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Halo II Headband

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Item # 710872

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Tired of stinging sweat getting in your eyes? The Halo II headband's patented design makes burning eyes a thing of the past!

Double-layer Dryline® fabric is durable, lightweight and designed to draw perspiration to headband surface for quick evaporation
Water-tight seal at brow line directs sweat and suncreen away from eyes preventing discomfort and temporary loss of vision!
Trim one-size fit easily accomodates helmets and hats

Made in USA.

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Halo II Headband Customer Reviews

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Halo II Headband

4.5

(based on 35 reviews)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good size/fit (29)
Durable (26)
Breathable (21)
Adjustable (4)
Absorbent (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Road biking (25)
Mountain biking (19)
Running (7)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  94%
  (30 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (25), Casual/ recreational (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (19)

Reviewed by 35 customers

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May

2013

5.0

Fantastic!

By KSpringer

from Clearwater, FL

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Breathable
Doesn't Retain Odor
Durable
Good Fit

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Biking
Road Biking
Spinning Class

Comments about Halo II Headband:

I sweat a ridiculous amount when I teach my spinning classes. It was getting so bad that I had trouble focusing on the class because the sweat was dripping into my eyes. After some research, I decided to try this headband and I LOVE it. Don't get me wrong, I still sweat and still have to use a towel to dry my face, but there is no sweat dripping into my eyes and the amount of sweat on my face has lessened quite a bit. After my class, I wash it out and hang it to dry (note-it takes a while to dry...I recommend over night). I will be buying a second one soon!

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Mar

2013

5.0

Not enough uses

By PatrickFromSeattle

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Good Fit

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Biking
Road Biking
Running

Comments about Halo II Headband:

This is a great product for anything where perspiring is a factor.

I use this primarily for cycling and I don't have to worry about sweat getting into my eyes. You could use this for any sport where sweat gets into your eyes.

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Dec

2012

5.0

best sweatband ever

By DesertDragon06

from Southern California

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Running

Comments about Halo II Headband:

Funny how such a simple design can work wonders. It's unbelievable how much sweat in my eyes bothered me while running and with the band it is not an issue at all. Sounds like a line - but this is all the sweatband I will ever need.

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Sep

2012

4.0

Nice headband

By Maggie of Boston

from boston MA

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Pros

Breathable
Durable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Halo II Headband:

I use the band from spin classes to zumba, I like it enough to bought another one except my first one is tie headband which I like it more due I can adjust the tightness of of the band. Halo II II does not fit me that well but enough.

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Aug

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

HALO Headband is GREAT!

By Jean the cyclist

from Dallas, TX

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Breathable
Good Fit
Very Lightweit

Cons

None

Best Uses

Road Biking

Comments about Halo II Headband:

I live in Dallas and wore it under my helmet....was concerned it might make me hotter. I was not even aware it was on my head. No sweat or salt in my eyes!! I ordered two more.

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Aug

2012

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

100 Miles in 100F Heat? No Sweat.

By Johnnie

from Big Chicago, IL

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Good Fit

Cons

Doesn't Breathe

Best Uses

Mountain Biking
Road Biking

Comments about Halo II Headband:

When I exercise, I sweat. A lot. It's no different wity cycling. Once I get warmed-up, sweat gets into my eyes, on my sunglasses, and just gets everywhere.

I've tried really expensive sunglasses with sweat diverters. I've carefully adjusted the padding on my helmet to direct sweat away from my eyes. I've even worn a do-rag under my helmet. Let me tell you, those $150 sunglasses just don't work, the padding gets soaked in minutes, and the do-rag not only looks goofy, but it only works until the first climb.

At first, I wasn't too pleased with the Halo II sweatband. My hair looked like Derek Zoolander's, my helmet fit funny, and after about an hour, the band started to bother my ears, where they attached to my head.

However, I perfected Zoolander's Magnum, which helped a lot. Also, when you put on your helmet, loosen it all the way, then tighten it after you put it on your head. This will ensure the headband doesn't slip down off your brow or crush your ears.

Yeah, at first, you don't get the rush of cool air on your forehead, but after a couple hours on the bike, it's unnoticable. The band gets so soaked with sweat that it feels cool and comfortable. And yeah, when you take the headband off, you get a crease on your forehead from temple to temple.

But you also don't get buckets of sweat blinding you on a climb or sweat-stained sunglasses that make those puckering descents more interesting.

I wish they made the band more breatable, but that's just a nitpick. No sweat in my eyes after a few hundred miles makes this a keeper, especially at the price.

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Aug

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Works well till it's soaked

By Namche Nomad

from Beautiful NC

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Breathable
Durable
Good Fit

Cons

VERY long time to dry

Best Uses

Road Biking

Comments about Halo II Headband:

I won't repeat all the good things that have been said about this great product that's made right here, in the US.
But there is one thing that has not been mentioned. This product is made of a neoprene kind of material and it takes a very long time to dry out.
I wouldn't throw it in the dryer as it may damage the rubber band, so I have to air-dry it. I make sure I squeeze out all the moisture I can and then hang it out to dry.
Allow at least 5 to 6 hours to dry out.

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Jul

2012

5.0

Why did I wait so long?

By skiing nut

from Appleton, WI

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Good Fit

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Biking
Road Biking

Comments about Halo II Headband:

This product works! I've had several 25+ mile rides in temps of 90 degrees F or more and NO more sweat dripping down my glasses and into my eyes. Finally! This sweat band fits perfectly on my head and under my helmet.

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Jun

2012

1.0

Worthless

By wazmo

from Evanston IL

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Halo II Headband:

Bought this yesterday based on all the positive comments here. Rode this morning in humid weather, after 1 hour my sunglasses were coated with sweat and my eyes were stinging. I noticed no benefit from the strip that's supposed to funnel sweat away. Took it off, squeezed it out, and put it in my pocket, probably never to be used again.

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May

2012

5.0

Great buy

By edward m

from Mountain View,CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Absorbant
Breathable
Durable
Good Fit

Cons

Best Uses

Running

Comments about Halo II Headband:

This is a great product, did 10 miles today without any issue. I took it off towards the end of my run just to see how much sweat had accumulated and it was pretty incredible. Definitely a good choice.