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Long, short, helmet or not, hair is a big issue with us. And we have all been there…the motorcycle hair issues of fly-aways or “wings”, not to mention the flat bangs and horrible evenings of trying to de-tangle the nest on your head. Some might say, “who cares” or “toughen up! that’s a part of bike riding!” Well, we care and we know others do too. So we took it upon ourselves to interview hair dressers and lady riders to find out what the secrets are for keeping your hair healthy and happy.

No matter if your style is short, medium or long in length, you’ll find something useful in this information:

“Helmet Head”

• Smooth, straight and one length styles seem to be the best for women who wear helmets. If these styles are not for you, keep reading.
• A scarf or bandana worn under the helmet will help to not only absorb moisture, but will also add a thin cushion between your head and the helmet. This seems to be a popular tip. If your style is not rebounding from “helmet shock” then you can always keep the scarf on!
• Have bangs? Keep a small bottle mister of water in your saddle bags and spray your bangs lightly when you take off your helmet. Use your fingers or a round brush to fluff and style. You might want to practice this at home before hitting the road.
• Use a small sponge, yes…a sponge, between your helmet and head for a bit of extra room to avoid some flattening of your style.
• Along the same lines of the sponge, use foam curlers. Wrap your locks up with these before you put on your helmet and when you get to your destination, remove the curlers and WOW! what a look! Of course this is probably a bit awkward when you arrive and probably a snug fit for the helmet too! Use your best judgment.