I've been letting my hair grow out. It's currently about shoulder length with long layers. It's not long enough to braid yet, so I just want something to cover my head when I remove my helmet. I have used a doorag and always carry a hat, too. Can't wait till I can braid my hair.
I have long very thick hair, thought about getting it cut short. Wasn't for sure what you do when you wear your helmet on long trips and then stop to go in places, do you just throw it up in a ponytail? I normally wear my hair up but since my helmet doesnt have a hole for my ponytail, thats out. Maybe I should buy a ball cap or wear a do-rag..
long hair takes forever to grow... Don't ever cut it short. I think it's beautiful on all women irregardless of color... Silver streaks are even friggin hot!!!!
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I've been letting my hair grow out. It's currently about shoulder length with long layers. It's not long enough to braid yet, so I just want something to cover my head when I remove my helmet. I have used a doorag and always carry a hat, too. Can't wait till I can braid my hair.
My hair grows very fast, I have about 1" of growth a month. So, I'm able to donate to Locks of Love or Wigs for Kids every other year. Of course that means half the time my hair is just barely able to fit in a pony tail. Last year I did pink highlights for a breast cancer benefit horse show I ride in every year. I refuse to do really short hair but totally understand how frustrating the "not quite long enough" hair is.
I use a buff to prevent my jacket from rubbing my neck but it also works as a scarf, pony tail holder, dew rag, headband, etc And they have tons of designs. I bought mine on Amazon but you can see more about buffs here: http://www.buffusa.com/sports/
I currently have a buff and a doorag. Both come off when I remove my helmet. I'm looking at the wrap with a full elastic sweat band here: http://www.tawgear.com/store/home.php?cat=1. I hope to find something at Spyderfest, but if I don't I'll order something.
My hair has usually been short, and I like the way it looks and how easy it is to care for. But it's awful for getting 'helmet hair.' I also like the long look and it's sure easier to do with the helmet.
Phyxius, you're lucky your hair grows so fast. I get about 1/4-1/2 inch growth a month. By the end of this season I'll be all set.
Back in 61when I was introduced to Anne who some 20years later became my 2nd wife she had hair that went all the way to her butt and she is long waisted and back then weighed 125#.
in the 70's when I was married to my first who wore hers moderately short as she loved to ride enduros with me. Short was good as the mud rinsed right out.
Anne and I got married in 84 and she had hair that was about 5/7 inch long and forever complained about helmet hair. However she had her own saddle bag on our GWs so she would just run a brush through it and call it styled by Mother Nature.
Now I since 2011 she keeps her hair about 3/6 inches long now,crams it n her hair. Just runs her fingers through it and shakes her head and calls it styled. It looks good on her and I am just as proud of her today as I was 27 years ago!
from viewpoint she will never go back to long hair because of all the maintenance involved with washing, drying , tangles, sleeping and laying on it, having it wake her up in the middle of the night and getting caught under her body..
we both wear shorty, and full open face helmets with retractable face shields.
I have long very thick hair, thought about getting it cut short. Wasn't for sure what you do when you wear your helmet on long trips and then stop to go in places, do you just throw it up in a ponytail? I normally wear my hair up but since my helmet doesnt have a hole for my ponytail, thats out. Maybe I should buy a ball cap or wear a do-rag..
Hi Holly, I had waist long hair and wore it in a single braid, with multiple bands around it. I've also used the leather wrap. I had a foot cut off and donated to kids with cancer wigs, so it's short now.
Not that my hair is super long but in the past I've used the multiple ponytail holders, the leather HD wraps, the Wrapter (http://www.ironbearjewelry.com/wrapter-hair-wraps.html) and hats. It just depends on my mood that day I guess. I'm not sure if the Raci-babi would work on my shoulder length hair....does anyone with medium length hair use one??
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I have long very thick hair, thought about getting it cut short. Wasn't for sure what you do when you wear your helmet on long trips and then stop to go in places, do you just throw it up in a ponytail? I normally wear my hair up but since my helmet doesnt have a hole for my ponytail, thats out. Maybe I should buy a ball cap or wear a do-rag..
My wife uses a pony tail holder from Spyders Sisters and loves it.
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I have long very thick hair, thought about getting it cut short. Wasn't for sure what you do when you wear your helmet on long trips and then stop to go in places, do you just throw it up in a ponytail? I normally wear my hair up but since my helmet doesnt have a hole for my ponytail, thats out. Maybe I should buy a ball cap or wear a do-rag..
When my hair was long, I used one of these. It's a way to keep the pony tail from tangling, and looks sharp too. I haven't shopped at the link I show here, but at least you can see what they are.