I’m sure this will make me sound like a wimp… but… I want to know if anyone has a suggestion for wearing a helmet without smashing your hair. I have healthy hair that doesn’t need washing every day, but if I smash it with a helmet, then it looks awful until I wash it again. Does anyone have a tip for wearing a helmet without totally messing up your hair? Are some helmets better for that than others, or am I asking such ridiculous question that you are all LOL now? :o I am not in the habit of wearing a helmet for anything and am having to get used to the idea of wearing one. Also, what other things should I consider when buying a helmet? Right now I have a really cheap one.
Don’t wear a helmet.
Cut all your hair off.
I got my head shaved for a cancer research fundraiser. We raised about $26,000. It was worth the loss of hair AND I don’t have to worry about helmet head for awhile. Now I’m the “crazy, bald lady that rides a unicycle.”
Get dreadlocks, I never have helmet hair.
you always have helmet hair
I couldn’t really wear a helmet when I had dreads, made my head too big and prevented the helmet from fitting properly.
The dreads themselves made pretty good shock absorbers though.
Yeah, but then you can get helmet tan lines, which also look strange.
I don’t know about you guys, but generally whenever I do cycling that involves a helmet (I don’t ride motorcycles anymore), I’m due for a shower afterwards. If that isn’t convenient, sticking your head in a bucket of water seems to help. 
I want dreads
Yes, very true, but I wouldn’t necessarily have to wash my hair! Maybe when I get to a point where I can ride more than 800ft, the whole question will seen ridiculous. Yep… It’s starting to sound pretty ridiculous already. :o
Guess I was just wishful thinking.
Thanks!
This might be the solution… 
my dreads aren’t super thick or anything. And I got a helmet after I got dreads, so mine fits great 
You could always cut little holes in your helmet for your dreads to stick out! 
I don’t visit here very often lately, but I stopped by today and saw this thread. I just want to say good luck and… I like your user name! I like it very much indeed.
Talk about helmet hair! Wearing that will make your head look huge!
Laughing out LOUD!
MuniAddict!! Too funny! I could just wear one of those all the time and not worry about the hair. Wonder how my students at school would react to the new look. Thanks for the chuckles!
57!
Hey Uni57. Your user name is mighty fine as well.
I’ve been trying to figure out the derivation of your 57. It’s not your age, or a birth year. How about May 7th? Could that be it?
Whatever the derivation, YES, I certainly do like your user name!
Thanks 57Uni.
That’s it!
Okay Klaus!!! I think you might have the answer!
Just what I was looking for!!!
Somehow I missed it the first time I checked back this morning.
HAAA!
Thanks for the belly laugh!
I will be smiling all day over your “hairmet” post… and MuniAddict’s version.
I never imagined there would be so many good solutions to the problem!
If you also need extra room on the sides for your hair, consider the model Dark Helmet wears.
Breathing may be compromised (“I can’t breathe under this thing”), but it evidently protects your head well for impacts up to Ludicrous Speed.