says. If you don’t like wearing a scarf, beanie or cap, there is an Australian invention called the Airhead by TwoWheel Cool.

It’s a gel-like material in a star shape with dimples. It sits inside the top of your helmet and provides a small area of space so that your hair is not flattened. I bought one and it irritated my bald scalp. My wife also tried it and it irritated her scalp even though she has very thick hair. However, I know a couple of women who swear by them. The final tip is to take a small comb with you to restore some order to your hair when you arrive at your destination. Rider Katie Bradley has long, flowing blonde hair and says all she needs to do when she takes her helmet off is slick down the fringe and “zhoosh” her hair with her fingers. Now, just one more photo of those hilarious BMW helmet hair ads!Stuck with a long, boring or gas-guzzling commute? It’s time to break out the good ol’ two-wheeler. Yup, we’re talking bikes: The ultimate way to get around, get fit, get fresh air and avoid that humdrum treadmill workout. One small issue that comes along with biking is messy, greasy helmet hair that can look not so professional once you arrive at work.

But you shouldn’t have to trade fashion for function! That’s why we’ve rounded up 19 adorable and stylish looks for you to wear under your helmet. Now, as for picking out the best bike accessories and gear? We’ll leave that to you. 1. Bright Head Wrap ($13): If you’ve got short curls or can’t find a hair tie or bobby pin anywhere, try tying up your locks with a brightly colored head wrap. This one easily transitions from on the road to in the office. 2. Three Twisted Buns: The main reason why this hairstyle rocks our socks off? It’s best made with day-old or slightly dirty hair, which means it’s a cinch to put up in the morning sans shower. (via A Cup Of Jo) 3. Waterfall Crown Braid: If you’re not too keen on tying up your hair, this simple half-up/half-down style will keep flyaways out of your eyes and still look amazing after biking around town. (via Brit + Co) 4. Sweepback: Just because you have cropped locks doesn’t mean you have to be content slapping a helmet on them.

This faux side-shave is just the right amount of edgy. 5. French Fishtail Slip Braid: This layered plait takes a little time for sure, but the final look, which is still sophisticated even with a few loose pieces, is totally worth it. 6. Pony Tail Tuck: A simple twirl and tuck adds a little more fashionable flair to the classic low pony. (via Plum Pretty Sugar) 7. Messy Fishtails: Pigtails and helmets go together like bikes and pretty wicker baskets. This messy style keeps things from looking too childish. 8. Braided Pony: If you’ve got layers, this braided pony is perfect for you. The delicate detailed braid will keep shorter pieces in check and poke out prettily underneath your helmet. 9. Bobby Pin-Up: A faux hawk styled with bright bobby pins is a great way to keep natural hair from getting matted down under a helmet. You can even style your own pins for a pop of color. 10. Blunt Messy Lob: A lob is the ultimate biking hairstyle because it looks sweet and feminine with or without a helmet.

Just make sure to bring along some dry shampoo to plump up strands with volume once you take your helmet off. 11. French Braid Side Twist: Bangs are a notorious nuisance to bikers, but they certainly don’t have to be. Style them off to the side with a sweet French braid. 12. Half-Up Braided Crown: Use this braid to frame your face — and your helmet. It will stay put no matter how bumpy your ride. (via A Cup of Jo) 13. Sophisticated Knot: This simple, professional chignon easily transitions from bike to work to business meeting to happy hour. Now if only we had one comfortable outfit that did the same! 14. Looped Twist: Here, a wrapped side pony gets a cascading waterfall effect that screams effortless-chic. 15. Messy Braided Bangs: Keep your bangs from blocking your view (and from getting sweaty) by braiding ’em up and away from your face. You can easily take them down once you get to your destination, or leave them be for a sophisticated half-up ‘do. 16. Low Bun: The gentle, feminine grace of this updo will work easily on the road, in the office and out for a fancy night on the town.