CALYX

For bike riders with curly hair.

Our Mission —

CALYX is creating bike helmet solutions for riders with thick and curly hair, bringing safety and comfort to a historically overlooked community. 

Who are we?

A team of engineers + designers who have faced the same challenges as you — getting helmets to fit right and facing frizzy curls after a ride. Learn more here.

Why?

We realized we weren’t the only ones frustrated by the lack of inclusivity in the helmet industry and wanted to find a solution for the millions with curly hair types.

Introducing —

The CALYX Expand Helmet and CALYX Band

— The first bike helmet solutions designed for curly hair.

Via Northwestern Magazine

The CALYX Expand Helmet —

Your hair changes, your helmet adapts.

    • Expands to add up to 1 additional inch of space for hair

    • Accommodates a wide range of hairstyles and hair sizes

    • Secure expansion mechanism

    • Our helmet is designed to expand where hair is most dense, allowing you to adjust it to fit your unique hair volume.

    • Hairstyles change — from natural ‘fros to braids, locs, twists, and more — we want to give you the freedom to wear your hair how you choose without compromising safety on a ride or purchasing multiple bike helmet sizes.

The CALYX Band —

functional, frizz - free protection.

    • Compresses voluminous hair to help any helmet fit more snugly

    • Protects curls from frizz

    • Wicks sweat and excess moisture

    • Stays in place

    • Machine washable

    • Lycra satin blend

    • Elastic

    • We took the best features from bandanas, cycling caps, silk scarves, and durags - all common workarounds worn under helmets to protect curls - and put them into one simple, stylish hair band.

Regina Driskill via Northwestern Magazine

“Absolutely what is needed”

Kathryn Jackson-Jones via Northwestern Magazine

“This is brilliant — so useful for all riders with thick or curly hair”

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Share your experience.

We want to hear from you about what could make your biking experience better! We listen to feedback from real curly haired riders to develop our products.

If you want to share your experience and be eligible for free / discounted products in the future or for testing products for compensation, take our survey!