Driving with wind in hair, not face

Last summer I witnessed several woman putting their very long hair up into buns, then putting on scarves, and then hats, before riding in a very small convertible.  I believe they enjoyed the ride with its wind-in-the-face experience, and their hair was not tangled at all afterwards.  I will hasten to add that their hats had strings which tied and allowed the hat to remain on their heads despite the winds.  Sometimes scarves, bandanas and hats can come flying off in the wind of cars, or roller-coasters (not that I'd know about that ).  But Katherine makes a good point in that when your hair gets to be really long, it can get terribly tangled if no measures are taken to shield it from the wind of an open-air car or motorcycle.  Even shorter long lengths (just past shoulder-length) can tangle badly, but basically, the longer it gets, the more difficult it can be to remove tangles caused in these ways.  It's why those who have very long hair generally don't wear their hair loose in convertibles.

Hello all,

mom2kaymae, according to your signature, your hair is at bra strap length. While I do not know exactly how long eKatherine's hair is, her signature photo clearly shows what I assume is longer than waist length. Once your hair is of such lengths, 'slapping on a hat' is easier said than done.

"Good god, just put on a hat" would be quite easy for those with shorter hair, but hair is dealt with in an entirely different manner when longer lengths are reached. Even a bun produces what I consider a significant 'wad' of hair, if you will, and is not easy to cover with a hat.

Mr. Bouf, I feel your pain. In all the years I've been growing my hair, I've often felt dislike for the hair-in-the-car situation. As I've grown older, I wish I'd covered my hair and enjoyed the breeze.

If she doesn't mind the look of confined hair, there are a few ways to cover her tresses and enjoy the drive, if she is willing to sacrifice appearance for a bit. I remember when I was younger, appearance came before honest comfort and enjoyment.

My previous vehicle was a convertible, so I could easily take off the top and enjoy the breeze with just a bit of effort.

Once your (her) hair is combed out, begin twisting it at the back as if you were going to make a pony or a bun, then wrap the hair around her head (like a crown sitting vertically) until you run out of hair. A bandana will stay on quite securely when your hair is wrapped this way. If she will not hear of a bandana, perhaps you can purchase a scarf for her that is long and wide enough to cover her hair.

I could easily be talked into such a drive if later on that evening it held promise of a shower, a more 'prepared' hairstyle and dinner.

 Best of luck. Karen Marie

 

I guess I've got more hair than you, then.

Edited by eKatherine

The bun protects without the hat. The hat itself does nothing, especially because it won't sit on a bun properly.

mom2kaymae wrote: Good god, just put on a hat

How will wearing a hat protect my hair from tangling in the wind?

I tie my hair in a pony tail and then put a lose hat or scarf over it.  The scarf works w/ out the pony tail, too if she doesn't want her hair all creased in the back.

I love open windows! Braiding your hair back from your face would work I imagine and you can leave some loose at the back if you want the sensation of whipping hair without it getting painful. 

I'm pretty sure even if a person with long hair ties it back it's still going to get whipped around her face. Personally, I find a windy car ride to be fun and refreshing. The issue become the tangles after the car ride is over! One possibility is to braid it first.

um... She can tie her hair back? Get her a snood or hat? I can't think of anything related to physics, really.