Helmet hair

Jiggles · July 26th, 2011, 07:56 PM

I'm looking for some type of hair gel/styling gel/whatever that I can use to get rid of my helmet hair once I get to work. I need something that won't gunk up my helmet though like the typical stuff I use will.

I don't need something that will spike my hair (although that would be ideal) but something that will at least let me reshape my hair and not make a mess in my helmet when I go home.

Using normal gel and washing it out isn't an option either since its rather hard to wash your hair in a bathroom sink...

ducducgooseit · July 26th, 2011, 08:00 PM

A crew cut prevents helmet hair quite effectively.

nickadolph · July 26th, 2011, 08:08 PM

run some moose through it when you get to work?

Live2ride · July 26th, 2011, 08:10 PM

Whenever I get to work I go to the restroom to change clothes, drench my hair in the sink, then dry off with paper towels and it looks good as new 99% of the time. I don't have long hair though, I don't let it drop to my eyes if I can help it.

kaiserz · July 26th, 2011, 08:12 PM

I use this http://www.amazon.com/Garnier-Fructi...DateDescending and it works wonders.

alex.s · July 26th, 2011, 08:16 PM

i've always held the beliefs of "do nothing or cut off"... for some insane reason the ladies tell me they love my hair... no idea how or why luckily i've never had a job that required being presentable... you could always use one of those... uh... "do-rags"?

Johnnyscoots · July 26th, 2011, 08:27 PM

I just decided to dye my hair scalp colored. Works wonders: Helmet fits better, no need to shampoo, no need to buy a comb, but I find myself in the hair care aisle looking complete lost/bemused/confused...

Johnny

Live2ride · July 26th, 2011, 08:37 PM

You could get a "hairmet".

Mr.E · July 26th, 2011, 08:57 PM

You could get a mow hawk for your helmet, take off the face shield and draw a mouth on the front of it. I'm pretty sure I could get away with that at my job. No one would know the difference. Lol

Jiggles · July 26th, 2011, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiserz

I use this http://www.amazon.com/Garnier-Fructi...DateDescending and it works wonders.

but does it splooge in ur helmet?

setasai · July 26th, 2011, 10:32 PM

It's basically insanely dense wax. On the plus side, you use very little of it and as it turns out, I can spike my hair... put the helmet on... and at destination, my hair is still spiked. Helmet doesnt seem to be affected and I used to use it everyday for over a year.

If you want to try it, I can scoop you a small bottle of it and see if you like it. Plus, it's only like $3 at CVS for a tin that lasts forever.

Jiggles · July 26th, 2011, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by setasai

It's basically insanely dense wax. On the plus side, you use very little of it and as it turns out, I can spike my hair... put the helmet on... and at destination, my hair is still spiked. Helmet doesnt seem to be affected and I used to use it everyday for over a year.

If you want to try it, I can scoop you a small bottle of it and see if you like it. Plus, it's only like $3 at CVS for a tin that lasts forever.

Awesome, exactly what I was looking for.

ally99 · July 27th, 2011, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducducgooseit

A crew cut prevents helmet hair quite effectively.

Must be nice to have that option!

etiainen · July 27th, 2011, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

Must be nice to have that option!

Yep is is

No more looking like a messy animal every time i take off my helmet. I prefer not having a crew cut, but it works pretty well.

rockNroll · July 27th, 2011, 05:35 AM

Have a spray bottle w/ water in it at work. Wet your hair and "fix" the helmet hair.

If you're gonna use "stuff" in your hair, put a bandana over your head for the ride. Any crap you put in your hair is gonna get inside the helmet.

totaled · July 27th, 2011, 06:12 AM

I'm a Dapper Dan man myself.

reaubideux · July 27th, 2011, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by totaled

I'm a Dapper Dan man myself.

I was scanning through this thread, saw setasai's post with the tin of wax and that was the first thing that popped in my head.

I've kept a buzzed head pretty much since the day I graduated high school years ago so I'm lucky enough to never have to worry about my hair.

Vampyre · July 27th, 2011, 06:19 AM

I'm a my hair quit growing on top before I turned 30 so I cut it to 1/8" type of man myself.

totaled · July 27th, 2011, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Using normal gel and washing it out isn't an option either since its rather hard to wash your hair in a bathroom sink...

I use "Regis DesignLine Held Up" stuff, goes in like hair gel but then you can move your hair and stuff, haven't had a problem with it in my helmet. My ex got me to use it, and it's just habit now. Takes an extra 30 seconds when I get out of the shower in the morning... Plus girls can still play with my hair

highpsiguy · July 27th, 2011, 07:05 AM

Odly enough I am lucky enough to never have suffered much from "helmet hair". I have had buzzed to very long ponytails *gotta love the early 90s*. Whatever style I have had doesn't seem to suffer.

CThunder-blue · July 27th, 2011, 08:05 AM

There is another method you can use which wouldn't require any money or getting a haircut.

YORCHI · July 27th, 2011, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Awesome, exactly what I was looking for.

we used to use Murray's in high school and it was insanely greasy and hard to remove. It used to gunk up in the shower so depending on how much of it you use it could wind up in the helmet...I think we used too much of it cause our tins didn't last forever

Kevin2109 · July 27th, 2011, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YORCHI

we used to use Murray's in high school and it was insanely greasy and hard to remove. It used to gunk up in the shower so depending on how much of it you use it could wind up in the helmet...I think we used too much of it cause our tins didn't last forever

Ive used that stuff and I hated it! I cant remember what I use right now, I'll post when I get home, But I can be in my helmet for an hour, take my helmet off and my hair is pretty perfect, still spiked

I may have just been blessed with nice hair, thats what the ladies tell me

kaiserz · July 27th, 2011, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

but does it splooge in ur helmet?

It doesn't "splooge" in my helmet, and it's not "greasy", that's why I use it

setasai · July 27th, 2011, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YORCHI

we used to use Murray's in high school and it was insanely greasy and hard to remove. It used to gunk up in the shower so depending on how much of it you use it could wind up in the helmet...I think we used too much of it cause our tins didn't last forever

Yea It could get all over the helmet if you use alot. I use probably a pea or lima bean sized amount for the whole head. Spread it over all my fingers and then go crazy and rub it in then shape it.

I agree it's hard to remove. My brother uses it for longer hair and he says he only needs to use it every other day because it doesnt really wash out. I suggest you try anything you can get your hands on until you're satisfied. Otherwise, just give up an leave it be. Anybody asks what's up with your hair, just say you've been riding all day. Always a great way to start a conversation.

Jiggles · July 27th, 2011, 01:58 PM

If I just leave it i get this wolverine look. Just from where the padding rests against my head it pushes the hair in the front straight down and the hair on the top sides stays up so I look goofy as hell. Just using water doesn't help unless I actually wash it with soap too.

I don't mind whether its spiked or shaped, I just don't want to be wearing slacks, button down shirt and tie with wolverine hair

If I get a religious customer they might think I'm the devil and then I'll lose a sale

I'm going to try kaiserz recommendation of Garnier Texture Paste and if that leaves my helmet looking like Jenna Jamesons money maker then I'll go with setasai's recommendation of Murrays

YORCHI · July 27th, 2011, 02:28 PM

Have you tried the Axe stuff? The commercials are funny and if I had hair that's what I would try. Thankfully I just use my clippers and buzz my hair off every week so I don't have any worries

CThunder-blue · July 27th, 2011, 02:29 PM

Wolverine? LOL. You can get this motorcycle suit too!

Jiggles · July 27th, 2011, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YORCHI

Have you tried the Axe stuff? The commercials are funny and if I had hair that's what I would try. Thankfully I just use my clippers and buzz my hair off every week so I don't have any worries

I usually use axe but I think it would make a mess

GetBusyLiving · July 27th, 2011, 04:39 PM

I use the Axe Messy Look Paste..the yellow container. I put it in and style my hair before I leave then when I get to work I just run my fingers through it and restyle it and its fine. Doesn't leave any mess in my helmet and it holds up in the Arizona heat.

Jiggles · July 27th, 2011, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

Wolverine? LOL. You can get this motorcycle suit too!

Already ordered one

Jiggles · July 27th, 2011, 04:48 PM

Alright so I went down to Rite Aid (20% discount FTW!) to get some Garnier Surf Hair when I came across another Garnier product, Fiber Gum Putty. "This soft non-sticky fiber gel allows you to work and rework your style with long-lasting hold" Sounds like just the thing I need!

Lowspeed Lowside · July 27th, 2011, 04:53 PM

~~I wish I had hair.~~ Gayest. Thread. Ever.

Jiggles · July 27th, 2011, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowspeed Lowside

~~I wish I had hair.~~ Gayest. Thread. Ever.

Don't be jealous babe.

ducducgooseit · July 27th, 2011, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowspeed Lowside

~~I wish I had hair.~~

azimmer11 · July 29th, 2011, 10:27 AM

i like how my hair looks after im done riding =]

ninja_sleeper · July 29th, 2011, 10:47 AM

I dig this thread.

Riding make's it hard to keep your hair/face in check. It takes up so much time!!!

I like the progressive commercial when flo takes off her helmet and her hair is still perfect. If only it were that easy.

YORCHI · July 29th, 2011, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drsketch

I'm a man, I don't get all metroed out

there's nothing more exhilirating than some freshly shaved UU

rockNroll · July 29th, 2011, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja_sleeper

I like the progressive commercial when flo takes off her helmet and her hair is still perfect. If only it were that easy.

I too like that commercial. The other rider's hairs are all fookered up and flo's is perfect.

Honko · July 29th, 2011, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja_sleeper

I like the progressive commercial when flo takes off her helmet and her hair is still perfect. If only it were that easy.

Hahaha. This is exactly what I thought of when I first read this thread.

July 26th, 2011, 07:56 PM	#1
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Helmet Hair = Fail I'm looking for some type of hair gel/styling gel/whatever that I can use to get rid of my helmet hair once I get to work. I need something that won't gunk up my helmet though like the typical stuff I use will. I don't need something that will spike my hair (although that would be ideal) but something that will at least let me reshape my hair and not make a mess in my helmet when I go home. Using normal gel and washing it out isn't an option either since its rather hard to wash your hair in a bathroom sink... __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

July 26th, 2011, 08:10 PM	#4
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	Whenever I get to work I go to the restroom to change clothes, drench my hair in the sink, then dry off with paper towels and it looks good as new 99% of the time. I don't have long hair though, I don't let it drop to my eyes if I can help it. __________________________________________________

July 26th, 2011, 08:16 PM	#6
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i've always held the beliefs of "do nothing or cut off"... for some insane reason the ladies tell me they love my hair... no idea how or why luckily i've never had a job that required being presentable... you could always use one of those... uh... "do-rags"? __________________________________________________

July 26th, 2011, 08:27 PM	#7
Johnnyscoots Over 40 Ninjette Owner Name: John Location: Denver, Pa Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki VN900C (Black), 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Red/Two Bros. Slip on, 41 Tooth Rear Sprocket) Posts: 77	I just decided to dye my hair scalp colored. Works wonders: Helmet fits better, no need to shampoo, no need to buy a comb, but I find myself in the hair care aisle looking complete lost/bemused/confused... Johnny __________________________________________________ So Long, and Thanks for All The Fish! Vulcan 900 Custom: Cafe windscreen, OEM backrest and Lockable side cases!!!

July 26th, 2011, 08:37 PM	#8
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	You could get a "hairmet". __________________________________________________

July 26th, 2011, 08:00 PM	#2
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	A crew cut prevents helmet hair quite effectively.

July 26th, 2011, 08:08 PM	#3
nickadolph ninjette.org member Name: nick Location: Twin Cities, MN Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 168	run some moose through it when you get to work?

July 26th, 2011, 08:12 PM	#5
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	I use this http://www.amazon.com/Garnier-Fructi...DateDescending and it works wonders.

July 26th, 2011, 08:57 PM	#9
Mr.E That rider dude. Name: Eric Location: Orlando, Fl. Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 White Ninja 250 SE. Posts: A lot.	You could get a mow hawk for your helmet, take off the face shield and draw a mouth on the front of it. I'm pretty sure I could get away with that at my job. No one would know the difference. Lol

July 26th, 2011, 10:32 PM	#11
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	It's basically insanely dense wax. On the plus side, you use very little of it and as it turns out, I can spike my hair... put the helmet on... and at destination, my hair is still spiked. Helmet doesnt seem to be affected and I used to use it everyday for over a year. If you want to try it, I can scoop you a small bottle of it and see if you like it. Plus, it's only like $3 at CVS for a tin that lasts forever.

July 27th, 2011, 05:35 AM	#15
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Have a spray bottle w/ water in it at work. Wet your hair and "fix" the helmet hair. If you're gonna use "stuff" in your hair, put a bandana over your head for the ride. Any crap you put in your hair is gonna get inside the helmet. __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

July 27th, 2011, 06:12 AM	#16
totaled ninjette.org member Name: Carl Location: Louisiana Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250-SOLD Posts: 58	I'm a Dapper Dan man myself. __________________________________________________ "I've given up reading books. I find it takes my mind off myself. -Oscar Levant

July 27th, 2011, 06:19 AM	#18
Vampyre ninjette.org sage Name: Joseph Location: Winter Park, FL Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R Black, 2005 ZX-6R Blue Posts: 623	I'm a my hair quit growing on top before I turned 30 so I cut it to 1/8" type of man myself.

July 27th, 2011, 07:05 AM	#20
highpsiguy ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: Athens Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1981 Honda Cx500 Custom, 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 289 Blog Entries: 1	Odly enough I am lucky enough to never have suffered much from "helmet hair". I have had buzzed to very long ponytails gotta love the early 90s. Whatever style I have had doesn't seem to suffer. __________________________________________________ "Rudeness is a weak persons attempt at strength."

July 27th, 2011, 08:05 AM	#21
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	There is another method you can use which wouldn't require any money or getting a haircut. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

July 27th, 2011, 01:58 PM	#26
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	If I just leave it i get this wolverine look. Just from where the padding rests against my head it pushes the hair in the front straight down and the hair on the top sides stays up so I look goofy as hell. Just using water doesn't help unless I actually wash it with soap too. I don't mind whether its spiked or shaped, I just don't want to be wearing slacks, button down shirt and tie with wolverine hair If I get a religious customer they might think I'm the devil and then I'll lose a sale I'm going to try kaiserz recommendation of Garnier Texture Paste and if that leaves my helmet looking like Jenna Jamesons money maker then I'll go with setasai's recommendation of Murrays __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

July 27th, 2011, 02:28 PM	#27
YORCHI n00b Name: Jorge Location: Perris, CA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 581	Have you tried the Axe stuff? The commercials are funny and if I had hair that's what I would try. Thankfully I just use my clippers and buzz my hair off every week so I don't have any worries __________________________________________________ Facebook YouTube #KCCO

July 27th, 2011, 02:29 PM	#28
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	Wolverine? LOL. You can get this motorcycle suit too! __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

July 27th, 2011, 04:39 PM	#30
GetBusyLiving I'm Fun Size not short. Name: G-Hop Location: The Dusty Desert Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 White Ninja 250r Posts: 28	I use the Axe Messy Look Paste..the yellow container. I put it in and style my hair before I leave then when I get to work I just run my fingers through it and restyle it and its fine. Doesn't leave any mess in my helmet and it holds up in the Arizona heat. __________________________________________________ "I sold my soul to the open road."

July 27th, 2011, 04:48 PM	#32
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Alright so I went down to Rite Aid (20% discount FTW!) to get some Garnier Surf Hair when I came across another Garnier product, Fiber Gum Putty. "This soft non-sticky fiber gel allows you to work and rework your style with long-lasting hold" Sounds like just the thing I need! __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

July 27th, 2011, 04:53 PM	#33
Lowspeed Lowside Tightwad Tinker Name: Hans Location: Lexington, Ky Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 161	~~I wish I had hair.~~ Gayest. Thread. Ever.

July 29th, 2011, 10:27 AM	#36
azimmer11 ninjette.org sage Name: Alex Location: michigan Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 784	i like how my hair looks after im done riding =]

July 29th, 2011, 10:47 AM	#37
ninja_sleeper ninjette.org guru Name: Carrie Location: Oregon Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 2	I dig this thread. Riding make's it hard to keep your hair/face in check. It takes up so much time!!! I like the progressive commercial when flo takes off her helmet and her hair is still perfect. If only it were that easy.

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