ABC Hairstyle Challenge! [Archive] - The Long Hair Community Discussion Boards

AmaryllisRed

April 26th, 2018, 05:01 PM

This is my list for right now. Some of these I have done, some I haven't, some I don't even know what they are! (Yet.)
It's going to change depending on time, mood, hair condition, etc.
Of course anyone doing the challenge can use this list or make up their own. :)

Artemis Bun
Bweeta's buns
Cameo bun
Dutch braid
Elling woman bun
French braid
Gibraltar bun
Half up
Infinity bun
Just down
Knot bun
Lace braid
Mall bangs
Nautilus
Orchid bun
Ponytail
eQuilibrium bun
Rope braid
Sock curls
Topsy tail
Upside down something
Vortex bun
Waterfall braid
boX braid
hYpno-swirl bun
Zig zag part

(I had to be a little creative with a few of the letters.)

neko_kawaii

April 26th, 2018, 05:11 PM

This sounds like fun!

browneyedsusan

April 27th, 2018, 07:39 AM

That sounds like fun! I won't switch daily, but should be able to get through the alphabet in a few months. :)

AmaryllisRed

April 27th, 2018, 12:55 PM

Yay!

Day 1. A is for Artemis Bun!
Giant and fluffy and eating my head. :)

https://i.imgur.com/Q3hegOz.jpg

AmaryllisRed

April 28th, 2018, 09:50 AM

Day 2. B is for Braided Bun! I had originally put Bweeta's buns for B, but Idk what I was thinking. Today is wash day and my hair is icky and I don't want to deal with it.
And after washing, I definitely wouldn't want to do Bweeta's buns. I want my hair to look nice for church tomorrow and if I put all those braids and buns in, it would look... special... tomorrow. Haha
So here is my greasy messy braided bun.
https://i.imgur.com/oUjtjvS.jpg

Juicetine

April 29th, 2018, 05:55 AM

This seems so fun! I have MBL hair so I might not be able to pull all of these off. Nevertheless, I’ll try!

AmaryllisRed

April 29th, 2018, 03:10 PM

You don't have to stick to my list... I'M not even going to stick to my list! Haha!
You might have to be creative with style names but that's part of the fun, right?

neko_kawaii

April 29th, 2018, 04:39 PM

I made my list based on styles I haven’t done or do infrequently unless there were no such options.

Amish braids
Beehive
Chain bun
Disc bun
Eternal roll
Fauxhawk
Goddsesbun
Hypno Bun
Infinity bun
Japanese Bun (a top knot of some sort. . .)
Knot bun
Log roll
Madora
Neoma knot bun
Orchid bun
Palmier Bun
Quick bun (probably the lazy wrap)
Rosesem Bun
Spirit bun
Three strand disc bun
Upside down French braid
Vortex bun
Waterfall braid
Xtreme sports braids (interlaced braids, my favorite)
Y braids (two Dutch braids merged at nape)
Zigzag part

AmaryllisRed

April 29th, 2018, 05:12 PM

Nice list! Definitely some fun choices. :)

Day 3. C is for Cameo bun half up! I've been wanting to try a cameo as a half up since I learned it. Very princess-y.
https://i.imgur.com/sdu1BAh.jpg

AmaryllisRed

April 30th, 2018, 11:04 AM

D is for diagonal Dutch braid!

https://i.imgur.com/BW5LNFZ.jpg

ravenskey

April 30th, 2018, 01:28 PM

Wow AmaryllisRed you have amazing skills and hair!

I won't be participating in this - I don't have the ability at the moment and my hair doesn't like (unbraided) buns either - but you have inspired me to make my own braid focused version to expand my hairstyle list, like you I had to be creative naming them all.

It will take me a loooooong time to learn them all + my hair needs to be longer to do some of them but I'll get there one day and thanks for the inspiration!

AmaryllisRed

April 30th, 2018, 02:28 PM

browneyedsusan

May 1st, 2018, 06:54 AM

A is for: very messy Amish Bun!

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/949/41823919111_7111aee833_n.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26HQw2D)2018-05-01_08-12-01 (https://flic.kr/p/26HQw2D) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr

AmaryllisRed

May 1st, 2018, 07:59 AM

It looks so intricate, browneyedsusan!

browneyedsusan

May 1st, 2018, 09:00 AM

It slid down my neck. I think it did that last time, too.
No wonder I don't wear it often: it takes a minute to put up, looks okay at best, and loosens in an hour.
Isn't this style supposed to last for days? No. Not for slippy hair, it doesn't!:rolleyes:

ETA: Note to self: Self, ponytail anchor(s) is NOT optional for ANY hairstyle!;)

AmaryllisRed

May 1st, 2018, 09:04 AM

I don't think I've tried that one but my hair is pretty slippy too. :(

Day 5. E is for Elling Woman bun, forever and always.
https://i.imgur.com/qNj0FTg.jpg

prairie lark

May 1st, 2018, 04:24 PM

Elling Woman bun, forever and always.

:applause:
absolutely fabulous

AngelAki

May 1st, 2018, 06:15 PM

I don't think I will be able to do this right now but i can try. My hair is too silky and thin. Won't hold anything until it's alittle dirty and frizzy so going to have to wait as I just washed and oiled it up like crazy lol

neko_kawaii

May 1st, 2018, 08:24 PM

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/952/41838842821_b9e1d6f5d2.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26Ka1jZ)
Amish Braids. Held fine all day, the only pins were two each in the pincurls to deal with the braid tassels.

AmaryllisRed

May 1st, 2018, 09:39 PM

Thanks prairie!
AngelAki, join us when you can!
Looks great, neko!

browneyedsusan

May 2nd, 2018, 06:44 AM

B is for: battlebraid

I was going to skip today. Bweeta's buns, Bunny bun, bee butt bun; was all I could think of and none suited. Had something in my brain: a ponytail with the tail made into 3 braids. I french braided the sides on a whim, and it morphed into this! https://farm1.staticflickr.com/981/40948758055_a8d5749ae4.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/25ov68V)2018-05-02_08-34-13 (https://flic.kr/p/25ov68V) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr

I totally made a battlebraid on accident! :D (I know it isn't intricate and super battlebraidey, but it feels "tough girl", so I'm going with it! Also, has a ponytail base, so this thing will hold!)

AmaryllisRed

May 2nd, 2018, 11:28 AM

That. Is. AWESOME browneyedsusan.
Definitely a "tough girl" kinda look.

F is for French braid. This was an easy one for me. Here's a picture from three hours ago before The Great Shred began.
https://i.imgur.com/FXAV823.jpg

bparnell75

May 2nd, 2018, 11:34 AM

That is a beautiful French braid. Never could get the sides to be smooth.

AmaryllisRed

May 2nd, 2018, 11:47 AM

That is a beautiful French braid. Never could get the sides to be smooth.

Thank you!

browneyedsusan

May 2nd, 2018, 03:52 PM

@AmaryllisRed: Thanks!
Your french braid is sooo pretty! (Those don't hold for me either! The sides sag before I even get the thing done! :D It's all good though. Plenty of styles work out just fine. )

@Neko_ kawaii: The pin curled tails are brilliant, and look fantastic! I jammed my ends in, and think that disrupted the bun stability powers.

neko_kawaii

May 2nd, 2018, 06:03 PM

Beehive - using a small French Braid to produce a pocket and two braided sections tucked and pinned within in.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/953/27988580958_3e35e8db61.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JDfN1E)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/865/26988917427_5f7746cfd7.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/H7VfSx)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/981/26988917167_172c3e350a.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/H7VfN4)

Looks like it was a braid day for each of us! Pretty!

AmaryllisRed

May 3rd, 2018, 10:05 AM

Thank you, browneyedsusan!

Very fancy, neko_kawaii!

G is for Gibson tuck. I never tried this one before and I've been wanting to so I called an audible. (That's when football players change the play at the last minute, right? I'm not a sports person.)

Totally looks like wedding hair. Quick, someone get married!
https://i.imgur.com/dr10Ihq.jpg

AmaryllisRed

May 4th, 2018, 09:20 AM

H is for Half up.
This is my mom's favorite hairstyle. When I was younger and would ask her how I should wear my hair, it was always this.

https://i.imgur.com/Xv9ZD33.jpg

AmaryllisRed

May 5th, 2018, 08:42 AM

:disco: :hollie: Dancin' with myse-elf, dancin' with myse-elf, oh oh :hollie: :disco:

I is for Infinity bun!
I struggle with getting this one the right level of tightness. If it's not tight enough it just falls apart, but if it's too tight, I can't shove a fork or a stick in there.
Also my ends are starting to poke out since my last infinity bun, so yay for growth! I did it lower to eat up more length.

https://i.imgur.com/r3xUQ8E.jpg

neko_kawaii

May 5th, 2018, 08:43 AM

Chain Bun
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/957/41190073914_284e44905b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/25KPTWb)

Disc Bun
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/867/41190074314_1ea03545c8.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/25KPU45)

Eternal Roll
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/870/40099710710_f6626cfac9.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/246tuWA)

AmaryllisRed, I love the Gibson Tuck!

AmaryllisRed

May 5th, 2018, 08:47 AM

Thanks!

I love that eternal roll! So elegant! I didn't know there was a name for it.

neko_kawaii

May 6th, 2018, 08:52 AM

Fauxhawk (formed from Bantu Knots)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/980/41885431022_b2414abd3e.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26PgMnQ)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/865/27059686397_77b450e476.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HeaY2c)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/943/27059684407_4c3f3d4a7e.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HeaXqT)

AmaryllisRed

May 6th, 2018, 12:29 PM

J is for Just Down. I couldn't think of any hairstyles that started with J and I like to wear it down on Sundays anyway so it worked out.
Seriously never knew it was so frizzy back there until I started taking all these hair selfies.

https://i.imgur.com/YFd3Lrv.jpg

AngelAki

May 6th, 2018, 05:10 PM

Okay so I did what I could with my layered hair. While my hair is thick I don't have a lot of it and since its layered... okay so here is my (baby) Amish Bun.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g274/Princesskatsumi/20180506_180423_zpst2dylbvz.jpg~original

AmaryllisRed

May 6th, 2018, 05:52 PM

Very pretty AngelAki!

AmaryllisRed

May 7th, 2018, 10:53 AM

K is for Knotted ponytail half up.
https://i.imgur.com/7wgyAf3.jpg

AngelAki

May 7th, 2018, 11:14 AM

Thanks Amaryllis.

Okay guys here is (baby) Bweeta's Buns
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g274/Princesskatsumi/20180507_101159_zps7hwanq7f.jpg~original (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/Princesskatsumi/media/20180507_101159_zps7hwanq7f.jpg.html)

neko_kawaii

May 8th, 2018, 08:15 AM

Cute Bweetas, AngelAki!

Goddess Bun
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/978/41256382554_c8be43e01d.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/25RFKbA)

Hypno Bun
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/909/41930485992_057f76c002.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26TfGDE)

AmaryllisRed

May 8th, 2018, 08:29 AM

That goddess bun is very pretty! I am learning about lots of new styles through this challenge which is really cool.

L is for Lace braid.

https://i.imgur.com/7ryuf0r.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/3M9TPK5.jpg
Not sure about the flower.

AngelAki

May 8th, 2018, 06:28 PM

I'm skipping c because I cant find any instructions on a cameo bun or the other c hair style I think Neko posted? Anyway I tried a few ways of what it looked like and I just cant do it.

neko_kawaii

May 8th, 2018, 06:33 PM

Here is a useful resource for style tutorials. http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=145554

If any are missing tutorials, give me a shout.

AngelAki

May 8th, 2018, 07:42 PM

Thanks Nemo, but I just dont think my hair can do it or maybe I'm just doing it wrong. But I picked another C one a Carousel Braid. Still is off but here it is.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g274/Princesskatsumi/20180508_203419_zpsq40fvskk.jpg~original (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/Princesskatsumi/media/20180508_203419_zpsq40fvskk.jpg.html)

neko_kawaii

May 8th, 2018, 07:49 PM

That looks great!

AmaryllisRed

May 8th, 2018, 08:04 PM

I agree, Angel, that carousel braid looks great!

Neko_kawaii that hairstyle index is pretty extensive! I don't think I've ever checked it out before. I will be using it more in the future for sure.

AmaryllisRed

May 10th, 2018, 07:57 AM

M is for milkmaid braids!
Pay no attention to the glaring bobby pin that I'm sure isn't visible from a normal angle.
https://i.imgur.com/kRiXxds.jpg

Groovy Granny

May 10th, 2018, 11:29 AM

What creativity ~ I love this thread :popcorn:

browneyedsusan

May 10th, 2018, 04:43 PM

@AngelAki: :agree: It looks awesome!

@AmaryllisRed: your hair skills :bow:

@neko_kawaii: I love that faux-hawk! So clever!
___________

C is for Cable Braid:
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/980/42004042631_f2e08b2ccf.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26ZKGtz)2018-05-09_05-17-58 (https://flic.kr/p/26ZKGtz) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr
Very messy, because I wore it all day at work. Hopefully, you can see past the rogue nape hair! It could be a "combination cable braid!" because I did english braid the last few inches of it. :)

D is for Double Disc buns! :
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/978/41971298742_62a20ef2f5_m.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26WRSRL)2018-05-10_08-07-50 (https://flic.kr/p/26WRSRL) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr
I ended up moving the bottom bun up a bit because it was on my neck, and have a little accent knot on each side for fun.

browneyedsusan

May 10th, 2018, 04:51 PM

Here is a useful resource for style tutorials. http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=145554

If any are missing tutorials, give me a shout.

Can you please add a cable braid tutorial? (It's just 2 hawsers wrapped together.) Possible tute link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN6vViQJBWQ&t=505s) The cable braid shows up around 8:10. :)

AmaryllisRed

May 10th, 2018, 09:12 PM

Awesome, browneyedsusan!
And thanks for sharing the cable braid!

neko_kawaii

May 10th, 2018, 09:40 PM

Can you please add a cable braid tutorial? (It's just 2 hawsers wrapped together.) Possible tute link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN6vViQJBWQ&t=505s) The cable braid shows up around 8:10. :)

Added to my to do list. Thanks!

I should be able to post my pics tomorrow.

AngelAki

May 10th, 2018, 09:53 PM

D is for Dutch braid. I didn't realize I didn't catch all the hair x so excuse the small section in the back lol.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g274/Princesskatsumi/20180509_143816_zps3e2ihkcs.jpg~original

E for elling bun which I did today.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g274/Princesskatsumi/20180510_173704_zps3lb9xyo0.jpg~original

AmaryllisRed

May 11th, 2018, 10:29 AM

Very pretty, AngelAki! I love the colors in your hair and how they show in different styles.

N is for nautilus. I tried to do it "the right way" instead of the way I usually do it. But I didn't like it so I changed it back after the picture.
https://i.imgur.com/B4kUA3r.jpg

neko_kawaii

May 12th, 2018, 09:10 AM

Infinity Bun
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/912/42060058121_f310d3f40c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/275GMVT)

Japanese Bun (top knot)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/908/42060057771_181bb3bf43.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/275GMPR)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/948/28186759208_b12087a01e.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JWLvv3)

Knot Bun
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/970/27189934697_a0e30fb492.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HqFwix)

Log Roll
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/973/28186759688_2d02cac001.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JWLvDj)

AmaryllisRed

May 12th, 2018, 09:54 AM

Very pretty, neko_kawaii!

O is for Orchid bun.
Feels okay but I don't love how it looks. I like my buns fluffier and softer.
https://i.imgur.com/UhF1kAu.jpg

HaMalka

May 14th, 2018, 11:24 AM

I'm staring this challenge.
My list:
Amish braids
Brioche bun
Carousel braid
Disc bun
Elling woman
Figure eight bun
Gibralter bun
Hypno bun
Interlaced brids
Joseon bun
Knotknot bun
Linklinklink bun
Masara
Neoma knot bun
Orchid bun
Palmier bun
Q crown
Ribbon
Spock bun
Treble Clef bun
Unusual updo
Vortex bun
Woven bun
Xo braids
Y-braids
Zigzag

Amish Braids:
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31689&d=1526318476
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31688&d=1526318454

AmaryllisRed

May 14th, 2018, 03:16 PM

Welcome to the thread, HaMalka! Your Amish braids are stunning!

I've been slacking.
Yesterday was P for ponytail. No pics. It was a ponytail and I only kept it in for a little while because traaaaction.
Today I'm taking the day off because it's wash day and my hair is gross haha

browneyedsusan

May 14th, 2018, 03:20 PM

E is for elling woman inspired braid:
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/982/28230446628_70dfeba6f4.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/K1Cqfq)2018-05-14_08-12-11 (https://flic.kr/p/K1Cqfq) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr

I think this one turned out great! It was super comfortable all day, too. Definately going into the regular rotation! (Thanks, OP, for starting this fun thread! I haven't tried this hairstyle since BSL, and it tanked then. Who knew that TBL would produce a sweet spot? Lucky me!)

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@HaMalka: That looks so awesome! Nice work!

@Neko_kawaii: You have mad hair skills. Those updos look so pollished! :)

AmaryllisRed

May 14th, 2018, 04:13 PM

Browneyedsusan, I'm glad you're liking the challenge!
That braid looks great! I can see where it would be super comfy. I love the Elling Woman bun. Probably my favorite bun. The weight distribution seems just perfect.

AmaryllisRed

May 15th, 2018, 09:42 AM

Q is for Equilibrium bun.
I'm not even gonna post a picture. No matter what I do, I've got hair poking out everywhere.

AngelAki

May 15th, 2018, 06:14 PM

Okay I did them but I just haven't uploaded the pictures!

Fishtail Braid -- I love doing this one and can't wait until my hair gets longer
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g274/Princesskatsumi/20180511_182954_zpsmg7ssyzq.jpg~original

Goddess Bun -- This one I did during a car ride so please lol excuse the scalp peep show haha
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g274/Princesskatsumi/20180512_105036_zpstd7chsdj.jpg~original
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g274/Princesskatsumi/20180512_104837_zpsaq6tjmmg.jpg~original

Half Up Half Down (Bun version) -- just a quickie!
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g274/Princesskatsumi/20180514_100305_zpsvvnixsdy.jpg~original

Infinity Bun -- I liked doing this one
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g274/Princesskatsumi/20180514_102021_zps7sbmdlnj.jpg~original

Annnnd my hair cannot do any of the J styles in the Hair Thesaurus so... here is a Just Down -- I just washed my hair so here is a previous no style pic I took recently
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g274/Princesskatsumi/image_35935900_19700118_094031_zpsdhflzncd.jpg~ori ginal

AmaryllisRed

May 15th, 2018, 11:28 PM

Beautiful, AngelAki! My favorite is the fishtail. Your hair is so shiny.

AmaryllisRed

May 16th, 2018, 12:20 PM

R is for Rope twists.
https://i.imgur.com/6lEA064.jpg

Cybercat

May 16th, 2018, 02:20 PM

This is a great reference post for hair styles.

neko_kawaii

May 16th, 2018, 04:34 PM

HaMalka, your Amish Braids turned out fantastic!

AngelAki, I love the ways the colors turned out in the Infinity.

Madora
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/962/27286985637_aa057b9a81.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HzfWaB)

Neoma Knot Bun
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/962/42111678802_2b85b05a71.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27agmXC)

Orchid Bun (heavily modified using the doubled twist to reduce length)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/956/27286983947_b5ecd5819b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HzfVEt)

Palmier Bun
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/909/42158370641_7fc2cfce5e.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27eoEPk)
This fell out almost immediately, and I didn't have time to make a modification for it. Need to come back to this one some day.

AngelAki

May 16th, 2018, 07:47 PM

Thanks guys! You all have such lovely hair, I'm just trying to keep up lol

AmaryllisRed

May 17th, 2018, 08:50 AM

Nice, neko_kawaii! I struggle with getting the Palmier to stay, too.

S is for space buns! My oldest is ten and he doesn't like them. I'm not sure how much I care. :)

https://i.imgur.com/B88j7iQ.jpg

AmaryllisRed

May 19th, 2018, 09:56 AM

T is for Topsy tail!

https://i.imgur.com/Myx1rFE.jpg

neko_kawaii

May 20th, 2018, 09:28 AM

Quick Bun - my favorite super quick bun: Spidermom's
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/965/41332344825_4766ff6175.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/25Yp57V)

Rosestem Bun
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/944/28360256158_2c042972cf.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Kd6J6L)

Spirit Bun
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/828/28360256008_ddd8bf12c4.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Kd6J4b)

Three-strand Disc Bun
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/980/28360256698_68bc1cd27c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Kd6Jg5)

AmaryllisRed

May 20th, 2018, 07:08 PM

:waits to see what neko_kawaii does for U:

I was thinking some kind of flipped bun (Upside down bun), like a flipped infinity bun, but I tried it this morning and it looked weird. So I'll have to try again tomorrow.

I love those buns, neko_kawaii!

Edited to add: I also wish I could do one of those upside down French braids that ends with a bun on the top of the head, but I can never get the braid to look like a braid. Idk if I have a weirdly shaped head or what. So if anyone has any tips on that, they are welcome!

neko_kawaii

May 20th, 2018, 09:07 PM

I plan to attempt an upside down French braid. Eep! I tried once, years ago, and I remember it ending badly. So, tomorrow’s picture might be of a spectacular fail.

neko_kawaii

May 21st, 2018, 08:26 AM

Well, the upside down French braid was actually moderately successful, but doing something with the length was a fail. I’m doing “Unusual” instead. I’ll post pics of both later.

AmaryllisRed

May 21st, 2018, 09:52 AM

U is for upside down (flipped) cinnabun.
I like how you can see lots of different colors in the "upswept" part.

https://i.imgur.com/7HACsaH.jpg

browneyedsusan

May 21st, 2018, 04:02 PM

F is for faux-hawk:

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/963/42265181701_01548ed0a0_n.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27oQ72k)2018-05-21_05-58-18 (https://flic.kr/p/27oQ72k) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/826/42218448932_672166e1ee_n.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27jGzZW)2018-05-21_05-55-10 (https://flic.kr/p/27jGzZW) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr

What to do for "g"? *rummages through thread for ideas*

Sarahlabyrinth

May 21st, 2018, 04:28 PM

browneyedsusan

May 21st, 2018, 06:49 PM

Gibraltar bun?

A great suggestion, but I've never been able to make it work. Cinnabuns do not play nice! The coils slide everywhere, and there aren't enough pins in the world to make them stay. :)
I'll certainly give it a try though! I've got all sorts of "try hard"!

neko_kawaii

May 21st, 2018, 08:30 PM

Upside-down French Braid
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/982/41366837565_c3950651bf.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/262rRBk)
Despite my predictions otherwise, the braid was a success. Figuring out what to do with the braid hanging down my nose was a different thing. I attempted to tuck the braid length inside the pocket created by the French Braid (the Tucked French Braid is the style of the month, after all) but that just loosened the "front" of the braid and made it really obvious my hair needed a wash. I wasn't sure if I was successful with this braid that I would be able to wear it for very long, my hairline readily objects to being pulled in a contrary direction and this is about as contrary as it gets.

So, I converted "U" into Unusual, and wore my hair down. The ride to work was fine. Work was fine, but there was a strong breeze when I got off work, and that was not going to happen. Fortunately, it stays in a Nautilus without any tools.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/979/42268734271_6e43f72298.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27p9j5x)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/898/41366837875_ff6a1a7c64.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/262rRGF)

AmaryllisRed

May 21st, 2018, 10:07 PM

Um...
:thudpile:

AmaryllisRed

May 23rd, 2018, 01:00 PM

V is for vortex bun.
Took this picture right after I did it and it looks like I slept in it. Oh frizzy fuzzy hair. I need to do this when it's still wet.

https://i.imgur.com/Bcm6t1M.jpg

HaMalka

May 23rd, 2018, 01:55 PM

Thanks, browneyedsusan, neko_kawaii, AmaryllisRed.

Braided Brioche Bun:
This hairstyle toke several tries to stay up and hurt my head so I took it down fairly quickly. I couldn't get it to stay at all without braiding it.
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31821&d=1527104771

Cameo Bun:
Stayed up all day.
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31822&d=1527104838

Disc Bun:
Stayed up all day. Fairly comfy. Sorry for the bad lighting.
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31823&d=1527104919

neko_kawaii

May 23rd, 2018, 04:37 PM

Vortex Bun
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/966/27440631487_9965795859.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HNQpHZ)

Waterfall Braid (accent)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/965/42309341051_4e04886c17.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27sJr4r)

AmaryllisRed

May 24th, 2018, 09:30 AM

W is for Woven bun that fell out in seconds because I didn't feel like putting in the 4 billion bobby pins my hair requires.
https://i.imgur.com/CC2Kavx.jpg

browneyedsusan

May 24th, 2018, 07:21 PM

G is for Gibson Tuck:
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/824/41375762525_100ae8933d_n.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/263eAFX)Gibson tuck (https://flic.kr/p/263eAFX) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr
I situated it higher, because I can't stand styles laying on my neck and wore it about half the day. Went to town, rode with a scarf around my head, but it got messy. (I have the top and doors off my Jeep for summer. It's super fun, but hard on the hairstyles! :rolling: ) Take down was a bear! I couldn't figure out how to get it down! :doh:

H is for Hawser Braids:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1730/27463774607_624492e45c_n.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HQT2ni)2018-05-24_08-40-43 (https://flic.kr/p/HQT2ni) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/968/41431602355_be34f601ea_q.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/268aMVD)2018-05-24_08-42-45 (https://flic.kr/p/268aMVD) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr

AmaryllisRed

May 25th, 2018, 02:53 PM

X is for Box braid.
I struggled with this one this morning and didn't have time to really focus and get it right and my hair was super fluffy so that didn't help matters. I'm going to try again on damp hair or at least when I have more time.

AmaryllisRed

May 25th, 2018, 07:31 PM

Tried the box braid and it went a little better. Still tricky getting my fingers to move that way.
https://i.imgur.com/wkeWn5p.jpg

neko_kawaii

May 26th, 2018, 08:54 AM

X-treme Sports Braids (Interlaced Braids)
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1747/42317190962_cd3be96890.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27tqEyJ)

Y-Braid
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/901/41463134245_0492537566.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26aXpfV)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1732/41642492514_50218ea107.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26rNEdS)

Zig-zag Part
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/873/41463133105_9e58581977.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26aXoVg)

yamsha23

May 26th, 2018, 11:30 AM

AmaryllisRed

May 26th, 2018, 08:04 PM

Neko_kawaii congrats on finishing!
I need to know how to do those interlaced braids! They look amazing. I'm guessing I could do it with my shorter length?

neko_kawaii

May 26th, 2018, 11:08 PM

Thanks! I'm surprised I got through them all without missing a day!

I'm pretty sure there is a link to a video tutorial for interlaced braids in the Thesaurus.

AmaryllisRed

May 28th, 2018, 09:14 AM

Thanks! Found it and I'm going to try it soon!
Y is for Y braids. Lopsided and elastics everywhere and I don't care because it's 11 am and 82°F and I've already bunned the length. :)

https://i.imgur.com/bMCR3hk.jpg

browneyedsusan

May 29th, 2018, 06:51 AM

Wow lovely hairstyle!!! I love your hair color by the way (with the bright orange strand).

My temples/sides are gray, and the henna stains it different. ;)
It doesn't always show up, depends on the light. (Again, it's the henna. Indoors, it looks almost brown, but in the sunshine, it's bright!)

ETA: There is also some super-faded Manic Panic Vampire Red still hanging on in there. I thought it was surely gone by now, but it's peeking out in the Gibson Tuck picture where it's folded over.

AmaryllisRed

May 29th, 2018, 09:18 AM

Z is for zig-zag part.
I am not good at parting. And this picture makes it look like I have some weird blotchy rash or something. Anyway, hurray for the finish line! I'd like to thank the Academy...
https://i.imgur.com/X6oWqQJ.jpg

neko_kawaii

May 29th, 2018, 09:25 AM

The academy applauds your success!

browneyedsusan

May 29th, 2018, 01:15 PM

Congratulations, neko_kawaii and AmaryllisRed!

:applause

I love that you also shared your "fails". Mine always looks way better in my head, then I try to take a picture, and reality hits! ;)

I is for Infinity bun:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1742/27567555967_c420d70439.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/J13VX6)2018-05-29_03-07-48 (https://flic.kr/p/J13VX6) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr
A tiny, twisted up one! :)

browneyedsusan

May 31st, 2018, 05:21 PM

J is for Joseon (inspired) Bun:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1759/41580754305_b2526c2b89.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26mmeAZ)2018-05-31_06-56-38 (https://flic.kr/p/26mmeAZ) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr
Another one I never would have tried, because it sits low on my neck, and my braid is thin. (Ya, I know paranda(i) are totally acceptable for this style, but in my mind the added weight would make it even more uncomfortable.)

I made it work by wrapping the braid twice around the tied/scarf base. Miraculously, it didn't bother my neck; but the loops loosened during the day, and the stick slipped out. I ended up using a rubberband with the stick to make a faux-flexi 8 at work. That helped, but I should have secured it better before leaving the house.
Note to self: use pins to secure the loops, and an elastic to secure the stick. :)
Will probably try it again. I like how unusual it is: a scarf and a stick, yet still simple. :)

neko_kawaii

May 31st, 2018, 06:34 PM

Wrapping the braid twice is a great modification. I did that one a few years ago, and I remember too much length being an issue.

browneyedsusan

June 2nd, 2018, 12:50 PM

Wrapping the braid twice is a great modification. I did that one a few years ago, and I remember too much length being an issue.

Yes, too much length, and not enough thickness. :)

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K is for Knots:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1726/27643784067_77eeed3e86.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/J7MBUF)2018-06-02_09-30-47 (https://flic.kr/p/J7MBUF) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1726/27643778407_606a9368c1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/J7MAe6)2018-06-02_09-30-33 (https://flic.kr/p/J7MAe6) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr

3 accent, single-strand knots on one side, and 2 on the other. Placement is random. Slippy hair = sliding knots, so they go where they please! :)

browneyedsusan

June 6th, 2018, 06:24 AM

L is for Luana (inspired) braid:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1747/27748550447_3291edafd1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Jh3ziz)2018-06-06_08-17-27 (https://flic.kr/p/Jh3ziz) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr

I just did one, instead of the two usually associated with this style. :)

browneyedsusan

June 7th, 2018, 03:51 PM

M is for the Madora (deconstructed):

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1740/41936879024_1b18021bcd.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26TPt5m)2018-06-07_05-46-29 (https://flic.kr/p/26TPt5m) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr

Sorry about the poor picture quality. There must have been a smudge on the phone. A big, greasy one!

browneyedsusan

June 12th, 2018, 07:32 AM

N is for Nautlius:
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/883/42035882764_da1f17c5ea.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/273yTro)2018-06-12_09-12-39 (https://flic.kr/p/273yTro) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr
my workhorse bun. (Usually with a ponytail base for stability.) :)

O was a challenge. Coiled buns fight like a badger! I can't make them behave. (I try them periodically, thinking a few more inches of length will help with the slip. It hasn't yet! :p )
Dug around and found the "obara" Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9U0GMQVZUI&t=373s)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/879/41853240935_a837ff74c6.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26LqNok)2018-06-12_09-11-16 (https://flic.kr/p/26LqNok) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr
I skipped the fluffing, and braided the last section, because I wanted to. :) I hope you like my interpretation for letter "O". ;)

AmaryllisRed

June 12th, 2018, 07:48 AM

Very cool, browneyedsusan!

TatsuOni

June 12th, 2018, 10:38 AM

I'll join this challenge! It won't be a hairstyle a day, but I'll go through the alphabet as quick as time, inspiration och energy allows! :)

AmaryllisRed

June 12th, 2018, 03:48 PM

Yay! Welcome to the thread!

browneyedsusan

June 12th, 2018, 04:14 PM

@TatsuOni: Welcome! Now, I won't be the only part-timer! ;)

TatsuOni

June 13th, 2018, 04:39 AM

Yay! Welcome to the thread!

@TatsuOni: Welcome! Now, I won't be the only part-timer! ;)

Thank you! :blossom: This feels like a great way to get some variation in my updos :)

browneyedsusan

June 14th, 2018, 06:33 AM

P is for Paranda:

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/888/42794018231_33bb1e088a.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/28cywGx)2018-06-14_08-31-30 (https://flic.kr/p/28cywGx) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr
a skinny one of orange eyelash. :)

HaMalka

June 14th, 2018, 09:25 AM

Elling Woman Bun:
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32282&d=1528989222

My Figure-8 bun did not stay long enough to be photographed.

Gibralter Bun:
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32280&d=1528989196
This was not very comfortable so I took it out almost immediately.

Hypno Bun:
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32281&d=1528989209

Interlaced braids:
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32283&d=1528989239
I had enough braid left over after lacing that I just wrapped it around the outside. Also I am never dutch braiding my hair again.

Joseon bun inspired:
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32284&d=1528989249
I couldn't get the actual Joseon bun to work so instead of having loops around my scarf I have loops hanging from my scarf..

Knot Knot bun:
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32285&d=1528989276
Instead of just flipping the knotted hair up and pinning it I flipped it up and then wrapped it around so it would be a bun instead of a faux-hawk.

Link Link Link Bun:
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32286&d=1528989288

Masara:
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32287&d=1528989296
Following TorrinPaige's tutorial but without the starting french braid and wrapping some of my ends in a crown. This is not as comfortable now as it was at Classic Length.

Neoma Knot Bun:
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32288&d=1528989307

browneyedsusan

June 15th, 2018, 09:23 AM

@HalMalka:
Nice! I love that link link link bun!
I will wear dutch braids in your place, if you'll wear some nice, coiled buns for me? I can't imagine even English braiding with your length! Separating strands must be challenging. :)

neko_kawaii

June 15th, 2018, 10:49 AM

I love that you did both the Knot Knot and the Link Link.

ravenskey

June 15th, 2018, 11:51 AM

I think I will start this however it will not be a hairstyle a day but I will do as best I can.

The pictures will be very poor quality and some of them shall likely depict epic fails!

Here is the list of hairdos I will attempt.

Ammonite Bun
Box Braid
Cameo Bun
Dutch Braid
Elling's Woman Braided Bun
Fan
Gibson Braids
Hawser Braid
Interlaced Braids
Joseon Bun (more inspired because I will just pin not use a hair stick)
KnotKnot Bun
Lace Braids
Milkmaid Braids
Nynaeve al'Meara braid (An English braid just named after a book character who wears one to get an N)
Outlander Hairstyle (Will choose which one later)
Pull Through Braid
Qarth braid from Game of Thrones (Will choose one later)
Rope Crown
Snake Braided Bun
Tauriel Hairstyle
Upside Down Braid
Vortex Bun (braided)
Waterfall Braid
X-Braid
Yavin Braids
Zig-zag part with braid (If anyone knows a hairdo with a braid that begins in Z that would be great)

Tulipa

June 16th, 2018, 12:54 AM

Wow Hamalka, your buns are glorious. With so much hair it must be a challenge to create these master pieces! I wonder how your hair looks like braided or loose...

ravenskey

June 16th, 2018, 08:21 AM

A for Ammonite Bun!

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32306&d=1529158768

AmaryllisRed

June 16th, 2018, 09:15 PM

Welcome to the thread, Ravenskey!
Awesome pics, everyone! So fun to see all the variation.

HaMalka

June 17th, 2018, 10:31 AM

Thanks, Browneyedsusan, Tulipa, AmaryllisRed.

@Browneyedsusan, My Orchid Bun attempt did not work so here is an Off Coiled Bun. I do my hair in an English braid almost every day so I am very used to the sectioning, I just have trouble separating the strands for any sort of French or Dutch braid.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32311&d=1529252703

ravenskey

June 17th, 2018, 12:33 PM

B for Box Braid - I had to do this twice to get right.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32313&d=1529260550

ravenskey

June 18th, 2018, 09:11 AM

C for Cameo Bun.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32329&d=1529334606

ravenskey

June 19th, 2018, 01:31 PM

D for Dutch braid.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32361&d=1529436609

ravenskey

June 20th, 2018, 07:53 AM

E for Elling Woman Braided Bun

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32380&d=1529502739

TatsuOni

June 20th, 2018, 10:50 AM

A - Amish bun.

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/8_5b2a849c9606ee594a3dadac.jpg

AutobotsAttack

June 21st, 2018, 02:26 AM

I haven’t tried this style yet. Id have to practice this for some months, but if anyone wanted to try it, here’s an idea for the letter C.

https://i.imgflip.com/2cm8m9.jpg (https://imgflip.com/i/2cm8m9)via Imgflip Meme Generator (https://imgflip.com/memegenerator)

These are Criss-Cross Cornrows. (Look at that Alliteration lol)

ravenskey

June 21st, 2018, 09:08 AM

F for Failed Fan :(

I just don't get how to pin the braids in place.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32401&d=1529593628

ravenskey

June 22nd, 2018, 07:45 AM

G for Gibson Braids.

I really need to work on topsyed hairdos.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32420&d=1529675028

browneyedsusan

June 23rd, 2018, 08:11 AM

Well-done, everyone!

Q is for quilted (inspired) bun:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1828/42248375624_2203d8c9f4_n.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27nkYao)2018-06-23_10-00-00 (https://flic.kr/p/27nkYao) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr

I got the idea from ladollyvita333 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXjmBytafxg&t=5s). But I don't have the gumption for all those steps! Mine is 2 ponytails: over/under, braid the string into the ponytails, made a nautilus from the top one, wrapped the bottom one around. :)

browneyedsusan

June 23rd, 2018, 08:13 AM

Ugh. Sorry for the double post!

Well-done, everyone!

Q is for quilted (inspired) bun:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1828/42248375624_2203d8c9f4_n.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27nkYao)2018-06-23_10-00-00 (https://flic.kr/p/27nkYao) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr

I got the idea from ladollyvita333 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXjmBytafxg&t=5s). But I don't have the gumption for all those steps! I've been trying variations for a few weeks, and had a bunch of fails. This is close enough! Two ponytails: over/under, braid the string into the ponytails, made a nautilus from the top one, wrapped the bottom one around. :)

TatsuOni

July 4th, 2018, 08:05 AM

B - Bweeta's buns.

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/1_5b3cce44ddf2b36cda7ea59a.jpg

TatsuOni

July 8th, 2018, 06:18 AM

C - Celtic knot bun.

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/1_5b4200e72a6b22ba4cabdade.jpg

browneyedsusan

July 10th, 2018, 08:33 AM

R is for Rope braids:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1810/42417737705_c4ba961045.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27CiZBg)2018-07-10_10-25-07 (https://flic.kr/p/27CiZBg) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr

Sorry I dropped the ball a bit here. I saw this hairstyle on Silvousplaits' youtube channel (link, style at 4:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puzgpBoesss&t=430s)) , knew I wanted to do it for "r", and it took me some time to learn. The handholds and twisting motion were confusing, and then I lost track of what was going on when I passed the thing over my shoulder!

It's 2, 3-strand rope braids, arranged over:under. :)

Today is a trial run. If it holds together at all, and is comfortable, I'll try it again and put it into my hairstyle armory! :)

ETA: The last few inches of the braids are woven in a regular 3-strand english pattern, because rope braids tend to squirm out of their torsion for me. No hairties, hairspray on the tassels will hold them okay.

TatsuOni

July 10th, 2018, 09:21 AM

D - Dutch braids and double buns.

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2_5b44cd5d2a6b22b2daf8679b.jpg

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/3_5b44cd682a6b22b2b2c28347.jpg

browneyedsusan

July 13th, 2018, 04:54 PM

S is for Suebian knot:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1827/42623706504_7907d1f915.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27WvCXs)2018-07-11_08-14-31 (https://flic.kr/p/27WvCXs) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr

I used a cheater version: ponytail base with elastic band, knotted and held with spin pins. A knot with no cheats might hold if I don't move or breathe! I have very slippy hair. :)

ravenskey

July 14th, 2018, 10:57 AM

Lovely hairdos everyone.

H for Hawser Braid
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32717&d=1531586323

I for Interwoven Braid
This was originally Interlaced Braid but I couldn't do it so I changed to Interwoven and failed that as well.
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32718&d=1531586336

J for Josen Bun inspired because 1. My hair needs to be about a foot longer and 2. I don't yet own a hair stick.
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32719&d=1531586348

K for KnotKnot Bun
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32720&d=1531586363

L for Lace Braid(One on either side)
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32721&d=1531586387

M for Milkmaid Braids(This seriously looked like a wacky hat)
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32722&d=1531586400

N for Nynaeve al'Meara Braid(A case of very creative naming this is an English braid given the name of a character in a book who wears one so that I had an N)
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32723&d=1531586411

O for Outlander hairdo(This is Jenny's hair from the episode Lallybroch)
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32724&d=1531586432

P for Pull Through Braid
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32725&d=1531586451

Q for Qarth Braids(These are the ones Daenerys wears when her dragons are first taken)
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32726&d=1531586690

AmaryllisRed

July 14th, 2018, 12:36 PM

Wow, I've missed a lot!
Nice pics, everyone! I love the creativity.

ravenskey

July 19th, 2018, 09:33 AM

S for Snake braided bun

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32779&d=1532014086

T for Tauriel hairdo - slightly wonky but I was not going to redo it all.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32780&d=1532014111

If you really squint you can just make these out - sorry for the quality.

lithostoic

July 22nd, 2018, 08:13 AM

Officially joining!

Accent braids

https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/37647943_2196032633746810_431897577663758336_o.jpg ?_nc_cat=0&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=36a18cab8b4a038322981e1216142435&oe=5BE4C8CA

lithostoic

July 23rd, 2018, 02:37 PM

Braided lwb

https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/37787987_2198267393523334_5416667742734385152_o.jp g?_nc_cat=0&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=275edef7e682d1df974f3158db16c096&oe=5BC706C5

browneyedsusan

July 23rd, 2018, 03:20 PM

T is for twists:

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/860/29727837088_cd13e2be4b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MhWWgj)2018-07-23_05-16-18 (https://flic.kr/p/MhWWgj) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr

(I have a couple of accent braids behind one ear, left over from yesterday.)

ravenskey

July 25th, 2018, 10:20 AM

U for Upside down french braid - this was so bad :(

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32834&d=1532534929

V for Vikings hairdo - looked good but I am never backcombing again.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32835&d=1532534969

W for Waterfall braid - I had to really tamper with the lighting in this pic to show the braid and it makes it look like I'm going bald.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32836&d=1532534982

X for X-braids - very wonky.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32837&d=1532535000

Y for Yavin braids - the only hairdo in this post that didn't go wrong in some way, although between a black t shirt and more light tampering half the braid has vanished.
I am also not used to the braid hanging down my back being so thin.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32838&d=1532535009

ravenskey

July 27th, 2018, 07:56 AM

Z for Zelda: Breath of the Wild braids - a true example of how bad lighting turns your hair weird colours.
And now I am finally done.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=32857&d=1532699514

browneyedsusan

July 27th, 2018, 08:16 AM

Nice job, Ravenskey. :)

Photographing dark hair must be super challenging. It's hard to take pictures of the back of your head! Arms aren't made to bend like that, and getting enough light on that dark hair is almost impossible! You did quite well with what you had to work with.

ravenskey

July 27th, 2018, 08:38 AM

Thank you browneyedsusan!

Considering my "camera" was the camera app on my laptop I think my pics were okay but sometime in the future I will redo this challenge with a better quality camera.

TatsuOni

July 29th, 2018, 08:37 AM

E - Eowyn inspired updo. My hair was too long for the instructions I found, so I made up my own version.

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2_5b5dcf88ddf2b345e78c85aa.jpg

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/3_5b5dcfbfe087c324275cff00.jpg

TatsuOni

August 12th, 2018, 04:02 AM

F - French twist.

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/1_5b6ffe50ddf2b32dba5bddbd.jpg

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2_5b6ffe54ddf2b32dc3e656db.jpg

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/3_5b6ffe599606ee4d3b495b93.jpg

lithostoic

August 12th, 2018, 03:42 PM

Yikes I forgot about this! Will have to get back into the swing of it.

KJones2017

August 13th, 2018, 06:49 AM

This thread is my very favorite; such lovely hair! I have no idea how you guys have the patience to do these gorgeous styles!

TatsuOni

August 28th, 2018, 07:56 AM

G - Game of Thrones updo. A Sansa hairstyle but her name doesn't start with a G, so I'm cheating :wink:

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/1_5b8552e5e087c37bc2f51276.jpg

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2_5b8552e8ddf2b323caababf0.jpg

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/4_5b8552eb2a6b22bb04089ffe.jpg

Groovy Granny

August 28th, 2018, 03:10 PM

Gosh, I haven't been in this thread since MAY ....what great styles you ALL have done :love:

G - Game of Thrones updo. A Sansa hairstyle but her name doesn't start with a G, so I'm cheating :wink:

Your sleek, shiny, black, hair is amazing ....and gorgeous in any style you do....and I saw that you hit CLASSIC :crush: well done :applause:

TatsuOni

August 29th, 2018, 07:03 AM

Gosh, I haven't been in this thread since MAY ....what great styles you ALL have done :love:

Your sleek, shiny, black, hair is amazing ....and gorgeous in any style you do....and I saw that you hit CLASSIC :crush: well done :applause:

Thank you! :flower:

browneyedsusan

August 29th, 2018, 07:44 PM

dropped the ball!

U is for Uneven buns or over/Under buns:

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/842/29741737428_72b12f9fec.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Mjbbmm)2018-07-24_09-57-03 (https://flic.kr/p/Mjbbmm) by Mom and wife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62007100@N08/), on Flickr

I'm at a loss for V. I've tried Victory rolls a few times and haven't been able to make them work?! (I used to wear them all the time?)
Will probably default to a Viking style. I like those! :)

TatsuOni

September 7th, 2018, 09:32 AM

H - helix bun.

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/1_5b9298b0ddf2b35979421215.jpg

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2_5b9298b39606ee5b27c86883.jpg

TatsuOni

September 12th, 2018, 05:24 AM

I - Infinity braid.

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/1_5b98f5eae087c331fcbc1733.jpg
A bit messy and uneven since it was the first time I did this hairstyle.

TatsuOni

September 19th, 2018, 01:43 AM

Double post.

TatsuOni

September 19th, 2018, 01:44 AM

J - (The) Jamie Leigh.

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/1_5ba1fd8ce087c332303ce85e.jpg

TatsuOni

September 22nd, 2018, 06:16 AM

K - Knot, knot, knot bun...

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/3_5ba630deddf2b371c4ceccd4.jpg

HaMalka

September 23rd, 2018, 10:49 AM

I can't find my pictures for P or Q. But here are my pictures for R, S, and T.

Ribbons:
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=33420&d=1537720920
I stitched my hair up one braid loop at a time.

Spock Bun:
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=33421&d=1537720930

Treble Clef Bun:
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=33422&d=1537720942
I had to double my braid twice to get it to a usable length for this bun. It doesn't look much like a treble clef. From certain angles I'm told it looked like the Giant logo.

TatsuOni

September 28th, 2018, 12:14 PM

L - Log roll.

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/3_5bae6ed79606ee6727af530f.jpg

TatsuOni

November 14th, 2018, 10:02 AM

Time to take this up again!

M - Milkmaid braid with rope braids.

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/1_5bec512b9606ee1af1716a6e.jpg

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2_5bec5158ddf2b37f67e59106.jpg

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/3_5bec51672a6b22326ea7d622.jpg

TatsuOni

April 5th, 2019, 02:24 AM

Better late than never. I'm taking this up again :p

N - Neoma knot bun.

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/1_5ca70f382a6b22ac68a8caac.jpg

AmaryllisRed

April 5th, 2019, 07:58 AM

Nice!
Neoma knot bun is on my April challenge as well.

TatsuOni

April 5th, 2019, 09:58 AM

Nice!
Neoma knot bun is on my April challenge as well.

Thank you! :)

TatsuOni

April 11th, 2019, 08:24 AM

O - Orchid bun.

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/1_5caf49ee9606ee167202cd4a.jpg

AmaryllisRed

April 11th, 2019, 08:32 AM

Beautiful, Tatsu!

TatsuOni

April 11th, 2019, 08:39 AM

Beautiful, Tatsu!

Thank you! :flower:

CampFireTiger

April 11th, 2019, 01:24 PM

I think I'll start this challenge around the beginning of 2020. Maybe then my hair will be long enough to do half of these styles instead of just a few...

ynne

April 11th, 2019, 03:22 PM

I can't find my pictures for P or Q. But here are my pictures for R, S, and T.

Ribbons:
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=33420&d=1537720920
I stitched my hair up one braid loop at a time.
I love the ribbon! I generally like ribbons in hair but this thin pink one works as such a lovely and subtle detail :o

O - Orchid bun.

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/1_5caf49ee9606ee167202cd4a.jpg

I can never get over how shiny and neat your hair is! I really like this one, Log roll and Neoma knot bun (well, all of them are nice, but those specifically!).
But the longer I write this reply, the more I feel like the hairsticks are watching me. :D

TatsuOni

April 12th, 2019, 06:53 AM

I love the ribbon! I generally like ribbons in hair but this thin pink one works as such a lovely and subtle detail :o

I can never get over how shiny and neat your hair is! I really like this one, Log roll and Neoma knot bun (well, all of them are nice, but those specifically!).
But the longer I write this reply, the more I feel like the hairsticks are watching me. :D

Thank you! :flower: It's because they are watching you :agree: ;)

P - Pretzel bun.

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/2_5cb0874a2a6b2219eefc42d6.jpg

Kalamazoo

June 24th, 2019, 05:47 PM

Count me in! Milkmaid Braids :bull: are nice, but some variety would be good! YAY! :applause (for a GREAT idea for a thread!)

TatsuOni

August 2nd, 2019, 09:46 AM

Time to finish this challenge now! :knit:

For Q I threw together a quick bun this morning.

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/1_5d445a1fddf2b34b668bf31a.jpg

TatsuOni

August 15th, 2019, 10:52 AM

R - Rose bun.

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/1_5d558cca2a6b2243f83e28e4.jpg

BerrySara

August 15th, 2019, 10:58 AM

R - Rose bun.

Wow that is beautiful! That looks complicated and intimidating, well done! And your hair is so shiny and lovely as usual :)

TatsuOni

August 15th, 2019, 11:02 AM

Wow that is beautiful! That looks complicated and intimidating, well done! And your hair is so shiny and lovely as usual :)

Thank you! :flower:

Hailey Sims

August 16th, 2019, 12:31 AM

Ooh, how fun! I'll definitely need to try some of these out.

TatsuOni

August 19th, 2019, 08:36 AM

S - Spock bun.

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/1_5d5ab2d92a6b223fdc28a240.jpg

enting

August 20th, 2019, 12:55 PM

My goodness, why have I not peeked in here before? This is wonderful, and now I want a hairstyle instruction book with photographs in the style of "A is for ____"

Groovy Granny

August 20th, 2019, 01:04 PM

My goodness, why have I not peeked in here before? This is wonderful, and now I want a hairstyle instruction book with photographs in the style of "A is for ____"

Here is AR's list.... her pics and others follow for ideas....see her post link (https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=146204&p=3540493&viewfull=1#post3540493) :eyebrows:

enting

August 20th, 2019, 01:43 PM

I saw her list! Everyone's lists and pictures are fantastic.
I was thinking of a printed book, like the Klutz company hairstyle book I had as a kid called Braids and Bows. That sort of thing :)

Groovy Granny

August 20th, 2019, 02:00 PM

I saw her list! Everyone's lists and pictures are fantastic.
I was thinking of a printed book, like the Klutz company hairstyle book I had as a kid called Braids and Bows. That sort of thing :)

I see :thumbsup: sorry...I misread your post :o

enting

August 20th, 2019, 02:16 PM

No worries!
I'm definitely going to hang out in this thread more.

BerrySara

August 20th, 2019, 03:47 PM

S - Spock bun.

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/1_5d5ab2d92a6b223fdc28a240.jpg

The shine, the bun and the hair toy :thudpile:

AmaryllisRed

August 20th, 2019, 04:04 PM

"A is for Artemis Bun: a Hairstyle Board Book for Little Longhairs" :)

I remember that Klutz book!

TatsuOni

August 22nd, 2019, 08:41 AM

The shine, the bun and the hair toy :thudpile:

Thank you! :flower: :flower: :flower:

TatsuOni

September 1st, 2019, 02:27 AM

T - The Tessera.

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_5d6b7abcddf2b3276380af53.jpg

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_5d6b7abee087c30c01ab6ce6.jpg

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_5d6b7ac09606ee7fbd19f1b6.jpg

iamjessica26

September 1st, 2019, 07:42 AM

OMG all the ideas in here! I'm totally jumping on board when I can post pictures!

TatsuOni

September 1st, 2019, 07:49 AM

OMG all the ideas in here! I'm totally jumping on board when I can post pictures!

You can post pictures if you use a photo hosting site :)

iamjessica26

September 1st, 2019, 08:30 AM

You can post pictures if you use a photo hosting site :)

actually I just found that out from another thread! That changes everything :D

neko_kawaii

September 1st, 2019, 09:23 AM

T - The Tessera.

Gorgeous! I’ve never heard of that one before. Is there a tutorial?

Groovy Granny

September 1st, 2019, 10:50 AM

T - The Tessera.

Stunning ~ elegant ~ gorgeous :crush:

iamjessica26

September 1st, 2019, 11:55 AM

Here we go! My try at amish braids... not exactly sure what I did but at least I can say I tried. I haven't been braiding lately because it really shows the craziness of my growing out my color
https://i.imgur.com/UtFusSWm.jpg

TatsuOni

September 1st, 2019, 01:09 PM

Gorgeous! I’ve never heard of that one before. Is there a tutorial?

Thank you! :blossom: There is :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSV2LOIppVs

Stunning ~ elegant ~ gorgeous :crush:

Thank you! :flower:

Here we go! My try at amish braids... not exactly sure what I did but at least I can say I tried. I haven't been braiding lately because it really shows the craziness of my growing out my color

It looks pretty :)

AmaryllisRed

September 1st, 2019, 01:33 PM

iamjessica, I think the color growing out makes it look really pretty and special!

iamjessica26

September 2nd, 2019, 12:29 PM

iamjessica, I think the color growing out makes it look really pretty and special!

Thank you! Hopefully it will blend a little better the more it grows out.

My "B" day is for Bandana! I was gonna do a fancy bun but I'm mowing the lawn today so nope! Maybe tomorrow

TatsuOni

September 3rd, 2019, 05:23 AM

U - "Upside down" braid and bun.

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_5d6e47342a6b229117be07c3.jpg

TatsuOni

September 3rd, 2019, 05:24 AM

Double post.

enting

September 3rd, 2019, 06:39 AM

"A is for Artemis Bun: a Hairstyle Board Book for Little Longhairs" :)

I remember that Klutz book!

Such fun! LHC definitely needs to publish a collaborative work.
Did you also own a copy? Clearly we've been longhairs for quite a while <3 .

Edit: I just opened the Tessera video - such a cute reason for the name, from the Greek for "four". Very geeky, too.

AmaryllisRed

September 3rd, 2019, 07:14 AM

Such fun! LHC definitely needs to publish a collaborative work.
Did you also own a copy? Clearly we've been longhairs for quite a while <3 .

Edit: I just opened the Tessera video - such a cute reason for the name, from the Greek for "four". Very geeky, too.

I don't remember if I *had* it or just circled and drew stars by it when the Scholastic book sale flyer came out.

I still want to try the Tessera but I was thinking of doing three, not four-- but then it wouldn't be the Tessera, would it?

enting

September 3rd, 2019, 07:17 AM

I don't remember if I *had* it or just circled and drew stars by it when the Scholastic book sale flyer came out.

I still want to try the Tessera but I was thinking of doing three, not four-- but then it wouldn't be the Tessera, would it?

Ooh, Scholastic book sales, that's nostalgia!
You can make it the Tria instead. (Or tricera, if that sounds nicer. Though that might be more appropriate for bee butt buns rather than cinnabuns!)

iamjessica26

September 4th, 2019, 04:55 PM

So since the website was down yesterday, or just my internet?, here was my take on a cable braid. I'm pretty sure I didn't twist both sides in the same direction? Oh well I thought it actually looked pretty cool lol
Today D was down. Because I was running late for work anyways and didn't have time :shrug:

https://i.imgur.com/aQ5lZQ0l.jpg

Alexandrina

September 5th, 2019, 10:20 AM

iamjessica26

September 6th, 2019, 07:00 PM

It was down a bit the other day for me too. I like your braid, it looks very intricate. Did it take very long to do?

Actually it didn't take quite as long as a normal French braid but knowing which direction you're twisting gets confusing!

iamjessica26

September 6th, 2019, 07:03 PM

https://i.imgur.com/ys9Olecl.jpg

Today was Fishtail braid. It took FOREVER and I realized just how long my hair has gotten! I kind of gave up at the end, and had too many layers poking out to complete it

TatsuOni

September 7th, 2019, 07:23 AM

V - Victorian rag curls. Although most of them had disappeared when we took the picture.

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_5d73a8ab2a6b2212b3d7de72.jpg

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_5d73abaa2a6b2212c8e0c301.jpg

TatsuOni

September 16th, 2019, 06:58 AM

W - Warrior braid.

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_5d7f7eba2a6b22b090a0eadd.jpg

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_5d7f7ec1e087c3358176669e.jpg

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_5d7f7ebc2a6b22b116b5ccb6.jpg

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_5d7f7ebeddf2b375ee6eaf9d.jpg

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_5d7f7ec3ddf2b37646f96542.jpg

neko_kawaii

November 8th, 2019, 09:23 PM

I’m going to rejoin this thread to fill in some gaps in styles I’ve tried, but I’m going to stretch the definitions a bit so I am only picking off the gap list, so bear with me.

*grin*

TatsuOni

November 9th, 2019, 02:22 AM

I still have three styles left to complete this challenge. I'm planning on getting it done soon!

TatsuOni

November 9th, 2019, 05:28 AM

X - X-braids.

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_5dc6a917e087c3538a67738f.jpg

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_5dc6a914ddf2b3660ca0c2ad.jpg

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_5dc6a918e087c3538a677391.jpg

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_5dc6a91b9606ee73485db4ef.jpg

neko_kawaii

November 10th, 2019, 10:42 AM

A=Bantu Curls
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49043658513_37b30c4dbf.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hHPz2c)

B=Brioche Bun
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49044367877_5539149036.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hHTcTB)

C=Sock Curls
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49043651078_23c02a4211.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hHPwP1)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49044366127_3124bc2fd9.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hHTcnr)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49044153836_380733b19a.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hHS7gf)

neko_kawaii

November 14th, 2019, 02:22 PM

D=Three Strand Disc Bun
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49065743058_4695ee6230.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hKLKZd)

E=Everyday Bun
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49066262806_c33d9c61ba.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hKPquo)

F=Flat Twist Cornrow Braids
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49066475822_d7cf38ccd5.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hKQvP5)
There are four parallel twist in there, I swear! *sigh*

G=Gibson Pompadour
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49066475147_3ca8431a2b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hKQvBr)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49065740488_1b771daa4b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hKLKdU)
I tried to plump up the poof with brown socks. . .

H=Hair Taping
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49065740683_2780548219.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hKLKhg)

TatsuOni

November 17th, 2019, 05:15 AM

Y - Y braids.

https://cdn3.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_5dd127e5e087c326b98d2548.jpg
French braids ending in a five strand braid with a ribbon. Lets pretend that it looks like a Y :p

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_5dd127ea2a6b22336e20dd52.jpg

https://cdn1.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_5dd127e82a6b22336e20dd50.jpg

https://cdn2.cdnme.se/1263465/9-3/mobiluppladdning_5dd127ec9606ee69bc6b3699.jpg

neko_kawaii

November 18th, 2019, 02:03 PM

Pig Tails
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49086902102_d6e489cf9a.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hMDcQj)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49086179193_bf2f06dfcb.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hMzuWn)
I got tired of having them flopping about and pinned them up but the pins were not well placed and created some scalp ache, so I took it all down and moved on to. . .

Ginger Roger's 1/2 Up (G sounds like J)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49086686436_02793f7df2.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hMC6HW)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49086212378_183c8fea13.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hMzENw)

Corset Braids (C sounds like K)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49086901742_36db892809.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hMDcJ7)

Link Link Link Link Bun
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49086901632_9441b5045b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hMDcGd)

neko_kawaii

November 26th, 2019, 10:17 AM

The seasons (and the sun) have changed and some of my pictures are too dark! Gah!

Marine Bun
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49128263091_2229e8d6c1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hRic1P)

Crown Braid
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49128263031_97ac623636.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hRibZM)

Cameo Bun
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49128446472_bf8c3e7d79.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hRj8wy)

Palmier Bun
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49128262906_1fbc70d408.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hRibXC)

Tessara Bun (sort of looks like an upside down Q)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49127774388_761a151273.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hRfFJU)

Rope Crown
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49127774508_2275cabc5d.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hRfFLY)

Shell's Everyday Bun
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49128446262_a7394da569.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hRj8sW)

Peacock Twist
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49128473562_57347f1aa2.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hRjgzC)

Proverbs31

November 26th, 2019, 05:07 PM

Ooh, what a fun idea! I know I'm late to the party, but can I still join in? =)

I'll start tomorrow...if I remember ;)

List:

A: Ammonite Bun
B: Bweeta's Buns or Bow Bun
C: Corset braid
D: Disc Bun
E: Elling Woman Braided Bun
F: Fauxhawk
G: Goddess Bun
H: Herringbone double braids
I: Interlaced Braids
J: Jamie Leigh Braided Bun
K: Knot bun
L: Lazywrap bun
M: Madora
N: Nautilus or Neoma Knot
O: Off Coiled Bun
P: Princess Lei Buns
Q:
R: Rope Crown Braid
S: Scarf Bun
T: Tucked French Braid
U: Updo with braids
V: Very Low Bun (yes I'm pushing it LOL)
W: Waterfall Twist into bun
X: boX Braids into bun
Y: 'Youth' hairstyle (something categorized as a kid style)
Z: Zig-Zag parting into bun

Super excited for this!

neko_kawaii

November 26th, 2019, 05:57 PM

Ooh, what a fun idea! I know I'm late to the party, but can I still join in? =)

I'll start tomorrow...if I remember ;)

Fun thing about this challenge is there are few rules. Participate at your own pace!

neko_kawaii

December 9th, 2019, 01:59 PM

Seubian Knot
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49195469701_8c68287cae_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hXeDct)

Braid Waves
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49194991283_ea34538cb4_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hXcbYT)

Basketweave Braid
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49195665267_7357a43e1a_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hXfDki)

Box Braid
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49195665612_a3bcdc6fe7_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hXfDrf)

Topsy Tail
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49194967288_4ac5fbe35c_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hXc4Rb)

Pretzel Bun
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49195469011_952dfd2671_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hXeCZz)

And I'm done with this run, but I still have 19 named styles yet to do. What have I got myself in to?

doorgedraaid

February 21st, 2020, 05:52 AM

Super sweet idea! Will try this when my hair get's longer :)

TatsuOni

February 21st, 2020, 07:35 AM

I still have one last hairstyle to do :p

melindalucy

January 26th, 2021, 01:14 PM

Seubian Knot
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49195469701_8c68287cae_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hXeDct)

Braid Waves
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49194991283_ea34538cb4_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hXcbYT)

Basketweave Braid
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49195665267_7357a43e1a_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hXfDki)

Box Braid
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49195665612_a3bcdc6fe7_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hXfDrf)

Topsy Tail
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49194967288_4ac5fbe35c_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hXc4Rb)

Pretzel Bun
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49195469011_952dfd2671_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hXeCZz)

And I'm done with this run, (https://hairstyle-en.com/fluffy-hairstyles-ideas-for-short-hair-2021-new-fluffy-hairstyles/) but I still have 19 named styles yet to do. What have I got myself in to?

Isn't it difficult to maintain such long hair?

neko_kawaii

January 26th, 2021, 01:31 PM

Isn't it difficult to maintain such long hair?

Why would it be difficult? I find it much easier than short hair which I've had many times in my life.

AmaryllisRed

January 26th, 2021, 02:17 PM

Oooh boy.
This was a fun challenge but it would be more challenging now that my hair is almost three years longer (and since I never do anything with it). :hmm:

BuddhaBelle

January 27th, 2021, 12:30 PM

Oooh boy.
This was a fun challenge but it would be more challenging now that my hair is almost three years longer (and since I never do anything with it). :hmm:

I’d love to be able to do the challenge but my hair isn’t even long enough for the first bun, the Artemis Bun, haha!

AmaryllisRed

January 27th, 2021, 12:47 PM

I’d love to be able to do the challenge but my hair isn’t even long enough for the first bun, the Artemis Bun, haha!

Well you don't have to stick to my list! You can make your own! Have you checked out the hairstyle thesaurus? There's tons of ideas. If I decide to do it again, I'll probably make a brand new list for myself with different styles this time.

tuanyiji

October 2nd, 2022, 03:24 AM

This is such a great thread, I might try the A-Z throughout October (I challenged myself with LWB variations throughout September), what a lot of fun I will have this month!

Pouncequick

October 14th, 2022, 04:50 PM

This looks like quite a bit of fun. I think I'll do two versions, a A-Z braid challenge and an A-Z bun challenge where I do the braids on the weekends and the buns during the week because the braided styles will mostly take longer and many aren't very protective. I might need to get creative with naming. Looking through this thread, the hairstyle thesaurus, and a LOT of hairstyle recreation videos, here is my preliminary list:

Buns
Braids

Artemis bun
Amish braids

Brioche bun
Battle braid

Celtic knot bun
Cable braid

Disc bun
Dutch braid

Elling woman bun
Eleven strand braid

Figure 8 bun
French braid

Gibraltar bun
Gibson braids

Infinity bun
Interlaced braids

Jamie Leigh braided bun
Jenny's braided style (Outlander)

Knot bun
Katara braid

L-finity bun
Lace braid

Marine bun
Madora

Neoma knot bun
Nynaeve al'Maera braid

Orchid bun
Outlander braided style (Geneva Dunsany)

Pansy bun
Padme on Mustafar

eQuilibrium bun
Qarth braids (Daenerys)

Rose bun
Rosestem bun

Seashell bun
Sansa's braided hairstyle

Tessera buns
Torvi's basketweave braided style

SeUbian knot
Upside down French braid

Vortex bun
Viking warrior braid

Woven bun
Warrior braid (Chiribaya)

boX braided bun
X-X braids

hYpno swirl bun
Yennefer's braided hairstyle (from Pretty Shepherd)

PretZel bun
Zelda, BotW braided hairstyle

tuanyiji

October 14th, 2022, 06:52 PM

Pouncequick

October 14th, 2022, 07:08 PM

Oh thank you so much for coming up with the braid and bun versions! That’s a great list! I hope I can finish the challenge before 2023.

No problem. I selected styles I was interested in trying and at some point I realized I had multiple styles on most of the letters, and they just happened to break apart by braid vs. bun fairly easily. I actually had more braided styles than bunned styles and many of the buns are also braided. So I tried to break those up by how long they will take. I can braid a million tiny accent braids into my hair on a Saturday but I don't have that kind of time when I need to go to work. I think the bun ideas I came up with are mostly the easier styles. The braids are largely rope braids or english braids with a couple french braided bun styles so if you want to start with that list you can. If you have any questions about where a style came from I can send you the videos or I will link them whenever it isn't very obvious when I get to them. Harpgal's preferred bun style for a long time was a center-held braided bun, but that doesn't start with an "h" and I wear the hypno bun almost daily.

tuanyiji

October 14th, 2022, 10:29 PM

No problem. I selected styles I was interested in trying and at some point I realized I had multiple styles on most of the letters, and they just happened to break apart by braid vs. bun fairly easily. I actually had more braided styles than bunned styles and many of the buns are also braided. So I tried to break those up by how long they will take. I can braid a million tiny accent braids into my hair on a Saturday but I don't have that kind of time when I need to go to work. I think the bun ideas I came up with are mostly the easier styles. The braids are largely rope braids or english braids with a couple french braided bun styles so if you want to start with that list you can. If you have any questions about where a style came from I can send you the videos or I will link them whenever it isn't very obvious when I get to them. Harpgal's preferred bun style for a long time was a center-held braided bun, but that doesn't start with an "h" and I wear the hypno bun almost daily.
Thank you, I think Silvaplaits and ladollyvita333/LaDollyVita33 have done many of the hairstyle tutorials mentioned above, I will check out all the styles through the search fuction here first, and come back for more information if I can't find it at all.

tuanyiji

October 19th, 2022, 09:26 PM

This is the first assignment of LHC’s ABC Hairstyle Challenge, I will do both the bun and braid versions separately, but I probably won’t update every day. Let’s start from A for Artemis Bun. Fingers crossed, I hope I can finish the ABC Bun Challenge before 2023 lol.
Also, Happy birthday to me!

I will eventually make video tutorials of all my A-Z Bun challenge just for the experience and help others. I hope that by creating this 9-picture grid format, I can slowly build up my own hairstyle dictionary, or pictionary for visual learners.

New Level Unlocked, here’s my first attempt at the Artemis Bun, basically just a good old nautilus bun turning 90-degree clockwise and sticking the hairpin vertically. I haven’t shampooed my hair for 25 days now and my locks are still holding strong.

First, without a tie, I gather my hair into a pony on the lower center back of my head with my left hand.
With my right palm facing backward and the thumb up, I clamp the pony from under with the L formed by my right index and thumb.
I pull the pony down to cover my right palm with my left hand, then I turn my right palm to the right and then to the front, this is a counterclockwise motion, thus forming the first loop with my right index-pinkie. If your hair is on the thin side, you might need 2-3 fingers for the loop, if you're on the ultra-thick side, you can wrap around five fingers or the whole wrist. To me, 4 fingers are just right for my length and my thickness.
I wrap the rest of the hair clockwise around the base of the pony with my left hand until the ends are tucked, then I start to pull the loop off my right hand and slowly push the wrapped coils upward. I adjust a little bit until I feel the loops are knitting closely.
At this point, a nautilus bun is formed and it can stay solid without any props, or you can add a hairstick for more security.
And to make the Artemis bun, I just need to hold the bun with both hands and turn it clockwise (I'm right-handed and that's the way I wrapped the hair ends) for another 90 degrees to tighten the bun, insert the tip of the stick from the top loop, touch the scalp, slide it across the pony base and poke it out through the bottom, the stick can be vertical or slightly diagonal depending on your preference.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1001725273378668557/1036944813179809812/IMG_2881.png
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tuanyiji

October 21st, 2022, 03:32 AM

This is my second assignment for LHC’s ABC Hairstyle Challenge, Bee Butt Bun.

First I gathered my hair into a pony in the center back of my head without a tie, then I started to twist the hair round and round like what you’d do with a cinnamon bun, clockwise or counterclockwise doesn’t matter, just do it as you please. Unlike a cinnamon bun, the coils of this are wrapped behind each other. I tried to use a stick for the first time, but it loosened too soon, so I used two hairpins on the base instead. Too bad I couldn’t find my yellow top to get a more bee vibe, I had to make do with my red satin pajama. I wouldn’t do cardio wearing this bun as it’s not stable enough, but it’s a fun experiment.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1001725273378668557/1037574424368517180/IMG_3103.png
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This is a quick and easy variation of the aforementioned Bee Butt Bun (my second assignment for LHC’s ABC Hairstyle Challenge), as the bee butt was not completely fixed on my scalp, and for my gym workout, I needed to stabilize it somehow. Thanks to JJJ’s comment on Long Hair Carolyn’s tutorial video, I ended up flipping it up and pinned it with a single hair stick as a Lifted Coil, which is way more secure, thanks.

In theory, if I start the pony on the top crown of my head, I can fix the end of the bee butt with a stick, in the same vine, I can start the pony on the left or right side, and pin the bee butt horizontal or vertically, and the longer my hair is, the more interesting it will look, maybe I can even bend the bee butt a little to fix a J shape, ah, the long hair possibilities!

I will probably find another L style when I come to do the L letter of the ABC challenge, the more the merrier.

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TatsuOni

October 21st, 2022, 07:42 AM

W - Warrior braid.

Three years later and I still have z left :couch: Time to finnish this, but what should I do for z? :lol:

tuanyiji

October 21st, 2022, 09:06 AM

Three years later and I still have z left :couch: Time to finnish this, but what should I do for z? :lol:

There’s the pretZel bun, but I’m leaning more towards a Zigzag parting of bun(s). Maybe I will come up with something else when I come to that letter, maybe a Zero, which is basically any round shape bun, or a Zebra bun combined with white ribbons? That might be fun. Or a Zucchini, because I know that fruit well enough to form a similar shape or use a similar color for decoration.

tuanyiji

October 22nd, 2022, 03:11 AM

This is my third assignment for LHC’s ABC Hairstyle Challenge, Cinnamon Bun.

It’s the same basic technique as yesterday’s Bee Butt Bun.

First I gathered my hair into a pony in the center back of my head without a tie, then I started to twist the hair round and round, clockwise or counterclockwise doesn’t matter, just do it as you please. Unlike a Bee Butt, coils of this are wrapped tightly around each other’s edge on the scalp. Depending on your length and thickness, after you have twisted 1.5 to 2 coils, tuck the rest around the base of the pony. You can use multiple pins or a fork for an easy fix. I used a single stick, first I inserted the tip of the stick inside the outer coil until I could feel the scalp, then I tilted the stick diagonally, sliding through the central base of the pony, then I made it through the outer coil of the opposite side, this way the bun was pretty secure. Of course you can always use a hair tie for the pony and add a second stick or a hair pin for more stabilization. I don’t use elastic ties anymore but I watched a ballet bun tutorial that divided the hair into two parts for a more intricate coiling look, I might try it in the future.

I could’ve used more pins to make the bun completely plastered to the scalp, but I like how it stood out, and the bun looks a bit oblong, maybe I can make a square next time. Also I can always go for another direction for the twist. If I have much longer hair, I can probably try to make 2.5-3 coils. I love the long hair possibilities, I can’t wait to recreate the same bun at different lengths in the future, but first, let me go through the ABC challenge first.
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1001725273378668557/1038841943926521917/IMG_3650.png
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TatsuOni

October 22nd, 2022, 03:51 AM

There’s the pretZel bun, but I’m leaning more towards a Zigzag parting of bun(s). Maybe I will come up with something else when I come to that letter, maybe a Zero, which is basically any round shape bun, or a Zebra bun combined with white ribbons? That might be fun. Or a Zucchini, because I know that fruit well enough to form a similar shape or use a similar color for decoration.

I did a pretzel bun for P. I could probably do something zebra with my zebra scrunchies though.

tuanyiji

October 23rd, 2022, 04:00 AM

This is my 4th assignment for LHC’s ABC Hairstyle Challenge: Disc Bun.

First I gather my hair into a pony in the center back of my head without a tie, I clamp the pony with my index and thumb, then with the other hand, I separate the hair into two equal parts. I wrap the right half of the hair upward counterclockwise over the index and the middle finger, slide it under my pinky and downward, and continue to go counterclockwise and under the thumb, I wrap the rest of the right hair around the base of the pony under all the fingers, paying attention not to let the left half of the hair get in my way. Then I tackle the left half of the hair, I wrap this half clockwise over the thumb, going upward and under the rest of the fingers. I wrap the rest in the same fashion as before but clockwise. Finally, I get two loops around my thumb and my index-middle fingers, I insert the tip of my hair stick from the index loop, touch the scalp, glide it over the center of the pony and poke it through the thumb loop, and I am done.
My bun is a bit off-center, that’s intentional because yesterday’s cinnamon bun was too center and I try to change the position and the hold of my bun every day.
This bun is amazingly secure and has a pretty classic shape, I enjoy it very much.
If you’re left-handed, you can start from the left half of the hair, clockwise or counterclockwise doesn’t matter as long as you do the opposite directions for the two loops.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1001725273378668557/1038844600661581844/IMG_3660.png
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tuanyiji

October 24th, 2022, 12:52 AM

This is my 5th assignment for LHC’s ABC Hairstyle Challenge: Everyday Bun.

This feels like a lazy version of nautilus bun, actually.

First, with my left hand, I gather my hair into a pony in the center back of my head without a tie, then with the palm of my right hand facing my scalp and my thumb downward, I clamp the pony with my right thumb and index, then I wrap the pony upward and over my right pinky. Grabbing the pony, I turn all right fingertips clockwise with a twist of my wrist, and my palm is back facing my scalp, now with a double twist of hair as the base of the pony. I then poke my right thumb through the index-pinky loop, grab the twist and pull it out. I tuck the rest of the hair counterclockwise around the base of the twist with my left hand.

If you’re left-handed, you can insert the stick at this point, but if you're right-handed like me, you can change hands now, grab the protruding twist with your left hand, free your right hand to go get the stick or fork, stab the tip in the middle of the twist, stretch it a bit upward toward your hairline but you should not feel too much tension, press the tip against your scalp, tilting it forward and down across the base of the pony, poke it through the loop down under and you are done.

This is surprisingly quick and easy, and it’s amazingly secure, the bun never wavered during my 1hr workout. It will probably become one of my regular bun repertoires.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1001725273378668557/1039544914985369600/IMG_3901.png

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Everything has been going smoothly so far, I wonder if I should up the game by doing more than 2 letters a day, but then again, too much manipulation is bad for hair, so let’s stick to daily updates then.

I’m almost tempted to start another ABC Bun cycle after this one instead of an ABC Braid challenge because I’m such a bunhead now. If I can do 26x2 different buns, I’m going to apply for the Long Haired Knight as "Harvester of Hair", does that sound funny?

tuanyiji

October 25th, 2022, 06:21 PM

This is my 6th assignment for LHC’s ABC Hairstyle Challenge: Flipped Bun or Flipped Cinnamon Bun.

First I gather my hair into a pony in the center back of my head without a tie, then start to twist the hair round and round, clockwise or counterclockwise doesn’t matter, just do it as you please. The first coils of this bun are wrapped tightly around each other’s edge on the scalp. Depending on your length and thickness, after you have twisted 1.5-2 coils, tuck the rest on the surface of the bun facing backward, grab all the coils with both hands and reverse the twisting direction a little bit to loosen the base. Then you flip all the coils upward and press it down, if luck has it, there will be a small pocket to hide the bottom part of or all the coils, if not, when you try for the second time, create a bigger pocket. You are unlikely to succeed at your first attempt if you have longer than tbl hair. I must have tried over 10 times, got over-frustrated, gave up, went to sleep, and when I woke up this morning, a lightbulb moment happened and I succeeded it, twice in a row. Now smooth the hair on the sides or it will be a mess. When you insert the hair stick, poke the tip into the middle of the second to the last coil, feel your scalp, tilting it up and then downward. I won’t do cardio wearing this hairdo because it’s not very stable, I think a fork, a flexi-8, or a ficcarre will be more suitable if you have lots of hair. This hairdo requires muscle memory from lots of practice.
I have to say this is the most aesthetically pleasing bun I’ve done so far. The shape of my updo has never been this voluminous and perfect. I find the peek-a-boo coils rather adorable and sassy and yet it gives me a serious governess vibe with my white shirt on.
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1001725273378668557/1039548485734768731/IMG_3920.png
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tuanyiji

October 26th, 2022, 08:24 AM

This is my 7th assignment for LHC’s ABC Hairstyle Challenge: Gibraltar Bun or Twisted Wrap Bun.

This is essentially a variation of the Cinnamon Bun, or a love child between Lazy Wrap Bun and Nautilus bun.

First I gather my hair into a pony in the center back of my head without a tie, then I start to twist the hair round and round, clockwise or counterclockwise doesn’t matter, just do it as you please. Make sure that the first coil of this bun is not deathly tight, the rest of the hair is twisted and coiled close to the scalp behind the first loop around the edge. After I tuck the end on the base of the pony, I grab all the coils with both hands and reverse the twisting direction a little bit to loosen the base (if you start with a loose base, you can skip this step), then I spread the first coil/middle coil over to the rest of the coils, with my thumb and index holding each end of the oval loop, I press the tip of the stick close to my index, slide it across the base and poke it out near my thumb and I’m done.

It is said that this is named Gibraltar because the bun is as solid as a rock, well, to me, when I tried it on the mannequin, it was very secure, but on my own head, I think it’s not as stable as a nautilus, maybe I loosened the coil too much. I will keep trying.

I like the overall shape and small coiling details, it is much flatter than the Nautilus Bun and Artemis Bun, it can be a good choice for napping.

After a month of wrap buns, now I’m starting to hone in on the twisting buns, that’s why I intentionally choose all the cinnamon variations, let’s see where this challenge will bring me.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1001725273378668557/1039551063948263434/IMG_3930.png
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tuanyiji

October 26th, 2022, 10:51 PM

This is my 8th assignment for LHC’s ABC Hairstyle Challenge: Half Flipped Bun, inspired by SwordWomanRiona’s tutorial (https://youtu.be/zAmn76-3zd0).

If you have difficulty doing Day 6’s Flipped Bun, I strongly suggest you try this version because it’s way easier and very comfy. I like that it has different shapes from two sides and you can adjust accordingly to your thickness and length.

As always, first I gather my hair into a pony in the center back of my head without a tie, then I start to twist the hair round and round, I am right handed so I always do it counterclockwise. The first coil of this bun is wrapped tightly close to the scalp. Then I just flip this coil all the way up until it is pressed to the scalp again. Now with my left hand holding the coil and the rest of the hair like a reverse Q, I use the right hand to insert the tip of the hair stick in the middle of the top coil, feel the scalp, tilting it upward and then downward vertically through the base of the pony and poke it out, now wrap the rest of the hair counterclockwise under the tip of the stick, up and over the top part of the coil, Riona probably had knee length hair when she made the video, I have tailbone length with a long fairytail, so I twist and tuck it under the first coil, repeat the motion until I hide all the ends beneath the first wrap, otherwise if the ends finish on the side, it will come loose.
My hair is probably too heavy and the tension caused the hair stick to go slightly askew instead of vertical at the end, but overall this has become one of my top three of this week. It’s quick and easy, pretty and sturdy. And it’s very neat, you don’t need to worry about the messy side of the full flipped bun.
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1001725273378668557/1039553130804817950/IMG_3940.png
Higher definition close-ups on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkNC8VBrNhV/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Crosspost to Style of the Month: https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=111031&p=3962073&viewfull=1#post3962073

My length is probably not long enough to challenge the Helix Bun, which is another variation of the Cinnabun, but one day, I swear one day I will do it, probably after I finish the alphabet and restart the ABC Bun cycle with different buns. I can’t think of reasons to start an ABC Braid challenge though, my heart is just not there, I love bunning too much, unless I do braided buns.

And as I hit different milestones in the future, I will revisit and recreate all these buns or even develop some variations of my own, I’m looking forward to that as well.

tuanyiji

October 27th, 2022, 10:54 AM

This is my 9th assignment for LHC’s ABC Hairstyle Challenge: Infinity Bun

Again, this is a variation of Cinnamon Bun or Bee Butt Bun.

I am right-handed and I always twist my hair clockwise, first I gather my hair into a pony near my left ear without a tie, then I start to twist the hair round and round. The coils of this bun are wrapped behind each other tightly one after another close to the scalp, when I tuck the end to the pony base, I essentially form a Bee Butt Bun. Then comes the key move, I flip the top coil all the way to the right side until it is pressed to the scalp, this way I form a ∞ shape. I normally start my hair stick from right to left, but this time, I insert the tip of the hair stick in the middle of the left coil, feel the scalp, tilt it horizontally, slide the stick through the base of the pony and poke it out of the right coil.

My hair is probably too long and it forms too many loops, so the left side is much bigger and thicker than the right single coil, and the tension caused the hair stick to go slightly askew, as I was photo shooting, the ends came undone a little bit.

If I were to do this again, for more stabilization, I'd add a second stick, this time, I'd insert it from the right to left, making sure both loops are firmly pressed to the scalp.

Also, I'd probably do it differently, for example, after I twist 2 loops, I'd immediately press the first loop to the right, then insert the stick, and finally tuck the end for a more balanced look. I'll table this for a future project, I'm too sleepy to do it again now.

Overall this is a very beautiful bun, and it's way easier than it looks. If you do it vertically, you get a figure 8. The marvel of math, ha.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1001725273378668557/1036582037219463259/IMG_2729.png

Higher definition close-ups on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkOT8gwpen-/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
Crosspost to Style of the Month: https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=98812&p=3962122&viewfull=1#post3962122

tuanyiji

October 28th, 2022, 09:06 AM

This is my 10th assignment for LHC’s ABC Hairstyle Challenge: Jumbo Bun.

In honor of Halloween spirit and autumn and inspired by @scarlett.o.hair 's recent cute styles (https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cj059r3DIAG/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=), I decided to create a huge pumpkin bun a la Jack-O-Lantern style.

I happened to have 8 xxl-sized black hair donuts lying around, so I sewed them with black threads to form a pumpkin shape, then I covered the pumpkin with two 60cm black hairnets, making sure there is a hole in the middle. The nets filled the gaps and made the indents shallower, and the Velcro-like donut mesh wouldn’t directly touch my hair and cause tangles in the process.

I don’t really like using elastic bands, so when I do occasionally make a high pony tail, I use one without metal bits, preferably covered by velvet or silk material, and that’s why I use my trusted checkerboard pattern scrunchy.

I needed to use a topsy tail to pull my pony through the pumpkin hole, but ended up breaking it, that’s how you know your hair is thick/coarse lol.

I then patiently divided my hair into 8 equal parts and covered each strand over the arch of the pumpkin, pinned it down with tiny black clips, because at this point you can’t get a big enough elastic tie through, and my method protects the hair better without causing any tangles or breakage, the distribution covered the pumpkin smoothly and evenly.

I twisted the rest of the hair around the base of the pumpkin and fixed the end with a bobby pin. Finally I decorated it with some real pumpkin leaves and tendrils from my rooftop garden pumpkin patch.

Thanks to my mom for helping me fix the gaps in between while I was struggling. I love this big bun!
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1001725273378668557/1035563586073935975/IMG_2431.png
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1001725273378668557/1035569808810463293/IMG_2470.jpg

Higher definition close-ups on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkQqjJxpamC/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Tools I used: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkQq6ExJvWR/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Crosspost to Style of the Month (Variations on Sock Bun): https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=149441&p=3962248&viewfull=1#post3962248

tuanyiji

October 29th, 2022, 09:57 AM

A New Page, finally!

This is my 11th assignment for LHC’s ABC Hairstyle Challenge: KarenLynn's Double-Looped Knot Bun

I did this based on KarenLynnLHC's Youtube video, it was said to be created by Twitch's original picture instructions, but it’s not the KL Knot. I still post the pics here, but I will do the actual KL Knot later to remedy my mistake and give people a better idea of how similar these two knot buns are for comparison.

First I gather my hair into a pony slightly near my left ear without a tie (because if I make the pony dead center, the bun would end up slightly rightward), with my left palm facing the scalp and my thumb going down, I clamp the pony with my left thumb and index. I use my right hand to move the pony up and over the left index and middle finger, let the hair fall down counterclockwise, thus forming the first loop. I grab the fallen hair with my right hand over the left thumb, twist it a bit to tighten the grip, move it up counterclockwise again until my left index and middle finger can touch it and crochet it through and out of the first loop to form a second loop, pay attention not to hook too much hair out, just big enough to form a reverse U, then I insert the tip of the hair stick through the middle of the second loop, stretch it toward the top right direction until I touch the scalp, then tilt the stick horizontally through the base of the pony and poke it out of the inner left side of the first loop. Tuck the rest of the hair counterclockwise and I’m done (you can do this step before inserting the stick for a better hold).

The result is a beautiful double-looped knot, and if you do it strategically, it’s got a lovely heart shape. It’s very quick and easy, and very stable. It requires a shorter length than the Celtic Knot Bun, which is often compared with it, which I will surely tackle later.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1001725273378668557/1036088945303371888/IMG_2533.png
Higher definition close-ups on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkTVl8bp-iZ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Crosspost to Style of the Month: https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=152239&p=3962431&viewfull=1#post3962431

Demonica

October 29th, 2022, 12:07 PM

I adore the pumpkin bun! Pumpkin perfection! ;)
So big and dramatic and elegant with the real leaves
Very creative

tuanyiji

October 29th, 2022, 12:27 PM

I adore the pumpkin bun! Pumpkin perfection! ;)
So big and dramatic and elegant with the real leaves
Very creative
Thank you very much.

And I just realized KL Knot is not the same thing as Double-Looped Knot, but it’s too late and I’m sleepy now, so Imma redo the K style tomorrow.

tuanyiji

October 30th, 2022, 01:51 AM

This is my redemptive 11th assignment for LHC’s ABC Hairstyle Challenge: KarenLynn Knot.

I made a mistake yesterday by following KarenLynnLHC's Youtube video of Double-Looped Knot, so here is the real KL Knot after I’ve studied her image instructions.

First I gather my hair into a pony slightly near my left ear without a tie (because if I make it dead center, the bun would end up slightly rightward), with my left palm facing the scalp and my thumb down, I clamp the pony with my left thumb and index. I use my right hand to move the pony up and over the left index and middle finger, letting the hair fall down behind the fingers to the right/clockwise. I grab the fallen hair with my right hand, move it clockwise over the shoulder, thus forming the first loop, I move it up clockwise again until my left index and middle finger can pinch the rest of the length out of the loop, then I insert the tip of the stick through the middle of the first loop, stretch it toward the top right until I touch the scalp, then tilt the stick horizontally through the base of the pony and poke it out of the inner left side of the first loop. Tuck the rest of the hair clockwise and I’m done (you can do this step before inserting the stick for a better hold).

I would like to make video tutorial of this later if I have enough time to recreate this style.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1001725273378668557/1036185360172064808/DA3C9098-36F5-4EB1-9ED5-96CB9D30B3CE.jpg
Higher Definition Close-ups on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkVHFMIruib/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Crosspost to Style of the Month: https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=152239&p=3962431&viewfull=1#post3962431

tuanyiji

October 30th, 2022, 04:51 AM

This is my 12th assignment for LHC’s ABC Hairstyle Challenge: L-Infinity Bun.

This bun is known for its particular L gesture and it’s also easier than the previous Infinity Bun, which is a variation of the cinnamon bun.

I start by gathering my hair into a ponytail in the back of my head, I am right-handed and I want the bun to stay center, so I twist the pony a bit off center to the right to start. Don’t twist too hard, this step is to keep flyaways at bay and to make the final bun more texture.

I form an L-shape with my left thumb and index-middle finger, with my palm facing the scalp and the thumb down, I place my index-middle under the base of the pony twist, wrap the pony over the index-middle to form the first loop, move the hair clockwise behind the thumb then go back to wrap the thumb to form a second loop, at this point I stretch my thumb and index apart to almost 160 degrees to spread the loops, tuck the rest of the hair counterclockwise around the base of the pony.

I insert the tip of the stick in the middle of the first loop, touch my scalp, tilting it vertically and poke it out of the second loop and I’m done.

The L-infinity Bun’s figure-8 shape is different from the Infinity bun because the crisscross is the opposite direction, TrapperCreekD’s method made it the same, I will do it next time.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1001725273378668557/1036226832015577118/CB755104-FF79-49D0-9CD0-BE082EB1153F.jpg
Higher Definition Close-ups on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkVZQuMLtIC/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Crosspost to Style of the Month: https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=139545&page=2&p=3962529&viewfull=1#post3962529

tuanyiji

October 31st, 2022, 03:40 AM

This is my 13th assignment for LHC's ABC Hairstyle Challenge: Marine Bun.
As the name suggests, this is a military hairstyle, I learned it from the text instruction of LHC user Fern (https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=125022&p=3477969&viewfull=1#post3477969).

First I gather my hair into a pony on the lower center back of my head with a tie.

Then I separate my hair into two equal parts, wet my hands, and start to twist the first strand into a Bee Butt Bun, clockwise or counterclockwise doesn't matter, just do it as you please. I fix the end with a hairpin around the pony base, the second strand should be protruding from the Bee Butt at this point.

I wet my hands again and twist the second strand into a quasi-Cinnamon Bun around the Bee Butt Bun, then I fix the end with a second hairpin around the pony base. And the bun is finished.

This is my day 1 hair, I water rinsed last night and my hair is just too fluffy. So finally, I wet my hands again and try to sleek my whole head, but fail miserably with my particular lighting setup.

Fern said this hairstyle would be rock solid and could last all day long with military training, but for me, since I tried to compress it too much, it caused the opposite reaction, the bun started exploding and unraveling during my less than 1 minute photoshoot.

I can't say I'm a big fan of this style, I didn't use any hair gel like Fern described because I will never put any styling product on my hair, just plain water. And I always loathe using elastic ties and hairpins. My particular head shape means any low buns make me look older and sloppy, so I took down this bun within 15 minutes.

Overall, I did this purely for the challenge and the experience, I even put on my most military-looking T-shirt for the photoshoot. But will I ever do this again? Very unlikely, I know way more bun styles that are both rock solid and complement my features. But thanks to Fern's instruction, I now add a new bunning style to my belt, and doing it on my own and seeing it with my eyes to know whether it suits me or not is a very important lesson. It encourages me to keep experimenting and keep trying out new things with an open mind.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1001725273378668557/1036574574655053824/D916B74E-1D2F-4F1D-A4C6-C51EAB7F20C9.jpg
Higher Definition Close-ups on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkX3HHZLOWQ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Crosspost to Style of the Month: https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=154459&p=3962673&viewfull=1#post3962673

Some of you might notice I always mark my hair status on the bottom right corner, and today's data is different from yesterday's, that was because this morning I did my monthly measurement, turned out I had a little growth spurt! Over the last month, I had 2cm of hair growth and I also gained 0.5cm of pony circumference. That's great news, isn't it?
I analyzed the contributing hair growth factor here (https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=155448&p=3962642&viewfull=1#post3962642), check it out if you're interested.

tuanyiji

November 1st, 2022, 03:47 AM

This is my 14th assignment for LHC's ABC Hairstyle Challenge: Nautilus Bun.

This is the first bun I mastered after joining LHC, to me, it’s classic and timeless. This is without a doubt, one of my favorite buns and my staple. It is also my first love in the LHC, thanks to it, I develop a passion for experimenting with various updos with hair sticks, and I will forever be grateful to it.
It's like a rite of passage for all longhairs to master this bun. Something I can do within 30 seconds, and I always fall back on it when I need to get my hair out of my face.

The first assignment of this challenge, the Artemis Bun, is just another Nautilus Bun turning 90 degrees clockwise.

First, without a tie, I gather my hair into a pony on the lower center back of my head with my left hand.
With my right palm facing backward and the thumb up, I clamp the pony from under with the L formed by my right index and thumb.
I pull the pony down to cover my right palm with my left hand, then I turn my right palm to the right and then to the front, this is a counterclockwise motion, thus forming the first loop with my right index-pinkie. If your hair is on the thin side, you might need 2-3 fingers for the loop, if you're on the ultra thick side, you can wrap around five fingers or the whole wrist. To me, 4 fingers is just right for my length and my thickness.
I wrap the rest of the hair clockwise around the base of the pony with my left hand until the ends are tucked, then I start to pull the loop off my right hand and slowly push the wrapped coils upward. I adjust a little bit until I feel the loops are knitting closely.
The good thing about this bun is that it can pretty much stay solid on its own without any props. But if you want to be extra secure, you can add a hair stick.
I always insert the tip from the right above the loop, tilt it inside until I feel my scalp, then I slide it vertically and poke it out of the other side.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1001725273378668557/1036839451143450715/5C55D2FB-5BB1-4DD2-9440-2B93B186E599.jpg
Higher definition close-ups on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkZxCvnLeEF/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
I have made a Youtube video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMnwQEI6fgU
Crosspost to Hairstyle of the Month: https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=134776&p=3962810&viewfull=1#post3962810

tuanyiji

November 1st, 2022, 10:08 AM

This is my 15th assignment for LHC's ABC Hairstyle Challenge: Orchid Bun.
There are quite some different versions of this bun around the net, and many of them are variations of the cinnamon bun, which requires you to twist the hair and flip it, one the most watched tutorials is Torrin’s almost Figure 8 one, and it’s quite eye-catching because who doesn’t want those luxurious long locks? However, I found out that, hilariously, with my thickness, my hair is far from long enough to follow that tutorial and it just wouldn’t stay secure, I nearly broke another stick! So I went back to the LHC and followed the OG text instruction, and it’s quick and easy and doesn’t require as much length or thickness or even any twisting. I quite enjoy it because it stays rock secure.

First, without a tie, I gather my hair into a pony on the center back of my head with my left hand.
Holding a hair stick with my right hand horizontally, the tip is pointing at 9 o’clock, I place it above the base of the pony.
My left hand flips the pony up and over the stick counterclockwise, the rest of the hair falls behind the stick on the left.
Holding the hair with my left hand loosely, I rotate the stick clockwise until the tip is pointing at 1-2 o’clock, I adjust the tightness as I go, then I wrap the rest of the hair around the pony base counterclockwise until I can tuck all the ends.
I tilt the tip of the stick to touch my scalp, slide it across the pony base and poke it out above the wrap formed by the rest of the hair, the tip is pointing at 7-8 o’clock.
And I’m done.
I love that it looks totally from the left and the right, almost looking like a B, but wait, there’s a sneaky wrap lol.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1001725273378668557/1037034939947941888/6751E2F6-D7CC-4927-BD0F-DD83A3A21073.jpg
Higher Definition Close-ups on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkbIsqxrwdW/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Crosspost to Style of the Month: https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=87176&page=2&p=3962832&viewfull=1#post3962832

tuanyiji

November 1st, 2022, 12:00 PM

This is my 16th assignment for LHC's ABC Hairstyle Challenge: Palmier Bun.
This bun is invented by Bparnell75 for long hairs on the thinner side, it’s best to be held by forks, then Wispe came up with a variation for hairsticks, here’s my take for the ii/iii folks.

First, without a tie, I gather my hair into a pony on the center back of my head with my right hand.
Due to my particular head shape, I don’t like low buns, so I start it a bit higher, you’re free to start at any position you like.

With my left palm facing the scalp and the thumb down, I place my left index and middle finger under the pony base.

My right hand flips the pony down and cover the two fingers, forming the first loop, then go clockwise and behind the thumb, wrap over the thumb to form a second loop.

Bparnell75's original version requires you to repeat the figure 8 motion until the hair is used up, Wispe's variation only do this figure 8 once, which suits me better because my fingers are not long enough for more than two thick loops.

I wrap the rest of the hair counterclockwise around the base of the pony, then I insert the tip of the stick along the gap between the left index and middle finger until I feel my scalp, I let go of my index-middle, tilt the stick to the right, then slide it across the pony base and poke it out of the second loop. I finally let go of my left thumb and I’m done.
My 13cm stick could barely hold the two loops because it’s too short, but this bun is surprisingly secure and amazingly beautiful.

Hilariously, when I did the photoshoot, I didn’t know my hair ends weren’t tucked properly and they poked out. I find it rather adorable so I keep it. And the swirls are just too cute.

I will 100% recreate this style when my hair is longer and use a different hair toy just for the fun.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1001725273378668557/1037063226602561536/E4504069-E753-44BA-B34E-4F9FC60443C4.jpg
Higher definition close-ups on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkbVSefSSQd/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Crosspost to Style of the Month: https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=141880&page=2&p=3962846&viewfull=1#post3962846

tuanyiji

November 1st, 2022, 08:11 PM

This is my 17th assignment for LHC's ABC Hairstyle Challenge: Quickie Bun.
This is also known as 10-second Quick Bun by eadwine but her video tutorial is no longer available so I followed the instruction of TorrinPaige's (https://youtu.be/pOzk5VHwx4c). It's for longhairs who are a bit "hairstyle challenged" and just want to get their hair out of their face when they are busy, you can use any tool that is handy, like a pencil, clips, pins or a fork. It’s like a combination of Nautilus Bun and French Twist but easier and quicker, this hairdo doesn’t require you to have thick long hair, any hair type will do.

First, without a tie, I gather my hair into a pony on the lower center back of my head with my left hand.
With my right palm facing backward and the thumb up, I clamp the pony from under with the L formed by my right index and thumb.
I pull the pony down to cover my right palm with my left hand, then I turn my right palm to the right and then to the front, this is a counterclockwise motion, thus forming the first loop with my right index-pinkie.
At this point, this is exactly how you start a nautilus bun.
Then, I keep raising and rotating my wrist to form more twist, until the hair ends are wrapped inside the base of the twist on my lower head, this part is exactly like a French twist. I use my left hand to tuck/fold the uncooperative hair ends inside the twist.
Then I use my left hand to pull the loop off from my right palm and cover/wrap the twist in the middle, the end result looks like an Artemis Bun, but I like how my twist caused a two-session cocoon shape.
I use two claw clips to fix the outer loop on both sides like TP did, and it’s deathly solid, almost to the point of giving me a headache, I think that’s because my claw teeth dip into my scalp. If I were to do it again, I might use a stick.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1001725273378668557/1037186968385241148/0C37AA2B-4085-4269-9CD3-A257D9248794.jpg
Higher Definition Close-ups on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkcNoH1pps3/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Crosspost to eadwine's Original Thread for people looking for instruction: https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=127&page=2&p=3962934#post3962934