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[violi]

Those of you with long hair

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[mitchco]

[violi]

Is that a razor? Very funny. I've been working hard at this.

[fervid_unicorn]

I use a Ficcare hair clip. Other than soft ponytail holders, they're all I wear in my hair. (I don't wear any hair accessory that will break off hairs as I put it in or take it out.) They may seem expensive, but they're finely crafted, quality metal, not plastic. They're gorgeous and elegant. It's really like buying a piece of jewelry. I've never lost a clip. I always keep one in my purse. They work really well and hold all day long. I just twist my hair up and stick in the clip. It looks great, holds all day long, and keeps my hair tidy. My favorite is the Maximas clip (medium size).

[violi]

I have some clips like that- I really like how they look. Unfortunately my hair is so thick and heavy they just won't stay in.

I can do hair sticks, I think.

[tanah]

when i had 16 more inches of hair than i do now, i often did the bun-with-hairsticks thing. it's cheap (you can use chopsticks or pens/pencils). they have pretty hair sticks at athena and the athena-like-shop next to uptown. and at greetings.

come to think of it, i shouldproably just give you my old hair sticks, as it's not likely i'll be using them anytime soon...

my hair is too fine, so i never really did braids regularly. but, they have several braid books at the library with cool designs and easy-to-follow instructions. (well, relatively easy -- i still needed others' help)

[violi]

I would love to borrow your hairsticks for awhile, until your hair grows out again.

Today I managed to wrestle the stuff into a sort of crown braid. Though I'm not convinced of it's structural integrity.

[kelleygard]

our friend who's worn her hair in braids over her head every day for...8 years, maybe? has this complicated system that involves pliers. and it takes her a good 20 minutes to accomplish.

[violi]

Can you describe that in detail?
Please include what the pliers are for. Inquiring minds want to know.

[kelleygard]

they're for bending the hair pins into place, but that's about all i know regarding the process other than, "oh, we can leave soon. i just have to braid," means you're in for a long wait.

[wick98]

Teach T how to braid?

[violi]

I think he's too manly for that.
Or rather, he had really long hair and never learned to braid it for himself, so I don't think he's going to learn to braid my hair...
lol.

[beatnik_a_go_go]

It's true: all I ever heard was "ooh, let me braid your hair!" so I really had no motivation.