Slay the Road Game

Helmet hair is an inevitable side-effect which comes with every-day bike commute. Though it might be unpleasant, the protective tool is mandatory to ensure your overall safety. The enclosed surface within the helmet is a potential space for fungal and other microbial infections to thrive due to excessive sweat accumulation on it. This ultimately makes the scalp greasy and undernourished. But there is always a choice of skipping these obstacles and keeping them at bay.

You can reduce hair loss caused by helmet through regular head massages. They are undoubtedly the best when it comes to grooming your hair and revitalising the roots naturally. Scalp massage eases muscular tension and lets you sit back and relax.

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Another prime reason for hair loss is buying a wrong sized helmet. Getting the right fit is crucial to prevent flattened hair. Moreover, if you have to cover a long distance, take small intervals or stopovers to give your hair some breathing liberty. You can efficiently prevent the aggravation of this problem by indulging into some healthy haircare products listed below.

Pro-Tips

To ace the road game, here are a few pointers to swear by:

• Avoid constant use of blowers and hair dryers.
• Keep your mane cleaned and moisturised before you put on your helmet.
• The vice-versa is also important. Make sure that the helmet is dry. Treat your helmet with anti-microbial solutions at regular intervals to keep it clean.
• Indulge in healthy physical activities to keep your hormones in sync.
• Switch the way you style your barnet. Avoid following the same pattern and experiment with different hairstyles.
• Avoid rubbing your hair dry with a towel. Rather, let them dry naturally.

Dry Shampoo

A perfect hair day seems like a dream when you have that helmet on. But the ultimate hack to prevent those greasy and dreadful locks is right here. Dry shampoo is a step closer to the ideal hair look without having to do much. It contains cornstarch which soaks up excess sebum clogging your hair roots. Its use gives your hair a fresh and voluminous appearance. It just takes a couple of minutes to apply this powdered shampoo which let’s you skip the soaking, drying, and blow-dry time. Our pick is Corinne Taylor as this product has 100 per cent natural ingredients that would nourish your hair from within.

Silk Road

Researches have revealed that the regular use of helmet makes the hair-roots move closer to the scalp. The condition is known as traction alopecia, which tends to induce hair-fall on repeated contact with the helmet lining. Silk scarves work as a saviour here. The covering absorbs excess moisture from your head and maintain the natural oils that are sealed in your hair. The cloth creates a barrier between your mane and the helmet lining. The additional layer also absorbs sweat, inhibiting the inner lining of the helmet to retain unpleasant odour as well.

Vitamin Sea

The Florapothecarie sea salt spray is one of the quickest and efficient products to get that ideal beach hair look. Your bouncy hair is sure to drive the ladies crazy. It creates delicate waves due to the presence of Epsom salt in it. The spray works effortlessly with the same after-effect on every hair. The product adds additional volume and works wonders for those who have thin hair. Its effect is fast acting, so don’t hesitate to use it during the commute on a rushed morning.

Airhead

If you don’t prefer wearing a scarf, beanie or a skull cap then go for Airhead. It is a helmet liner which helps distance your hair from the helmet. Hard to notice, this product works efficiently to prevent hair loss and flattening. It improves helmet hygiene, increases ventilation and reduces perspiration inside the helmet. It utilises a spring technology which aids the installation of this device inside the helmet. Made up of silicon, the non-allergic, anti-bacterial product is simple to wash and clean. The product has possibly outperformed all the road tests and will surely become your favourite companion on your next road trip.

From the September 2019 issue of FHM India.