I first realized I needed something like Headsweats about 20 years ago when I started riding more. The sweat dripping down in my eyes was really starting to become an issue, so I started looking around. I bought my first one about 18 years ago - loved it (and am still using it! - so I decided to get another one since I've been riding more lately. Why is it so good? Well, it's already lasted 18 years, which means the construction is great. The other thing is that it WILL NOT let sweat in your eyes - the "tail" forces your sweat to run to the low point, so it goes down your back instead of down your brow. It's so easy to put on (the terry cloth band holds it in place, so no tying, and the tail just is formed by shoving the 3 ends down between the headband and your head. I have never worn it without a helmet - I opt for a cap with a brim when running or hiking - but I'm sure it would work just great if that's what you need. So, if you have short hair and you need something to keep the sweat from running into your eyes while wearing a helmet, this is for you. Read more
I'm a cyclist, and this head bandana, as I'll call it, is perfect for keeping sweat from running down my forehead and into my eyes! It fits perfectly under my helmet, and if you wet it down with water before riding on a hot day, the evaporating water actually works to cool my head down. the product ties in the back, is durable, washable, and dries in just a few minutes. Great product. I bought 3 of them! Read more
I got this after I shaved my head and I began to notice that, when it was hot, I actually felt hotter than I did with hair, because my sweat just sat on my head. Since I sweat so much, I decided not to go with a cheap cotton dew rag and get this, and it's great. You can't really tell, but it has a thick, elastic band with a layer of something in the front to keep your face dry, and then has the thin, polyester material on top that you can tie back. The only problem I have is that although my hat size is large, this still feels a bit loose, no matter how I tie it. Yet the elastic band feels a bit tight, and is also wide (about 2 inches), meaning I pretty much have to pull it all the way down to my ears and get in the way of my sunglasses. Still, it's really good. It's comfy, and it keeps my head dry and cool, especially when I wear a cotton hat over it to suck up all the moisture it wicks away. If it only fit my head a bit better (and I think I have a pretty normal, L-size head), I'd give it 5 stars. Read more
I love these under a bike helmet to prevent sweat from rolling down the face, and to help keep my helmet clean. I much prefer this type with tails than without, because the latter creeps up my head under my helmet. The tailed option allows me to tighten it up just right for me and stays in place. These are great but they don't last very long without losing the elasticity. I have tried hand washing and drying to slow the deterioration but it doesn't help. I cannot say how many uses to expect before this happens, a very wild guess might be 50. Read more
This is the second one of these I have purchased. The first one lasted for years. I tried another that didnt have the tie on the back, but it seemed a bit tight. So I got another one of these so I can adjust to my preference. The cap keeps the sweat out of my eyes and doesn't overheat my head. Top quality item, Recommended! Read more
I purchased these for diving, to keep the sun off my melon. They fit and work great, very comfortable. Read more
Not very absorbent and just overall didn't work very well. Read more
I bought this to keep the top of my head from getting sunburned (hair is getting a little thin on top), it works but I like the old cotton ones a lot better than the wicker, They were easier to tie and untie, and they just looked a lot better. Can't find the cotton ones anymore. the wicker is better though if your wearing it under a helmet. Read more
