Sock bun take 1, pics + q's

[thistledown]

Hi guys :)
Here is my first attempt at a sock bun:
http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p679/aintnograve1897/IMG_0247_zpse1165bde.jpg (http://s1345.photobucket.com/user/aintnograve1897/media/IMG_0247_zpse1165bde.jpg.html)
http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p679/aintnograve1897/IMG_0246_zpse698377d.jpg (http://s1345.photobucket.com/user/aintnograve1897/media/IMG_0246_zpse698377d.jpg.html)

First off I'll admit I cheated a bit.....I got my mum to roll it LOL I really like it actually but I've bought a stocking to use instead of a sock in the hopes of making it less....well...epic :p I'm going to try with the stocking tomorrow....but if it works as well I have my go to lab style! Score! Question is by wearing it 2 to 3 days a week and alternating the pony position (done with a hair friendly tie of course) between low and high would that be likely to cause any damage?
Anyone with hip length hair want to share some sock bun pics? Are yours as, well, huge? Does anyone pin the top of the bun to their head for added ability? It stays fine but I feel like I should pin it just in case! I'm thinking of adding a decretive comb above it to make it a bit softer.....but yeah I really like it :)
Vanessa

[Tini'sNewHair]

:thud:First of all, you

Cheater!!!

Second of all

Cheater

Third of all

CHEEEAAATTTERR!!!!!!!!!!!

And now on a more serious note , i LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!! I soooooooo wish that i had somebody to help me get it up like that because for the life of me, I simply cant do it!!! :doh:

[thistledown]

Well to be fair I rolled half of it and then I just ran out of arm or something...;)
I like it but I'd like it a touch smaller.....it's so big LOL
Vanessa

[Tini'sNewHair]

Well to be fair I rolled half of it and then I just ran out of arm or something...;)
I like it but I'd like it a touch smaller.....it's so big LOL
Vanessa

I have seen smaller sock buns at the local shop here or you can use a smaller sock as well...

[Micayla47]

it's fabulous! yes, i think a decorative comb would be an excellent addition.

[lapushka]

Question is by wearing it 2 to 3 days a week and alternating the pony position (done with a hair friendly tie of course) between low and high would that be likely to cause any damage?

I'm sure it won't. I wore a peacock twist for years, always in the same spot with a claw clip and I see no damage from it. Been wearing a cinnabun or LWB for a number of weeks now, always in the same spot. It's *fine*! Don't worry so much! ;)

[DakarNick]

Awesome, Thistle! Looks great! Any pics from the side?

[Merlin]

Don't care if you cheated - it looks fantastic :-)

[Of the Fae]

It looks great! Very neat! Eventually you'll get the hang of it yourself :) It takes practice

[thistledown]

Thanks guys :) No side pics sorry! I did it again the next day and it worked out okay too, so it's looking like a winner ;) I had my bangs trimmed and my hair dresser loved it, she thought it was great how big it was lol
Vanessa