How to avoid helmet hair
We all know that helmets are vitally important to any biker’s safety. But goodness gracious – they certainly don’t have a good impact on any hair-do!
Thankfully help is at hand. Keepbritainbiking.com has come up with some tips to help you arrive at the office looking groomed and elegant, rather than like someone who just lost a fight with a hedge:
- Invest in a ventilated helmet, as this will help minimise heat and moisture, which causes frizz.
- Apply a light mist of hairspray and then put on a bandana before putting on your helmet to help keep hair in place.
- Put on a bandana or skull cap to keep your hairstyle in place – skull caps can be bought from most motorcycle supply shops
- Use curling tongs to add extra volume before you put on the helmet.
- Wrap your hair around sponge curlers before putting on your helmet. Be sure there is enough space between the curlers and your motorcycle helmet to avoid a tight fit.
- Pack some essentials including travel straighteners or curling tongs, a brush or wide toothed comb and a small hairspray.
- At your destination apply some dry shampoo to give your roots some body.
- Braided up-dos are all the rage in celebrity circles, so opt for a Heidi crown plait or a French braid and either leave in or take out for natural waves.
If this all seems like a lot of trouble, you can always opt for a short style that you can simply run your fingers through. But, whatever you decide to do, always wear a helmet when riding your bike; safety is more important than style.