How can I keep cool under a bike helmet?

xxdismantl

I always make sure to wear a helmet. The only thing is, I ride to work every day and by the time I get there, my head is all sweaty, my bangs are wet, and my hair is destroyed. (The fact that it is typically over 80 degrees doesn't help either). Normally this wouldn't matter to me, but I have to look presentable for the customers where I work. Any tips on keeping your head cool and your hair intact?

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Buy a better helmet - one with better ventilation!

http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/women/helmets/skyla.html - with a visor
http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/women/helmets/transfer.html - without visor

Is there such a thing as a feminine helmet?

Q. I have to wear a helmet when I ride a bike, but unfortunately all the helmets I've owned are very masculine and not too 'pretty.' Anybody have links to a helmet that (is preferably) under $30.00 and isnt just a helmet covered in flowers, that's not what I mean. I mean the actual shape is more feminine then the traditional helmet. Thank yoU!

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I searched "girl helmet" and "women helmet" on amazon and saw quite a few stylish and feminine helmets. This is the one that I liked the best. It's not bulky or super girly with flowers and such.

http://www.amazon.com/Kryptonics-Womens-Multi-Sport-Helmet-X-Large/dp/B000GFJWVC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1315545093&sr=8-2

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Can you give some tips about riding my bike in Austin-Texas?

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secret

I am a 25 years old woman, and would like to take my bike for rides around my neighboor and go errands around. I would like some tips or warnings what could do to be safe and do the right things here in Texas.
I cannot take a drive licences, because I don't have rights so I want to stick with my bicycle!

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Use a bicycle helmet, wear bright colors, get a basket for carrying things, take a good lock and lock both wheels and lock it to something strong, follow the same rules that cars have to use, don't trust any cars to wait at stop signs, wear crash gloves, make sure your bike is in good condition-good brakes. Do not ride the wrong way against the traffic flow. Take the less busy side roads even if it is longer distance to go somewhere.Be alert for broken glass and bad holes in the road. Watch out for everyone all the time.Ride with a friend if you can. Do not ride after dark because you will be invisible! Start keeping a record of your distances traveling. Go to the library and read everything you can find about biking. It is a great way to travel just stay alert all the time like a bird does.

What kind of bicycle helmet should I buy?

jamie68117

I'm not really sure how much money my dad wants to spend on one. Probably no more than $50, but I'm not sure.

I tried on an adult helmet that we already had, (I'm guessing a men's one) but it was too big!

I think it'd be nice to get a helmet that has a little hole for a pony-tail, but it's not the end of the world if it doesn't have one.

I live in Omaha, NE, so we have quite a few bike shops, as well as a bunch of sporting goods stores.

I know we don't want to buy one off the internet. Should I go to a bike or sporting goods store, or just go to target or wal-mart?

Is there really a big difference between $25 helmets and $50 helmets?

OH and if an adult helmet was too big, should I get a youth size? Or a women's size? Or what?

I don't want it to be super ugly either. I'm a 16 year old girl so if it looks really ugly I probably won't have any motivation to wear it.
OH and I ride about 6 miles on a paved trail each time I ride, and I go about 4-5 days a week.

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Any helmet you like and fits will work. They are all tested and approved meeting govt. standards. At 16 you will need an adult helmet. Some models offer universal fit, 1 size fits all. I don't like those. Find a model you like with s,m,l sizing. An exact fit is achieved by using the extra pads that come with most helmets. You should be able to find quite a few under $50.

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