Keep a Hair Tie Around Your Wrist

by Ashley
(Sydney, Australia)

Keep a hair tie around your wrist and stick your hair up between rides.

I have long hair and live in Australia so the heat and humidity are the killer for staying presentable after riding. I find washing it and drying it the day of or night before the ride is best, using as little product as possible. I then either tie it in a low pony or leave it out and when I have to take the helmet off, I tie it in a high pony or bun and smooth the front back with a little water from my water bottle. I've had it recommended to me to wear a bandanna to help absorb the sweat and minimize hair breakage (which causes friz). I'm going to try that soon and I'll let you know how I go.

Anyway, it really all depends on your hair type, length and specifics of the ride. A chick I know who spends more time on a bike than off it, keeps her long hair in a braid. I'm thinking of adopting the plaited look myself, or keeping a beanie/hat on hand just to cover up....maybe we should all consider going bald and creating a line of wigs we can don between helmet stints.