AlbatrossCafe Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Warning: Manly thread ahead I recently grew my hair out (well, over the last 2 years) and I am wondering WTF I am supposed to do with it when riding. Basically, I have given up on brushing it. It takes me like 15+ minutes to brush it all out if I want. I can't do this every day. I thought it was my hair genetics that caused it to be tangled all the time, but after talking to a few other long-haired individuals, I realized that motorcycle rides are detrimental to hair if you want to keep it snarl-free. I can hang heavy objects from my hair because of how tangled it is. It's a PITA!! Any tips for keeping it from being tangled? I commute via moto pretty much every day. Dual headlights or deathhttp://fz07.org/thread/5384/albatrosscafes-galleryhttp://fz07.org/thread/5174/dual-headlight-upgrade-completed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvishpresley Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I have not cut my hair in nearly 6 years. I put it in a ponytail under my helmet and tuck it into my jacket. A quick brush out when I stop usually does the trick. LONG rides my hair comes out of the jacket eventually and it's so tangled a it will eat a brush. [HASH]longhairbikelife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vroomvroom Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Go Willy nelson braids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andistyr Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I have at least 4 ties in my hair and it is tucked under my jacket when I ride on the highway. Don't look as cool but hair doesn't get tangled that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simbadc650 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 My mechanic uses 6 hair ties and the best of luck to his face hair too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Here's a few suggestions: I think Arnold used axle grease on his hair [attachment id=2215" thumbnail="1]"Get to da choppaaaa!!!!" Then there's dreadlocks that are universally liked: [attachment id=2216" thumbnail="1] "Get off dat choppa you wimp!!" or you can go old school jerry curl [attachment id=2217" thumbnail="1] Any of those would be cool. Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xplane Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I'm bald, so can't help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Mr.Puss Posted August 20, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted August 20, 2016 Whoops... cleaning keyboard... errant post. Sorry, I've got nothing for you hair lovin' folk. Crush your enemies. See them driven before you. Hear the lamentations of their women. Fuss Life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryv Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 i hate long hair ... makes me too hot. Mine is wiry and has R value of 19, so i cut it myself and keep it short. I have a soul patch but that doesnt get too sweaty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member rowdy Posted August 21, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted August 21, 2016 I use a pair of battery powered clippers and clip it down to the scalp about every two weeks. Been doing that for over 30 years. Some day I'll have to calculate how much money I've saved it shampoo, hair cuts, combs, and how much time I've saved in hair management. I'm sure it's not a small amount, given that I have terrible, curly hair. Why can't left turners see us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 i hate long hair ... makes me too hot. Mine is wiry and has R value of 19, so i cut it myself and keep it short. I have a soul patch but that doesnt get too sweaty LMAO! Has an "R" value! Stop crackin' me up over here! Braaaah, haaaaa!! If you have any to spare the attic could use a little more insulation. Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I use a pair of battery powered clippers and clip it down to the scalp about every two weeks. Been doing that for over 30 years. Some day I'll have to calculate how much money I've saved it shampoo, hair cuts, combs, and how much time I've saved in hair management. I'm sure it's not a small amount, given that I have terrible, curly hair. [attachment id=2229" thumbnail="1] Don't feel like the Lone Ranger there, rowdy! Same thing every two weeks for the last three yrs. ([HASH]2) No more comb overs for this guy after watching this: [attachment id=2230" thumbnail="1] Like you said, the savings are substantial. Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdrew Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I am jealous of the long hair life, once I retire I will never step foot in a barbershop again! 2016 FZ07 - LOVING IT!! 2003 R6 - SOLD 2006 FZ6 - SOLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hippiebikerchick Posted August 21, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted August 21, 2016 If you still ride when winter comes a balaclava will keep tangles away. Meanwhile use conditioner and a couple of elastic ties. Illegitimi non carborundum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanner68 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 How do you guys deal with your long nails and riding gloves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 How do you guys deal with your long nails and riding gloves? too dang funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member phyciocc Posted August 22, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted August 22, 2016 I am sixty, and I still have hair. I considered myself lucky. I am a crazy Physics Prof. Beware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted August 22, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted August 22, 2016 My hair is getting out there... even if my age is half that of some.of you guys... im gonna second @hippiebikerchick's recommendation of balaclava and a conditioner regemen. I recommend garnier fructis leave in conditioner it smells awesome ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbatrossCafe Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 I use a pair of battery powered clippers and clip it down to the scalp about every two weeks. Been doing that for over 30 years. Some day I'll have to calculate how much money I've saved it shampoo, hair cuts, combs, and how much time I've saved in hair management. I'm sure it's not a small amount, given that I have terrible, curly hair. I've done that for the last 10 years. I'm 25 now. It was time to grow my hair out before I lost it P-) . I've been trying to live up to my viking ancestry expectations. Baklava is great in the winter, but not for summer. I can't fathom all the "6 hair ties" posts. Maybe my hair is too short for that? Where are you putting the ties? Just throwing them in randomly until all the hair is bundled up? Dual headlights or deathhttp://fz07.org/thread/5384/albatrosscafes-galleryhttp://fz07.org/thread/5174/dual-headlight-upgrade-completed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member ch3rryghost Posted August 22, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted August 22, 2016 Cut my hair since picking up riding, sure I get confused for a male all the time but at least I don't have to deal with: 1. hair that gets in my FOV when the helmet goes on 2. tangles 3. longer showers/longer drying time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbatrossCafe Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 Cut my hair since picking up riding, sure I get confused for a male all the time but at least I don't have to deal with: 1. hair that gets in my FOV when the helmet goes on 2. tangles 3. longer showers/longer drying time Haha the hair that snakes around pointy-end right into my eyeballs is the WORST, but I've been using a headband that I put on first and that solves 98% of that issue. Dual headlights or deathhttp://fz07.org/thread/5384/albatrosscafes-galleryhttp://fz07.org/thread/5174/dual-headlight-upgrade-completed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member ch3rryghost Posted August 22, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted August 22, 2016 Only thing I miss about my long hair is going to the salon once per annum, now it's every 2 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 How do you guys deal with your long nails and riding gloves?My nails are precious so I coat my nails in Dippity-do and put my hands in surgical gloves to lock in the moisture and then I slip them into some good leather gloves for the bike ride. Whenever I go anywhere and take my gloves off everyone gathers around me to look at my purdy nails and asks how I do it. Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaiceberg Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I use a skull cap like this:https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/mens-ua-coolswitch-skull-cap/pid1273203-001 A friend of mine just uses a bandanna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I go with a braid if doing long rides, just one in the back, tried the Willy braids but they kind of whipped around a lot and were annoying after an hour or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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