Helmet Hair

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛlmɪt hɛr/

Definitions of helmet hair

noun hair that is flattened, tousled, or otherwise affected by wearing a helmet

Example Sentences

A1 She always wears a helmet to protect herself from helmet hair.

A2 After biking to work, he always has helmet hair that he tries to fix in the office bathroom.

B1 The motorcycle rider couldn't avoid getting helmet hair, no matter how much he tried to style it.

B2 Despite wearing a helmet, she managed to avoid helmet hair by tying her hair back tightly.

C1 Professional cyclists often have to deal with helmet hair during races, but they prioritize safety over style.

C2 The actress's hairstylist worked tirelessly to hide her helmet hair before she went on stage to receive her award.

Examples of helmet hair in a Sentence

formal She struggled to fix her helmet hair before the important meeting.

informal I always end up with helmet hair after riding my bike to work.

slang I hate how my helmet hair looks after a long day of skateboarding.

figurative His stubbornness was like helmet hair, impossible to change or fix.

Grammatical Forms of helmet hair

past tense

had helmet hair

plural

helmet hairs

comparative

more helmet hair

superlative

most helmet hair

present tense

has helmet hair

future tense

will have helmet hair

perfect tense

has had helmet hair

continuous tense

is having helmet hair

singular

helmet hair

positive degree

helmet hair

infinitive

to have helmet hair

gerund

having helmet hair

participle

helmet-haired

Origin and Evolution of helmet hair

First Known Use: 1980 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'helmet hair' originated as a slang term to describe the flattened or disheveled hairstyle that occurs after wearing a helmet, typically a motorcycle helmet or a sports helmet.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a derogatory manner to describe an undesirable hairstyle, 'helmet hair' has evolved to be used humorously or matter-of-factly to refer to the same phenomenon, often in the context of helmet safety or fashion.