Possibly a goofy question: Helmet fit and hair...

[Nibblet99]

Also, lets not forget, the mullet was designed for bikers who wanted long hair, whilst wearing helmets

[Lion_Lady]

either way you go, a helmet needs to fit snugly and if you have to buy a second helmet that is preferable to buying a loose fitting one now and maybe it still being loose when you grow out your hair

Well, part of the problem as well is that I'm not sure just how tight a helmet should be... Just cause I can manage to shove, pull, yank, or pound it onto my head doesn't mean it's big enough, right? So, your logic makes sense, but I'm still not sure if I should get a L or an XL even as it is. Some of the larges just feel like they may be too tight, that they'd start hurting after wearing it for a while.

You really need to buy a helmet that fits NOW and worry about the change in fit when it happens (what if you decide that you really look like a DORK with hair???). I recommend you use some sort of 'doo rag' when trying on, anyhow. Check these out: http://www.buffusa.com they come in a CoolMax version and one with a 3M reflective stripe.

Hair growth is gradual enough that the interior padding will compress somewhat.

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[blues2cruise]

Some helmets fit round and some fit oval. Find the right shape for your head.