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melphie
October 28th, 2008, 10:17 AM
Here I am, sitting with my just below the chin length hair & I am thinking about what I am going to do with my hair once I have it all back. One of the big reasons that I just cut off over a foot of length is that I love having my hair away from my face but it is so thick and wavy that after only a short time of having it up I would have headaches. What do those of you who have thick heavy hair do?
Keep in mind that my hair was only about BSL in the back and still had all of this weight...
Have a good day everyone!
amaiaisabella
October 28th, 2008, 10:35 AM
Well, I'm at the opposite end of the spectrum (I have very light, fine hair), but I hope you don't mind if I (pardon the pun) weigh in. :)
You can always consider layers, but depending on your waves/curlies, this might not be a good option for you. Even a few angles in the front would help your hair if you like wearing it down, though. I have shorter pieces in the front, and it helps my hair not just "hang" in my face.
Good luck, and happy growing! :)
Islandgrrl
October 28th, 2008, 10:37 AM
My hair isn't wavy, but it is thick. It used to be knee-length, it's BSL+ a tiny bit now. As it gets long again, I experiment with different kinds of buns that distribute the weight of my hair more evenly on the back of my head and I try to find that "sweet spot" where it's just really comfortable. So that would be my first suggestion.
Maybe try a single loose braid or two braids. It's really all I can think of. You just have to experiment with updos to find ones that are comfortable for you. I know from experience that what is comfortable now at BSL-ish will not be particularly comfortable at waist or hip.
HairColoredHair
October 28th, 2008, 11:14 AM
Sometimes it's all about how it's put up. Ponytails give me AWFUL headaches, especially when I put them higher on the head. Placing updos near the nape of the neck has helped, and learning how to distribute weight close to the head (ie. doing a very flat cinnabun instead of a beebutt bun that juts out from the head) helps keep the weight balanced and not constantly pulling my head backwards.
Also, remember that your neck muscles may need time to adapt to the weight. So wearing it up more while it's shorter can help once it's longer. :)
spidermom
October 28th, 2008, 11:18 AM
For me, it's been a matter of finding the right bun and the right placement. I was about ready to give up and cut back to BSL and layered a few months ago, then I found "my" bun and can foresee being able to grow to my dream length (classic) now. Keep trying; something will work out for you, I'm pretty sure.
misstwist
October 28th, 2008, 04:32 PM
Even with hair that is not particularly heavy, I agree that finding just the right placement is a must. For example, I can wear anything at crown or above and at my nape, but centering a ponytail or a bun on the back of my head, or wearing a french braid, gives me massive headaches.
vidgrl007
October 28th, 2008, 04:41 PM
My hair is thick and I have to keep it in a pony at the nape of my neck or a bun at the nape.It's almost bsl so as it gets longer i will do more expiermenting.
eta:apl instead of bsl. oops wishful thinking:).
Curlsgirl
October 28th, 2008, 08:11 PM
My hair is thick as well and I have a very sensitive scalp. If you just want it out of your face, consider a halfup if an updo just won't work. But like the others I have found placement and hair toys to be the key.
andrea1982
October 28th, 2008, 08:24 PM
I know exactly what you mean! It looks like we're almost hair type twins :). Every single time I have cut off my long hair in the past, it's been because of the weight and headaches. What is really helping me this time is actually finding hair accessories that work with my hair thickness. Before I could never find a clip or comb or anything that would work in my hair, so it was either up in a ponytail or with a million bobby pins. This time (thanks to this wonderful site) I've found ficcare's and flexi 8's, and hair sticks and forks. (you can find threads on these by doing a search). They make a huge difference in being able to distribute the weight properly so it doesn't hurt.
kschr2004
October 29th, 2008, 07:51 PM
I have to second the flexi-8s, ficarres, hairsticks, etc.
Before, I would always try to use generic extra large claw clips to hold my hair up in twists. If my hair made it to about APL the claw clips wouldn't even hold my hair up for a couple of minutes before it would start falling down.
Being at a bit past BSL now and wanting to get to waist length, I'm sure I wouldn't be able to make it without my higher quality hair toys. I actually just broke two cheap hair toys the other day (a small octopus clip and a very small ficarre like plastic clip) and all I was doing was using them to try to keep some of my hair out of my face while I was getting ready in the morning. :eek:
Laila23
November 3rd, 2008, 10:49 AM
What about a french braid or a regular braid? WHat about wearing a head band to keep it pushed back away from your face? Or how about putting it half up?
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