No more embarrassing helmet hair (and hairnet face!) moments with these styling choices for every motorcycle rider
All motorcycle riders know the struggle of, one, fumbling with putting on a helmet (those pesky locks seem to always be missing!), and, two, dealing with smelly helmets. Some drivers—not all—offer disposable hairnets, which, turns out, can also be tricky for first-time riders (see: woman putting a hairnet on her face).
Years and years of riding motorcycles have equipped me with hacks on how to navigate helmets—short of investing in my very own unit just to save me from having to deal with the issues that come with it. But I really can’t imagine myself lugging it around in my tote bag.
Fortunately, there are plenty of other workarounds that are not as embarrassing, inconvenient, or downright hideous.
Be like Tanya McQuoid and pull out your headscarf
Consider this as another opportunity to accessorize. Wrap your precious mane with a silk scarf not only to create a layer between the interior of the helmet and your hair but also to make sure your hair doesn’t get blown around by the wind. Just make sure to fasten your scarf at the chin or on your neck.
Or you can also pull a Sydney from “The Bear” with printed bandannas if that’s more your style.
Put a cap on it
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Everyone’s wearing caps now and maybe for good reason. While protecting your head from the sun, you can also use it as a protective gear when putting on a helmet. But double-check before handing the helmet back to your rider, your cap may have stuck inside it.
Bring back the beanie
Remember during the late 2000s until mid-2010s when Lookbook.nu and beanies were all the range? Maybe it‘s time to unearth those knitted head accessories just in time for the wetter and cooler season. Just be mindful about snagging them inside the helmet’s mesh material.
Be bold, wear a balaclava
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If you want double protection against helmet odor and air pollution, balaclavas are the way to go. It’s giving secret agent ninja realness and I fear not everyone is ready but hey, normalizing work has to begin somewhere.
Embrace being a normie with a hoodie
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Philippine weather most of the time includes punishingly scorching daytime heat. Best to wear long sleeves if you are in for a long ride. Hooded jackets are great riding garments because they can also shield your head from coming in contact with the interior of a helmet.
