How to Prevent Helmet Hair

Whether you are a skier, snowboarder or a cyclist, wearing a helmet is essential to your safety. However, post-activity helmet hair is not exactly flattering. Fortunately, there a few ways to prevent the phenomenon known as helmet hair.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A helmet
• A helmet skull cap
• Dry shampoo
• Baby powder

1. Purchase a ventilated helmet. It will keep your hair from getting sweaty and smelly.

2. Purchase a helmet skull cap. It keeps your hair in place when the helmet is removed.

3. Choose a helmet-friendly hair style. Short hair works best. However, ponytails and braids are also effective.

4. Mist your hair with a light coating of hairspray before you put on your helmet. Comb it out when you remove your helmet.

5. After a day on the slopes or the road, dry shampoo or talcum powder can bring some post-helmet life and body to your hair.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure that your helmet fits correctly.
• Do not let vanity prevent you from wearing a helmet.