Very often we have customers who refuse to don a bicycle helmet for various WRONG reasons, from “not necessary” and “it messes up my hair” to ” I am going at a slow speed” or “it’s just too hot”. The bicycle helmets we sell range from S$49 to S$250 and we brought quality to every price category so that the economics of owning a helmet is a weak one when you consider the fact that you need protection to your head when someone hits you.
HOWEVER, when it comes to care of your scalp, which could lead to itchiness or hair root aggravation, we do ask that you take note of a few things:
1. Pick a good fit for the helmet
Too tight a fitting or too loose can lead to the helmet pulling on the roots of the hair. The scientific name is traction Alopecia. You can easily avoid any risk of traction alopecia due to wearing a helmet, by using a helmet of the right size that is not too tight or too loose on your head. Do the 2VI method.
While putting on the helmet also ensure that no hair is pulled very tightly by the helmet. Take your time every time you put it on, and continue jiggling and shifting the helmet till you reach the most comfortable position, when no hair is pulled back tightly. Also take care while taking off the helmet.
2. Keep your helmet clean and store it in an airy and hygienic place to avoid hair loss
As your scalp sweats up due to wearing a helmet, the inner layer of the helmet also gets wet with sweat. It is also important to clean the inner lining of your helmet regularly and to ensure that there is no fungal growth on the inner soft layer. Store your helmet in a hygienic and airy place so that it can easily get dried up and is not smelly. We recommend you shower with your helmet after each ride. No, you do not need to wear it but shampoo the straps and inner lining ( BUT we won’t stop you LoL)
3. Stay dry
Along with the above tips, you can also follow the following to avoid any hair loss caused due to wearing a helmet,
Every time you take a break between rides, take off your helmet to give your hair and helmet some time to dry out. Towel down to dry faster.
Wearing a piece of cloth or scarf on your head or covering your hair before putting on the helmet can be a very effective way to reduce any risk of hair loss due to helmet. The cotton cloth will reduce any friction between the hair and the helmet and will also soak up the sweat, quickly eliminating all the worries. However, always ensure that the cloth is washed and completely clean before putting it on.
