“Safety first,” that should go without saying, but I can’t help but wonder if the average helmet were more stylish if more people might be prone to wearing one and actually following that critical mantra.
It’s painful to see how many people zip around on bikes and even on e-bikes without protection. This is coming from someone living in New York City where accidents are anything but uncommon!
While there might not be much one can do about helmet hair, especially come the humid summer months, there are, in fact, a number of brands making bike helmets that are quite stylish.
Click through our slideshow to see helmets that deliver on both style and safety.
Bike Helmets That Are Actually Stylish
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Retrospec Remi Bike & Skate Helmet
We're all about the retro Hermes vibes of this Retrospec helmet.
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Kali Protectives Central Lit
Not only is this Kali Protectives option the little black dress of helmets in terms of sleek, timeless style, it comes dotted with lights for added safety.
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Bern Nino 2.0 Youth Bike Helmet
Get 'em started young with Bern. The brand makes arguably the cutest helmets for toddlers and kids, but their low profile and comfortable fit also make them welcoming to wear.
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Yakkay Bike Helmet Hats
Yakkay's unique helmets are covered in fabric making them look more like hats.
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Strider Splash Bike Helmet
Here's another great option for your littles. The Strider Splash is not only unisex in design, but a helmet your kids won't actually protest wearing because it has a no-pinch buckle, padded chin guard and adults will appreciate that it has a dial system for easy, on-the-go adjustability.
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Lumos Ultra
One of the most advanced options for city living, the Lumos Ultra is Bluetooth-enabled, has LED lights, gesture-activated turn signals and automatic brake lights - plus, it looks pretty darn great.
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Thousand Chapter MIPS Helmet
This helmet from Thousand features a tail light, visor and even a hidden poplock. Besides the appeal of the contrasting metallic colors, it's also ventilated for those steep uphill rides.
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Nutcase California Roll
Nutcase's tagline is "I love my brain," which is both appropriate and a wonderful reflection of their upbeat, fun designs, like this California Roll-inspired helmet.
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Specialized Ambush 2
If you are taking your biking/off-roading seriously, this is the helmet for you - there's good reason it has a lightening bolt on the side!
