There is no doubt about it, wearing a helmet is one of the most important safety features when it comes to riding a motorcycle. Indeed, and it does not matter if you are the one revving the engine, or act as sexy back-seat fender fluff, protection is of the utmost importance to all. Even so, when it comes to helmets, they are not very attractive and often come with another unpopular feature, a trait that has turned many ladies away from participating in this exciting pass-time. Undeniable but true, helmet hair is one of the most unappealing attributes bikers have to deal with, and even though men tend to see it as less of a problem, it affects both genders.
Unfortunately for you guys out there, today I am addressing only my own dilemma, and will try to find ways that will help me keep up my appearances, even after I remove my helmet. As a newcomer to this thrilling hobby, which I have enjoyed so far, I would like to discuss my own possible hair-do options, which do not include shaving my head, even if it sounds easy and convenient. Believe me, a crew-cut does not appeal to my femininity!
The rule I was told, when checking out the bike shop, stated that my helmet was supposed to sit snug on my head and leave no room for movement. This would enhance skull protection if it would ever hit the pavement. Worried about my noggin, and following those strict guidelines, I soon found out that, with my head barely fitting into this fiberglass capsule, there absolutely was no room for a baseball cap, scarf, bands or ribbons. So, what was I supposed to do now, other than pack a wig in the trunk?
Shortly before my virgin ride I frantically searched my dresser drawers and found a smaller scarf I once received as a Christmas gift. I hid it in my jeans back pocket and off we went. As soon as the ride was over and my helmet came off, I tied the scarf around my head, pulling my shoulder-length hair back behind my ears. A quick look in the bike's mirrors showed me I was good to go. There was no hair wetting, spit or sticky gel involved and it was almost perfect. The only thing missing were a few hair clips, which could have kept the material better in place.
My husband and I decided to join a biker's club and our first outing with them was going to be a scenic night ride, ending with a dinner at a restaurant. I checked out the place online, and even though it did not come across as a five star diner, I still wanted to look my best. Armed with my 40% discount coupon I hit the craft shop and bought a ball of fancy, cotton-based, glittery yarn and enthusiastically crocheted myself a nice head band. With a fine black border it would fit with any jeans outfit I had in my closet and, as an added bonus, was easy to store - even with two bobby pins attached to the side. Actually, it worked out so well I want to go back to the market and buy different shades of thread as soon as I can get my hands on more discount vouchers.
Reinforced by my intuition I knew deep down that there just had to be something else out there that would do us backseat mamas proud, but what? Baseball caps were not quite my style, and even though I feel attracted to hats, I only own one. I adore them, yet cannot find any standard North American sizes that will fit my European, undersized head.
While rummaging through some mixed sales bins the other week, I came across a gadget that piqued my interest as soon as it came in view. In my hand I was holding an invention I had never seen before, and believe it or not, it happened to be a master-piece! Actually, it was a rechargeable curling iron, one that even came with a fancy travel pouch. The price was right, and even though I usually am not much of a gambler, or an extravagant spender, this item made it into my shopping basket. As soon as I arrived back at the good old homestead I charged up my new friend and later that day tried it out. Amazed at the results I knew I had found a great solution to my helmet hair problem, and even if I do not intend to pack it on short pleasure trips, I will certainly hold it tight whenever we drive in club formation, up to another fancy dining hall.
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