Snood time! For those wearing them.. please do tell

[eadwine]

I am considering getting one, I have pinned my hair up on my head with claw clips to let it dry and it works really well fur the spirals/wurls/whatever my hair is doing, but taking it down is another story; clips getting eaten by hair and then fishing them out.. not so cool.

So I am thinking of snoods. I have been eyeing https://www.etsy.com/shop/asnoodforallseasons this shop which has VERY reasonable shipping to boot. I have checked out a few threads as well.. but I would like more info/pictures/instructions

For me this is what it is going to be for: mostly drying while not leaving the hair hang all the way on its own weight, and maybe sleeping in. I sleep on a cotton pillow case at the moment, braided or bunned, but for the loose hair it is not an issue as my hair is not too prone to tangling (it even thinks gel is for smoother combing :rolleyes:) so I am not worried about that.

My questions: who has one? How do you put the thing on. I want to put this on right after I scrunched my product in, hair loose, so not going to bun first or pin it up. I am trying to avoid that very thing which is why I would want a snood in the first place! :lol: And pictures? Of course :)

[florenonite]

I've considered this, too, as I have a similar hairtype to you. I think, for drying hair, you'd want a crochet or knitted one in a net pattern, so there's plenty of air circulation. My hair certainly would never dry in a cotton snood.

[eadwine]

I was looking at this one for that particular reason: https://www.etsy.com/listing/102023498/light-blue-organza-snood-with-crepe-band

Or something like this: https://www.etsy.com/listing/151911843/red-rockabilly-snood-hair-net

[florenonite]

Oh, right. I looked through a couple pages on A Snood for all Seasons, but all I saw was the solid fabric ones.

[StellaKatherine]

My friend made me a crotchet snood in a 40's style. I tried couple of times and it does keep the hair very well, but need lots of boby pins to keep it from falling down. I think more coarse hair and shorter hair is the better snood stays in place. I am on my washing hair day, i will try to see if i can take a photo of mine snood used :D

[eadwine]

It will make difference how large a snood indeed is, I am not a fan of bobby pins but I use those clips which will likely hold the thing in place.

Very curious on the picture!

Doesn't the hair want to go peep out through the holes? I fear that I might be pushing my hair back up and in all the time :lol:

[StellaKatherine]

You put the crotchet snood on first like you are putting a normal hat and then you start putting your hair from the back inside it which results in snood sligly going to the back of your head. You will need couple of boby pins, clips to keep snood from falling off from the weight of your hair. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fqj0h8lJpY4&list=UUGaWMCGFiDixs_XMEwrxKXw

[StellaKatherine]

It will make difference how large a snood indeed is, I am not a fan of bobby pins but I use those clips which will likely hold the thing in place.

Very curious on the picture!

Doesn't the hair want to go peep out through the holes? I fear that I might be pushing my hair back up and in all the time :lol:

Hmm suprisingly enough hair stays very well inside :)

[eadwine]

Ah thank you for that link, at least for the crocheted one that explains things :)

I guess it will be a matter of trial and error, that is for sure *giggle*

[lapushka]

These are the old fashioned curl nets of old. You have them in shower cap versions as well, I mean the fabric with the holes in:
http://www.kapperskorting.com/pictures/A10389S/92885_normal.jpg


ETA: This is what it is, a "water wave net" (watergolfnet):
http://www.kapperskorting.com/p/q/netje/Sibel_Haarnetje_Blauw/A10389S

[ravenreed]

I have a snood that is over 20 years old. It is white cotton crochet thread and has sweet little blue beads. Unfortunately, when I wear it my nape hairs tangle into mats and I have a heck of a time detangling. I bought one not too long ago from Garlands of Grace (https://www.etsy.com/au/transaction/192835152) that doesn't mat my hair quite so badly.

[veryhairyfairy]

I actually had a similar thought about air drying in a net snood, eadwine! I have had one for years and I can count the number of times I've worn it on one hand. Like ravenreed, it creates unbelievable tangles at the nape of my neck, and I was unable to resolve that. My snood must be in storage, or I'd have tried this out to see what happens.
As it is, now that I remember the tangle issue, I probably won't bother going out to buy a new one.

[eadwine]

Was that also a crocheted one veryhairyfairy?

[veryhairyfairy]

Was that also a crocheted one veryhairyfairy?

Yep, it basically looked like this: http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/8/2/7/5/5/6/webimg/418916010_tp.jpg

I liked the idea of a curler net or something similar... it's tough to think of a modification that would remove the tangle problem, but maybe wearing it like this?
http://www.plainsimpleinformation.com/pictures/HatsBagsPromo/BeadedSnoodPromo1.JPG
http://www.ioffer.com/img3/item/515/941/595/KTx7vintage-crochet-pattern-snood-hair-net-head-band-1940s.jpg
http://www.ioffer.com/img/item/515/948/355/LXvkvintage-pattern-crochet-snood-hairnet-hair-net-tied.jpg

[ravenreed]

I think the reason that the GOG snood doesn't cause so many tangles is because of its stretchy nature, and the ties help it fit a bit snugger to the head. With my other snood, it is sort of loose and wiggles around more, and I think that the friction is causing the problem. TBH, ANYTHING near my nape hairs cause me tangles- necklaces, collars, headbands, you name it. However, the GOG snood is tolerable, whereas my beloved crocheted snood (which I wore in my wedding over 20 years ago *sniffle*), leaves me with a fist-sized knot of miserable hair. OTOH, the GOG snood is not made from a natural fiber so I don't know that it would be a good choice for hair drying.


I actually had a similar thought about air drying in a net snood, eadwine! I have had one for years and I can count the number of times I've worn it on one hand. Like ravenreed, it creates unbelievable tangles at the nape of my neck, and I was unable to resolve that. My snood must be in storage, or I'd have tried this out to see what happens.
As it is, now that I remember the tangle issue, I probably won't bother going out to buy a new one.

[Stormynights]

I made two crocheted snoods. One ties on with a ribbon and one has elastic. They both stay in place without using clips or pins even if I sleep in them. I made them extra long to make room for my hair that is at waist length. I haven't had any problems with tangles so far. I like that my hair can dry scrunched up but still allow air circulation. I started using a pattern I found here one the crochet thread then I ended up changing it to suit myself.

[Wildcat Diva]

I have a satin sleep cap that acts like a snood a bit. I use it sometimes when my hair is 90% dry and it makes for nice hair in the morning. Probably much like damp bunning. Not sure if I would be able to use it for drying per say.

[eadwine]

Yeah I definitely see that I need to have something open to let air through for drying purposes.

I am a bit hmmm on the lace though, knowing that lace is a bit catchy on hair... it IS lovely material though: https://www.etsy.com/listing/89581350/bright-blue-lace-and-crepe-snood


I think I'm in love a little :lol:

[ravenreed]

For drying hair, I would be more tempted towards a rayon crocheted snood. That blue is gorgeous though!

[ARG]

I used to wear a crocheted snood to church, and I hated using bobby pins to keep it on (it was always pulling and had to readjust it) so I got side hair combs that matched it and with sewing thread that matched, sewed it into the band. Kept the snood up and was much more comfortable than bobby pins.

I would lightly twist my hair and tuck it under itself (if I folded it on top the ends would poke) then put the snood on with one hand up to my hair line and pull my hand away from the twisted hair and adjust it to where I liked it. That way the combs slid back and gave a nice smooth front and the hair could unravel. I hope that makes sense...

I used to get nice little waves from it if my hair was damp, but I usually took it off before my hair was dry so the waves went limp.

[eadwine]

I THINK I get it. Hold hair rolled inward on the bottom with one hand, the other hand positions the snood over the head so the front is sitting ok, then release the hair that is held into the snood, secure the bands/ties.

Did I get that right?


I just wish there was a good tutorial showing this.. so not that shower cap snood thing, hahaha.. but the regular snood thing, the proper way :)



To add.. to make sure IF I get one of those snoods.. I contacted the seller with the size of my head measured over the band area. I want to make sure they are not going to be too big for me.

[ARG]

Yup! That's exactly it!

I wish I had one to show you, I started making one but just stopped...

With anything it takes practice and finding what works for you. I personally really enjoyed my snood, I don't know what happened to it.

[eadwine]

I think I have decided to go for the blue lace anyway and just wait and see how things go.

Just waiting for the seller to respond first :)

[ARG]

Please post pictures when you get one!

[lapushka]

Please post pictures when you get one!

:agree: Yes, definitely! :)

[eadwine]

Will do! :D

Can't wait heheh.. I am SO curious!

[Alaska98]

I was stalking this store last night! I decided to make my own, though because I want a wide band as opposed to her narrow hems. Hope yours works out. I may get one anyway. I really want the silk.

[ladyfey]

I have a couple from a snood for all seasons, on etsy. They are the best I've found for me. I have one velvet and one satin, they both are very comfortable and stay on well. The velvet is nice when it is cold out. I do put my hair up first, usually with a hair stick, otherwise the weight of my hair will pull the snood right off. I do not use any other pins or clips, the snood stays on very well all by itself!

[eadwine]

Yeah I will have to likely pin it with some clippies, but that is ok. Or maybe use the comb trick, we'll see :) Glad you are so happy with them.

[Alaska98]

Curious if you ended up getting one.

[eadwine]

I ended up getting one, yes.

Just a day or two ago ordered one, so.. wait and see game :)

[two_wheels]

I want to try making one! Think I'm going to try this pattern http://www.knitting-crochet.com/crochet/persno.html

[eadwine]

I am very handy with plastic, but not with needle and thread and stuff. I have no idea what that all says, and if I did, I have no idea what to do :lol:

[two_wheels]

Did you get your snood yet?

I made mine :D and now I have no idea if I'm doing it right. But the little clips do work to hold them up.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11465&d=1403552947

[Tinalee]

Absolutely beautiful two_wheels :applause:cheer: how long did that take to crochet?

[two_wheels]

Thankyou! About 3 hours? Although that doesn't include the hour I spent doing the pattern wrong and then having to unravel the lot :lol:
It's a simple pattern if you know how to crochet, and grows quickly. That's my kind of project :)
ETA 3h is a total guess tbh, I made most of it a couple of weeks ago and then had to wait until the other day to buy the elastic to finish it

[Tinalee]

wow 3 hours is all , that is definitely 3 hours well spent :) Thank you for sharing and sharing the link :)

[eadwine]

It had to be made of course, not the only one ordering snoods hehe. But it's on its way to me so wait and see :)

[Seeshami]

Every time I see this thread I the 5 year old takes over and calls snoods sneeds and it devolves from there.


"I'm being quite useful.* This thing is a Thneed.A Thneed's a Fine-Something-That-All-People-Need!It's a shirt.* It's a sock.* It's a glove.* It's a hat.But it has OTHER uses.* Yes, far beyond that.You can use it for carpets.* For pillows!* For sheets!Or curtains!* Or covers for bicycle seats!"

[Nimia]

Aw man, like I need new hair toys to lust after. Snood-talk made me think of Renaissance snoods with pearls, which sent me to Etsy, which had me finding this tiny snood/bun cover.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/173150302/hair-bun-cover-renaissance-small-bun

I very much like this idea, though, of putting damp hair in a snood to help it dry with waves/curls. Might be a good enough excuse to buy one...

[two_wheels]

Oh, I love the pearls idea!

Hmm, now I have to crochet another one :lol:

[eadwine]

Well mine is here. Hope that link works!
https://img0.etsystatic.com/036/0/5732591/icm_fullxfull.42687022_l5o1v6css5s8k804s0sg.jpg

Very nicely made, it is a lovely color.

The hair is in an updo in this picture still, as you can see I just got off work :lol: Haven't even changed yet, but the snood is lovely, a really nice and bright color!! It fits like a charm too, and the straps can be easily used for tightening but just like this it also fits fine so far.

[two_wheels]

Link works! That is indeed a gorgeous colour. I might 'need' one of those at some point.

Wearing a snood is lovely, like having shoulder-length hair that doesn't go in your face all the time or stick to the back of your neck :)

[lapushka]

That is a pretty blue! Love the lace detail on the snood! :D

[StellaKatherine]

Well mine is here. Hope that link works!
https://img0.etsystatic.com/036/0/5732591/icm_fullxfull.42687022_l5o1v6css5s8k804s0sg.jpg

Very nicely made, it is a lovely color.

The hair is in an updo in this picture still, as you can see I just got off work :lol: Haven't even changed yet, but the snood is lovely, a really nice and bright color!! It fits like a charm too, and the straps can be easily used for tightening but just like this it also fits fine so far.

Where did you get that one? Looks adorable!

[Alaska98]

Oh, that is lovely! I'm glad you like it. I'm still undecided. :/

[eadwine]

I got mine from here: https://www.etsy.com/transaction/206435063

Going to wash the hair soon enough, tomorrow or the day after, wait and see :)

[ARG]

Such a pretty blue! Can't wait to see it with the weight of your hair in it.

I'm glad you like your purchase, I may have to look into getting/making one for myself.

[PrincessBob]

I crocheted a snood/muffin hat thing (will post pictures next week) that I put my wet hair up in this morning after my shower. First I should say that I just got an Aqua Splash Tangle Teezer, so it may share some of the praise. I used the aqua splash to hep distribute and then help rinse out the conditioner, then I braided pigtails while still in the shower and tied them off.

The braids got wound around my had like a faux crown braid. Then I eased the snood over the mass while holding the braids in place through the mesh. Because I never got around to the drawstring, I used several slender bronze and nickel-bronze hair sticks and forks around my head pinning through the braids and the snood so they were well anchored in my scalp hair.

After it settled into place, it stayed about where most people wear headband over the top of the head and I looked put-together and overall quite nice, nobody could tell I had 4+feet of sopping shower-hair under it. Then when I took my hair down to brush it at 6 or 7 tonight (about 8 hours after my shower), the detangling was almost instant. I will definitely be trying this again, I may get to go out in public on wash days with this technique (usually it is a full day commitment to letting my hair air dry left down in my bedroom or living room).

[eadwine]

https://img1.etsystatic.com/037/0/5732591/icm_fullxfull.42865625_q0clcfdhof4kgksk004g.jpg

Hopefully the image above works!

It took a bit of fidgeting but I managed! The neck hair was the worst :lol: It just got washed and this snood nicely prevents the feeling of wet hair in my neck. Wait and see how it dries over the course of the day now.

[StellaKatherine]

eadwine, looks good! Excited to see/hear the results :D Wonder If I could sew that type myself.. hmm :)

[eadwine]

Thanks!!

She has patterns for sale.. 8 dollars I believe.

[eadwine]

I took it out for a bit, took this picture and put it back in the snood as it wasn't dry yet. Of course that takes much longer but that is ok.

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/snood2.jpg

[two_wheels]

Those waves!!!

:hmm: I decided "need" a silky one for wearing under my bicycle helmet. It gets too hot on my neck now if I wear it loose, the only option is a braid, and that catches in the adjustment mechanism shudder:

[eadwine]

The thing doesn't even lean against my neck, this particular snood that is. Very nice indeed :D

[lapushka]

Very nice results already, Eadwine, can't wait to see what it's like when it finally dries (also very curious as to how many hours it took in total). Who knows, in summer I might give this a try. I'm not sure yet, though, we'll see. :)

[eadwine]

Very long lol that is for sure. At least twice as long as normal air dry, but logical of course.

[two_wheels]

Eek, then that's 6-7h for me. I think I'll stick to my normal routine. But I have fallen prey to a light blue lacy number for cycling- like you said, they are very reasonable, and your bright blue lace one is so pretty :)

[ARG]

So pretty! How'd you manage to get your hair in there?

[eadwine]

Pull the hair back as if in a low ponytail (so it is gathered together at the neck basically). Then put the thing on and gather all the hair in your hands, and then depending what you like best use one hand to pull the elastic part and the other to shove the ball in. After that it is fidgeting and fiddling to get the rest under but it gets easier with practice; I already noticed the difference the second time I tried.

Sleeping with a snood is not for me. I looked at this picture and the song Wild Thing I Think I Loooooove You popped in my head ROFL!!!!


http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/wildthing.jpg

[lapushka]

I looove wild! :lol: But then you may not like it as much. Maybe try the snood + diffuser combination next time. It's all trial and error! :)

[eadwine]

yeah it kinda pulled my waves out, it would be better then to sleep like granny with the rollers LOL

[two_wheels]

"Morning hair" would be a really funny photo thread, if lots of people joined in :lol:

[eadwine]

Whahahaha yeah! Let's do that :D


http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=124289 ;)