Ladies! How do you avoid helmet hair? I almost have a coworker committed to trying bike commuting! - The Chainlink2024-03-28T19:11:17Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/ladies-how-do-you-avoid?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A945528&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI hope I am not too late to h…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-09-24:2211490:Comment:9455282015-09-24T19:35:03.059ZAprilhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/April558
<p>I hope I am not too late to help convince your coworker to bike! My solution is for women (and men :) who have long straight hair is the French braid or any variation thereof. It holds up and looks great after you take your helmet. Plus it's sophisticated. Variations include: Two French braids, Dutch braids, fishtails and depending on the helmet you can do a French braid and then twist it up into a pretty bun using bobby pins--great for hot days. The French braid stays put under pressure…</p>
<p>I hope I am not too late to help convince your coworker to bike! My solution is for women (and men :) who have long straight hair is the French braid or any variation thereof. It holds up and looks great after you take your helmet. Plus it's sophisticated. Variations include: Two French braids, Dutch braids, fishtails and depending on the helmet you can do a French braid and then twist it up into a pretty bun using bobby pins--great for hot days. The French braid stays put under pressure much better than a traditional braid. I have had one stay in place for entire an day of cycling before.</p> way to go BK! i'm glad your c…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-08-23:2211490:Comment:1126372009-08-23T08:13:40.407Zlauren sailorhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/laurensailor
way to go BK! i'm glad your co-worker has seen the light, and i wish her all the best!<br />
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my hair is thick, pretty straight, and quite easy to manage. the building i work in has those high-power, blow-your-hands-off xlerator hand dryers... i just stick my head under those for a minute to dry the sweat off, then i'm good to go! a small travel blow-dryer would also do the trick.
way to go BK! i'm glad your co-worker has seen the light, and i wish her all the best!<br />
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my hair is thick, pretty straight, and quite easy to manage. the building i work in has those high-power, blow-your-hands-off xlerator hand dryers... i just stick my head under those for a minute to dry the sweat off, then i'm good to go! a small travel blow-dryer would also do the trick. Very. :-)
Brian Kennedy said…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-08-22:2211490:Comment:1125622009-08-22T21:19:16.715ZErinhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Erin72
Very. :-)<br />
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<cite>Brian Kennedy said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/ladies-how-do-you-avoid?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A108095&page=5#2211490Comment112561"><div>My commuting bike is named the "War Mongor". Fitting, aye?<br></br><br></br><cite>Erin said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/ladies-how-do-you-avoid?page=5&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A112560&x=1#2211490Comment112560"><div>Bike warrior music?<br></br><br></br><cite>Brian Kennedy…</cite></div>
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Very. :-)<br />
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<cite>Brian Kennedy said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/ladies-how-do-you-avoid?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A108095&page=5#2211490Comment112561"><div>My commuting bike is named the "War Mongor". Fitting, aye?<br/><br/><cite>Erin said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/ladies-how-do-you-avoid?page=5&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A112560&x=1#2211490Comment112560"><div>Bike warrior music?<br/><br/><cite>Brian Kennedy said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/ladies-how-do-you-avoid?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A108095&page=5#2211490Comment112544"><div>GWAR- "Short History of the End of the World (Pt. VII- The Final Chapter)" from the album, "We Kill Everything". You know, happy music!<br/><br/><cite>Erin said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/ladies-how-do-you-avoid?page=5&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A112538&x=1#2211490Comment112538"><div>What song is that?<br/><br/>Brian Kennedy said:<br/><i>Bonus points to whoever can name the song.</i></div>
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Brian Ke…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-08-22:2211490:Comment:1125602009-08-22T21:12:31.340ZErinhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Erin72
Bike warrior music?<br />
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<cite>Brian Kennedy said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/ladies-how-do-you-avoid?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A108095&page=5#2211490Comment112544"><div>GWAR- "Short History of the End of the World (Pt. VII- The Final Chapter)" from the album, "We Kill Everything". You know, happy music!<br></br><br></br><cite>Erin said:…</cite></div>
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Bike warrior music?<br />
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<cite>Brian Kennedy said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/ladies-how-do-you-avoid?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A108095&page=5#2211490Comment112544"><div>GWAR- "Short History of the End of the World (Pt. VII- The Final Chapter)" from the album, "We Kill Everything". You know, happy music!<br/><br/><cite>Erin said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/ladies-how-do-you-avoid?page=5&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A112538&x=1#2211490Comment112538"><div>What song is that?<br/><br/>Brian Kennedy said:<br/><i>Bonus points to whoever can name the song.</i></div>
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Brian Ken…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-08-22:2211490:Comment:1125382009-08-22T16:52:39.511ZErinhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Erin72
What song is that?<br />
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Brian Kennedy said:<br />
<i>Bonus points to whoever can name the song.</i>
What song is that?<br />
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<i>Bonus points to whoever can name the song.</i> I think this is generating mo…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-08-12:2211490:Comment:1089952009-08-12T21:27:05.250Zdan brownhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/danielbrown
I think this is generating more ideas for next thursday's party...leah and julie : whaddaya'll think?<br />
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(and I think Sarah's (from West Town Bikes) little pigtails are way cool....just my $.02)<br />
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<cite>Brian Kennedy said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/ladies-how-do-you-avoid?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A108095&page=4#2211490Comment108953"><div>Sorry it took so long to respond, Amy. Do you mean what I recommend wearing for a commute and how to pack clothes so they…</div>
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I think this is generating more ideas for next thursday's party...leah and julie : whaddaya'll think?<br />
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(and I think Sarah's (from West Town Bikes) little pigtails are way cool....just my $.02)<br />
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<cite>Brian Kennedy said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/ladies-how-do-you-avoid?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A108095&page=4#2211490Comment108953"><div>Sorry it took so long to respond, Amy. Do you mean what I recommend wearing for a commute and how to pack clothes so they don't wrinkle? I'd be happy to email you a reply on that. If you do want to know, hit me as a friend or write a message on my wall and I will gladly respond. Thanks for your input!<br/><br/><cite>Amy Yang said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/ladies-how-do-you-avoid?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A108095&page=4#2211490Comment108576"><div>I have short bobbed hair that's layered at the top. There's volumizing spritz that I use (at base of the hairshaft) once I get to work if I actually care about my look that day, and then comb it out. If she's really perfectionist she can also put a travel-size hair dryer at work. Totally reverses any helmet-hair for bobs. Having a haircut that's layered at top also really minimizes the helmet hair (but I have very straight hair so it works in general). Also what kind of helmet does she have? Ever since I switch to a lighter more airy helmet my hair is looking much more decent than those old heavier helmets.<br/><br/>Can you also share your first 2 tips for commuting? I would love to hear them!</div>
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I cycle to work with a helmet. I prevent helmet hair by keeping a wet/dry flat iron at my office.<br />
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I shower usually at night (after getting home from whatever sports related activity), so my hair is relatively dry before I get on the bike. The wet dry funtion takes care of any moisture from rain or sweat. Five minutes and any helmet hair is taken care of.<br />
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I also wash my face and use a baby wipe to remove sweat from my body.
I cycle to work with a helmet. I prevent helmet hair by keeping a wet/dry flat iron at my office.<br />
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I shower usually at night (after getting home from whatever sports related activity), so my hair is relatively dry before I get on the bike. The wet dry funtion takes care of any moisture from rain or sweat. Five minutes and any helmet hair is taken care of.<br />
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I also wash my face and use a baby wipe to remove sweat from my body. Oh yea, Brian please share yo…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-08-12:2211490:Comment:1089712009-08-12T20:01:52.235ZAbbyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Abby
Oh yea, Brian please share your folding magic on the board...I would love to see what you have come up with.<br />
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<cite>Brian Kennedy said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/ladies-how-do-you-avoid?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A108095&page=4#2211490Comment108953"><div>Sorry it took so long to respond, Amy. Do you mean what I recommend wearing for a commute and how to pack clothes so they don't wrinkle? I'd be happy to email you a reply on that. If you do want to know, hit…</div>
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Oh yea, Brian please share your folding magic on the board...I would love to see what you have come up with.<br />
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<cite>Brian Kennedy said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/ladies-how-do-you-avoid?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A108095&page=4#2211490Comment108953"><div>Sorry it took so long to respond, Amy. Do you mean what I recommend wearing for a commute and how to pack clothes so they don't wrinkle? I'd be happy to email you a reply on that. If you do want to know, hit me as a friend or write a message on my wall and I will gladly respond. Thanks for your input!<br/> <br/>
<cite>Amy Yang said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/ladies-how-do-you-avoid?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A108095&page=4#2211490Comment108576"><div>I have short bobbed hair that's layered at the top. There's volumizing spritz that I use (at base of the hairshaft) once I get to work if I actually care about my look that day, and then comb it out. If she's really perfectionist she can also put a travel-size hair dryer at work. Totally reverses any helmet-hair for bobs. Having a haircut that's layered at top also really minimizes the helmet hair (but I have very straight hair so it works in general). Also what kind of helmet does she have? Ever since I switch to a lighter more airy helmet my hair is looking much more decent than those old heavier helmets.<br/><br/>Can you also share your first 2 tips for commuting? I would love to hear them!</div>
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</blockquote> I rock pretty short hair, but…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-08-12:2211490:Comment:1089692009-08-12T20:00:41.518ZAbbyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Abby
I rock pretty short hair, but it has been the bob length your friend has...here is the #1 trick.<br />
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****do not use product in your hair if you plan to work up a sweat on your bike. It will make the helmet hair even worse than if you go without ****<br />
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Here is my routine<br />
1) At home, wash and dry hair<br />
2) bike to work...whheeeeeeee<br />
3) cool down (this is important and some forget this...if you style your hair before you stop sweating, it wont last through your morning meetings...so slow down and check…
I rock pretty short hair, but it has been the bob length your friend has...here is the #1 trick.<br />
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****do not use product in your hair if you plan to work up a sweat on your bike. It will make the helmet hair even worse than if you go without ****<br />
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Here is my routine<br />
1) At home, wash and dry hair<br />
2) bike to work...whheeeeeeee<br />
3) cool down (this is important and some forget this...if you style your hair before you stop sweating, it wont last through your morning meetings...so slow down and check your chainlink or something) on the really hot days, a wet cloth on the back of your neck for 5 min will do the trick.<br />
4) Baby wipes to the hair line (under bangs especially), underarms, under knees and back of neck...ahhhh refreshing<br />
(INSERT Hair dryer if raining or snowing)<br />
5) clean white towel to wipe up the moisture from the wipes<br />
6) Style as regular (it helps to buy doubles of your products and keep them in your office so you don't have to carry them and risk goop on your outfit) I'm fortunate enough to have…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-08-11:2211490:Comment:1086182009-08-11T18:26:34.577ZJasonkhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Jasonk
I'm fortunate enough to have a free gym/showers here at my work and have been thinking of looking for a new job - but not very seriously at all... Any openings where you work? The whole showers thing would be a very sad thing to lose... haha ;)<br />
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I'm fortunate enough to have a free gym/showers here at my work and have been thinking of looking for a new job - but not very seriously at all... Any openings where you work? The whole showers thing would be a very sad thing to lose... haha ;)<br />
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<cite>Trachea said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/ladies-how-do-you-avoid?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A108095&page=3#2211490Comment108285"><div>I have very thick, medium length hair and I've taken to leaving it wet in a ponytail (after conditioning and adding gel or mousse for control) when riding to work. We're fortunate enough to have a gym with showers at my job, so I rewet my hair in the shower, twist sections of it and let it air dry wavy. If I've blown dry my hair straight, I put it up in ponytail and poke thru the back of my helmet. With a bob, you could just keep a blowdryer & brush and/or flat iron for styling at work, if the restrooms at work have an outlet. There are some really small dryers and flat irons out there, that you can easily keep at your desk.</div>
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