We had this thread back when, I figured I'd recreate it ;)

This holds all my toys, save for my blue 60thstreet and two click clacks (in my hair now).

Elastics are in a drawer, but no fun in showing them off now hehe


http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/8045/organizercp4.th.jpg (http://img181.imageshack.us/my.php?image=organizercp4.jpg)

Lovely collection eadwine!

My photo is a bit blurry and the light is very bad as my hair toys live on one of my book shelves (please ignore the scary peacekeeping/war/intnl law books :D )

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t282/shrimp_026/09-03-08_1114.jpg

Top shelf from left
vase - metal sticks
brown pot - kanzashi, small and decorative pins
yellow glass - forks
honey pot - plain pins
big vase - wood and dymondwoods
little green pot - chinese carved wood
blue vase - Que horn (it only has one in at the mo!)
fancy schancy blue vase - topped sticks
little blue pot - extra beads for Quattro CBR stick

next shelf (less used things)
green bag - slides and flexi 8s
tea caddy - chinese pin/clip things :oops:
cardboard box under tea caddy - past times combs
metal box - barrettes
wooden box - speharb forks and combs - not seldom used but wouldn't fit on other shelf
pile of pink and purple boxes - shiny, sparkly things
jewellery box - misc, butterfly clips etc

Mine:
http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/6407/november103xd8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Great collections shrimp and eadwine -- You're both so organized! O.o
With your little boxes, knitted toyholders etc.. Looks good! This one vase with both sticks and forks on top of my big, Greek vase is about as organized as I can get.. :lol: and actually my toys are the only things besides my personal papers, cell and wallet that I can actually keep safe.. Everything else is either just thrown into the ever-existing pile of "who-knows-what" or lost somewhere...

In the vase:
Both forks, homemade sticks, Graydogs, LongLocks, BlueBells and other shineys found at fairs in the Netherlands, Spain and Denmark^^
Next to it:
- My 4 ficcares (borders: black, emerald, silver matte - and one silver primavera)
- 3 of my slides
- 2 of my small combs + a Danish coin (worth about 40 cents :silly:)
- My big jaw clip
- My BBB
- And my 4 kitties! I'm a kitty person and my little brother knows that.. so he bought me these during our trip to the Canary Islands.. I got them for Christmas, and the proceeds would benefit the local wild cats.. I really liked the idea :heart:

only a small collection compared to most but i love my toys!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l283/joanna_eglin/CIMG0018-1.jpg
and more http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l283/joanna_eglin/CIMG0019.jpg

YAy! I loved this thread when I started it back on the other forum! I am so glad you posted it again EADWINE! :D
Now I have to take new pictures! :D I got to add while the forum was down!
*JOJO* What are the toys you have that look like Roses? They are on the edge of the picture? They look fantastic! Can you post a picture of them? I would like to look them up :D ThAnX!

We had this thread back when, I figured I'd recreate it ;)

This holds all my toys, save for my blue 60thstreet and two click clacks (in my hair now).

Elastics are in a drawer, but no fun in showing them off now hehe


http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/8045/organizercp4.th.jpg (http://img181.imageshack.us/my.php?image=organizercp4.jpg)

Wow what a great place to put hairtoys!!!! Maybe I will see if I can find a small afgan like that to hang mine. I'm sick of them laying on the dresser :lol:

Thanks!!

You know where I hung this thing? Right behind a door. It is a wasted space anyway as no shelving or anything can be hung up there. This thing fits just peachy in that spot and the door does not bang it when it opens :D

Hey Hey! You guys should check out <snip>

Here's mine-- Hey, I can still fit it all in one picture! Barely...
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k152/chloeishere/IMG_3122c.jpg
I included the elastics I found along the way-- all the loose ones are just the ones I found in my purse, I by no means included all-- I've got two full 24 packs loose around here, somewhere. I'm not positive these are all my toys, but I can't recall anything obvious missing, so it'll do.
Anyway, from left to right:
Elastics, cheap stick pair from Claire's, grey hairband (I don't think I've ever worn it), Big twist stick from Simon Handmade (peachwood), Agatewood ketylo, owl stick from Quecraft, tahitian jadewood ketylo, Exotic Swirls stick from G3studios, "magic wand" stick from alesis218, green-black aquapearl ketylo, little flower stick from Simon handmade (boxwood), Carnival ketylo, alabaster ketylo, tortoise ketylo, vineyard ketylo, santos zebras ketylo , beloved Etta Mae tulipwood 5.5" pawn, Javacentric shell fork, Javacentric 4 prong fork, javacentric horn fork, Quecraft butterfly fork.
I know it's not too easy to see any detail because I had to back up the picture so much, but if anyone would like a closeup of anything, just let me know!

Wow my collection is rather puny in comparison to everyone else's. :lol: I will have to gather up my toys and take a picture later.

Here are my everyday sticks in a jar.

http://www.gossamerstrands.com/Hair/stickjar.JPG

I used to keep them on a wall hanging, but things got too crowded, so now only slides, barrettes, forks, and unusual sticks go on there.

Argh, I forgot my flexi-8, and then right after I took that photo, I got two more in the mail from the group order on TBB!
Top: Large black nickel
Medium celtic knot with corrugated rounds
(this is the one I already had) medium native american centerpiece with jade hearts
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k152/chloeishere/IMG_3126c.jpg
And I think that's everything... my collection is rather embarrassingly large since I've only been on here 5 months.

Here's mine:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/janani/hairtoysforthread.jpg

Top Row: Box for hairties, bobby pins, mini butterfly clips, etc. ; designated sock for sock buns; 2 braided bronze and silver headbands from Claire's, 2 Claire's scrunchis

Middle Row: First two are Claire's hairsticks; 2nd two plain basics from Sally's; fifth is an Asian-style from Claire's; 6th pair are my Nightshade "King Midas" hairsticks; my Etta Mae "pawn" fork; and 2 Flexi-8's

Bottom Row: Adorable ponytail holder from an LA boutique; glittery combs from Claire's; Claire's fakkare

JEEZ I have a lot of Claire's toys!!! They're always having good deals and my style lets me get away with the girly stuff. :p

YAy! I loved this thread when I started it back on the other forum! I am so glad you posted it again EADWINE! :D
Now I have to take new pictures! :D I got to add while the forum was down!
*JOJO* What are the toys you have that look like Roses? They are on the edge of the picture? They look fantastic! Can you post a picture of them? I would like to look them up :D ThAnX!

I will take a close up of them tomorrow for you, they are bobbles/elastics i use them to secure a bun with x

Here's mine-- Hey, I can still fit it all in one picture! Barely...
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k152/chloeishere/IMG_3122c.jpg
I included the elastics I found along the way-- all the loose ones are just the ones I found in my purse, I by no means included all-- I've got two full 24 packs loose around here, somewhere. I'm not positive these are all my toys, but I can't recall anything obvious missing, so it'll do.
Anyway, from left to right:
Elastics, cheap stick pair from Claire's, grey hairband (I don't think I've ever worn it), Big twist stick from Simon Handmade (peachwood), Agatewood ketylo, owl stick from Quecraft, tahitian jadewood ketylo, Exotic Swirls stick from G3studios, "magic wand" stick from alesis218, green-black aquapearl ketylo, little flower stick from Simon handmade (boxwood), Carnival ketylo, alabaster ketylo, tortoise ketylo, vineyard ketylo, santos zebras ketylo , beloved Etta Mae tulipwood 5.5" pawn, Javacentric shell fork, Javacentric 4 prong fork, javacentric horn fork, Quecraft butterfly fork.
I know it's not too easy to see any detail because I had to back up the picture so much, but if anyone would like a closeup of anything, just let me know!

I love your collection they are great

HERE (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=109&pictureid=4564) are some of my hairtoys, i've bought more since.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff265/lips_of_an_angel_photos/IMG_8832.jpg

That's not quite everything; there are some more mini claw clips around somewhere, and another hair clip that's currently holding a bag of chips closed in the kitchen. :lol: And of course, countless hair ties and scrunchies, and a dozen or so headbands.

Here is my re-organized updated organizer, dated today. Everything is on here save for the usual things like bands, click clacks and such. This holds ALL my toys to date :)

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/1610/20080326toyorganizergj1.th.jpg (http://img512.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20080326toyorganizergj1.jpg)

Here's mine-- Hey, I can still fit it all in one picture! Barely...
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k152/chloeishere/IMG_3122c.jpg
I included the elastics I found along the way-- all the loose ones are just the ones I found in my purse, I by no means included all-- I've got two full 24 packs loose around here, somewhere. I'm not positive these are all my toys, but I can't recall anything obvious missing, so it'll do.
Anyway, from left to right:
Elastics, cheap stick pair from Claire's, grey hairband (I don't think I've ever worn it), Big twist stick from Simon Handmade (peachwood), Agatewood ketylo, owl stick from Quecraft, tahitian jadewood ketylo, Exotic Swirls stick from G3studios, "magic wand" stick from alesis218, green-black aquapearl ketylo, little flower stick from Simon handmade (boxwood), Carnival ketylo, alabaster ketylo, tortoise ketylo, vineyard ketylo, santos zebras ketylo , beloved Etta Mae tulipwood 5.5" pawn, Javacentric shell fork, Javacentric 4 prong fork, javacentric horn fork, Quecraft butterfly fork.
I know it's not too easy to see any detail because I had to back up the picture so much, but if anyone would like a closeup of anything, just let me know!

Hey! I am wearing those first sticks on the left in my hair right now!:D

Ok, I might as well show my collection. :D Forgive me if I don't go in depth much. That would be a lot of description. ;)

Non-wood toys:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessories/IM000010.jpg

Wood sticks (a couple are not pictured, either in my hair or my purse):

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessories/IM000008.jpg

Wood forks, wood slides:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessories/IM000011.jpg

:agape: I am in awe of the collections on display here!
I really love the crocheted-hanging method of storing them.
Wow.
---Is this my future if I stick around LHC ... ? :roll:

Wood sticks (a couple are not pictured, either in my hair or my purse):

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessories/IM000008.jpg




I really like those cute little snowman sticks! They're adorable.:cool:

Wow, Lisa! Beautiful collections! You know I was looking at them and think I can almost tell which hairtoy maker made each one of them. :D

Very, very nice everyone! I especially like how some keep them in a knitted thingy. I just started my collection.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd17/paper1962/hairtoys.jpg

We have 2 sets of those cheap plastic draw units that stand on top of each other. All looks very organised at the moment but gets mixed up up very quickly (as you can see by the clips on the left seem to be in every draw) things tend to vanish / turn up at random.
Left set top to bottom:
mini clips / bobby pins etc.
Jaw Clips / French Clips
Random small stuff that doesn't fit anywhere else
Headbands
Right set top to bottom
Elastics
Fluffy elastics
Scrunchies
Random large stuff that doesn't fit anywhere else
Ribbons

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x268/TheStormRichard/Hairstuff-1.jpg

Wow there are some huge collections of hairtoys around here. Mine is a bit puny in comparison so I'm not gonna show a picture at the moment. I am going into town this afternoon so maybe I'll get something nice to show you all.

All my non Ron Quattro hairtoys...
http://www.red-jezebel.com/external/hair/toys/nonquattro-smalllabelled.jpg
a - Etsy.com, seller Lake.
b - VK Designs.
c - Etsy.com, seller LinderCroft.
d - eBay.co.uk, seller Clubgem.com (better pic here (http://www.red-jezebel.com/external/hair/peridotclawclip1.jpg)).
e - Blondiesturn!
f - Etsy.com, seller speharb.
g - Heike Köhler.
h - Ebay.com, seller Greydogwood.
i - a forum member (can't remember who, sorry!)
j - Etsy.com, seller restringit.
k - Ebay.com, seller neuroticsmurfmom.
l - Byrd Designs. Missing a matching barrette :(

All my Ron Quattro hairtoys...
http://www.red-jezebel.com/external/hair/toys/quattro-small.jpg
5th in from top right are my all time favourites... I'm going to be so bummed when my hair is too long for them. It's now too long for the stick on the bottom left :(

I haven't bought anything from him for quite a while, not much taking my fancy at the moment, except for the silver bronze stuff.

And finally, not a hairtoy, but something to hold them in:
http://www.red-jezebel.com/external/hair/toys/holder-small.jpg
Ebay.com, seller silver3mist.

If these are too large (600x500) can someone prod me and I'll just resize the uploaded images.

And finally, not a hairtoy, but something to hold them in:
http://www.red-jezebel.com/external/hair/toys/holder-small.jpg
Ebay.com, seller silver3mist.
Now THAT is nifty.. I cannot find that seller though..

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e303/cyodice05/SN850805.jpg



this is so sad.Most of my "toys"are ribbons.And headbands.and mini claw clips.I'm still expecting a dragon hair pin/barrette from QueCraft.

Now THAT is nifty.. I cannot find that seller though..silver3mist (http://myworld.ebay.com/silver3mist) - he rarely has anything listed, unfortunately. After I heard about these (here) I had to wait over a year until he listed some more. He lists them as crochet hook holders.

All of you have amazing collections! I am unskilled with the camera. My collection is minor in comparison. I have a wooden hair stick (2 prong), lots of elastics, a wooden barrette, and a favorite metal hair stick/comb that my DH made. I also rotate through the ones he makes when I feel like trying something new.

silver3mist (http://myworld.ebay.com/silver3mist) - he rarely has anything listed, unfortunately. After I heard about these (here) I had to wait over a year until he listed some more. He lists them as crochet hook holders.

Ah that explains why google didn't hold anything. Thanks :)

So... some pictures of my hairtoys... I mostly made them by myself, but I think I have to buy some more... most of the toys already shown are just... whoa, great!
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/6054/barrettebm8.jpghttp://img113.imageshack.us/img113/4752/haarstbe1ip6.jpg http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/7778/haarstbe2vm7.jpghttp://img443.imageshack.us/img443/500/haarstbe3tk3.jpg http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/3898/haarstbe4qx5.jpghttp://img134.imageshack.us/img134/4136/holzstbewe4.jpg
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/2889/newjanuary08rs3.jpg

So... some pictures of my hairtoys... I mostly made them by myself, but I think I have to buy some more... most of the toys already shown are just... whoa, great!

Do you make them to sell? If not, you should. You could easily support a hairtoy buying habit with profits from selling your own creations.

These are sorta out of date, but...
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f80/SaliceMalkin/th_HairtoyBinSmall.jpg (http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f80/SaliceMalkin/HairtoyBinSmall.jpg)
That's the bin I keep my toys in, coffee cup (not pictured) to the right holds my sticks)
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http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f80/SaliceMalkin/th_FiccareAll2.jpg (http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f80/SaliceMalkin/FiccareAll2.jpg)
my Ficcares, which now lived clipped to the front of the bin in the previous picture.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f80/SaliceMalkin/th_WatchStickClose2.jpg (http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f80/SaliceMalkin/WatchStickClose2.jpg)
My latest stick that I made for me... top is an old wind up watch :D

That watch stick is simply awesome, Nightshade! :bigeyes: < envy > :inlove:

Nightshade, the clockwork stick is awesome beyond description. Well done.

That watch stick is simply awesome, Nightshade! :bigeyes: < envy > :inlove:

Nightshade, the clockwork stick is awesome beyond description. Well done.

Thanks! I had a ton of fun working on it :) It was actually a watch that belonged to Beldaran's grandmother before she passed away, and Beldaran was nice enough to let me create something new from it.

I only wish it ran so I could watch the little gears go, not that it would ever keep running with the parts all exposed like that. Oh, and I love that it says "Gotham" on it. Well, because Gotham City is cool :D

I love the insides of clockwork watches - that is a fantastic, unique stick, Nightshade!

..............

Wow, everyones collection is so beautiful and huge. I especially love that watch hair stick. That is so unique and innovative!

I feel ashamed to share mine compared to everyone elses, but I do plan to add at least 1 wooden hair fork, and I would LOVE if someone can tell me where to get those fat and extra long hair sticks I see featured here.


My Flexi-8's: (Top left not a Flexi)


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/shadowreed/IMG_0227.jpg


Another view including my Hair Sticks and Scunci Head Band:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/shadowreed/IMG_0233.jpg


A close up on my fancy Hair Sticks:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/shadowreed/IMG_0229.jpg


PS: I had to do direct links. Photographs wonked up the thread. Why is photobucket behaving so wonky of late?! Argh!! :steam

Edit: Photobucket is behaving itself now.

Here is my collection: (I forgot to add the Papadonh sticks that I own - they are brown and cream coloured, lovely, and I also have a few more on the way)

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/1/hairsticksej5.jpg

Here are my hairclips, that I live in at the moment, as well as my wood and horn combs. They are all cheapies but they don't snag, are comfortable and look good:
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/8981/hairclipsjx7.jpg

I keep them all (except the diamondwood, which stays in its pyjamas to keep the colours safe!) in two glass cups in the bathroom.

Do you make them to sell? If not, you should. You could easily support a hairtoy buying habit with profits from selling your own creations.

No, I don't. I just feel that - if I see other sticks, like Nightshade's - mine aren't good enough to be sold. It's mostly colouring of chopsticks and I am not so extremely talented...

Here's one of mine. I need to take apicture of my collection.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d21/peachymango2002/mixed127.jpg

Cheers
Juanita

:D:D:D:D:D OhioLisa
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessories/IM000011.jpg
there is my frau kohler slide (natural) that we swapped for your papadonh stix. So pleased you got it, I thought I lost a confirmation PM in the 'crash'. Then totally Fergot with the birth of my granddaughter. They all live here. I now even forget where I put my list of things to remember. Ah, the joy of sleep deprivation.
AnyHoo, I rest easier knowing it reached you in Ohio finally.

No, I don't. I just feel that - if I see other sticks, like Nightshade's - mine aren't good enough to be sold. It's mostly colouring of chopsticks and I am not so extremely talented...

Bah, don't be so hard on yourself. Everyone starts somewhere, and everyone gets better as they go. Listing an item on Etsy is 20 cents for 4 months, couldn't hurt to try :flowers:

Wow! Such great pics everyone! I'm getting a major toy envy here. ;)

wooow.... this thread is incredibly dangerous and addictive. Plus, it shows how unfair life is: some people have so much and some have so little. :shrug: I predict a hair toy shopping trip very very soon (that is, as soon as I get some time!!) After all, I only have like 200 ideas of toys I want... thanks to you! :p

Here is my collection. I'm working on adding beaded dangles to a few sets of mini-clips, but for now this is everything. My hope is not to outgrow the drawer, as I really don't have a lot of storage space for pretties... but the brush, comb, scissor & topsytail may very well find themselves in another drawer very soon.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a321/Homeschoolmama/hairdrawer.jpg

Here are mine.

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/5046/ikeadrawerboxni6.th.jpg (http://img412.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ikeadrawerboxni6.jpg)

My Ikea wooden drawer box for hairtoys and my hairtoy corner.

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/9052/flexi8oh4.th.jpg (http://img206.imageshack.us/my.php?image=flexi8oh4.jpg)

Flexis and headbands.

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/183/girlscrunchiesow8.th.jpg (http://img206.imageshack.us/my.php?image=girlscrunchiesow8.jpg)

Scrunchies and other stuff also my daughters use (among them the crochet flower thingies I made myself)

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/3117/sticksficcaresfakkaresjk8.th.jpg (http://img338.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sticksficcaresfakkaresjk8.jpg)

Sticks, Ficcares etc.

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/1986/flexi8comz5.th.jpg (http://img528.imageshack.us/my.php?image=flexi8comz5.jpg)

Close up of the flexi collection.

I did crochet a net to keep the stuff but don't know where to put it yet. So my hairtoys live in mugs, drawers and a silverware container from the plastic section of our supermarket... until I find a place to relocate them.

Love all the collections on display.
Lisa's makes me :bigeyes:


Don't have the money for hairtoy shopping at the moment, so :lala:

I have a knit scarf that I have been using as a hairtoy hanger, but it isn't wide enough, and not quite strong enough. What size needle did you ladies use on your crocheted ones?

I almost never take hairtoy pictures unless they're for sale. :D I just took a couple for this thread. These are my favorite hairtoys, from monkthemonk and 60th street. Most are custom pieces. Sorry about the poor lighting. Cloudy day here.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/sapphire-o/Hair%20and%20Toys%20Photos/monkstuff.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/sapphire-o/Hair%20and%20Toys%20Photos/60thstuff.jpg

You have some truly beautiful hair accessories, sapphire-o. :inlove:

Haha. I can name almost all the makers of your goodies, too, sapphire-o! Preeeeettttyyyy.

Lovely collection, sapphire!

sapphire-o (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/member.php?u=7190) - i live close by so if you ever need a good home for any of these beauties let me know... i will pick them in person :)

Lisa, not fair. I listed hairtoys from two makers only. Of course you can name them. That doesn't proven your hairtoy knowledge. :D Of course I have no doubt you DO know all of them.

helanek, sure I'll keep you in mind. I sell the ones I don't use sometimes. :) But I'm probably not outgrowing these anytime soon. They're custom made and are all very big/long.

I notice a few of you have wooden Heike Köhler hair slides, I used to have one that I bought in a group order a long time ago, but it broke. :-(

Does anyone have a link to her website so I might buy another? Thanks!

@ACrow:
here you go (http://shop.ideen-handgemacht.de/index.php?cat=c10_Holzschmuck.html&XTCsid=87a9fec665e89d0e38df3128db6b7f03)

@ACrow:
here you go (http://shop.ideen-handgemacht.de/index.php?cat=c10_Holzschmuck.html&XTCsid=87a9fec665e89d0e38df3128db6b7f03)

Awww! Their hairsticks are gorgeous! I want a dark green one! Too bad they don't ship to the US. Le sigh...

Just because it isn't on their homepage, doesn't mean they don't. I'd just ask. But shipping overseas from Germany might very well be quite expensive, in USD, for one person.

You have a point, Carthasis. I'll have to brush up on my German and send 'em an email. As it stands, I remember enough to read through the website and find that the only country options for mailing listed are Germany and Austria. Thanks for the advice there.

Thanks so much Carthasis! :-)

http://img37.picoodle.com/img/img37/4/4/26/f_016m_baeee88.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/4/4/26/f_016m_baeee88.jpg&srv=img37)

Hmmm, My camera battery is flat but I will be back to take a photo of some of mine when it comes out of the charger :D hehe

Here we go!! I charged the battery enough to take a few photos so....
The 1st three are almost all of my hair toys (some I just could not find!)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/Saranne772/2008_042626April0015.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/Saranne772/2008_042626April0016.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/Saranne772/2008_042626April0017.jpg

Then my absolute favourite hair sticks close up! My pride and joy:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/Saranne772/2008_042626April0018.jpg

And ...
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/Saranne772/2008_042626April0019.jpg

And finally my one and only hair fork (the butterfly- I propped it up so the butterfly could be seen)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/Saranne772/2008_042626April0020.jpg

Ohh shineys!! :D Very pretty!

Saranne772, your sticks in those boxes are gorgeous.
I bet they look amazing in your hair, too!

awesome!!! my mouth was open the whole time viewing your toys. DRool Drool

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessories/IM000010.jpg

Wood sticks (a couple are not pictured, either in my hair or my purse):

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessories/IM000008.jpg

Wood forks, wood slides:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessories/IM000011.jpg[/quote]

Here's some of my favorites that I have...


ketylo sticks:

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j299/strych9angel/ketylosticks-1.jpg

quecraft slide:

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j299/strych9angel/quecraftslide-1.jpg

cute 'twisted knot' barrette from Claire's:

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j299/strych9angel/knotbarrette-1.jpg

my fakkare:

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j299/strych9angel/Fakkare-1.jpg

quecraft horn and bamboo stick:

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j299/strych9angel/blackquecraftstick-1.jpg

Here's some of my favorites that I have...


ketylo sticks:

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j299/strych9angel/ketylosticks-1.jpg



OOOhhhh...I like that brown ketylo with the darker grain. What type of wood is that?

OOOhhhh...I like that brown ketylo with the darker grain. What type of wood is that?

It's a short "Exotic Bocote" stick

Here's some of my favorites that I have...

my fakkare:

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j299/strych9angel/Fakkare-1.jpg


Where did you get that? It looks exactly like one I was [] close to buying in a mall a couple years ago. Been beating myself up for not doing it. :mad:

Where did you get that? It looks exactly like one I was [] close to buying in a mall a couple years ago. Been beating myself up for not doing it. :mad:


I can't remember for sure, but I think it was either Target or Walmart.

Where did you get that? It looks exactly like one I was [] close to buying in a mall a couple years ago. Been beating myself up for not doing it. :mad:

That looks like one I got in a drugstore a couple of years ago. It's by conair or goody maybe?

I can't remember for sure, but I think it was either Target or Walmart.

That looks like one I got in a drugstore a couple of years ago. It's by conair or goody maybe?


Ok. I was at the mall (ick) several years ago and found a hair stuff store that had some awesome clips. I ended up getting two different clips there, one wa a black fakkare, and they had some silver ones that looked almost exactly like that that I wish I would have gotten at the time. :shrug:
Thanks :)

Seriously you people, looking at all these pictures makes me feel so jealous! I just always wore my hair down or in a messy bun till it reached waist lenght, I usually just braid it now. This thread really makes me want to go to buy some toys! :D I don't even own a hairstick!

This must be the only actually pretty hair thing I have. Bought it in Namibia last June :) My hair killed it and broke it in two but I glued the pieces together so it should be fine now.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/Sammal/Hair/DSCN4279-1.jpg

Seriously you people, looking at all these pictures makes me feel so jealous! I just always wore my hair down or in a messy bun till it reached waist lenght, I usually just braid it now. This thread really makes me want to go to buy some toys! :D I don't even own a hairstick!

This must be the only actually pretty hair thing I have. Bought it in Namibia last June :) My hair killed it and broke it in two but I glued the pieces together so it should be fine now.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/Sammal/Hair/DSCN4279-1.jpg


If you're only going to have one hairtoy, that's a good choice! It's gorgeous. :)
Good save on it. How does it hold up glued so far?
(Everyone's collection makes me jealous too.)

If you're only going to have one hairtoy, that's a good choice! It's gorgeous. :)
Good save on it. How does it hold up glued so far?
(Everyone's collection makes me jealous too.)

Thank you! :blossom:
I haven't managed to break it again, not yet at least!

Thank you! :blossom:
I haven't managed to break it again, not yet at least!

Awesome! Glad it's holding. I'll hope for it to stay holding! :)

Barrettes:
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/MYHAIRTOYS_0001P.jpg

Some Willowthewisp (etsy) sticks
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/MYHAIRTOYS_0029Pcopy.jpg






Brandywine (Etsy). I added the pugs to the right-most stick.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/MYHAIRTOYS_0043Pcopy-1.jpg

Some critter sticks
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/MYHAIRTOYS_0053P-1.jpg

Wolfenwoods (the two on the left are crochet hooks)
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/MYHAIRTOYS_0031P.jpg

Wolfenwoods close up
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/MYHAIRTOYS_0035P.jpg

Assorted dymondwood sticks (Graydog, Catstyle, WoodbyC, Amadlife, Monk the monk, not in order - in fact I can't remember who some are made by)
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/MYHAIRTOYS_0040P.jpg


Shades of Blue
The 3 on the right are Ron Quattro. The white pair are by Night Blooming
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/MYHAIRTOYS_0049P.jpg


Some random sticks
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/MYHAIRTOYS_0059P.jpg

Some sticks currently being frankensteined, and some beads. Also wavelength pins and a couple of dymondwood sticks that got left out of the dymomdwood picture (maybe I had been thinking about frankensteining them)
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/MYHAIRTOYS_0062P.jpg

continued:
My hair forks:
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/MYHAIRTOYS_0013P.jpg

Ficcarres
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/MYHAIRTOYS_0067P.jpg


Close up of some critter sticks
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/MYHAIRTOYS_0056P.jpg

Holy bajeebus, Mely - that's a LOT of hair accessories!! :D

ETA: At the bottom of the third last pic (the one just before the Ficcares) - the three-prong fork in black wood(?) + pewter/silver - do you recall where you got that?

Rae,
That pewter narcissus fork came from Lytha Studios. The fork part is not wood, but black plastic. It was originally a 5 prong fork, but I removed 2 of the prongs, since I couldn't get it into my hair the way it was originally (prongs too close together)

If you scroll down on this page, you will see it. http://www.lythastudios.com/misc/oberon/clips/nature.html

Hi Mely - VERY beautiful collection. I love all the colors! :thumbsup:

Thanks for the reply, Mely. I'm off to check your link. :flower:

So interesting seeing everyone's collections/tastes/and organizers. I'll try to take some pics when I get home. :)

Your stuff is pretty Mely. :)

Mely makes me feel my collection is only modestly sized.

wg

Good Grief Mely, do you spend money on food and shelter, or is it all just hair-toys? :D

If you ever get tired of those, just send them my way.

Wow, Mely! I love your collection. Mine are strung out all over the house. I need to get organized and get some pics up here. :cool:I am such a slacker!

Good Grief Mely, do you spend money on food and shelter, or is it all just hair-toys? :D

If you ever get tired of those, just send them my way.

:Points at OhioLisa: :whistle: :run:
But I agree, I have room for pretties. :p

Wow, Mely! I love your collection. Mine are strung out all over the house. I need to get organized and get some pics up here. :cool:I am such a slacker!

Mine are kinna like that. I tried to gather them up, took a few bad pics, but there are still a few not in my new hair-toy designated places. lol

Good Grief Mely, do you spend money on food and shelter, or is it all just hair-toys? :D



:oops: Well...um...can anyone direct me to a Hair Toys Anonymous meeting?

I've been led into temptation by this site! Before I joined this site a year ago, I only had maybe half a dozen barrettes and some elastics.

Here are a few more that got left out of the other pictures. I had some larger plastic clips, similar to the black ones with the roses painted on them (left of photo) that sapphire-0 had kindly given me, but my grown daughters took them. They worked very well, and I keep searching on ebay to find similar clips. Someone here has a clip like that in her avatar--but I can't remember her name. (starts with a D I think) She told me she got it in Taiwan.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/IMG_4134P.jpg

I love that slide in the center, the light brown one with leaf.

Who made that one? I would love it!



Your collection makes mine look tiny.. wow.. gorgeous items!

Eadwine, the wooden hair slide with the oak leaf was made by Willowthewisp, of Etsy. She makes lovely things. I'm sure she would make another one for you.

I'm in love with the leaf slide too. The actual leaf on it is gorgeous, and yes, I'm obsessed with things carved to look like leaves, why do you ask?

Someone here has a clip like that in her avatar--but I can't remember her name. (starts with a D I think) She told me she got it in Taiwan.


Daeana has a black flowery clip in her siggy, maybe it was her? Her clip was actually what immediately came to mind when I saw yours :)

And I have to agree with the others, that's an amazing collection you have.

Daeana has a black flowery clip in her siggy, maybe it was her? Her clip was actually what immediately came to mind when I saw yours :)




Yes! That's it--Daeana.

Eadwine, the wooden hair slide with the oak leaf was made by Willowthewisp, of Etsy. She makes lovely things. I'm sure she would make another one for you.

Thanks Mely!!

Mely, your hair toys are gorgeous! :thud:

Do you like your flexi 8s?

little flower stick from Simon handmade (boxwood)
I love this one!! would you mind to tell me where to find this seller? thanks! :flower:

I love this one!! would you mind to tell me where to find this seller? thanks! :flower:

http://stores.ebay.com/simonhandmade

This ebay seller. I love his stuff. I bought one of the first ones he put up on ebay, loved it to death till my cat knocked it off the dresser right as I was stepping down. :(

Thanks, thanks Nynaeve for the link and chloeishere for posting your hair stick here.... :flower:
I love them SO much! this guy is so talented, and he works with my favorite wood (boxwood) which I don't see often.

And why on earth are they so cheap?? :confused: this work is worth much more I think! and with the exchange in dollars, for me these seem almost a gift!

As you can imagine, I could not resist! :oops: I spent all of my budget for new earphones in his shop, to heck with the earphones :D I bought five (!) hair sticks and two combs (one for my father, he appreciates handiwork very much and he is going to love it!) ahh, I cannot wait until they are here!

:cloud9:

Sorry if I went a bit off topic... I promise I will post pictures of my new goodies as soon as I receive them!

Maybe because those designs are by crystalmoods (http://www.crystalmood.com/) and he makes copies?, or at least, that's what it looks like to me.
I have some simonhandmade sticks too, they're lovely and very lightweight.

I think most of those hairsticks are carved in China by cheap labors. Both Crystalmood and Simonhandmade are importers. :) They're kinda mass-produced, like those horn sticks from that Vietnamese seller. Oh well, they're still beautiful and good for the pocket book. :D

Well.. if you put CM en SHM next to each other you will see a VERY distinct difference in quality, so I doubt they import from the same seller.

And if they import.. I wouldn't mind knowing their source ;)

I think most of those hairsticks are carved in China by cheap labors. Both Crystalmood and Simonhandmade are importers. :) They're kinda mass-produced, like those horn sticks from that Vietnamese seller. Oh well, they're still beautiful and good for the pocket book. :D
Booh :( I am sorry to hear that. I do not like to buy wood products from countries where there is no control over how the wood is gathered :/ Too late though :rolleyes:

Well.. if you put CM en SHM next to each other you will see a VERY distinct difference in quality
As in, which one would you think is better quality? have you compared them or is it just judging from the pictures (CM is down for maintenance right now so I cannot see myself :))

CM, definitely.

http://stores.ebay.com/simonhandmade

This ebay seller. I love his stuff. I bought one of the first ones he put up on ebay, loved it to death till my cat knocked it off the dresser right as I was stepping down. :(

Thanks for having my back, Nynaeve! I don't check in here too often, unfortunately. Hope I haven't slighted anyone accidentally. I'm just trying to REDUCE my hairtoy addiction, instead of finding more and more things I want!

Thanks, thanks Nynaeve for the link and chloeishere for posting your hair stick here.... :flower:
I love them SO much! this guy is so talented, and he works with my favorite wood (boxwood) which I don't see often.

And why on earth are they so cheap?? :confused: this work is worth much more I think! and with the exchange in dollars, for me these seem almost a gift!

As you can imagine, I could not resist! :oops: I spent all of my budget for new earphones in his shop, to heck with the earphones :D I bought five (!) hair sticks and two combs (one for my father, he appreciates handiwork very much and he is going to love it!) ahh, I cannot wait until they are here!

:cloud9:

Sorry if I went a bit off topic... I promise I will post pictures of my new goodies as soon as I receive them!

We can't wait! :D

Maybe because those designs are by crystalmoods (http://www.crystalmood.com/) and he makes copies?, or at least, that's what it looks like to me.
I have some simonhandmade sticks too, they're lovely and very lightweight.

I think most of those hairsticks are carved in China by cheap labors. Both Crystalmood and Simonhandmade are importers. :) They're kinda mass-produced, like those horn sticks from that Vietnamese seller. Oh well, they're still beautiful and good for the pocket book. :D

CM, definitely.

I do (strongly) suspect that crystalmood and simonhandmade import from China (inexpensive, talented craftsmen there), which is a shame since I doubt they get paid what the workmanship is worth. I haven't tried crystalmood (it was one of those "someday I'll orders" that never happened), but the sticks from simonhandmade are very nice quality, very smooth and hairsafe, and light.
I have a hard time using the "big twist" stick, which is a shame, because it's beautiful-- the flared top is a great look in hair. Maybe because the twists are uneven? Or my wimpy fine hair? I haven't tried it in a while, actually-- it might work now that I have more hair to put it in. On the other hand, I prefer to use my shorter sticks now, while I still have a kind of small bun, and then "rediscover" my longer sticks when I have a nice big bun! That's the plan, anyway!

Your hairtoys are :thud: Mely! WOW!

*.* you girls have soooo many hairtoys! I'm just beginning yet, I have a long way to do :-) hope I find a "woollen-wall-carpet" like yours to keep the hairsticks!

Well.. if you put CM en SHM next to each other you will see a VERY distinct difference in quality, so I doubt they import from the same seller.

And if they import.. I wouldn't mind knowing their source ;)

Haha. Yeah. I would love to know more about the wood they use and where they get it and who's doing the pretty carving.

Thanks for having my back, Nynaeve! I don't check in here too often, unfortunately. Hope I haven't slighted anyone accidentally. I'm just trying to REDUCE my hairtoy addiction, instead of finding more and more things I want!


You're welcome. :)

*.* you girls have soooo many hairtoys! I'm just beginning yet, I have a long way to do :-) hope I find a "woollen-wall-carpet" like yours to keep the hairsticks!

Yeah, it's a bit of an addiction. :D

Haha. Yeah. I would love to know more about the wood they use and where they get it and who's doing the pretty carving.
About the wood, I suspect it's clippings from pruning fruit trees (it is mainly peach wood). You can make thin sticks out of small branches. And the way boxwood grows, too, being mostly a bush and growing so, so slowly, I am inclined to think they are branches too.

Wishful thinking perhaps :o

About the wood, I suspect it's clippings from pruning fruit trees (it is mainly peach wood). You can make thin sticks out of small branches. And the way boxwood grows, too, being mostly a bush and growing so, so slowly, I am inclined to think they are branches too.

Wishful thinking perhaps :o

Well, at least neither of these woods are endangered. :)

About the wood, I suspect it's clippings from pruning fruit trees (it is mainly peach wood). You can make thin sticks out of small branches. And the way boxwood grows, too, being mostly a bush and growing so, so slowly, I am inclined to think they are branches too.

Wishful thinking perhaps :o

Hmmm. Kk. :)

I finally put my collection together to take some pictures. There are a few on the way, still, and I have a couple around the house that weren't included here, but this is most of them:

Ketylos and two very strange but interesting sticks by JCwoodcreations.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2582674269_165e904b31_m.jpg

My Papadonh collection:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/2583503118_415d2e6dc2_m.jpg

MTM, Amadlife, Quattro:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/2582672963_189861b2a0_m.jpg

Various lovelies:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3130/2583502166_392a7d74f2_m.jpg

Flexi-8's, Javacentric:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/2583500780_5d863192ec_m.jpg

More lovelies:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/2583499078_37f4140df5_m.jpg

G3 studios, 60thstreet, BiNes:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/2582668165_b9600931e3_m.jpg

Wow! I have maybe a handful of elastics for my hair. No toys :( I guess I have to start a collection!

my good camera has bit the dust, but you guys inspired me to take pics today of my toys.
The first one I am going to show is a sterling silver and bone fork that is inset with a carved labrodite face that the light shines thru. The little white stone that is blurry is actually a white opal. I am planning on having the topper set onto a more sturdy base so that I don't lose it.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f348/zoostr/hairtoys/bonestick2.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f348/zoostr/hairtoys/bonestick.jpg

My Baerris and Graydogs
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f348/zoostr/hairtoys/baerrisgraydog.jpg

My Ketylos
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f348/zoostr/hairtoys/ketylosticks.jpg

I admit it, I am part Magpie and can't resist a "SPARKLY!!!" I use these pony holders to dress up a bun. These are the high-quality pony holders with Swarvorski stones set four prong (not glue)
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f348/zoostr/hairtoys/sparkly.jpg

One Ketylo topped and some homemade toys including some rattie themed ones. The star is sterling with an inset amethyst.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f348/zoostr/hairtoys/amethyststar.jpg

Maiden's Treasures and Amadforlife..I think those two on the left are from Jimfo? There is a pair of Cattails in their too.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f348/zoostr/hairtoys/maidenamad1.jpg

vermont woodwork on the left with a 40 year old glass bead topper.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f348/zoostr/hairtoys/misc1.jpg

misc sticks
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f348/zoostr/hairtoys/misc2.jpg

various slides, including Leather Jewelry and Kohler slides
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f348/zoostr/hairtoys/heikekohler.jpg

G3 studios, 60thstreet, BiNes:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/2582668165_b9600931e3_m.jpg

How's the hold on those G3 studios? They had one with a smiley face that I really liked.

I find the hold really good, and they are quite comfortable, as the prongs are a good width, and they don't require as much pushing to get into my hair as the 60thstreet forks. I liked the smiley face one, too - I think it is quite similar to my heart fork, which I love. :D

Very lovely collections, DecafJane and yldchyld!!

DecafJane, the "two very strange but interesting sticks" with the large toppers, how do you wear those? Do you wear them straight up and down like in a fig8 bun? I ask since the top seems so heavy, I would think it would be too heavy to wear sideways.

I finally took the time to figure out my new camera. Here goes...

My current hairtoy home, I have a crapton of antique vases and pottery inherited from my family so I like to swap them out and change them from time to time. Of course right now I'm partial to this silly glass vase from a flower delivery last year. :p
http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/41952/2008602480093795226S425x425Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2008602480093795226fGQbiW)

Left to right: silver barrette I use for half-ups, huge sparkly claw, 2 Byrd combs, an ebay comb, and 2 France Luxe combs. I use my combs like hairforks with a braided bun, the business portion arcs over my bun and looks purty.
http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/43622/2731811030093795226S425x425Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2731811030093795226JemfTb)

Antler fork from ebay, quattro, ebony & pink ivory baerreis, indigo blondiesturn, tiger maple baerreis, funny cameo (arrrr!), etsy fork, crafty celts fork, france luxe and misc ebay fork.
http://inlinethumb19.webshots.com/14866/2153577360093795226S425x425Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2153577360093795226hEQbEq)

Nightshade, KJ craftworks, 4 pair made by me, maiden's treasures, crafty celts, VK designs.
http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/13442/2455582870093795226S425x425Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2455582870093795226NzbUgL)

Ketylo, mamacat, blue heron, quattro, blondiesturn
http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/37399/2559034270093795226S425x425Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2559034270093795226ETmezP)

Mei Fa
http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/42551/2299253380093795226S425x425Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2299253380093795226jkhWkb)

Crafty celts x2, sticks made by my best friend, purchase from the Countess, france luxe
http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/43201/2656166450093795226S425x425Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2656166450093795226RTpnio)

Drugstore and france luxe x3
http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/40395/2861186270093795226S425x425Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2861186270093795226OaCnjc)

Not pictured, my injured ficcare and a few sticks I couldn't find. I just moved so I'm still looking for my stuff. :p I also think a few pair of ketylos are AWOL...

funny cameo (arrrr!)

That one is SO COOL!! :D

DecafJane, the "two very strange but interesting sticks" with the large toppers, how do you wear those? Do you wear them straight up and down like in a fig8 bun? I ask since the top seems so heavy, I would think it would be too heavy to wear sideways.

To be honest, I can't wear these yet as they are too big for my hair, which I almost always wear in a french twist. The tops aren't TOO heavy, as they are mainly wood, so I think I will probably be able to wear them either sideways or angled slightly. They hold reasonably well in a twist, but they are big so I'm not game to wear them yet, however I quite like the way they look as they are so different. :) I have thick, wavy hair which graps things anyway, particularly wood.

I just love hairtoys! :cheese: Here is my collection :):

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc108/binati2000/stick1.jpg



http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc108/binati2000/stick2.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc108/binati2000/stick3.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc108/binati2000/stick4.jpg

Ndnlady, your Indian beaded sticks are so pretty! Where did you find them? I see so many LHC raves in your pics, you must have been lurking here for quite awhile. Glad you decided to come out of hiding to post & share pics. Is that a dragon slide I see in your last photo? We need action shots of that one!

I love that this thread is still going strong. It's so much fun to see other people's collections. On that note, I updated my collection pics here (http://classiclength.home.mchsi.com/bathroom08.html).

Ndnlady, your Indian beaded sticks are so pretty! Where did you find them? I see so many LHC raves in your pics, you must have been lurking here for quite awhile. Glad you decided to come out of hiding to post & share pics. Is that a dragon slide I see in your last photo? We need action shots of that one!

I love that this thread is still going strong. It's so much fun to see other people's collections. On that note, I updated my collection pics here (http://classiclength.home.mchsi.com/bathroom08.html).

Thanks! I actually made the Indian beaded sticks and slide. It's one of my hobbies! :) And yes I have been lurking here and on other long hair sites for a while! I have been on your site a few times admiring the hairtoys and I must say you have the most impressive collection I have ever seen!
I will post action shots of the dragon hairslide! I love it and I originally bought it to wear to a friend of mine's rock concerts and such!:rockerdud But he has not had any lately so it just sits there!

Ok here is the action pic with the dragon hair slide and my feeble attempt at a log roll!:p

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc108/binati2000/dragons.jpg

Cinnamonhair, the photo of your papadonh sticks, the right ones of dymondwood, which color are those? (with the blue-green-creme-grey)
I love those!

my good camera has bit the dust, but you guys inspired me to take pics today of my toys. <snip>
various slides, including Leather Jewelry and Kohler slides
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f348/zoostr/hairtoys/heikekohler.jpg

yldchyld - Where did you get that fantastic sun/moon slide (I'm assuming it's a slide)? It has definitely struck a well of deep yearning in me here tonight..... :o(

yldchyld - Where did you get that fantastic sun/moon slide (I'm assuming it's a slide)? It has definitely struck a well of deep yearning in me here tonight..... :o(

It's a barrette...I guess some people call it a slide. A left-handed one at that..so it's hard to put in the hair.
Ebay of course. The curse of my pocket book. I haven't worn that one in years, I almost put it up for sale because of that. But it's so pretty, I left it in the box.

Ok here is the action pic with the dragon hair slide and my feeble attempt at a log roll!:p
Thanks for the pics... it is lovely. Definitely on my wish list.
Cinnamonhair, the photo of your papadonh sticks, the right ones of dymondwood, which color are those? (with the blue-green-creme-grey)
I love those!
http://classiclength.googlepages.com/dymondwoodvase062108s.jpg
If you are thinking of the one on the left it's made of aqua pearl or poly pearl (a plastic molded material that wood turners buy in blocks like dymondwood, then carve the shape). Last time I asked papadonh said he doesn't like working with that material and has no plans to use it in the future. But he may have changed his mind (I think several people have requested it), so you might try emailing him about it. The color name is turquoise, there's no cream --just the camera flash reflecting light. It's actually robin's egg blue with slashes of black.

The one on the way right is amazon and he's still making that as far as I know.

For complete overkill ;) here's the names (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showpost.php?p=152547&postcount=2)of all my papadonh sticks.

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/4108/dymondcd6.th.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dymondcd6.jpg)

I circled the ones ;-)
They look like field&stream dymondwood a bit.
I think in your other post they're the nr 8 amazon butterfly twist?
edit: ah so amazon is the name of the wood? YAY, pretty!! *want* :-)

I circled the ones ;-)
They look like field&stream dymondwood a bit.
I think in your other post they're the nr 8 amazon butterfly twist?
edit: ah so amazon is the name of the wood? YAY, pretty!! *want* :-)

Yes, the color name is amazon, it has blue/green/tan/gray layers.

Thanks!
Google didn't come up with anything yet (besides amazon.com haha)
I'll keep an eye out

Eresh, sorry I didn't realize you were looking for the *real* color name. Papadonh calls it amazon. Here are two dymondwood manufacturers and from their photos it looks the most like Field & Stream.
http://www.hutproducts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=0119

http://rutply.com/pdf/RPC-DymondWood_web.pdf

Papadonh is bad about re-naming colors instead of going with what the industry calls them.

Ah thanks!!
I thought it might be Field&stream, I love that color.
I'm sure now, something in this color will be my next order.
Now to decide ... stick or fork

This is a dangerous thread for a new kid on the block, I am longing for longer hair so I can start to play with sticks! I have already ordered and recieved two Flexi-8. Really nice, I think I am going to wear them a lot. Shipping from US to Scandinavia was prompt.

I received the simon hairtoys so I took pictures as promised :)

These are the combs: 1 (http://www.innershelter.net/journal/2008/06/hairtoys/IMG_8852.JPG), 2 (http://www.innershelter.net/journal/2008/06/hairtoys/IMG_8853.JPG).

The hairsticks:

http://www.innershelter.net/journal/2008/06/hairtoys/IMG_8854.JPG

http://www.innershelter.net/journal/2008/06/hairtoys/IMG_8855.JPG

http://www.innershelter.net/journal/2008/06/hairtoys/IMG_8856.JPG

http://www.innershelter.net/journal/2008/06/hairtoys/IMG_8858.JPG

While I was at it, I also took pics of the rest of my hairtoys. Here they are:

The claws (http://www.innershelter.net/journal/2008/06/hairtoys/IMG_8860.JPG), which are not very interesting. The golden one is a France Luxe and I love it so much, best claw I've ever had and strong, long lasting.

http://www.innershelter.net/journal/2008/06/hairtoys/IMG_8861.JPG
Mei Fa's (green is Mariana, silver is Laura... or the other way around? The red (Chatham) I bought from Eboshi :))

http://www.innershelter.net/journal/2008/06/hairtoys/IMG_8862.JPG
Evita Peroni stick I got for sale in the airport (detail (http://www.innershelter.net/journal/2008/06/hairtoys/IMG_8863.JPG), it is quite cool), random fork from the fair, two sticks I made ages ago.

France Luxe stuff, I took this (http://www.innershelter.net/journal/2008/06/hairtoys/IMG_8864.JPG) and this (http://www.innershelter.net/journal/2008/06/hairtoys/IMG_8866.JPG) pictures today, the first shows the new combs I got from OhioLisa =D and the Mojave hairsticks, but this one is better:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=912&pictureid=11494

New Chignon Pic - Tokio, Chicago Barrette - Tortoise, or Luxe?, Elysee Barrette on Tige Boulé - Mousseline
Santa Fe Comb - Luxe (I think), Marie French Twist Comb - Toirtoise, French Twist Comb - Mojave ( I love this color)
Mini Wavy Combs - Tortoise or Luxe

Random flowers & my only scrunchi (http://www.innershelter.net/journal/2008/06/hairtoys/IMG_8867.JPG) (silk, from FL too)

I am glad that my collection is (not yet I guess LOL) out of hand and it all fit is a small basket:

http://www.innershelter.net/journal/2008/06/hairtoys/IMG_8868.JPG

Medvssa, great collection! You have some particularly nice France Luxe pieces and the green Mei Fa is truly beautiful. :inlove: Thanks for sharing it with us.

Wow, Medvssa where did you get those sticks? :love:

Medvssa, I love that black stick with the pink rose. How long ago did you get it?

Wow, Medvssa where did you get those sticks? :love:

The ones in the fist pictures? here: http://stores.ebay.com/simonhandmade :)

Medvssa, I love that black stick with the pink rose. How long ago did you get it?

Hmh, a few years ago, I wouldn't know, maybe 4 years ago?

Thank you Medyssa.. I just bought the same Carp, dang enabler! :lol:

The carp is very cute :D

It looks like it has about 4.5-5 usable, am I correct in that?

I just resized it in Gimp and put my ruler along my screen, so.. hehe just checking.

Medvssa, yoursticks are gorgeous! Great collection, I love the variety! The Evita stick is marvellous.

My tape measure is cm :)

http://www.innershelter.net/journal/2008/06/measure.jpg

Can you buy those Evita sticks on ebay?

No idea, maybe some people sell stuff now and then. I got the stick in a perfumery in BRU airport.

My tape measure is cm :)

http://www.innershelter.net/journal/2008/06/measure.jpg

Thanks! Seems like a perfect usable length for my hair :D

Hairboutique.com sells Evita Peroni and the brand itself has a website evitaperoni.com where they used to sell hair toys, but alas, no more.

Finally, my new digital camera arrived!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/2634976610_69bc18d301.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/2635029142_4f52c5132e.jpg?v=1215120785
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3118/2634205613_f5cd0a06c5.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/2635029468_4e5d6cf4a1.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/2635029538_eb8ab5756e.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2634205795_d8f4f58fc5.jpg?v=0

Hypnotica your toys are gorgeous, I think we have very similiar taste. I love that Quattro fork especially.

One questions, the Blue Heron pin. How does it hold? I love the way they look but I'm worried the tines might be too close together.

Hypnotica... you have such great taste! I love the lotus ( etta mae?) fork... is the design inlayed wood??? I am in love!!!!!

Hypnotica your toys are gorgeous, I think we have very similiar taste. I love that Quattro fork especially.

One questions, the Blue Heron pin. How does it hold? I love the way they look but I'm worried the tines might be too close together.


It's more like a chunky hairstick then a fork really.

Wow everyone here has such awesome collections! I wish my hairtoy collection were as impressive as my plugs/earring collection...I'll post pics later. It's nothing special, only a few nice pieces (Nightshade sticks and 1 ficcare) the rest cheap stuff from Icing.

this is page 16 and i've only gotten as far as page 8 and i'm in complete awe of the amount and the kinds/styles that people have. i only have scrunchies and elastic as my hair toys. i've only just started trying to read up on all of these other types of hair toys to see what would suit me best.

*giggles* Goes to show how different we have settings on this forum. For me this is page 4 ;) More posts per page.


I love all those toys.. wow!!

d'oh! thanks for reminding me about the posts per page setting. i completely forgot. this is page 4 for me now, too.

so far it looks like people like forks and the thicker/chunkier sticks. do the thin ones not hold up as well?

Thank you Medyssa.. I just bought the same Carp, dang enabler! :lol:

And here it is!

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/3762/carpvc9.th.jpg (http://img92.imageshack.us/my.php?image=carpvc9.jpg)

Nice :D

that's really pretty, eadwine!

my head is just spinning at how pretty all of these hair toys are. i definitely want to get some for me at some point.

Thanks! It is better quality than I expected even, so it was a pleasant surprise.. the stick is also very thick, which is what I need! :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3024/2647928711_fcbfb529d0_o.jpg
I just got an Etta Mae hair fork off the swap board.
It's so pretty!

http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j224/clashesinlife/?action=view&current=hairthing.jpg

This is my new favorite. My boyfriend brought it back from the beach.

<a href="http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j224/clashesinlife/?action=view&current=hairthing.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j224/clashesinlife/hairthing.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

I'm sorry the picture isn't working. :(

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j224/clashesinlife/hairthing.jpg

:p I finally did it. Sorry it took so long. :)

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j224/clashesinlife/hairthing.jpg

Here you go :) Just use the picture URL and put the img tags around it :)



Ah I see you managed just when I posted as well :lol:

it's pretty!

Here are all my toys, even though my collection is tiny compared to others:

http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/7940/hairtoyorganizer080722nk9.jpg

Holds all my toys to date, but I managed to misplace a few and there are two sticks in the mail that should arrive any day now.

Hypnotica: Where did you get that red leaf slide from? It is lovely..

Here is a link to the album I made of all my hairtoys :)

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=1464

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/sapphire-o/Hair%20and%20Toys%20Photos/60thstuff.jpg

sapphire-o - your favourite hairtoys have drawn me in from lurking to ask what colour the fork on the far right is?

Hairtoys - my hairtoy collection - almost just started, end of july update 2008

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/882/hairtoys1me8.jpg

1. Fork by QueCraft
2. Fork by 60thStreet, Raspberry twist dymondwood 5.5 inches
3. Fork by 60thStreet Aqua dymondwood 4 inches
4. Stick by Mohdesign giraff shaped
5. Stick by Mohdesign bird shaped
6. Stick by Mohdesign fish shaped
7. Mini stick from Mexico, bird shaped
8. Mini stick from Mexico, owl shaped
9. Mini stick from Mexico, cat shaped
10. Decorated hairpin by Accessorize, collection 2007
11. plastic comb with silk flower, summer 2008

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/7046/hairtoys2dm9.jpg

13. Pair of Yourcrowningglory sticks, art déco style
14. Teacup stick, Yourcrowningglory
15. Stick by Amadlife0 - Agatewood dymondwood
16. Metal stick, from the museum shop of Alarcos (Spain)
17. Stick by QueCraft


http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/6274/hairtoys3im1.jpg

18. Comb by Accessorize, summer collection 2008
19. Rose pin, Accessorize summer collection 2007
22. Decorated pin, collection Accessorize fall 2006
23. Plastic claw, painted by hand, by Accessorize fall prewiew collection 2008

*gasp* You guys are SO ORGANIZED! I can't take a photo of my stuff because it's all over the place. I keep them laying all around the house, so I can do my multiple hair styles throughout the day ;) And, in my car, in my jacket pockets, my purse....:D ;)

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e303/cyodice05/SN850805.jpg



this is so sad.Most of my "toys"are ribbons.And headbands.and mini claw clips.I'm still expecting a dragon hair pin/barrette from QueCraft.

wow.I was just browsing this thread again and stubbled upon this.I have so many now-they all dont even fit in the basket anymore.I'm going to break out my knit scarf that I don't wear and start using that to hold them all...I'm slowing down now in buying toys,which is good.My wallet can't take anymore retail therapy :o


ETA-wow julya I'm in major bun envy over here.It's so perfect-not a strand out of place.I'm hoping I'll get that way too soon :)

sapphire-o - The 5th fork from the left, what color dymondwood is that? It's beautiful!

The ones in the fist pictures? here: http://stores.ebay.com/simonhandmade :)

:thud: These are my ... my dream hairsticks! I just visited his eBay store, and it was like someone had already made all the hairsticks I had ever wanted....

Boy oh boy oh boy oh boy. And they're cheap! And for once, shipping to Canada is less!

Boy oh boy oh boy oh boy....

dorothea

My tiny collection: (scrunchies and elastics are not pictured)

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/1938/hairtoyseq9.jpg

Black and silver matte medium Maximas, Baerreis gabon tendrils, Barreis gabon chopsticks, amadlife0 gabon sticks. (I still owe an action shot on this last, but my hair is acting out at the moment.)

This collection has been carefully inspected by experts:

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/8739/hairtoysstylistac2.jpg

sapphire-o - your favourite hairtoys have drawn me in from lurking to ask what colour the fork on the far right is?

For anyone else who was wondering, I contacted 60th Street and they advised that it is Southwest Coral Stratabond but that they no longer work with Stratabond.

That said, they happened to have enough of the Southwest Coral left to make a fork for me:cheer:

I'll post a pic of my small collection when this latest order arrives.

[snip]
This collection has been carefully inspected by experts:

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/8739/hairtoysstylistac2.jpg

That's so cute :)
My 'collection' is randomly acquired and consists of three or four sticks and a mini-fork, so I'll spare you the sight :)

Here are mine. I thought I had loads but they all fit into one shot. I guess it's a quality thing:D lol.
I have 4/5 ketylos on their way.:cheese: my vewy first.
http://www.forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=656&pictureid=17761
annoyingly blurry pic sorry.

Here is where I keep them.
http://www.forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=656&pictureid=17760
needs decorating.

Eta there is a flexi missing from this pic and a birdseye maple 60th street fork

May I ask you where that trident-stick is from? thanks :flower:

May I ask you where that trident-stick is from? thanks :flower:

I bought it off ebay.. I haven't seen any on there since sorry. But I found a pitchfork that seems to look very similar and same sort of size (which is huge btw)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WOOD-PITCHFORK-HAIR-STICK-COMB-PIN-HANDMADE-BOHO-HIPPIE_W0QQitemZ270260015661QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em270260015661&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177

I can't remember if this is the same seller. hth

Oh, thank you ! :)

Winter,

Where did you get the treble clef slide?
Any chance you have a close up pic of that one?? :)

Thanks for posting. these are great.

Susan

susiemw: I bought it in an art shop two years ago, it was made by a local artist.

A closer look:

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/5902/gklavxn8.jpg

That's gorgeous!!

And matching earrings! :D

It is, but unfortunally it is getting a big small so I can't use it that often. I got the ear rings at the same place :)

Maybe you can hold your updo with pins or something else and use it as a surface decoration?

Winter,
that is a great slide!

My family owns a blues bar and I think I'll just have to try my hand at making something similar. It would be a big hit.

Thanks for posting the close up.

Susan

I'll figure something out, it is so cute I have to use it :)

susiemw: No problem. If you make one of your own, don't forget the pics.

Here are some toys that have arrived since I made my last post.

These are from Wolfenwood (http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/wolfenwoods_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ).
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/wolfenwoods.jpg

Close up of the Woldfenwood sticks:
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/wolfenwoods2.jpg

Hello Kitty Stick from ForeverSunshine (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5689087)
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/hellokitty.jpg

Left to right:
Oak leaf from Barrette Baron (http://barrettebaron.com/); next two from Monk the Monk (http://myworld.ebay.com/monkthemonk); turquoise top stick from Arts n Crafts (http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/art-in-crafts_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ); Last two are Celtic sticks from Willowthewisp (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5239007)
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/assorted.jpg

These two sets are made with polymer clay over wood, by Bluebutterflydesigns (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5698978)
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/bluebutterfly.jpg

http://img27.picoodle.com/img/img27/3/8/1/f_P10100151m_9853067.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/8/1/f_P10100151m_9853067.jpg&srv=img27)

Top row: flexi8, clip with Swaroski crystals (holds like a rock, have had it for years) from Almaplena, dragon from Quecraft, L FiccareMaximas in Honey Marble

Bottom row: mini decorative hair clip, olive wood hand carved stick from a craftsman in PUglia, Gabon Ebony and silver stick from Ethnica, spiral fork from unknown craftsman, Macassar Ebony Moderne Baerreis, Tulipwood Little Egypt by Baerreis, Blondiesturn fork in pink ivory, dragon stick by quecraft, butterfly fork by quecraft.

Mely, we need an action shot of your hello kitty stick!!

Tooooooooooo cute!

I feel so embarrassed. I see pictures of such organized sticks 'n stuff. My stuff is all thrown in one drawer. :lol:

Wowzers, I love the Wolfenwood ones and the Monk the Monk and willowthewisp ones are wonderful!!!

Beautiful!!! :D





Here are some toys that have arrived since I made my last post.

These are from Wolfenwood (http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/wolfenwoods_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ).
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/wolfenwoods.jpg

Close up of the Woldfenwood sticks:
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/wolfenwoods2.jpg



Left to right:
Oak leaf from Barrette Baron (http://barrettebaron.com/); next two from Monk the Monk (http://myworld.ebay.com/monkthemonk); turquoise top stick from Arts n Crafts (http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/art-in-crafts_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ); Last two are Celtic sticks from Willowthewisp (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5239007)
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/melykin/assorted.jpg

what do you think of the new Wolfenwoods sticks? I saw both of those, thought about it, then didn't bid.

that blondies turn fork is gorgeous. Those are so hard to find nowadays.

I feel so embarrassed. I see pictures of such organized sticks 'n stuff. My stuff is all thrown in one drawer. :lol:


I do that with my cheapo stuff. I have claws everywhere. The nice hairtoys I keep safe and sound and organized.

I just KNOW that if I left one of my wood sticks out somewhere I would come home to find Cat teeth marks in it.

My cats are weird.

I was also curious about those wolfenwoods sticks. After seeing your pics, I might have to check them out. :D Enabler. ;)

I bought it on the swap boards. It's really glasslike and lovely ;)

Soleluna got the blindiesturn fork from me; I think I got it from OhioLisa - it's really beautiful but just doesn't work well for me.

Glad to see it in use.

wg

Mely, I really like that pink Wolfenwood stick!

I have a weakness for pink hairthings :)


Here's a closeup of that Pink Ivory Blondiesturn Fork

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2007-9/1277549/DSCN7273.JPG


I'll try to get a picture taken of my small collection

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/1747/hairtoysparte21copiarx6.jpg

My new purchases:

1. Ivydee (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5312915), metal stick with dangling charm
2. EttaMae (url=http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5268804), fork in pink ivory star-shaped
3. EttaMae, fork made in tulipwood
4. QueCraft (url=http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5265766), stick in leaf shape
5. QueCraft, stick in black horn
6. Keytlo (http://www.ketylo.com/servlet/StoreFront) short, indigo dymondwood
7. Keytlo medium, alabaster dymondwood
8. Keytlo in tahitian jadewood dymondwood modified by NightBlooming (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5131346), con bucaneve
9. NightBlooming, wooden stick with clock
10. NightBlooming, stick with nightshade
11. African artist, my parents bought it at the Universal Expo "Zaragoza 2008"
12. Amadlife0 (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5480712), stick in fuchsia dymondwood