Keeping-hair-out-of-face question

[Hammer]

I find that I have to keep my mid back length hair in a tight double layered ponytail. If I haphazardly do a double pull through, then it flops around in the wind and blocks my view from my glasses mirror.

I was hoping to grow my hair long enough to chop and donate to locks of love. Even if I cut it chin length, I don't think it's long enough. While it is long, it won't grow longer. It just stays. Prenatal vitamins and all. So, who knows how long I'll keep it. I'm considering shoulder length with a few layers. Something easier to care for. But we'll see what I decide will be easiest for biking and running and low maintainance.

[7rider]

The only thing worse than helmet-head is Buff-head! I do use a Buff or Do-wrap for my short hair, but it requires that I wear it long past the ride, too, if I'm not at home right away.
Another thing I do when I don't wear anything under my helmet is tilt my head way back and comb the hair back with my fingers and tuck the hair behind my ears. I put the helmet on in that position, then straighten up and and adjust. I find that helps to keep the hair back and out of my face.

[bmccasland]

Do any of the buff wearers live in hot country? Helping keep heat in is not something I want to do during the summers down here. I've been known to pour water through the holes in my helmet to cool my brain. But I also seriously dislike the whispy bits of hair, those not quite long enough to pull back into a pony tail. Drives me nuts. I've thought about getting a buff, but if it holds heat in during the summer, I wouldn't wear it. Why buy cycling gear if I'm not going to use it?? Can spend the money on something else

[sundial]

Beth, I have a CoolMax Buff that I put on after the ride. It doesn't seem hot but I haven't ridden with it on either. Hubby has worn his during the ride and he prefers the Halo.

[Trekhawk]

Do any of the buff wearers live in hot country? Helping keep heat in is not something I want to do during the summers down here. I've been known to pour water through the holes in my helmet to cool my brain. But I also seriously dislike the whispy bits of hair, those not quite long enough to pull back into a pony tail. Drives me nuts. I've thought about getting a buff, but if it holds heat in during the summer, I wouldn't wear it. Why buy cycling gear if I'm not going to use it?? Can spend the money on something else

LOL - I think Australia qualifies as "hot country".

I have had no problems wearing it on very hot summer days. I like that I can pull it over the top part of my ears and protect them from the sun.

[GLC1968]

Do any of the buff wearers live in hot country? Helping keep heat in is not something I want to do during the summers down here. I've been known to pour water through the holes in my helmet to cool my brain. But I also seriously dislike the whispy bits of hair, those not quite long enough to pull back into a pony tail. Drives me nuts. I've thought about getting a buff, but if it holds heat in during the summer, I wouldn't wear it. Why buy cycling gear if I'm not going to use it?? Can spend the money on something else

I could not ride in NC summers without a buff! I cut mine in half so there wasn't quite as much material under my helmet, but then I would douse them in water. They stayed wet longer than hair, and they kept me cool!

I started riding with super short hair. Now it's quite long (I'm donating it as soon as I can find a good hairdresser here). Buffs (cut in half) were the only thing that got me through the in-between stages. I still use them to keep warm or cool - and they minimize breakage too.

[Dianyla]

For those who have mentioned donating, you may wish to read the wikipedia entry on Locks of Love beforehand so that you are making an informed decision.

I use a buff to keep wispies out of my face and absorb sweat. It's very comfortable.

[Velobambina]

I wonder if pre-wrap would damage your hair, particularly if you're hair is chemically treated.

[treece]

We haven't had any issues with pre-wrap damaging hair, but I would treat it like any other hair accessory. If you wear a ponytail, you should move the location of the pony around because if you put the holder in the same place every time, you can experience some breakage there.

Treece

[jobob]

Wow, nifty stuff!

Oh my, check out the story behind Pre-wrap: http://www.pre-wrap.com/fairgame.html

[F8th637]

My hair is chin-length and it is full of life and sometimes a mind of its own. I typically tie it back with a bandanna or a cloth elastic headband that you can get at Target. I have also done the old t-shirt sleeves thing and I definitely think those are the best.

[bluebug32]

The sides of my hair always sneak to the front of my helmet and get in my face when I ride. Generally, I just pin it back with some kind of clip and the hair stays out of my face.

[SouthernBelle]

I wore the Buff pirate-style last summer in 100+ temps. It is very helpful in keeping sweat from running into my eyes.

[aicabsolut]

I have long hair but a ton of wisps around my face. I pull those up in barrettes or wear a cap.

Most of those I know with shorter hair go the pigtail route for the rest.

[indigoiis]

I bought some mesh elastic hairbands - very lightweight - I think Goody makes them. They are very thin material - like a strip of pantyhose material with elastic sewn in - and they are just the right width and loose enough that you don't get a headache.