Arriving to work sweaty

ScarletFyre

Unfortunately I don't have any tips to share, but I am following this post because I could use ideas myself; I'm so glad you posted this! I walk at lunch, and although its only a half hour walk, in the heatwaves and super high humidity we have had, I come back in looking like I had just done a good gym workout. I also have long hair but cannot always put it up anyway, as usually a ponytail triggers a migraine. I am always on the look out for tips for this, so if I come across any more I'll post! Although everyone here has had such awesome ones!

I have toyed with the idea of the dry shampoo but was never sure how well it would work. I am going to try the Aussie one that was posted earlier.

ObsidianMist

dry shampoo is your friend. I use Lush's and it's wonderful.

abitofbliss

@ScarletFyre - These answers are so helpful! I was worried there wasn't going to be a lot of hits. These girls know what they are doing! Love it!

NorthCascades

When I bike commuted, I had a few strategies that all sort of came together for me. I'd take a much slower pace on the way in than going home. And I picked out a route that was down hill for the last half mile or so, the breeze helped cool me off and blow a little bit of sweat away. I wore a merino wool tee shirt on the way in; when I got there I would take a "bird bath" in the sink, wipe all the sweat away, and change into a clean cotton shirt.

Not related, but I used a U-lock and just left it locked to the bike rack at work when I left instead of carrying it both ways.

abitofbliss

@NorthCascades - I wish I could take it slow on my ride in. I love pushing myself so early in the morning. Luckily, I just put my bike in the warehouse. Thanks for the tips!