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A question for all the motorcyclists here... how do you handle your long hair on rides? In the past I've just tailed it and spent the time afterwards finger combing the tangles out. But now that I've been riding more [due to gas prices] and the fact that my ponytail's 22" at its longest, it's getting more 'snarly.' I've tried segmenting and tucking my hair under my helmet, both with mixed results. Just like to know what other motorcyclists do. Thanks!
--Rick
Here's one way to reduce friction on your hair. Try putting your hair up in a bun. Even that may not work if your hair is extremely long. I do not drive a motorcycle, or even drive a car, so I have no actual idea.
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Sounds like a good idea. I'll have to keep the bun low, so I can get my helmet on!
--Rick
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http://www.hairglovecycle.com/ExtendedProducts.asp
This product should work to protect you hair, Rick. Segmenting may work if the ties on your ponytail are close together, maybe 2" apart. You would need at least 10. Ties being close together are very important near the top where most of the tangles occur.
Scott
Thanks for the info, Scott. Once, when I went window shopping while visiting my parents, my mom showed me a hair cuff that snaps around the tail. The idea's great except my ponytail is so narrow that the cuff just slid right off! I like the ones that you tie on instead of snap. Gotta check into them...
--Rick
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Again, very close segmenting (1 1/2" to 2" intervals) may work too. Use the tiny size hair ties. They will work on a slender ponytail. I have a bunch of these and I could give you a handful of them to try, if you are attending the Haight Street Fair on Sunday.
Scott
Rick, where do you find those?? I'd love to try one.
Jim
The last time I saw one was in Albuquerque NM a few years ago. Haven't seen any since. Here's a link to a site that sells them. There's probably more out there...
http://www.austinleatherworks.com/ProductCart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=&idproduct=83
--Rick
Not a motorcyclist, but I do active stuff with a helmet/hardhat on...
Bunning is OK, for brief periods, but the hair is still exposed to some damage.
When I really need it up and away and safe, I use a pony scrub, completely protected, plus it also functions as a bandanna. Note: despite the focus of the description, they have a broad selection of fabrics, not all of which are pink. ;) If your hair can be ponytailed, it will work with one of these[1].
The picture is from the end of a overnight trailwork trip, working in heavy brush and warm/hot/dry conditions. Hair was detangled before I put the ponyscrub on, and all I did at the end was shake out the loose bun made to fit my hair in the ponyscrub, and take out the scrunchy.
[1] Not precisely true...there is at least one person who has posted on this forum who has too much hair for a ponyscrub.
Pony Scrub
What I wonder is not what you're applying to your hair, but what you're applying to your shirt. I've never seen such rapid growth! [grin]
I'm sure what we all want to know is, "Will it work on hair?"
Bill
Heh! I remember noticing that when I was justifying the pictures so they would match.
Sadly, stretching your arms over your head and then pulling your shirt out and flapping it because it is hot doesn't make your hair grow. :( Damn!
A ponyscrub should work well for most people. But, not everyone.
One thing I have done with motorcycle and bicycle helmets is to braid my hair. Then, stuff the braid down one leg of a pair of black opaque pantyhose. Then the panty part (oh, shush!) goes on my head. The spare leg I wind around the base of the braid.
If you use black opaque hose (and make sure that they're not turned inside out!) it just looks like a long do-rag.
Thanks; I wish I had known about these last summer. I rode across Iowa in a Z3 with the top down and it destroyed my hair--had to give up and take a shower. I hunched down and wore a hat and tied it back but that wasn't enough.
I put mine up into a fake bun or have someone braid it.
Thanks for all the replies. You've given me some ideas to keep my hair from getting too snarly! Just for grins, here's a pic of my motorcycle...
--Rick
My bike...
I haven't ridden a motorcycle for many years, but I used to tuck my hair inside my jacket, usually after tying it back first, and always with a scarf around my neck to hold it in. In hot weather I wore one of those fake silk scarves like an old-style fighter pilot, and in cold weather my old woolly college scarf.
I tried tucking it in my jacket but it never stays there. I'll try the scarf thing to hold it in. Thanks!
--Rick
Hey guys, This is my first post, however I have been lurking for the better part of a year. I thought I might be able to help here as I do quite a bit of riding. If im in a rush, I tie a bandana around my neck folded in the same way you would tie it for a head band with the tail tucked beneath it and the remaining part of the tail under my vest. That usualy keeps it tucked in well enough to keep it from whipping and tangling. All of my buddies with much longer hair keep it braided and let it whip in the wind, but im sure that allows a bit of damage. Jp cycles sells some leather wrap things that go over your tail but they arent my cup of tea. To anyone who doesn't know what its like to ride a bike without restraining your hair, let me just say that you will never ever ever make that mistake twice.