The Advent Challenge/12 Days of Christmas

[PeonyBlue]

I don't know if this has been done before, but this year I've been thinking I'm going to set myself an Advent Challenge. I'm getting in a bit of a LWB rut and I think I need to push myself to get a bit more adventurous with my styling.

So, for the days of Advent leading up to Christmas, I'm going to try to wear my hair in a different way each day without repeating a style, and I'm going to try get a photo or video of each day so that I can put a final video & blog together of my advent calendar of long hair styles.

I'm thinking I'll keep the rules pretty loose - how you do it is up to you (so different accessories/temporary colours etc count), and if you don't think you can do the whole of Advent, you might just want to join for the 12 days of Christmas.

For me, I'm going to start on the 1st Sunday of Advent which is the 28th November and go until the 25th December. The 1st of December would also be a good starting date to follow advent calendars, or you might pick the 12 days before or after Christmas.

Anyone like to join me?

[Ylva]

Such a great idea! I'll try to think of something fun/realistic for myself!

[Shorty89]

That's a fun idea. I"m not sure if I'll join in but I might try to do 12 different for all of December instead of 12 days in a row.

[BuddhaBelle]

I’m not sure what days I’ll do but this is such a good idea! I haven’t done any bun experimentation for months :)

[AmaryllisRed]

I love challenges! I don't think it's practical for me to join in this time, but I will be following along and cheering you on! :cheer:

[PeonyBlue]

Such a great idea! I'll try to think of something fun/realistic for myself!

Yay! Welcome to the challenge!


That's a fun idea. I"m not sure if I'll join in but I might try to do 12 different for all of December instead of 12 days in a row.

Sounds like a great variation, Shorty89 - I look forward to seeing what you come up with.


I’m not sure what days I’ll do but this is such a good idea! I haven’t done any bun experimentation for months :)

Go with what works for you - experimentation should be fun! :)


I love challenges! I don't think it's practical for me to join in this time, but I will be following along and cheering you on! :cheer:

It’s a busy time of year, so I know it won’t work for everyone. But we’ll be very happy for all support and suggestions that you can offer. I know I’m going to need all the help I can get!

[AnyaWK]

I would join too...would love to try on different hairstyles...

[TiffPhares]

I will join in! I will attempt the 28th of Nov-Christmas. We shall see if I can get creative. With my current length my options are slim, but I may be able to play with accessories to help with the differing styles 🤔

[baanoo]

I’m in - 12 styles between now and the solstice should be equal parts manageable and challenging. :)

[PeonyBlue]

I would join too...would love to try on different hairstyles...

Always helps to have reasons to try new things!


I will join in! I will attempt the 28th of Nov-Christmas. We shall see if I can get creative. With my current length my options are slim, but I may be able to play with accessories to help with the differing styles ��

Welcome along for the journey! Christmas is a great time for fun accessories :)


I’m in - 12 styles between now and the solstice should be equal parts manageable and challenging. :)

“Solstice Challenge” has a lovely ring to it too :) Great to have you along for the journey.

[mermaid lullaby]

I'll join for Advent!

I don't know if I will post a picture everyday though, but maybe, every once in awhile. I'll do a post for what hairstyle I did for that day if, I can't get around to it.

[bokeh]

This sounds fun. I'm going to give it a go!

[PeonyBlue]

I’ve started to make a list so I can mark off the different styles I’ve tried…I’ve just started to realise that 28 is a lot!

I know there was a link to different buns and things somewhere on the LHC, but I’m not finding it with a quick search…can anyone help me find it? I’m in need of ideas!

[JasminxCat]

I'll try this out for some new hairstyles. But I need ideas. Yeah, a thread link would be great if anyone can find it. I'll try some new buns and braids suitable for the winter weather

[PeonyBlue]

Oh, I’m silly - I just found a whole pile of links under the LHC Thesaurus post at the top of the forum! I’m a bit slow sometimes! :rolleyes:

Welcome to the challenge, JasminCat - the more the merrier and hopefully we’ll inspire each other with new ideas.

[SparrowWings]

There's also the whole Hairstyle of the Month (https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=48) subforum, with examples of a lot of the thesaurus styles.

I should try and do this to spice things up, but I've been feeling so lazy about my hair lately, I'm certainly not going to commit. But maybe it'll get me to do at least a few random days as a result!

[PeonyBlue]

There's also the whole Hairstyle of the Month (https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=48) subforum, with examples of a lot of the thesaurus styles.

I should try and do this to spice things up, but I've been feeling so lazy about my hair lately, I'm certainly not going to commit. But maybe it'll get me to do at least a few random days as a result!

Good thinking! I haven't checked out the Hairstyle of the Month for a while. Time to visit I think!

And yes, join us for random days even if you don't want to commit to a full 12 or 28 days :)

ETA: I just found this thread too https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=137377 - I love trying to work from written instructions...adds the element of challenge that a video doeasn't!

[Sarah P]

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[PeonyBlue]

And we’re off!

On the first Sunday of Advent I did some sort of coronet updo. Perfect for wearing to Handel’s Messiah. It’s not perfect (I’m talking about you, random strand at the back) but for a first go it’s not too bad. Dying the silver streaks a fun colour would make it even better!

https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/51710651135_fb457d2b5b_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mMuB1B)1st Sunday of Advent - Hairstyle Challenge Day 1 (https://flic.kr/p/2mMuB1B) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

I don’t think the video version will play on here, so you’ll have to click the link if you’re interested in seeing it properly

[rapunzelna]

Very pretty Peony!

[TiffPhares]

And we’re off!

On the first Sunday of Advent I did some sort of coronet updo. Perfect for wearing to Handel’s Messiah. It’s not perfect (I’m talking about you, random strand at the back) but for a first go it’s not too bad. Dying the silver streaks a fun colour would make it even better!

https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/51710651135_fb457d2b5b_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mMuB1B)1st Sunday of Advent - Hairstyle Challenge Day 1 (https://flic.kr/p/2mMuB1B) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

I don’t think the video version will play on here, so you’ll have to click the link if you’re interested in seeing it properly

Oooo that is gorgeous!

[bokeh]

And we’re off!

On the first Sunday of Advent I did some sort of coronet updo. Perfect for wearing to Handel’s Messiah. It’s not perfect (I’m talking about you, random strand at the back) but for a first go it’s not too bad. Dying the silver streaks a fun colour would make it even better!

I don’t think the video version will play on here, so you’ll have to click the link if you’re interested in seeing it properlySuper cute PeonyBlue! What a great start!

[mermaid lullaby]

Perfect sweater day, and I did a loose braid to fit my mood.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=46364&d=1638142060

[PeonyBlue]

Thanks for your lovely comments, repunzelina, Tiff & Bokeh.

Beautiful simplicity, mermaid lullaby - so perfect with smooth & shiny hair.

And I was admiring you lovely braid so much, if forgot to add my day 2 cameo bun.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51710470302_24c762d8d6_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mMtFfN)Cameo Bun - Day 2 (https://flic.kr/p/2mMtFfN) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

[mermaid lullaby]

Thank you very much,
I think your bun is stunning Peonyblue! have a wonderful day 2!

[PeonyBlue]

Day 3 - it’s the last day of school with the kids before they go on their summer break, so I just had to go Christmas themed with my beribboned coronet :)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51713961658_388a58d27f_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mMMz7A)Day 3 - Christmas Ribbon Coronet (https://flic.kr/p/2mMMz7A) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

[Ylva]

Day 3 - it’s the last day of school with the kids before they go on their summer break, so I just had to go Christmas themed with my beribboned coronet :)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51713961658_388a58d27f_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mMMz7A)Day 3 - Christmas Ribbon Coronet (https://flic.kr/p/2mMMz7A) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

I love this! Looks fab.

[mermaid lullaby]

I love it, very festive!
Here's mine for Day 2, it was a cold day. I did a Dutch fishtail crown braid.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=46373&d=1638223673

[bokeh]

Perfect sweater day, and I did a loose braid to fit my mood.So very romantic mermaid lullaby. It's an all-round lovely photo that highlights the color of your pretty hair!


Day 3 - it’s the last day of school with the kids before they go on their summer break, so I just had to go Christmas themed with my beribboned coronet :)
Yesterday- Today[/url], on FlickrLove, love. love your festive updo!

[baanoo]

Peony, Mermaid - beautiful, both of you!!

I forgot to take a photo, but I have a center-held braided bun as my first contribution.

[Shorty89]

I think I'm mostly going to try to do Christmas based styles for the12 days. I have two already. I just need to remember to upload them.

[PeonyBlue]

I love it, very festive!
Here's mine for Day 2, it was a cold day. I did a Dutch fishtail crown braid.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=46373&d=1638223673

Wow - I can’t even imagine managing a Dutch fishtail on my own head, let alone doing it asa crown braid! That is gorgeous!


Peony, Mermaid - beautiful, both of you!!

I forgot to take a photo, but I have a center-held braided bun as my first contribution.

No need to photo them all - I’m likely to miss a few pics too…it’s just great to have others along for the ride (and helping with ideas!)


I think I'm mostly going to try to do Christmas based styles for the12 days. I have two already. I just need to remember to upload them.

12 would’ve been much more sensible…but I’m over being sensible! I look forward to seeing what you come up with!

[bokeh]

This is a cross post from the 'November: Chameleon Bun' thread and it's a new bun to me. I'm going to find some holiday decorations to add to my updos in future pictures for this thread.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=46380&d=1638309648

[Shorty89]

That's gorgeous Bokeh!


Here's my first one. Five strand braids wrapped around my head with Flexi-8 snowflake bobby pins.

https://i.imgur.com/GiZmB7s.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/mGGH4T0.jpg

[PeonyBlue]

bokeh - I’m going to have to try that! It looks lovely, and I’m especially envious of your hair colour!

Shorty89 - so gorgeous and glossy! I can’t imagine how you keep track of all the strands in a 5 strand braid!

Today was clean-up and clear-out day at school, so for day 4 I decided to keep it simple with a braided cinnabun…but added a pretty fork to help hold it in place (because Lory’s stolen all but one of my spin pins!)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51715909927_95eedd8619.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mMXygr)Braided Cinnabun- Day 4 Advent Challenge (https://flic.kr/p/2mMXygr) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

[Noetsie]

ooh everyones braided updo's are looking so good!!!

[PeonyBlue]

Gibson tuck for day 5 of my Advent Hairstyle Challenge. I’ve got a bit more hair than last time I tried this style, so it took a lot more tucking than I expected!
It’s a bit more formal than I’d normally wear to school, but hey - it is the second last day before holidays!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51717857067_102b4e5933.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mN8x5P)Gibson tuck - day 5 (https://flic.kr/p/2mN8x5P) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

[bokeh]

PeonyBlue, that Gibson Tuck is beautiful on you! It really suits you! Honestly, I think that you could wear it for either formal or casual. It would make a wonderful signature hairstyle for you if it's not too hard to do.

[baanoo]

Nov 30: nautilus
December 1: chameleon (vertical)
December 2: simple french braid

[bokeh]

Oh boy I really struggled and failed with the Goddess Bun but I was in a hurry so instead of trying again I just formed a cinnamon bun without the cameo effect from braids. Anyway, the hair toy is cute!

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=46393&d=1638560483

[PeonyBlue]

PeonyBlue, that Gibson Tuck is beautiful on you! It really suits you! Honestly, I think that you could wear it for either formal or casual. It would make a wonderful signature hairstyle for you if it's not too hard to do.

Thank you for the lovely comment! It’s funny that you should say that about a signature style - for a number of years I was always doing the side rolls with either a ponytail or some sort of stick bun.


Nov 30: nautilus
December 1: chameleon (vertical)
December 2: simple french braid

Nice choices!


Oh boy I really struggled and failed with the Goddess Bun but I was in a hurry so instead of trying again I just formed a cinnamon bun without the cameo effect from braids. Anyway, the hair toy is cute!


I really must get some flexi 8 type toys - that one looks so lovely in your hair. It’s amazing how much it dresses up a simple bun.

I completely hear you on struggling and failing with a new hairstyle in the time constraints of getting ready for a busy day. That was my Friday morning, day 5, and no matter what I tried to do to make a lace rope braid at the side, it just looked like a messy roll. So I gave in, just rolled the sides like I did for the Gibson tuck then clipped in the snood I made. Sometimes you’ve just gotta go with what works!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51721661104_cce75d7908.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mNt2TE)Snood! (https://flic.kr/p/2mNt2TE) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

[illicitlizard]

Thank you for the lovely comment! It’s funny that you should say that about a signature style - for a number of years I was always doing the side rolls with either a ponytail or some sort of stick bun.



Nice choices!



I really must get some flexi 8 type toys - that one looks so lovely in your hair. It’s amazing how much it dresses up a simple bun.

I completely hear you on struggling and failing with a new hairstyle in the time constraints of getting ready for a busy day. That was my Friday morning, day 5, and no matter what I tried to do to make a lace rope braid at the side, it just looked like a messy roll. So I gave in, just rolled the sides like I did for the Gibson tuck then clipped in the snood I made. Sometimes you’ve just gotta go with what works!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51721661104_cce75d7908.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mNt2TE)Snood! (https://flic.kr/p/2mNt2TE) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

OOOH you made that? It looks so lovely and festive. I'm really enjoying following this thread :)

[PeonyBlue]

Thanks illicitlizard - I crocheted the snood last year, mostly as a practice for a 1940s beaded version I wanted to make. I never found a reason to wear this before now. And hey, this is one way to get into the holiday spirit!

Today, it’s First day of holidays hair!
Basically for day 7 of my advent challenge I’m just lounging around home & doing chores…so the hair is just one of my go-to stick buns that I call a Peony Bun (it’s probably got a proper name, but since it’s just a random way I worked out that will hold with a stick, I’ll pretend I was the first to do it!).

Curl frizz is courtesy of Lory who decided she needed a bath in the sink while I was washing my face :p

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51724408022_ac3222026d.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mNH7sj)Peony Bun - Day 7 (https://flic.kr/p/2mNH7sj) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

[bokeh]

PeonyBlue, I love the festive do with the snood! And there you are with Lory and another cute bun on Day 7!

I was out doing errands with my husband (my photographer) and hoping to find a nice background in the store because I didn't want him out in the cold. I settled for a quick snap in Walmart but I can hardly believe that they had NO holiday decorations up at all! Oh well. I love the Jamie Leigh updo because it's so easy and looks like some effort was made.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=46400&d=1638681290

[PeonyBlue]

Nice, bokeh - that looks gorgeous on your hair! Don’t you just love complicated looking updo that are actually easy?! I’m hoping to discover a few of these throughout the challenge. And incidentally - how have you discovered a store without Christmas decorations? Everything’s been tinsel here for some time :xmas:

Second Sunday of Advent, and I thought it was time to go for Advent colours…who says you can’t have liturgical hair?
Here I’ve got purple parandas in a couple of French lace braids.
It was rather cute in the supermarket earlier, when I heard behind me a little voice full of breathless awe say, “Wow mum - look at that lady’s hair!” Makes it all worth it!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51725488073_2e8af38425.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mNNDvT)Purple Paranda - 2nd Sunday of Advent (https://flic.kr/p/2mNNDvT) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

[baanoo]

The past few days have been lazy hair, and while this hardly counts as not-lazy hair it is a style with (barely) more than one step!
4 of 12:
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=46404&d=1638812381

[PeonyBlue]

Love your curly soft whispies, baanoo - it gives it such a romantic vibe.

I had some nice waves from yesterday’s paranda braid, so I thought a half-up was in order. I’ve never tried a rose bun before today, and I love it…this is something I’m going to play with more in the future. Unfortunately I can’t get my whole hair length in shot with my current camera setup :rolleyes:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51727888158_1f16c61ddf.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mP1WYE)Rose bun - Day 9 (https://flic.kr/p/2mP1WYE) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

And a gratuitous “flicking my long hair” around video just because I could! (You might need to click on the link, I don’t think it plays on the forum).

https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/51727638401_4d51c2e862.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mNZEJv)Rose bun - Day 9 (https://flic.kr/p/2mNZEJv) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

[bokeh]

This morning's milkmaid braids were a fail. I'll try again tomorrow! If I have success there will be a picture, lol.


Second Sunday of Advent, and I thought it was time to go for Advent colours…who says you can’t have liturgical hair?
Here I’ve got purple parandas in a couple of French lace braids.
It was rather cute in the supermarket earlier, when I heard behind me a little voice full of breathless awe say, “Wow mum - look at that lady’s hair!” Makes it all worth it!I'm just as impressed with your paranda as the little one in the supermarket!


The past few days have been lazy hair, and while this hardly counts as not-lazy hair it is a style with (barely) more than one step![/IMG]That is absolutely gorgeous! So carefree.


I’ve never tried a rose bun before today, and I love it…this is something I’m going to play with more in the future.
And a gratuitous “flicking my long hair” around video just because I could!You pulled off the rose bun beautifully and the hair flicking video was fun too!

[SparrowWings]

It was rather cute in the supermarket earlier, when I heard behind me a little voice full of breathless awe say, “Wow mum - look at that lady’s hair!” Makes it all worth it!
I'm with the little voice! :D

Everyone's styles all look so great! I'm enjoying the pictures, even if I'm being too lazy to do much myself.

[baanoo]

This morning's milkmaid braids were a fail. I'll try again tomorrow! If I have success there will be a picture, lol.

I'm just as impressed with your paranda as the little one in the supermarket!

That is absolutely gorgeous! So carefree.

You pulled off the rose bun beautifully and the hair flicking video was fun too!
Ah Bokeh, your braided bun inspiring, so lovely. :o


Love your curly soft whispies, baanoo - it gives it such a romantic vibe.

I had some nice waves from yesterday’s paranda braid, so I thought a half-up was in order. I’ve never tried a rose bun before today, and I love it…this is something I’m going to play with more in the future. Unfortunately I can’t get my whole hair length in shot with my current camera setup :rolleyes:

And a gratuitous “flicking my long hair” around video just because I could! (You might need to click on the link, I don’t think it plays on the forum).


Peony, so pretty!! and what a fab video. :queen:

[PeonyBlue]

Here’s yesterday & today - simple stuff. I ended up with some nice waves after my wash, so I wore it down yesterday (for as long as I could cope in the heat). Today it’s what I like to call an “outie braid” (AKA Dutch Braid). It’s been ages since I tried one of these on my own hair (and definitely not easy with a lorikeet taking an interest!)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51732495878_308437c3d5.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mPqyG7)Days 10 & 11 (https://flic.kr/p/2mPqyG7) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

Bonus Lorikeet photobomb! She does like to get into the action)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51733143675_68146eca62_w.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mPtTg2)Days 10 & 11 (https://flic.kr/p/2mPtTg2) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

[Shorty89]

Love your curly soft whispies, baanoo - it gives it such a romantic vibe.

I had some nice waves from yesterday’s paranda braid, so I thought a half-up was in order. I’ve never tried a rose bun before today, and I love it…this is something I’m going to play with more in the future. Unfortunately I can’t get my whole hair length in shot with my current camera setup :rolleyes:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51727888158_1f16c61ddf.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mP1WYE)Rose bun - Day 9 (https://flic.kr/p/2mP1WYE) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

And a gratuitous “flicking my long hair” around video just because I could! (You might need to click on the link, I don’t think it plays on the forum).

https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/51727638401_4d51c2e862.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mNZEJv)Rose bun - Day 9 (https://flic.kr/p/2mNZEJv) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

That's gorgeous! I love those waves!


Nice, bokeh - that looks gorgeous on your hair! Don’t you just love complicated looking updo that are actually easy?! I’m hoping to discover a few of these throughout the challenge. And incidentally - how have you discovered a store without Christmas decorations? Everything’s been tinsel here for some time :xmas:

Second Sunday of Advent, and I thought it was time to go for Advent colours…who says you can’t have liturgical hair?
Here I’ve got purple parandas in a couple of French lace braids.
It was rather cute in the supermarket earlier, when I heard behind me a little voice full of breathless awe say, “Wow mum - look at that lady’s hair!” Makes it all worth it!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51725488073_2e8af38425.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mNNDvT)Purple Paranda - 2nd Sunday of Advent (https://flic.kr/p/2mNNDvT) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

I love the colour of the paranda against your hair. It's gorgeous!


ETA

Day 2: Braided bun with Winter flexi-8

https://i.imgur.com/Vi2cnUy.jpg

Day 3: Made Marian beehive with two poinsetta pins.

https://i.imgur.com/PV56Fik.jpg

[PeonyBlue]

Oh my, Shorty89 - that Maid Marian braided do is AWESOME! I’m completely caught up in wanting to know how you did it.

Day…ummm…12? Not sure…anyway today I tried an upside down French braid leading up to the plaited bun. It took 4 starts to get the braid right (but I blame Lory for that - she distracted me and made me forget where I was adding hair!) So, after all that effort, I decided to leave it frizzy and “romantic” to hide the imperfections. ��

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51735110044_f630c47474.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mPDXMW)Backwards French braid & Bun (https://flic.kr/p/2mPDXMW) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

[BuddhaBelle]

PeonyBlue, I'm really loving all your festive styles!

bokeh, the snow pics are so beautiful!


I'm not doing this 12 days in a row, just when I remember, lol! I've managed two new buns so far.

The Gibraltar Bun
https://i.ibb.co/bsjYH2K/IMG-8144.jpg (https://ibb.co/Yc4JDyL)

and the Equlibrium Bun
https://i.ibb.co/5Fv6LFw/IMG-8174.jpg (https://ibb.co/YZ83hZw)

It's been really fun to try these buns because they are ones I've been saving since I had APL hair and I could never get them right!

[bokeh]

I did manage a somewhat successful Milkmaid Braid but as soon as it was finished I realized that the big hard bun on the back of my head wasn't going to work for the OBGYN appointment that I was heading for so I removed the millions of pins and took it down! I'll probably not try that style again because I hate styles that require a lot of pins.


Day 2: Braided bun with Winter flexi-8

Day 3: Made Marian beehive with two poinsetta pins. Shorty89 those are some very festive and intricate winter buns! Perfect for the holidays! Your braiding skills are impressive!


Day…ummm…12? Not sure…anyway today I tried an upside down French braid leading up to the plaited bun. It took 4 starts to get the braid right (but I blame Lory for that - she distracted me and made me forget where I was adding hair!) So, after all that effort, I decided to leave it frizzy and “romantic” to hide the imperfections. ��That turned out lovely. I'll give it a try one day when I'm feeling patient but I gotta say it looks HARD even without Lori helping, lol.



[B]bokeh, the snow pics are so beautiful!

I'm not doing this 12 days in a row, just when I remember, lol! I've managed two new buns so far.

The Gibraltar Bun

and the Equlibrium Bun

It's been really fun to try these buns because they are ones I've been saving since I had APL hair and I could never get them right!Thank you BuddhaBelle! Your new buns turned out beautiful.

[Shorty89]

Oh my, Shorty89 - that Maid Marian braided do is AWESOME! I’m completely caught up in wanting to know how you did it.

Day…ummm…12? Not sure…anyway today I tried an upside down French braid leading up to the plaited bun. It took 4 starts to get the braid right (but I blame Lory for that - she distracted me and made me forget where I was adding hair!) So, after all that effort, I decided to leave it frizzy and “romantic” to hide the imperfections. ��

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51735110044_f630c47474.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mPDXMW)Backwards French braid & Bun (https://flic.kr/p/2mPDXMW) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

I love the upside down braid. I can never do them without tangles. There used to be a tutorial about it. Basically, you do four braids on the four quadrants of the head (upper left, upper right, bottom left, bottom right). The you take one of the top ones and start to spiral it, sort of like a cinnamon bun. It takes a lot of bobby pins for me to hold the initial circle part. Keep wrapping around, going just outside the previous part until you run out of braid. Then, do the other upper braid, wrapping in the opposite direction. AFter that, take the bottom braid on the opposite side and wrap it around again int he opposite direction. Finally, take the last braid and wrap it around in the original direction. Left braids get wrapped clockwise while right braids get wrapped counter-clockwise. I hope that sort of makes sense.

[PeonyBlue]

Thanks Shorty - I think I get what you’re saying. I might give it a go one of these days - I’m still looking for more styles to fill my 28 days of Advent.

Today, day 13 and it’s a bit of a two-fer, and a reminder to do my research if I’m trying something vaguely historical.
I found a text tutorial for an Elling Woman Braided Bun. I thought it sounded simple, but as I did it I really didn’t like it. I gave up and played with the braid I’d made and came up with this odd tucked braid updo.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51737402185_17bb58d375.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mPRHaB)Day 13 - Elling Woman Inspiration (https://flic.kr/p/2mPRHaB) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

I then did a bit more research into the Elling Woman’s Braid. (ref- http://igorsbelltower.blogspot.com/p/the-elling-woman-is-danish-bog-body-and.html ) There is more to it than the initial written tutorial I found suggested. So, I should have included more twisted strands in the lower plait and probably twisted the bun differently than what I initially tried.

This second pic (lower plait twisted around the upper plait) is more like I think the Elling Woman’s updo might have looked like before it came loose and was preserved in the bog.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51736510171_3443d9112f.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mPM914)Day 13 - Elling Woman Inspiration (https://flic.kr/p/2mPM914) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

Whatever the truth is, I like my second attempt much better and might try it again in the future to see if this becomes a semi-regular updo in my arsenal.

[bokeh]

Today, day 13 and it’s a bit of a two-fer, and a reminder to do my research if I’m trying something vaguely historical.
I found a text tutorial for an Elling Woman Braided Bun. I thought it sounded simple, but as I did it I really did like it. I gave up and played with the braid I’d made and came up with this odd tucked braid updo.

This second pic (lower plait twisted around the upper plait) is more like I think the Elling Woman’s updo might have looked like before it came loose and was preserved in the bog.

Whatever the truth is, I like my second attempt much better and might try it again in the future to see if this becomes a semi-regular updo in my arsenal.
That's a really interesting braid. You can tell the story of it's history when you get compliments on it! It looks very intricate. You've inspired me to give it a go sometime soon! Isn't it great to find a new updo for your rotation?

I was about to put my hair up into a Masara but then I liked the Dutch braid (an outie braid as PeonyBlue would say) that forms the base of the Masara and soooo decided to leave it down.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=46420&d=1639255851

[PeonyBlue]

Love the little gemstones you have in the braid…highlights it beautifully! But I’ve never heard of a Masara, so I’ll have to look it up to see what you were planning - now I’m curious :)

I didn’t manage to post yesterday (server was busy the one chance I got) so you get both looks now!

Day 14 marked the halfway point of my Advent Hairstyling journey. I decided to continue with historical hair, and tried for an Italian Renaissance hair taping look. I followed a Morgan Donner YouTube video for help, and managed it second try! This one uses no elastics, no pins or clips, just the ribbon to hold it all in place. As always, Lory was very “helpful” (or at least giving an opinion…usually loudly!)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51740670596_4d1ef70df8.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mQ9sKw)Day 14 - Hair Taping (https://flic.kr/p/2mQ9sKw) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

3rd Sunday of Advent and day 15. Today I tried a Gibson Braid & dressed it up with my “liturgical ribbons” of the season. As an added bonus, I match my Christmas tree!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51740686411_a2d97e2d74.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mQ9xsc)Advent Gibson Braid (https://flic.kr/p/2mQ9xsc) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

And as a bonus, video of Lori working out the knot in my ribbons 💁🏻🦜
https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/51740919113_829b8228cf_n.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mQaJCi)Advent Gibson Braid (https://flic.kr/p/2mQaJCi) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

[PeonyBlue]

I'm not doing this 12 days in a row, just when I remember, lol! I've managed two new buns so far.

The Gibraltar Bun

and the Equlibrium Bun

It's been really fun to try these buns because they are ones I've been saving since I had APL hair and I could never get them right!

Ooh - I missed your post earlier! Those buns look really neat…and I’ve never tried either! I really must try more bun options :) I’m especially liking that Equilibrium bun…is it tricky to work out?

[Shorty89]

Day 4: Curls

https://i.imgur.com/oCx52kf.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/aiD5MrH.jpg

Day 5: (no pics) braided nautilus

Day 6: Simple rope braided bun with santa hat

https://i.imgur.com/8R1wjrZ.jpg

[bokeh]

Love the little gemstones you have in the braid…highlights it beautifully! But I’ve never heard of a Masara, so I’ll have to look it up to see what you were planning - now I’m curious :)

Day 14 marked the halfway point of my Advent Hairstyling journey. I decided to continue with historical hair, and tried for an Italian Renaissance hair taping look. I followed a Morgan Donner YouTube video for help, and managed it second try! This one uses no elastics, no pins or clips, just the ribbon to hold it all in place. As always, Lory was very “helpful” (or at least giving an opinion…usually loudly!)

3rd Sunday of Advent and day 15. Today I tried a Gibson Braid & dressed it up with my “liturgical ribbons” of the season. As an added bonus, I match my Christmas tree!

And as a bonus, video of Lori working out the knot in my ribbons 💁🏻🦜
Thank you. It was fun adding the little sparkles. I'll be looking for more little accents like that to add to updos. Your day 14 and 15 are just wonderful styles. I don't know which I like best but matching the Christmas tree is brilliant! Appearances by Lory are always appreciated!


Day 4: Curls

Day 5: (no pics) braided nautilus

Day 6: Simple rope braided bun with santa hatThose tumbling curls and your beautiful hair color almost made me gasp! That's a really pretty braided bun too and the Santa's hat is fun and festive. Well done!

[PeonyBlue]

Day 4: Curls

Day 5: (no pics) braided nautilus

Day 6: Simple rope braided bun with santa hat

https://i.imgur.com/8R1wjrZ.jpg

I’ve probably said it before, but I need to say it again! Your curls are gorgeous!

And cute Santa hat with cat in the background…love it!


Thank you. It was fun adding the little sparkles. I'll be looking for more little accents like that to add to updos. Your day 14 and 15 are just wonderful styles. I don't know which I like best but matching the Christmas tree is brilliant! Appearances by Lory are always appreciated!

If you find more little sparkly things let me know - I’m wanting more since I really only have the pearl ones I’ve used for a few shots now…and I have no idea where to look!

Yesterday - Can you tell I’ve been rewatching the Pride & Prejudice 1995 miniseries? What better inspiration than Jane Bennet for day 16!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51745693331_ed10fef745_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mQAcQp)Regency Updo - Day 16 (https://flic.kr/p/2mQAcQp) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

And for today, day 17 - I’ve moved on from Austen Regency to “A Room with a View” Edwardian…though I didn’t go as big as a true Gibson girl inspired Edwardian would (and certainly not as floofy as Helena B-C did). However, the bun was big enough to need the big sleeves to balance it out! Added bonus, my boater hat finally sits like it should!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51746343014_db67407263_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mQDwXQ)Gibson Girl - Day 17 (https://flic.kr/p/2mQDwXQ) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

[Shorty89]

Thanks guys. Sometimes I wish I had natural curls.

Peony, I love the Gibson. It looks great on you.

[bokeh]

PeonyBlue, I've loved all your styles but Day 17 is :thudpile: It looks so pretty on you and you've pulled it together so nicely with the blouse and the hat!

[Noetsie]

PeonyBlue Omg That jane bennet inspired hairstyle is so cute! And I'm absolutely in love with your Gibson girl hairstyle! That blouse and hat are also amazing, the bigger the sleeves the better in my opinion :P

[PeonyBlue]

Thanks shorty, bokeh & Noetsie - Edwardian styles have always been a favourite of mine, and I’d been dying to try a proper Gibson girl look :)

Two more days, and two more styles:
Day 18 of Advent, and a woven bun. I tried it first with two chopsticks, but it looked like I was growing antenna! Smaller sticks got lost in all the hair, but made for quite a neat bun.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51752362074_5068c07285.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mRbodJ)Woven Bun - Day 18 (https://flic.kr/p/2mRbodJ) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

Day 19 I attempted a Spirit Bun, but I’ll name this the “spirit of advent bun” since I tried to plait in my “liturgical ribbons”! I can see managing to do this on a semi-regular basis (without the ribbons though!)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51751724366_f37cfbc410.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mR87DL)Spirit Bun - Day 19 (https://flic.kr/p/2mR87DL) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

[PeonyBlue]

Spamming the thread with my next two days!

Day 20 and dorky! I wasn’t going out, so I thought it might be fun to do something I wouldn’t wear out in public…and then post it online for the world to see! And why not space buns to follow on from the antenna/my favourite Martian comments from the other day :)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51754749944_60bebc1827.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mRoC3U)Space buns - Day 20 (https://flic.kr/p/2mRoC3U) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

I think I’ve got to day 21 and not done a ponytail before now! And why not take a leaf out of Ms Ariana Grande’s book (or perhaps I dream of Jeannie?)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51754993055_99cab0bda3.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mRpSjt)2FA8B0A9-1CDA-4AB9-B0FF-6C3E38F95071 (https://flic.kr/p/2mRpSjt) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

Anyway, bonus hair flip, because that’s the main reason to go a high pony!
https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/51754993010_70fc5a6db0_w.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mRpSiG)FullSizeRender (https://flic.kr/p/2mRpSiG) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

[bokeh]

PeonyBlue, I love all the styles. Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! The Space Buns are too cute to be hidden. There must be somewhere that you can wear them. Maybe it's time for a trip to Disney World or some other place where adults are allowed to have fun, lol. I'll be wearing a high pony soon because I want to do a pony flip tooooo!

Edited to add: Oops, no fun until after COVID. Ugh!

[SparrowWings]

I love the color contrast of those buns from the front!

[baanoo]

All this hair - so much fun! So many beautiful styles! :inlove:

I am failing at taking photos, as per usual. :cool:
Day five was a fishtail braid, day six a braided lwb, day seven a dutch-braid-into-center held pinless, day eight an L-infinity (why can't I ever get these to stay??).

[PeonyBlue]

PeonyBlue, I love all the styles. Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! The Space Buns are too cute to be hidden. There must be somewhere that you can wear them. Maybe it's time for a trip to Disney World or some other place where adults are allowed to have fun, lol. I'll be wearing a high pony soon because I want to do a pony flip tooooo!

Edited to add: Oops, no fun until after COVID. Ugh!

I’m thinking I’ll use it for the next “crazy hair” disco at school…or else there’s bound to be some theme day event at school that I can use them :)


I love the color contrast of those buns from the front!

For once, the greys look like intentional anime girl bleached bangs!


All this hair - so much fun! So many beautiful styles! :inlove:

I am failing at taking photos, as per usual. :cool:
Day five was a fishtail braid, day six a braided lwb, day seven a dutch-braid-into-center held pinless, day eight an L-infinity (why can't I ever get these to stay??).

Getting photos in during a busy day is hard! The only reason I’m managing is that it’s school holidays and I have time, since we didn’t get to catch up with family overseas like we’d originally hoped.

Today is the 4th Sunday of Advent, and I’ve decided to use Christmas Carols to inspire my hairstyles this week leading up to Christmas. Today, I name this “O Holy night, the stars are brightly shining”.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51755340232_b9bd35effb.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mRrDwh)O Holy night, the stars a brightly shining - day 22 (https://flic.kr/p/2mRrDwh) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

[baanoo]

Day nine: a high rose bun (covered, alas, by a wool cap for most of the day)

[mermaid lullaby]

Day 22 of Advent, my third picture!

Today for Mass I wore my new flexi clip that I received in the mail. It's called the "Celtic knot" in copper. I think of the amazing Saints in the U.K when I wear this.

* Also, this isn't my real hair color, it's just the filter. My hair color is in my signature.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=46461&d=1639948832

[PeonyBlue]

Day nine: a high rose bun (covered, alas, by a wool cap for most of the day)

Hats and hairstyles are a trick combination. I’m thinking of trying some sort of rose or flower bun tomorrow - you’ve inspired me :)


Day 22 of Advent, my third picture!

Today for Mass I wore my new flexi clip that I received in the mail. It's called the "Celtic knot" in copper. I think of the amazing Saints in the U.K when I wear this.

* Also, this isn't my real hair color, it's just the filter. My hair color is in my signature.


I have a soft spot for all things celtic, and of Celtic spirituality! So I approve you choice in so many ways! :o

Day 23, and after an epic fail at attempting a 5 strand Dutch braid, and then trying to do a Masara that someone mentioned earlier in this thread (that was a big fail too), I just wrapped the plait around the Dutch braid and tried to pretty it up! So, I give you an extremely frizzy “Deck the hair with boughs of holly”. Proof that cute hair accessories can save many a bad hair day!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51759159040_37788e2b54.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mRMdHN)Deck the hair with boughs of holly (https://flic.kr/p/2mRMdHN) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

[PeonyBlue]

Day 24 “Behold a rose is growing”!
Today for my Advent challenge, I attempted to follow a climbing flower braid video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HQg_4uXxwJE. Can’t say I quite nailed it, but for a first attempt,I’m pretty chuffed. Plus, I love the old German advent carol, it’s given me a great excuse to sing it over and over while trying to braid every which way!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51761290080_835b2bb570.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mRY9cS)Behold a rose is growing - day 24 (https://flic.kr/p/2mRY9cS) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

[illicitlizard]

These styles are gorgeous to behold! Really enjoying this thread :) I particularly enjoy the space buns and the most recent one is lovely! I am going to have a look at that video now :o

Lovely flexi mermaid lullaby!

shorty you curls are :thud: and I love the little santa hat.

[PeonyBlue]

A bit of fun for day 25 - Ding dong merrily on high! (Or if you prefer, Jingle bell rock!) It’s just a ribbon braided into some hair and wrapped around as a hair band. The bells usually go on my Christmas tree, but decided I had a better use this year :)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51763717971_6bfa1e17fb.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mSbzW4)Ding Dong Merrily on High (https://flic.kr/p/2mSbzW4) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

Lori, however, is not impressed! :p (short video on Flickr)
https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/51764588875_b18c2b3b23.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mSg3PD)Ding Dong Merrily on High (https://flic.kr/p/2mSg3PD) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

[PeonyBlue]

Nearly there! Day 26 and I attempted a “corset braid” for “O Christmas Tree”
Lori was much happier with tree themed hair…she even helped decorate!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51770523781_a771969cc7.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mSMt4B)“O Christmas Tree” corset braid (https://flic.kr/p/2mSMt4B) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

[baanoo]

Peony! Your styles are an inspiration!

[Shorty89]

Nearly there! Day 26 and I attempted a “corset braid” for “O Christmas Tree”
Lori was much happier with tree themed hair…she even helped decorate!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51770523781_a771969cc7.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mSMt4B)“O Christmas Tree” corset braid (https://flic.kr/p/2mSMt4B) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

That looks so good! I need to upload photos but I have two more days done. They're not all Christmas themed but oh well.

Day 7: Three strand heidi braids with Christmas ribbon

Day 8: Pinless braided bun (I think) with ribbon

Day 9: equalibrium bun

[mermaid lullaby]

Yes, Pheony is very inspirational.

From one long hair to another, I love everybody's hairstyles!

Welp! Advent is almost over. I can't wait for the Christmas season to start! :happydance:

[SparrowWings]

Peony! Your styles are an inspiration!
This! So true! It makes me feel so drab with my basic braid and/or bun, but I love seeing all your fancy ones!

[Ylva]

Love the little video with Lory! :D

[Finda]

Nearly there! Day 26 and I attempted a “corset braid” for “O Christmas Tree”
Lori was much happier with tree themed hair…she even helped decorate!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51770523781_a771969cc7.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mSMt4B)“O Christmas Tree” corset braid (https://flic.kr/p/2mSMt4B) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

That's such an awesome and fun style :)

[PeonyBlue]

Aww - thanks for the lovely comments you guys, and merry Christmas! And SparrowWings - fully half of my 28 days were simple, and I have to say, after doing all this the simple styles are still my favourites and definitely not drab! And truth is, after wresting with ribbons and braids, I’ll be happy not having to deal with anything complex for a while!

Anyway, here are my last two looks: Christmas Eve, and I polished up my “halo” (crown braid sewn up with a ribbon) for “Hark the herald angels sing”. Was pretty impressed that it was the last carol of our Christmas Eve service.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51776059584_5b1f7bdf3d.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mTgQEu)Hark the herald angels sing - Crown braid (https://flic.kr/p/2mTgQEu) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

Christmas day, and I repeated the joy of my favourite festive style (and one that seemed well liked by my Facebook crowd), so I bring you “Joy to the World” :) As an added bonus - my festive dress was finished in time as well (but I’ll show that off in the sewing thread).

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51776338730_2006fd0617.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mTigDm)Joy to the world - Christmas Day (https://flic.kr/p/2mTigDm) by Yesterday- Today (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191184884@N02/), on Flickr

Have a blessed Christmas one and all!

[Shorty89]

I got lazy uploading pictures so I'm just going to drop the last few days here.

https://i.imgur.com/S0jmYso.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/m6xoJ90.jpg

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

https://i.imgur.com/BXLt73x.jpg

[bokeh]

Ah, I was swept up with Christmas and visitors and missed the last of the pictures on this wonderful thread! PeonyBlue, I have been very impressed with your styling skills and all the variety of festive updos! Special mention to the theme "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" with the crown braid sewn with a ribbon. That style is a favorite of mine and it is so cute on you! I am growing to classic because I hope to achieve that style when my hair is long enough.

Shorty89, I love your last photo drop! I can't pick a favorite because they are all lovely!

I hope everyone has a lovely new year. Happy growing!

[PeonyBlue]

Ah, I was swept up with Christmas and visitors and missed the last of the pictures on this wonderful thread! PeonyBlue, I have been very impressed with your styling skills and all the variety of festive updos! Special mention to the theme "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" with the crown braid sewn with a ribbon. That style is a favorite of mine and it is so cute on you! I am growing to classic because I hope to achieve that style when my hair is long enough.

Shorty89, I love your last photo drop! I can't pick a favorite because they are all lovely!

I hope everyone has a lovely new year. Happy growing!

Thanks, bokeh - it’s been fun challenging myself, but I’m happy it’s over! The crown braid is worth growing your hair for, tho…I loved it, even if I wouldn’t bother to do it that often.

Shorty89 - I completely agree with bokeh…so many lovely pics and suck beautifully shiny hair! I’m so envious. You guys really are making me want to get some Flexi-8 type toys…and I really love that braid you did in the first pic.

[Shorty89]

Thanks Peony and Bokeh. I do like my flexis although my absolute favourite is still my Jeter fork.

[Shorty89]

Shall we start this again for Christmas 2022?

Here's my first one.

https://i.imgur.com/b9Q521y.jpg

[Arcticfoxes]

Nice thread! I don't have the length for this yet but can't wait to see everyone's styles:D

[Shorty89]

Nice thread! I don't have the length for this yet but can't wait to see everyone's styles:D

You could always do half-ups or ribbons.:)

[Pouncequick]

I'll probably do this for the 12 days from Christmas to Epiphany. I have time off work for most of those days so I could actually fiddle with my hair more.

[GoatLady]

I'll do the 12 days of Christmas, starting on the 14th.

[Shorty89]

I should probably add that you don't have to do them all in a row. Last year (And this year), I spread mine out over December.

Day 2: https://i.imgur.com/Fv1pIsl.jpg

Day 3: https://i.imgur.com/hD89ico.jpg

[Glitch]

I should probably add that you don't have to do them all in a row. Last year (And this year), I spread mine out over December.

Day 2: https://i.imgur.com/Fv1pIsl.jpg

Day 3: https://i.imgur.com/hD89ico.jpg

Very pretty and festive!!

[GoatLady]

Well, I'm a day later than I'd planned, but here are my first 2 buns. A LWB held with an Elymwold stick and today's style is, I think, A modified logroll held with a large Ficcare Maximas.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5833a5_e841cc08388d4ec5ac38826cd80b1f9a~mv2.jpg
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5833a5_d046e52e89a04fa88b467cbc83036f6b~mv2.jpg

[Shorty89]

Pretty! I didn't do anything today but yesterday, I did a bun with my new cardinal flexi. I can't remember if I took a pic or not.

[GoatLady]

Today it's a scarf bun. Cross posted in the Hairstyle of the Month.
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5833a5_86624af294824bceaf611ca400a632cf~mv2.jpg

[GoatLady]

Today I'm rocking a Moon & Stars Flexi in a cinnabun.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5833a5_a75bf63780d64e50bc1df0cd9dafe612~mv2.jpg

[Shorty89]

Today I'm rocking a Moon & Stars Flexi in a cinnabun.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5833a5_a75bf63780d64e50bc1df0cd9dafe612~mv2.jpg

I don't think I've seen that Flexi before. So pretty!

[tuanyiji]

This thread got me all stoked!
Everyone’s works are so festive :)

[Shorty89]

(late but...)

Day 4:

https://i.imgur.com/eP6toI5.jpg

Day 5:

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

Day 6:

https://i.imgur.com/hiEf0lx.jpg

[GoatLady]

Today it was a very messy French Braid (on really dirty hair), twisted into a bun and held with a 60th Street fork.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5833a5_3ed8aab6dc2a4449863318d2cba7a778~mv2.jpg

[GoatLady]

Today it's a "dirty hair" log roll with my Claudia flexi.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5833a5_a7cc66697d6344a2a6b910b0c6ed5340~mv2.jpg

[GoatLady]

Where'd everyone go?

Today I'm trying a nautilus bun held with my Elymwold gothic fork. (Now I need to go learn some more buns).

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5833a5_a064859d5329498dae682fca59a0077d~mv2.jpg

[Shorty89]

Day 7: Paranda braided bun with flexi

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

Day 8: Diagonal braid with ribbon

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

Day 9: Elling woman bun.

https://i.imgur.com/2wzw29W.jpg

[PeonyBlue]

Can hardly believe it’s been a whole year since I did the challenge - but I’ve been getting the memories on my Facebook page for the last month to remind me how much fun it was. I’m so glad you resurrected it again this year…I’ve been too busy this year to take part, but maybe next year I’ll join in again. It’s been lovely to see the styles you’re all coming up with :)

[Shorty89]

Can hardly believe it’s been a whole year since I did the challenge - but I’ve been getting the memories on my Facebook page for the last month to remind me how much fun it was. I’m so glad you resurrected it again this year…I’ve been too busy this year to take part, but maybe next year I’ll join in again. It’s been lovely to see the styles you’re all coming up with :)


I'm glad you did. I've had fun with it again this year. I always need help breaking out of the Lazy wrap and Nautilus bun rut.

Day 10:

Maid Marian braided beehive.
with pointsetta pins

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

Day 11: Lace waterfall braids, half-up. I forgot to get a picture of this one.

Day 12: Interlaced braids. I added mini Christmas ornaments to it but I don't know if I took a picture at that point. I have one before I put them in.

https://i.imgur.com/Q9jHrsg.jpg