Half-Up: "Shortening" Long Hair (pics)

[lapis_lazuli]

Hi friends :waving: I need some styling help!

I'm a bad longhair at times, and one of my sins is that I like to wear my hair down...a lot. Having it loose was no longer feasible beyond FTL, and so I wore my hair bunned every day for a couple years before I reached my limit.

Trying to feel more like myself, I used my limited skills to work out a way to wear *some* of my hair down again...and I realized I didn't have to wind ALL my hair into my daily LWB; I could wrap it once or twice and leave the rest hanging down, and so, the "half-up" was born (well, it's more like a "half-length-up" or something...the name needs work, but I hope you understand).

Doing that, I could effectively "shorten" my hair from calf to classic length, and walk around the world, with no one the wiser. Disclaimer: I am extra cautious when my hair is down like this, and while this could be problematic, it helps me to still enjoy my hair.

https://i.imgur.com/vL6Bb4D.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/zYo1XyJl.jpg

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

Still long, more practical for society.

I'd like to rework this style somewhat as it's not perfect, and I find I have to redo it several times per day since it gets a bit loose. I'm posting this because I'm wondering if anyone else has done/experimented with something like this: making long hair appear shorter. It's hard to find anything comparable from my online searches (or maybe I just don't know how to word them).

This is the only video I found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv1o1UQxH_o
but, unfortunately, I'm struggling to create a knot like she did.

So, anybody done something similar? Any other buns you would suggest I try to modify like this? I hope I'm not alone and would love to hear any of your own ideas/feedback :)

[Sarahlabyrinth]

I usually do the knot she does in the video, and hold the knot firmly with spin pins, otherwise it just falls out.

[MusicalSpoons]

Oh, to have such thick hair that it still looks good like that!

I occasionally, when I want to put it up for a short time but don't want to wind it all up (usually if I've taken it down and am going to do something with it such as oiling, but need it out of the way for using the bathroom or just sitting down for a while, and don't want to wind it round my neck) do a bun like that, leaving the tail free as long as it's classic or shorter. Mine just looks thin and pathetic though, as all of the bulk is taken up in the bun and all volume is gone with it being gathered together. So on me I don't think it's a kind of style I could wear out or even just as an alternative to a bun :(

For my hair, just doing a LWB as if I had shorter hair and securing it with an appropriately sized hairtoy works, probably because the rest of my hair is no weight whatsoever to make it loosen!

[cat11]

A pretzel bun also leaves a tail out and is a little more secure or supported than a LWB, that could work. You can look up JJJ's pretzel bun on youtube. Depending on the times you wrap before pulling the tail thru can shorten it. I have a pic of it in my albums with the tail out. Its more like a bun pony than a half up though

[Bonsai]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9Hq3XIHFzw


Maybe that be helpful?

[MusicalSpoons]

Oh! There's a member here who does length-shortening styles often, SwordwomanRiona. You'll probably find her posts on the Hair Pics Here and Show Me Your Buns threads; you can do advanced search within a thread to search for posts by member name to see what styles she does.

[Cg]

I occasionally crochet a few chains, twist, and pin (crochet instructions (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9Hq3XIHFzw)). That eats length better than anything I know of.

[cat11]

Also this is cool:

http://691superlonghair.blogspot.com/2015/08/ginger-rogers-style-half-updo-for.html

[luluj]

lapis_lazuli, you have beautiful hair, it's no wonder you like to wear it down. I love wearing my hair down, too, and the half-up is the perfect solution. My hair is still quite short, but long enough to wear up, fortunately. Still, wearing it down or in a half-up is my go to style most days.

[Lucy McLucyFace]

I try this knot a little clumsily on my a bit past waist length hair and it made the cutest short ponytail. May start wearing it

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=43163&d=1604075735

[lapushka]

I get that! The tiredness of bunning. Sometimes I just use a plain claw clip and put it up like for a peacock twist, just clip it with that claw or even a Ficcare, Flexi8 or simple barrette. You get such a "huge" ponytail that way. :D I can get from classic to about BSL/waist, well MBL doing that.

It is an awesome idea!

Love the styles, BTW! :D

[UncommonTart]

I occasionally crochet a few chains, twist, and pin (crochet instructions (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9Hq3XIHFzw)). That eats length better than anything I know of.


I am the only person I know who does this! It looks like a fabulously thick braid.

[UncommonTart]

I often just tie my hair in a knot and stick some pins or hair sticks through it. It looks like a bun with a ponytail sticking out of it. The more loops you make before you pull the hair through, the shorter your hair looks. I can get mine up to mid back, and it's currently somewhere between knee and fingertip.

When I am doing things around the house and it is down, I'll just tie it in a knot and leave it. It falls out eventually, but it keeps it out of the way for a while.

[Ylva]

A Valkyrie knot shortens my hair a lot. This is an older photo, but my hair was at hip (around where the belt sits) at that time.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=37204&d=1560013962

[Bat]

oh the hair is love, much love all around... one day

[lapis_lazuli]

I usually do the knot she does in the video, and hold the knot firmly with spin pins, otherwise it just falls out.

Ooh...that reminds me I should get some of those. It's a beautiful style and I'd like to make it. Thanks!


A pretzel bun also leaves a tail out and is a little more secure or supported than a LWB, that could work. You can look up JJJ's pretzel bun on youtube. Depending on the times you wrap before pulling the tail thru can shorten it. I have a pic of it in my albums with the tail out. Its more like a bun pony than a half up though

Thank you, I'll look for that!

MusicalSpoons I get what you mean. I would love to wrap it more than once and get up to waist, but by then there’s just too little volume left to work with. If only there was a way to hide the ends and leave the top part down ;)
And thank you, that’s so helpful to have a name :flowers: I’ll have a look around!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9Hq3XIHFzw


Maybe that be helpful?


I occasionally crochet a few chains, twist, and pin (crochet instructions (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9Hq3XIHFzw)). That eats length better than anything I know of.

OMG YES that is so awesome! Now to see if my skills stack up…well, I’ll just have to practice. Thank you both :flower: I can't wait to try it!


Also this is cool:

http://691superlonghair.blogspot.com/2015/08/ginger-rogers-style-half-updo-for.html

Haha yes, that is ingenious!


lapis_lazuli, you have beautiful hair, it's no wonder you like to wear it down. I love wearing my hair down, too, and the half-up is the perfect solution. My hair is still quite short, but long enough to wear up, fortunately. Still, wearing it down or in a half-up is my go to style most days.

Thank you! :flower: Yes, I like a mix of both too :) I definitely still wear my hair completely up most days, but if I'm going out to meet someone I feel a bit better like this.


I try this knot a little clumsily on my a bit past waist length hair and it made the cutest short ponytail. May start wearing it

That's so nice, Lucy - I would!

[lapis_lazuli]

I get that! The tiredness of bunning. Sometimes I just use a plain claw clip and put it up like for a peacock twist, just clip it with that claw or even a Ficcare, Flexi8 or simple barrette. You get such a "huge" ponytail that way. :D I can get from classic to about BSL/waist, well MBL doing that.

It is an awesome idea!

Love the styles, BTW! :D

I'm glad you get it, Lapushka, I was worried I was talking crazy :lol: Thank you!
I like to do a peacock twist too to let my hair breathe if nothing else (and it does make a cute ponytail :D)


I often just tie my hair in a knot and stick some pins or hair sticks through it. It looks like a bun with a ponytail sticking out of it. The more loops you make before you pull the hair through, the shorter your hair looks. I can get mine up to mid back, and it's currently somewhere between knee and fingertip.

When I am doing things around the house and it is down, I'll just tie it in a knot and leave it. It falls out eventually, but it keeps it out of the way for a while.

I've gotten fed up before and just tied my hair in a big knot, and I was surprised it actually worked! What you do sounds interesting, I'll have a try :)


A Valkyrie knot shortens my hair a lot. This is an older photo, but my hair was at hip (around where the belt sits) at that time.

So gorgeous :love: Thanks for sharing, I'll keep it in mind!


oh the hair is love, much love all around... one day

Thank you, Bat, you're always so kind :flower:

[Bat]

I'm glad you get it, Lapushka, I was worried I was talking crazy :lol: Thank you!
I like to do a peacock twist too to let my hair breathe if nothing else (and it does make a cute ponytail :D)



I've gotten fed up before and just tied my hair in a big knot, and I was surprised it actually worked! What you do sounds interesting, I'll have a try :)



So gorgeous :love: Thanks for sharing, I'll keep it in mind!



Thank you, Bat, you're always so kind :flower:

:bounce: :inlove: :flower:

[lapushka]

I'm glad you get it, Lapushka, I was worried I was talking crazy :lol: Thank you!
I like to do a peacock twist too to let my hair breathe if nothing else (and it does make a cute ponytail :D)

A lot of "oomph" to it, because it drapes over an accessory. Bonus. I actually kind of hate ponytails with an elastic, and this is a good choice, alternative, for me. Even though, I have yet to wear it out! I just do it at home right now, mostly during the evening. :)

[lapis_lazuli]

I've sometimes gone out with the twist and gotten good feedback about it :) I would try! It's mostly a home style for me too though, especially after a shower.

And, this is my first attempt at the crochet chain braid!

https://i.imgur.com/kr9lWCV.jpg

I'm shocked at how much it eats up length... I need to work on it a bit to get it just right, but I *love* it :inlove: I'm definitely wearing this one out!

[Bat]

Ooooh that looks like it would feel pretty heavy

[baanoo]

Lapis, the crochet braid looks lovely! :crush:

[lapis_lazuli]

Ooooh that looks like it would feel pretty heavy

It's surprisingly comfortable, doesn't pull or feel heavy... The only struggle is pulling the hair through without tangling other hairs. I'm still working on that ;)


Lapis, the crochet braid looks lovely! :crush:

Thank you! :flower:

[enting]

I've seen a shortening bun called a comet bun if you want another name to look up. I like to do them and crochet braids a lot. I'd almost say that the crochet braid is my go-to style for around the house. It's very easy to take down and put back up and it's so short I don't have to worry about it falling into the garbage pail. (Well, most of the time!)

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Looks wonderful, Lapis!

[Bat]

It's surprisingly comfortable, doesn't pull or feel heavy... The only struggle is pulling the hair through without tangling other hairs. I'm still working on that ;)



Thank you! :flower:

Oooh yeah if course, I can imagine that being a struggle with hair so long

[lapis_lazuli]

Thank you, Sarah! :flowers:


I've seen a shortening bun called a comet bun if you want another name to look up. I like to do them and crochet braids a lot. I'd almost say that the crochet braid is my go-to style for around the house. It's very easy to take down and put back up and it's so short I don't have to worry about it falling into the garbage pail. (Well, most of the time!)

Ooh! I haven't been able to wear ponytails in forever so the comet bun is intriguing. Thanks for sharing!
And yes, the crochet braid is awesome! No one else in my house quite understood my excitement but I love my tiny braid. I hardly notice it's there :magic:

[UncommonTart]

A Valkyrie knot shortens my hair a lot. This is an older photo, but my hair was at hip (around where the belt sits) at that time.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=37204&d=1560013962
Okay, #1, you look amazing here. #2, how do I do a Valkyrie knot?

[Ylva]

Okay, #1, you look amazing here. #2, how do I do a Valkyrie knot?

Thank you so much! :) I think this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHpDtSO9gtQ) is a great resource.

[lapushka]

Big fan of the peacock on longer lengths, the knot-bun, and the crochet braid! :thumbsup: That's my "range" as well. Apart from that, I don't regularly do other styles that much. I usually (if not trying stuff) just do my Nautilus throughout the week, and on wash day my hair is clipped up (like now).

[Miss Thyme]

For anyone who struggles with the valkyrie knot not lasting, I recommend this variation (https://youtu.be/pixgHmqwiII?t=157) on it.
The extra twist does eat up a lot of length, but it is more secure in my experience :)

[Cg]

For anyone who struggles with the valkyrie knot not lasting, I recommend this variation (https://youtu.be/pixgHmqwiII?t=157) on it.
The extra twist does eat up a lot of length, but it is more secure in my experience :)

I want her hair. Or any of yours. I have yet to find any bun that doesn't slide down and pull. Don't ever let anyone tell you 1a hair is style-friendly.

[lapis_lazuli]

I hope you find a style that works for your hair, Cg. I can imagine slip is an issue... I seem to recall we have a 1a hair thread. There may be ideas there? :flower:


For anyone who struggles with the valkyrie knot not lasting, I recommend this variation (https://youtu.be/pixgHmqwiII?t=157) on it.
The extra twist does eat up a lot of length, but it is more secure in my experience :)

Thanks for this, Miss Thyme :D That's next on my list to try! Looks simple enough and very pretty.

Today I wore out this variation on the crochet braid:
https://i.imgur.com/m6AzBZS.jpg

It took some trial and error, but I finally succeeded in tying my hair near the bottom like I've always wanted but a regular knot never worked. Only through some LHC magic :D

[cat11]

Cool hair style!!!

[Lucy McLucyFace]

I hope you find a style that works for your hair, Cg. I can imagine slip is an issue... I seem to recall we have a 1a hair thread. There may be ideas there? :flower:



Thanks for this, Miss Thyme :D That's next on my list to try! Looks simple enough and very pretty.

Today I wore out this variation on the crochet braid:
https://i.imgur.com/m6AzBZS.jpg

It took some trial and error, but I finally succeeded in tying my hair near the bottom like I've always wanted but a regular knot never worked. Only through some LHC magic :D

Not sure I already said this but you are very good at making yourself look like a fantasy character :crush:

[enting]

I hope you find a style that works for your hair, Cg. I can imagine slip is an issue... I seem to recall we have a 1a hair thread. There may be ideas there? :flower:



Thanks for this, Miss Thyme :D That's next on my list to try! Looks simple enough and very pretty.

Today I wore out this variation on the crochet braid:
https://i.imgur.com/m6AzBZS.jpg

It took some trial and error, but I finally succeeded in tying my hair near the bottom like I've always wanted but a regular knot never worked. Only through some LHC magic :D

Ooh this style reminds me of Princess Zelda's hair in Twilight Princess
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQR_w-ZUQAAHAZ4?format=jpg&name=360x360

[Miss Thyme]

I hope you find a style that works for your hair, Cg. I can imagine slip is an issue... I seem to recall we have a 1a hair thread. There may be ideas there? :flower:



Thanks for this, Miss Thyme :D That's next on my list to try! Looks simple enough and very pretty.
I hope you like it! It's one of my own go-to styles :)


Today I wore out this variation on the crochet braid:
https://i.imgur.com/m6AzBZS.jpg

It took some trial and error, but I finally succeeded in tying my hair near the bottom like I've always wanted but a regular knot never worked. Only through some LHC magic :D
I love it! I want to try this myself! :D

[lapis_lazuli]

Cool hair style!!!
Thank you! :D


Not sure I already said this but you are very good at making yourself look like a fantasy character :crush:
Aw thank you, what a compliment :inlove:


Ooh this style reminds me of Princess Zelda's hair in Twilight Princess
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQR_w-ZUQAAHAZ4?format=jpg&name=360x360
Yes! That’s why I like it so much, I’ve seen characters in media with hair like this and was like...I want that for me :rolling:


I love it! I want to try this myself! :D

Thank you! :flower: It's just a couple chains starting below the neck (they get pulled down quite a bit by the end)

[Crystawni]

Love all your styles! I've often done knots (comet, etc.) or left the ends out of Gibraltars or LWBs, but a comfy, well-balanced/distributed, go-to to eat length while taking away some weight is twisting, peacock style, and then knotting/bunning while leaving a tail.

Today's updo at TBL:

https://i.imgur.com/jCErCQI.jpg
(I trimmed 11" off my length earlier this year from FTL to BCL, and this style now looks sooooo much shorter!!! Waaaah! It does the trick, though.)


The construction is like the following pic (without the Ficcare to secure it), bunned/knotted with a tail at the top, and pinned with a hair accessory of choice:

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

The above style at FTL:

https://i.imgur.com/C3mO5Sq.jpg


Here are a couple of the bun/knot tails, but the pics were to show the helix forks in action (they're great for securing slippery knot thingies that get pulled by swingy hair), so you'll have to imagine the length side of it.

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

https://i.imgur.com/Jl3yFFx.jpg

[lapis_lazuli]

Oh I love that, Crystawni - thank you! The peacock twist ponytail looks awesome and it just reminds me I really need to get some ficcares...
Your hair is absolutely amazing by the way! beautiful streaks :crush:

[lapis_lazuli]

I figure these belong here - some more shortening styles I've done while experimenting :)

The first is this:
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=44610&d=1614453825
Just a few chains (as in the crochet braid) to make a knot down the length on both sides. I find it holds well when I put a tie under each. What I like most about this is having loose hair around my face again...I do miss that about shorter hair!

Second, some braids:
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=44736&d=1615623773 https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=44737&d=1615623780
(we can put pictures on the same line now? or have I never noticed...)

What happened here is the result of knotting braids together...

Left: I first made 6 braids, and then I braided 3 together on each side. I tied these two sections together at the back of my head and continued to knot them all the way down. It had a cool spiral appearance on this attempt.

Right: Same thing, but with only 2 regular braids. Less detailed, but much faster.

On the side view, the knots are apparent. They could be tied tighter, but I kinda like the gaps.
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=44738&d=1615623812

I'm still testing different things out. I tried four braids, twisting, other knotting methods... I'm pretty happy with the length reduction from tying the sections. Super long braids are great but only these shorter versions are actually practical for me to wear...that's always my goal ;)

[Sarahlabyrinth]

What great ideas, Lapis! I too, miss having shorter hair loose around the face! will try the first method you use. I have too much taper for braids to look good on me unless I use a paranda. :) It's always fun and interesting to try something different!

[Bat]

I figure these belong here - some more shortening styles I've done while experimenting :)

The first is this:

Just a few chains (as in the crochet braid) to make a knot down the length on both sides. I find it holds well when I put a tie under each. What I like most about this is having loose hair around my face again...I do miss that about shorter hair!

Second, some braids:

What happened here is the result of knotting braids together...

Left: I first made 6 braids, and then I braided 3 together on each side. I tied these two sections together at the back of my head and continued to knot them all the way down. It had a cool spiral appearance on this attempt.

Right: Same thing, but with only 2 regular braids. Less detailed, but much faster.

On the side view, the knots are apparent. They could be tied tighter, but I kinda like the gaps.
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=44738&d=1615623812

I'm still testing different things out. I tried four braids, twisting, other knotting methods... I'm pretty happy with the length reduction from tying the sections. Super long braids are great but only these shorter versions are actually practical for me to wear...that's always my goal ;)

I'm loving the chain link braid, neat idea!

[Flittingsis]

I'm only just barely BSL, so this thread is eye candy. :crush: :heartbeat: I am in love with the crochet technique as it is also a hobby of mine, and can't wait to be able to try it out one day. :thud:

[AmaryllisRed]

These are awesome, lapis! And to think I was bummed because I thought my style options were dwindling as my hair grows.

[lapis_lazuli]

What great ideas, Lapis! I too, miss having shorter hair loose around the face! will try the first method you use. I have too much taper for braids to look good on me unless I use a paranda. :) It's always fun and interesting to try something different!

Thank you Sarah! I'm glad other people can relate :)


I'm loving the chain link braid, neat idea!

Thanks Bat!! That's a spot-on name for it :D


I'm only just barely BSL, so this thread is eye candy. :crush: :heartbeat: I am in love with the crochet technique as it is also a hobby of mine, and can't wait to be able to try it out one day. :thud:

Yes, the crochet technique is life-changing! It's so easy to do and undo. At your length, you may be able to do a couple chains on smaller sections of hair if you want to try it out :)


These are awesome, lapis! And to think I was bummed because I thought my style options were dwindling as my hair grows.

That's how I felt too, Amaryllis - I'm not that into buns at this stage so I didn't think I had that many options for when I want to look nice. Long hair can open up a lot of possibilities but has some unexpected limitations too. I want the best of both worlds ;)

[MusicalSpoons]

Wow these are fab!


What I like most about this is having loose hair around my face again...I do miss that about shorter hair!

I don't like having hair get *in* my face but I recently found with a crochet braid - with a loose, messy start that I can never get to look neat! - I get hair *around* my face which it turns out felt really nice but with it also being contained which is perfect. I need to try to remember to wear one more often (especially with clean hair :lol:) but I still default to buns because they're just so quick and easy.

[Neorago]

Hi friends :waving: I need some styling help!

I'm a bad longhair at times, and one of my sins is that I like to wear my hair down...a lot. Having it loose was no longer feasible beyond FTL, and so I wore my hair bunned every day for a couple years before I reached my limit.

Trying to feel more like myself, I used my limited skills to work out a way to wear *some* of my hair down again...and I realized I didn't have to wind ALL my hair into my daily LWB; I could wrap it once or twice and leave the rest hanging down, and so, the "half-up" was born (well, it's more like a "half-length-up" or something...the name needs work, but I hope you understand).

Doing that, I could effectively "shorten" my hair from calf to classic length, and walk around the world, with no one the wiser. Disclaimer: I am extra cautious when my hair is down like this, and while this could be problematic, it helps me to still enjoy my hair.

https://i.imgur.com/vL6Bb4D.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/zYo1XyJl.jpg

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

Still long, more practical for society.

I'd like to rework this style somewhat as it's not perfect, and I find I have to redo it several times per day since it gets a bit loose. I'm posting this because I'm wondering if anyone else has done/experimented with something like this: making long hair appear shorter. It's hard to find anything comparable from my online searches (or maybe I just don't know how to word them).

This is the only video I found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv1o1UQxH_o
but, unfortunately, I'm struggling to create a knot like she did.

So, anybody done something similar? Any other buns you would suggest I try to modify like this? I hope I'm not alone and would love to hear any of your own ideas/feedback :)
Wow such gorgeous hair!

[oldrocker]

I figure these belong here - some more shortening styles I've done while experimenting :)

The first is this:
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=44610&d=1614453825
Just a few chains (as in the crochet braid) to make a knot down the length on both sides. I find it holds well when I put a tie under each. What I like most about this is having loose hair around my face again...I do miss that about shorter hair!

Second, some braids:
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=44736&d=1615623773 https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=44737&d=1615623780
(we can put pictures on the same line now? or have I never noticed...)

What happened here is the result of knotting braids together...

Left: I first made 6 braids, and then I braided 3 together on each side. I tied these two sections together at the back of my head and continued to knot them all the way down. It had a cool spiral appearance on this attempt.

Right: Same thing, but with only 2 regular braids. Less detailed, but much faster.

On the side view, the knots are apparent. They could be tied tighter, but I kinda like the gaps.
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=44738&d=1615623812

I'm still testing different things out. I tried four braids, twisting, other knotting methods... I'm pretty happy with the length reduction from tying the sections. Super long braids are great but only these shorter versions are actually practical for me to wear...that's always my goal ;)

umm...I know my brain works differently than most....but the first thing I think is.....'they said there would be no math here' anyone else see these styles as almost mathematical equations? probably not....oh well.

very unique again, Ms L_L.

O.R.

[Iyashikei]

umm...I know my brain works differently than most....but the first thing I think is.....'they said there would be no math here' anyone else see these styles as almost mathematical equations? probably not....oh well.

very unique again, Ms L_L.

O.R.
No, the last one reminds me of DNA.

To lapis_lazuli: I love your creativity.

[lapis_lazuli]

Wow these are fab!

I don't like having hair get *in* my face but I recently found with a crochet braid - with a loose, messy start that I can never get to look neat! - I get hair *around* my face which it turns out felt really nice but with it also being contained which is perfect. I need to try to remember to wear one more often (especially with clean hair :lol:) but I still default to buns because they're just so quick and easy.

Thanks! :flower: The loose crochet braid is a good idea! I can't get the beginning tight either, so should be easy :lol: You're right, even though I don't think buns are the most flattering on me, I'm really thankful I can do them and even forget about my hair for days. I don't know how I ever dealt with it otherwise.


Wow such gorgeous hair!

Thank you! :)


umm...I know my brain works differently than most....but the first thing I think is.....'they said there would be no math here' anyone else see these styles as almost mathematical equations? probably not....oh well.

very unique again, Ms L_L.

O.R.

loll not intended! I already have enough math to deal with :lol: Thanks!


No, the last one reminds me of DNA.

To lapis_lazuli: I love your creativity.

Thanks so much!

[BuddhaBelle]

I was about to try the LWB shortening thing until i realised my hair only wraps around the bun ONCE :(

Super pretty hair though Lapis, you are one of my hair inspirations lol

[lapis_lazuli]

I was about to try the LWB shortening thing until i realised my hair only wraps around the bun ONCE :(

Super pretty hair though Lapis, you are one of my hair inspirations lol

:) you'll be able to wrap it twice before you know it :o thank you!!