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[Jaa'lir Corvus]

I hope this is the right place for this kind of question, it seemed most relevant.

For those who have long(ish) hair, how do you handle long hair plus helmets? I have quite fine hair and it turns into a frizzy/static/flyaway mess under a helmet. The last time I had long hair under a helmet regularly, it was a motorcycle helmet and I used a balaclava, but this seems less practical when the helmet will be coming on and off repeatedly during trooping/cons.

Any recommendations for hairstyles/products/forcefields that will keep things in place, or am I looking at resigning myself to a balaclava, arming cap, or just cutting it all off?

[OriKad]

Most of us wear a balaclava under our buckets, if only to cover up chin skin.  For helmet hair, I typically toss a brush in my kit box to take care of that, as I range from buzz cut to short pony depending on whether I get frustrated with my hair and cut it all off.

[Avior Braisa]

I second the balaclava. I have a pixie cut and it tends to go everywhere either way after the bucket comes off. A brush is also a good idea. I'd also potentially recommend a headband or a bandana.

[Evaar'la Kal]

I always french braided my hair when it was long.  Never bothered with a balaclava because my helmet is long enough and my neckseal is tall enough to hide everything.

[Jaa'lir Corvus]

Thanks all for the help! I can't french-braid at all, so it looks like I'm going to have to find some way to make a balaclava look stylish...  Good call on the brush, Avior, definitely going to have to add that to my 'costuming emergency' bag.

[Erio J'uni]

I wear a long, pirate style bandana with my privateer kit.  Works just fine.  Most of the women I know keep their hair in various styles of braids.

(Oof!  Sorry for the mega necropost.)

[Jaa'lir Corvus]

To revive a necropost that I meant to update - I found an amazing solution! I ended up braiding my hair and covering it with a hijab undercap. A Muslim friend of mine suggested it, and she was absolutely right.

Because they're designed for long wear and hot climates, they come in natural/breathable material, are comfortable, and don't slip.
You can get ones which have a silicone strip across the forehead to prevent slipping (like this one: https://m.modanisa.com/en/black-lace-up-non-slip-undercap-combed-cotton-underscarves-tuva-bone-1457023.html?ck=10engbpwerf-2). You can also get ones that cover the neck and shoulder to tuck into the top of your kute (like this: https://m.modanisa.com/en/simple-black-underscarves-ecardin-476626.html?ck=10engbpwerf-2).