How to: Yvaine's hairdo (Stardust)

[Isilya]

This (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=10848) thread inspired me to try this style myself and this is what I came up with.

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/th_PICT0004b.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/PICT0004b.jpg) 1st try http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/th_PICT0010-2-1.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/PICT0010-2-1.jpg) 2nd try




Needed:
2 hairbands
Hairpins (whatever kind you prefer)
Instructions:
Part hair off centre.
Twist each side back (like this (http://www.dressytresses.com/hair/gallery/instruct/hair-roll/)) and fasten at the nape.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/th_PICT0002-1-1.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/PICT0002-1-1.jpg)
Take the ponytail you've made, place 3 fingers under the base of the tail and fold the tail around your fingers. This will create a loop with a long tail hanging down. Fasten the loop with a hairband.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/th_PICT00042-1.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/PICT00042-1.jpg) http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/th_PICT0005-1-1.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/PICT0005-1-1.jpg) http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/th_PICT0006-1-1.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/PICT0006-1-1.jpg)
Wrap the rest of your hair around the base of the loop, covering the hairband.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/th_PICT0007-2-1.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/PICT0007-2-1.jpg) http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/th_PICT0008-2-1.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/PICT0008-2-1.jpg) http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/th_PICT0009-1-1.jpg (http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk38/Isilya86/PICT0009-1-1.jpg)
Pin in place (this may be tricky). Done! If any step is unclear, let me know and I'll try to explain better :)

ETA: pics

[Amara]

Nice job!!

[AnneAdeline]

Pretty! I don't know if my hair is long enough, but I definitely want to try this. Wonderful job!

[DaveDecker]

That's a beautiful style for your gorgeous hair.

[LifeisAdventure]

I <3 this!! Beautiful job Isilya. Could you clarify exactly where on the neck/loop you hairband the loop and how tight? And if you have any step-by-step pictures, that would be great! :) Again, thank you!

[pariate]

This is great, thank you for posting your instructions. This is in my "to do" pile ;)

[Arctic]

As I said in the other thread, I love this updo :inlove: Great job Isilya!

[Arctic]

AnneAdeline, you can propably do it already, I managed to do a minibun with this method with my APL hair ;)

[darkwaves]

Very pretty -- thanks for posting this!

[Marchpane]

Oh wow! Good job!! Was it tricky to figure out?

[sahiba]

That was too good. You always turn up with an easy and sleek styles.

[cnbrad]

I love it! I am searching for a style for a wedding and this just might fit the bill. Thank you!

[happylynngilmer]

WOW! I'm not so sure I can even attempt this but WOW, that is stunning. Very nice Isilya! Another great one from a master^^

[sexyjacksparrow]

Wow - thanks for sharing this! I had to watch Stardust again the other night after we had that thread about it!

[Isilya]

:o Thanks everyone! :flowers:



I <3 this!! Beautiful job Isilya. Could you clarify exactly where on the neck/loop you hairband the loop and how tight? And if you have any step-by-step pictures, that would be great! :) Again, thank you!

For the loop placement: after making the loop, I fasten it on the same place as the ponytail. The 2nd hairband goes on top on the first.
Tightness: you have to be able to get your fingers out of the loop without messing the loop up, so it can't be too tight. It's better to make the loop a bit loose.
Step-by-step pics for this step will go up in a minute :)


Oh wow! Good job!! Was it tricky to figure out?

No, not really. I just started with the twisted part, since that was obvious from the movie. The bun-part was a bit more challenging, but after studying the pics, I thought the loop + wrap would work well.


WOW! I'm not so sure I can even attempt this but WOW, that is stunning. Very nice Isilya! Another great one from a master^^

If I'm the master, then I order you, little grasshopper, to try this style :tongue:

[Calanthe]

How lovely. I will try it but it probably comes out a mess on my head. I need quite a lot of "first tries"...:rolleyes:

[Juanita]

Just had a quick go at creating this. Looks like a good style for work tomorrow

[sipnsun]

Great step-by-step instructions. Hopefully it won't be too long before I can try this style!

[Samikha]

I really like this, and the instructions were easy too! I'm wearing it right now ;)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/Sidsel/th_yvaine.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/Sidsel/yvaine.jpg)
Damn those little hairs, it almost looked perfect...*bobbypins them into submission*

[Arctic]

Okey, I'll post my minibun here too so people get encouraged to try :) My hair is at APL.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc33/LingonberryMist/Hiukset/20080824003_muoks.jpg

[physicschick]

Gorgeous, Isilya! I'm half tempted to try this for work today.

[HollowHannah]

It look stunning!. But how on earth did you keep one twisted side in place while you did the other? I try tying itwith a bobble, I tried alligator clipping it but it keeps coming out I'll post a pic when I finlly finish it :-)

[Isilya]

Thanks girls, I'm glad you all seem to like it :)



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/Sidsel/th_yvaine.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/Sidsel/yvaine.jpg)


Very nice, Samikha, you did a great job!



http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc33/LingonberryMist/Hiukset/20080824003_muoks.jpg

I've complimented you in the other thread, but I'll say it again: that looks gorgeous.


It look stunning!. But how on earth did you keep one twisted side in place while you did the other? I try tying itwith a bobble, I tried alligator clipping it but it keeps coming out I'll post a pic when I finlly finish it :-)

I twisted all the way to the ends and erm... held the ends between my lips :o

[Samikha]

Thank you, Isilya! Good to hear it wasn't too badly messed up;)

As to how to keep the one strand twisted, I clipped it to the side of my head, and it seemed to work fine? I detest having hair in my mouth:p

[spidermom]

I tried this a little earlier but couldn't stand the feeling of that thick knob at the back of my neck. It looked pretty, though.

[Arctic]

I've complimented you in the other thread, but I'll say it again: that looks gorgeous.

Thank you again for the instructions and compliments :flowers:

[Arctic]

As to how to keep the one strand twisted, I clipped it to the side of my head, and it seemed to work fine?

I also used a small claw clip to keep it in place and twisted while I worked with the other side.

[Wavelength]

Gorgeous style! I've seen Stardust but I can't remember where in the movie Yvaine wore this updo -- all I remember is her hair hanging loose. :confused:

But I love this! Really beautiful and simple to do. Well done! :D

[levelek]

Good job, Isilya! You have a talent for working out hairstyles! And the pictures you posted are gorgeous.

Must try!

[JessTheMess]

Ooooh this is absolutely gorgeous!!! I must try at once!!

[MeMyselfandI]

Isilya,

Thank you for the step by step instructions and pictures.

My first question. How do you get to the first step? How did you do the sides.

My styles are down, or twirled in a bun. I have more length to grow to get to where I was, but I am intrested in learning more then my two basic styles. I would like to try the sides for something different then a pony tail when up.

[Arctic]

Isilya,

Thank you for the step by step instructions and pictures.

My first question. How do you get to the first step? How did you do the sides.

My styles are down, or twirled in a bun. I have more length to grow to get to where I was, but I am intrested in learning more then my two basic styles. I would like to try the sides for something different then a pony tail when up.

I'm not Isilya, but look at step 2 of her instruction for a link :flower:

[Haith]

This is so lovely! I'm going to save this idea and use it next time I need a fancy updo. My mind goes blank whenever I have to think of something nice to do the day of and my hair styling always ends up being disastrous and stressful!

[harpgal]

Isyla, that is very cool! I will have to try it. I loved Stardust (the movie but not the book).

[MeMyselfandI]

I'm not Isilya, but look at step 2 of her instruction for a link :flower:

Thanks Arctic.

Dud, I did not even see the link, I was busy visualizing the instructions.

[plainjanegirl]

Very pretty bun! I am gonna try this tonight before I put my hair in my sleep braid.

[Isilya]

I'm so excited you all want to try this :D Thanks for all the sweet compliments :flowers:

[Samikha]

I return with some other good news: This style holds well! I've been wearing it for most of the day, it's been windy and I've walked for a bit, but it still looks more or less the same as when I went out the door. The rolled sides have dropped a bit, a little more frizz, but that's pretty much it. No hairspray, gel, anything. I used clips instead of bobby pins (can't ever make them work with these sort of styles) but otherwise it's the same. Yay? Yay!

*curtsies prettily for Isilya's hair skills*

[arylkin]

Great instructions! It looks lovely on you!

*sighs and wishes for thicker hair*

[angelthadiva]

Very pretty, come do mine now! :D

[LeaM07]

Ooh... I need to try this too. Great instructions, and it looks beautiful in your hair! :inlove:

[Nightshade]

Gorgeous style! I've seen Stardust but I can't remember where in the movie Yvaine wore this updo -- all I remember is her hair hanging loose. :confused:

But I love this! Really beautiful and simple to do. Well done! :D

It's when she's on the Pirate Shakespeare's flying ship :) And a little bit thereafter.

Lovely style! I can't wait to try it!

[Isilya]

Thanks girls. I'm blushing from all the lovely compliments you paid me :o


Very pretty, come do mine now! :D

Sure! Do I have to pay for my own plane ticket or will you cover my expenses? :tongue:

[ChatoyantLocks]

Beautiful hair style, but it's not going to work in my hair. :(

I just tried it, and apparently if you have long and thick hair, you end up with a large bundle of hair dangling below daintily twisted side sections, and the whole look is out of balance. I'm going to go play around with some braids, and see if I can the bottom section to match the top better, but I don't think it's going to be the same style by the time I get done.

You know what would be really neat - some kind of chart listing hair styles with a size chart showing what length/thickness worked for each, kind of like with nylons. :D

[Nightshade]

You know what would be really neat - some kind of chart listing hair styles with a size chart showing what length/thickness worked for each, kind of like with nylons. :D

That would be SO helpful.

So down one side we'd have thickness/texture, and down the other length, and sort of a bar chart that shows which hair style works?

You could always start a thread to compile information using general body marks (shoulder, APL, BSL, midback, waist, etc) and then start to put it into an Excel sheet. I'd offer to do it, but I suck at Excel, and any chart I got out would look like modern art.

[Samikha]

You know what would be really neat - some kind of chart listing hair styles with a size chart showing what length/thickness worked for each, kind of like with nylons. :D

Best idea EVER! Especially for us thick-hairs - I'm just now managing so-called APL styles. If you could combine that with a linked dictionary of sorts, linking to howtos for each style, it would be epic win.

[HollowHannah]

Argh! I just can't get the twists right. No matter how I try, they don't lookas good as they do in your second picture Asilya. How did you do it?

[CaityBear]

Don't think my hair is long enough, but I'd love to try it. It looks really cool.

You did it very well as well.

[Isilya]

Argh! I just can't get the twists right. No matter how I try, they don't lookas good as they do in your second picture Asilya. How did you do it?

I used very large sections in the second pic. I think I unknowingly twisted them a bit too, because it looks a bit like a rope braid :hmm:


Don't think my hair is long enough, but I'd love to try it. It looks really cool.

You did it very well as well.

Arctic can do one with APL hair, so it's possible you can do it too. You can use 2 fingers to make the loop, that way you have a little more hair left to wrap.

Thank you :)

[longhairedfairy]

That looks lovely! I'll have to try it! Your instructions sounded very simple and clear, even before I clicked on any of the links :)

[Isilya]

That looks lovely! I'll have to try it! Your instructions sounded very simple and clear, even before I clicked on any of the links :)

Thank you! I'm always happy when my instructions make sense to other people and not just to me :D

[LifeisAdventure]

Thanks so much for answering my questions Isilya! I don't know if I'll have the skills to make this style work, but at least I understand HOW to do it! I'll post pics once I try! :)

[Isilya]

Thanks so much for answering my questions Isilya! I don't know if I'll have the skills to make this style work, but at least I understand HOW to do it! I'll post pics once I try! :)

You're welcome. I'm sure you can make it work. Here's some encouragement for you: :cheer::cheer::cheer:

[Teazel]

I think my hair might be a bit too long for this style: too much wrapping makes it rather stiff and club-like. My husband just said it looks like a sea elephant's nose. :silly:

[Arctic]

I think my hair might be a bit too long for this style: too much wrapping makes it rather stiff and club-like. My husband just said it looks like a sea elephant's nose. :silly:


Pictures please :D That must be cute look! :laugh:

[longhairedfairy]

A sea elephant's nose! That made me laugh :)

Has anyone tried it with (French/Dutch?) braided variations?

[happylynngilmer]

If I'm the master, then I order you, little grasshopper, to try this style

This little grasshopper will try this tmw night^^

[Teazel]

Pictures please :D That must be cute look! :laugh:

Your wish is my command. Behold the Snout! :ohmy:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Scarla/hair/seaelephant.jpg

[LadyMoon11]

Your wish is my command. Behold the Snout! :ohmy:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Scarla/hair/seaelephant.jpg
That looks pretty! Your hair is very beautiful. Ummm... I really do not think it looks like a Sea Lion snout? :lol:

Lovely style, Isilya, thank you for sharing. :flower: i cannot wait to try it this evening.

[maighdean]

Yes! This is the style I have been looking for.

[Arctic]

Your wish is my command. Behold the Snout! :ohmy:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Scarla/hair/seaelephant.jpg

Thank you! It's not bad at all, in fact it's beautiful!!! I love how your haircolour adds to the 'do! Your husband has a wild imagination for sure :laugh:

[Isilya]

Your wish is my command. Behold the Snout! :ohmy:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Scarla/hair/seaelephant.jpg

I actually like this look :agree:


Lovely style, Isilya, thank you for sharing. :flower: i cannot wait to try it this evening.

You're welcome :)


Yes! This is the style I have been looking for.

I'm glad I was helpful, even if I didn't realise it.

[heidihug]

A small warning for those of us with fine/thin/easily tangled hair:

I wore this 'do a couple of days ago to work, and got some compliments on it. It looked really cute. However, when I got home, I had a tangled mass of hair the size of my fist on the underside of the wrapped pony part (took me over an hour of finger detangling to get it out, and I still lost a bunch of nape hair in the process). I should have known better, with my fine and thin hair, I absolutely cannot allow loose (unbraided, for example) hair to come into contact with the back of my neck, whether it be bare or with clothing. It will become horribly tangled if I do. So the only way I will be able to wear this style again is if I do a braid for the pony part, and make sure it is a bit further up than right on the nape of the neck. It's a pretty enough 'do that I think I will take the extra time to braid it, though.

[Teazel]

Aw, thank you, LadyMoon11, Arctic, and Isilya. :flower:

That was actually my second attempt, as I didn't take a photo of the first one. For the second try I made sure to start low on my head, and to keep it loose, so it was a bit better.

[Islandgrrl]

Fantastic instructions. My hair's still a bit short for this, but I can't wait to try it. It looks stunning on you!

[Elle]

That's awesome!! What a beautiful updo! :applause

[Isilya]

Thank you both :)

[HollowHannah]

All your versions of it look so beautiful, I'm so jealous. I can't for the life of me get the twists right :)

[LifeisAdventure]

I have to agree with LadyMoon11, Teazel, I like it! This is actually very much how my first try came out. My hair was super greasy at the time so I think that contributed, but maybe it just takes practice. ;)

[longhairedfairy]

I still think it would look neat with some braided variations :) I wish I were good at different braids, but I don't think I have the patience, lol.

[happylynngilmer]

Looks lovely Teazel!

[Prettypolly]

Wow that is so pretty!! I wouldn't have the patience firstly to figure out how it's done, and secondly actually do it :lol:

[Isilya]

Thank you :) I have lots of time on my hands, so I don't mind taking the time to figure hairstyles out.

[Teazel]

Looks lovely Teazel!

Thank you, you're very kind. :flower:

[*BelievingAgain]

Beautiful! This is officially now in my 'in three years' time, when my hair is long enough...' basket! Great instructions, thank you for taking the time to post them (pictures are fabulous help). :flower:

[Slug Yoga]

That looks awesome! I'm totally going to try it.

[Isilya]

Thank you both :)

[happylynngilmer]

Here is my attempt! (but looking back, I missed a step..the 'only pull the pony out a little bit and then wrap around' step...I just wrapped it all around. I'll try it again!)

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i17/happylynngilmer/1220896135-1.jpg

[Isilya]

Here is my attempt! (but looking back, I missed a step..the 'only pull the pony out a little bit and then wrap around' step...I just wrapped it all around. I'll try it again!)

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i17/happylynngilmer/1220896135-1.jpg

Missed step or not, it looks very pretty!

[SweetPea88]

Wow, I'm really glad I saw this thread. You did a wonderful job and it looks amazing! :D

[Isilya]

Thank you, SweetPea :)

[Snowblood]

That´s a lovely updo, I have to try this immediately! Thanks for sharing, Isilya. :flowers:

[Isilya]

You're welcome, Snowblood. Will you let us know how it turned out?

[Indigo Girl]

I already knew from the thread originator and title what to expect...beautiful updo, Isilya. Thank you for the idea, I will try this myself at work one day this week. :flower:

Arctic, you did very well on yours! It looks quite nice. :bluesmile

[Morag]

Gorgeous! I am bookmarking this for when my hair is about a foot longer ... Thanks!!!

[atlantaz3]

I have to get better at twisting but this is really pretty.

[Isilya]

Thank you, girls!

Indigo Girl: you're too kind :o

[Elyce]

Lovely, lovely hairstyle. And so well executed! I'm not too great at updos, but may just have to give this one a try. Thanks for sharing such great directions, I'm inspired!

[Isilya]

You're welcome :) Thank you for the lovely compliment.

[Hurray4Henna]

Great instructions, thank you for sharing.

That style is so lovely and I cannot wait to try it when my hair is longer.

BTW--Your hair is gorgeous :)

[mooglewoo]

That looks easy enough. I need to try this. Thanks!

[Isilya]

Thank you, I'm glad you both like this style.



BTW--Your hair is gorgeous :)

Aaawww, thanks :o

[Hedera]

When I saw the movie, months ago (I've recently bought it on DVD, so I'm going to re-watch it soon), I noticed that hairstyle, thought it was lovely and wondered how it's done - and now I know! :cheese:

Thank you so much for posting this, I'll be experimenting with it over the weekend I think!

[Isilya]

Thanks, Hedera :)


Since this tutorial has received many positive reactions, I've submitted it as an article too.

[Soniasonia]

Well done!! Its classy.

[Isilya]

Thank you!

[mellie]

Wow, that's gorgeous! And your hair down is gorgeous as well!! :-)

[Isilya]

Thanks for the compliments, Mellie :o

[Quasiquixotic]

Oh that is really pretty!

[Sarahlabyrinth]

That IS so pretty! I must try it, though I'm not good at doing sided twists and I wish I was because they make updos so striking.