Makeup

[fixedgeargirl]

I am trying to grow my hair out, from a pixie short-short to a more, all one length short around my chin. Since I have to blow it dry now, to get it to look OK, I am dreading what it will be like when i take my helmet off after a long, sweaty ride.

Robyn, I'm in the process of growing out from a pixie to long layers, so I know what you mean about being in the must-blow-dry phase. Have you thought about wearing a do-rag or skull cap? Or bring along a Buff? You can do all kinds of creative wrap/headband things with those and they come in cute colors and prints.

I totally understand questioning the validity of letting your sport(s) determine your hairstyle ! I lived in the mountains, skied quite a bit, and spent most of my outdoor time with a hat or helmet of some kind on. I had long, straight hair for years b/c it was so easy and always looked the same post-helmet as it did pre-helmet. But I finally realized it wasn't the least bit flattering (finally outgrew my hippie phase ). I have given lots of thought to each subsequent hairstyle, I don't want to waste $40 and eight weeks of regret . It is a consideration, especially if you do a lot of riding. It's valid b/c it matters to you. Now, if you start obsessing about it, I'll start to get worried !

[yellow]

Oh, after reading about Robyn's hair adventure, I realized that I fibbed earlier.

When I first got my hair cut super short (like about 1.5" all around), it only took one person to call me "Sir" to push me into the world of makeup. So to work, where I had contact with other humans, I wore mascara and eye shadow (and earrings!). But no makeup on weekends.

Of course since I'm not working at the moment it doesn't even occur to me to put makeup on. Plus, like Robyn, I'm attempting to grow my hair out a tad, so I'm not looking so "Sir-like" anymore. Robyn, I have lots of cute hats to disguise my hair once off the bike and, like FGG recommends, I often wear a Buff while riding since it kind of doubles as a hat when I take my helmet off. I noticed that the latest Terry catalog has Buffs that match their other clothing. Cute!

[Crankin]

I haven't thought about the skullcap or buff. Right now, any riding I do (only one outdoor ride this month) is with a hat for warmth under my helmet. I usually start my season in March, but since I live in New England, my outdoor riding can be on and off until well up through April. Last year it rained right up through the middle of June...
well, back to hair. I might try one of the above accessories. My husband swears by the skullcap to keep cool and warm. I'm not sure if wearing one will help achieve my goal of not looking like a monster when I take the helmet off. I generally look pretty bad in hats; I love them, but I have a teeny head and putting any kind of head covering on sort of accentuates that and makes me look weird. I finally found a small sized headband at Terry, which I wear for x country skiing when it isn't too cold. Regular winter hats are always falling down over my eyes. I have the same problem buying eyeglasses; all the cool looking ones look awful on me. I ended up getting my reading glasses in a kid's frame! Mostly, I wear contacts, but my bifocals are also kid's frames. I have until March 17th to decide about my hair. That's the date for my next trim.