Quadan[TK] Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Not sure where to put this post so Admins, feel free to move it if you need.. So I got long hair, past my shoulders and was wondering what the rest of you (that have long hair) do with your helmets? Myself am going to put it up in a bun when out trooping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 You could get a balaclava Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solcar23[TK] Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) I have long hair too and have found that a balaclava works excellent or an item called a Hoo-Rag is perfect too. They were offered on the Legion boards recently so I have a 501st one but they have tons of cool designs. Here's the website: ----------------- I use both but tend to just put my hair in a ponytail then put the hoo rag over it. It tucks into the back of my neckseal. ------------------ Good luck! Edited January 13, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I think most ladies just put it down their under armor tops? Well, I did see one lady trooper with a pony tail, but that was at a con... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 if I use a ponytail my helmet wont fit. so I use a baclava and just let the hair sit as normal no tie needed just the neckseal and baclava works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezori[TK] Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I was growing my hair out but when my ponytail lump started affecting my helmet I chopped it off again, lol! I am going to be trying dreadlock extensions this spring so I'm thinking of piling them on top of my head and removing padding from my helmet (as needed) or just cramming them into my balaclava. Love the hoorag though, I didn't know about those! Might give that a try, thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesnarles Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Moar room for tronix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolo[TK] Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Well, I'm half bald... Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles[TK] Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Two braids to the side & belaclava. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 At the minute it goes in a balaclava and under my jumper, but I suspect I'm going to have to try and improve on that method. It's to the bottom of my back so I'm thinking Pickles might have an idea with braids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansDC[TK] Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 My hair is getting real long too. Problem with wearing a balaclava for me is that when I put my helmet on (twist technique) - the balaclava twists with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles[TK] Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) Yea, my hair is pretty long and thick (scary thick when I don't straighten it). Pretty sure I could give Weird Al a run for his money in a big hair competition, haha. I find that two side braids breaks up the thickness and help keep the hair somewhat under control (with the assistance of a balaclava!). Hair length reference: Edited January 13, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photo updated gmrhodes13 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezori[TK] Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) Pickles you have inspired me to try growing my hair out again!!! Mine is crazy thick too, but the two braids makes sense - also, adorable! Hans - is your balaclava loose at all? Maybe try getting a tighter one? I don't recall having an issue with that, personally! Edited February 28, 2015 by Rezori 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansDC[TK] Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 My balaclava is the smallest I could find. I do have a smallish head. I wear a size 7 in a fitted cap if thats anything to compare by. I ordered a hoorag. Lets see if that works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat[TK] Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I was just asking about this as well. Mine hangs to my elbow, but if I straightened it out it rests near my lower back/upper waist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansDC[TK] Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 HooRag arrived and its no good. Its still too big! I can wear it but as soon as I twist my bucket, it twists with it. There is a spot tho inside the lid in between the back pad and top pad. If I put my hair in a little bun and twist it in correctly - it sits nicely in that area!First world problems really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezori[TK] Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 That's crummy! But at least you have a solution mostly. Problems are problems no matter how small or large. We are doing what we can for the world charity-wise so it's still valid! I think if they do another run of the 501 hoorags I'll hop in on that, can at least wear em as bandanas and headbands too which is pretty neat! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt[501st] Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Yep...I cant really give any input here....or hair:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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