still puzzled by it, but perhaps cut it off!

by Ellenmary
(Kalgoorlie, Western Australia)

this is me on a good day (hair-wise)

My problem is not the flatness but the boofy-ness. I have thick, messy, waist length brown hair, which after I take my helmet off has either gone all frizzy from the helmet going against the grain of my hair - neatly brushed into plait, or the hot weather has made all the hair around my hair line stick to my forehead and I look like a sweaty frump. so, I thought that I might get my hair cut into a posh bob or the like (short at back, long at front). then I can flick it all back, squeeze on the helmet and let it all fall forwards, sweat free upon removal. I'll let you know how it goes. maybe I am too optimistic and then I will have cut all my hair off in aid of a fruitless helmet hair experiment.

If I don't plait it, I tuck it into my t-shirt and under my bra strap (very classy - I know) and I don't put it up at ll I have one big dreadlock. Has anyone noticed how the women in bike mags all have their hair down and look fabulously tangle free? Why not have a rats nest woman with pushed in cheeks! :)

Also - does anyone wash the lining of their helmet? mine is a bit smelly and I thought I might handwash it. Is this fine?

I have only had my bike for 12 months, just a baby...