Getting my VERY first hair toy... what should I get?

[shutterpillar]

I want something simple and decently priced that will keep my just-beyond-APL hair up and in place. (got a picture of my length in my album on my profile.) My present go-to hairstyle is the sock bun, but I am worrying that the constant rolling is tearing my hair up because I have noticed quite a few new split ends... or it just could be about time for a S&D session.

Anyway... what should I get? I was looking at hair sticks because they are pretty simple, but I was really worried that they wouldnt stay because my hair isnt very long yet. What do you think?

[Littlewing13]

Im at the same point.
I've tried hair sticks but I also have fine hair so my bun just looks pathetic haha. Need to wait a while for that.
French rolls are a great style for us, so maybe a seam free comb? Or I'm tempted by a ficcare but I will have to save for those.

Ktani mentioned that catnip was great for preventing split ends, just make a tea & rinse after shampoo, no need for conditioner. But in the mean time sounds like S&D is in order.
Hope that helps

[Long_hair_bear]

I vote mairzydozy's hair forks in a 3" for you. She makes gorgeous things! I just got my second one today for my bday! On my way to getting my 3rd!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/MairzyDozy?section_id=10639841

Chart for reference: http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.174791862.jpg

[Vanilla]

I vote for spin pins. You can get them in nearly any drugstore, they are inexpensive and they are awesome at holding up hair.

[CarpeDM]

I would go for a Ketylo or two...

[KahRistAhn]

I'm pretty new to hair toys myself, but I really like PacificMaercantile's hair sticks....particularly the acrylics, because they are so smooth, pretty, and waterproof. Spin Pins are pretty good, too.

[Alvrodul]

I am another who would like to recommend Pacific Mercantile for a first hairtoy - his sticks are quite inexpensive, and of good quality. Personally I prefer his wooden sticks, but the acrylic sticks are also very nice.
If you prefer a fork, I agree that Mairsydozy is very good - or if you would prefer wood, have a look at Jeterforks!
Another possibility is a Flexi-8. I find them very versatile!

I suppose it all comes down to what your personal taste is!

[shutterpillar]

I really do love most things, but I think for me it is going to come down to what will hold in my hair the best. I know I have to experiment with a few different things before I know for sure, but while I do have a few extra dollars to spend, I was hoping to spend it on something that is nearly failproof. (if there is such a thing. lol).

Thanks so much for the advice thus far! I've got some window shopping to do now. Any other suggestions are most definitely welcome, as I probably wont be buying anything until tomorrow morning (tuesday).

[Mina17]

I agree with the recommendations of Ketylos and Pacific Merchantile sticks. They were my first sticks and I was very happy with them. MairzyDozy has some really pretty things but I found the width between the prongs too much to hold my hair up. One of their slim forks might work though. I think 60th Street forks are great for first hair forks.

My hair is not very long either but I've been able to use hair sticks since it was 19".

[pepperminttea]

I vote for spin pins. You can get them in nearly any drugstore, they are inexpensive and they are awesome at holding up hair.

I would go for a Ketylo or two...

Double ditto.