WEO: The "wear all of my toys once" challenge

[rags]

Nothing for me yesterday, as I got to spend the day at the dentist. :shudder: BTW, a weird new milestone - my hair is now long enough once again to hang off the edge of the chair and get pulled by the dentist's knee. No more wearing it down to the dentist!

Today, an Aliarose bubblegum stick (Etsy), in the world's tiniest Chinese bun (and my first time at trying it). :D
I'm always a bit embarassed by my teeny little hair and nonexistant updo skills, but at least this thing is secure!!
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2794&pictureid=36230

[AJoifulNoise]

Congrats on your first chinese bun, rags!

Day 18: Red Sea by TheFarGrove in a braided chinese bun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April092009Upload0021.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April092009Upload0052.jpg

Here's a close up (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=784&pictureid=21776) of the fish.

[OhioLisa]

Don't be embarrassed, rags. I think your updos are adorable! :flower:

My accessory of the day is my Baerreis rosewood nautilus (in a sock bun):

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessory%20challenge/baerreis_rosewood.jpg

[Guinevere]

What a great Idea! I'll post some of my own too later!

[DecafJane]

Thanks for the compliments, ladies! One day I hope to be one of the ultra-long curl-heads, like AprilElf or Xandergrammy. :)

I'm now getting to the point where I'm going to have to start putting my "worn" toys into a box or something, otherwise I may forget which ones I have worn (especially with the Flexi-8s). ;)

[mugglemomof3]

This is not meant to be a hairtoy, but I found it too heavy to wear as a bracelet. Yes, it's a bracelet. I love orange and I found it slightly Harry Potter themed! So there! I've worn this to a couple of Harry Potter parties and got nice compliments. It's a plain bun held with Good Day pins and then I just wiggle the bracelet onto it. Never fallen out (but of course, I'm kinda careful all night).

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z29/mugglemomof3/hair/snakebunringonbun.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z29/mugglemomof3/hair/snakebunring.jpg

[AJoifulNoise]

I'm now getting to the point where I'm going to have to start putting my "worn" toys into a box or something, otherwise I may forget which ones I have worn (especially with the Flexi-8s). ;)

I had to start a list half-way through week 2. It's helped a lot!

[DecafJane]

Today's toys:
Nightblooming D20 stick set!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3585/3427817093_5d0a4cc9a6_m.jpg
They are a little wonky, but it is the end of a long day and they have held really well, so I'm happy. :)
Yes, we were playing today. I rolled a statistically unlikely number of ones (unlucky), while DH (the DM) rolled an unlikely number of 20s with the same dice (good for him, bad for the players)! Oh well. We still had fun. :P

[Teazel]

Love the D20 sticks, DecafJane, and your hair is looking amazing!

mugglemomof3, I think what you have there is the worm Ouroboros. The snake swallowing its tail is a symbol of eternity. :D

Day 13 for me: a beak clip-inna-bun.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2792&pictureid=36301

[rags]

I had to start putting all my "worn" toys in a separate box about a week ago too.

Mugglemom: I love your bracelet/hair toy! It's beautiful!

Stick-inna-bun. Snakewood stick from Amadlife0

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2794&pictureid=36305

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 19: QueCraft Lizard stick in a cinnabun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April102009Upload004.jpg

[wendyg]

Day-Glo orange beaded bunjii as a braid end (it's actually not tying off the braid because it gets too thin; there's a covered elastic under it to help hold it on):

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-04-09-orangebunjii.jpg

wg

[DecafJane]

Today's fork-inna-bun (or bun-onna-fork) is a cinnabun held by a Quattro fork. I love this fork because of the contrast and detail in the segmented section, and it also holds REALLY well. :)
Part of me thinks that it is a shame that Ron is known more for his metal sticks than for his forks, but I guess he does more of the sticks, so it is to be expected.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3608/3429541091_0c3fe16e2c_m.jpg

[AJoifulNoise]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3608/3429541091_0c3fe16e2c_m.jpg

That is a beautiful peice of hair art! :agree:

[DecafJane]

It is, isn't it? I'm particularly happy that it is quite a long fork, so I'll get a lot of use out of it yet. :D

[Teazel]

Today's fork-inna-bun (or bun-onna-fork)

:rollin:
...

[OhioLisa]

My accessory today, my red aquapearl Ketylo fork. (Forgive the messy hair. It's been a long day!)

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessory%20challenge/red_ketyloaquapearl_fork.jpg

[wendyg]

decafjane: in the photo the dark areas of the fork vanish into your hair, which gives a very intriguing op-art effect.

60th Street 4-prong in raspberry twist dymondwood:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-04-11-60thcircus.jpg

wg

[AprilElf]

Day 18: Quattro bun holder in a Braided Chinese Bun.
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_18Quattrobunholder.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/18Quattrobunholder.jpg)

Day 19: Blue 'Swinky'-type toy in My Braid Flip style.
(I always seem to put this thing in crooked. ;) )
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_19bluezing.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/19bluezing.jpg)

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 20: ForeverSunshine Porcelain Tiger Hair Stick in a half-up nautilus bun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April112009Upload002.jpg

Here's a close up (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=784&pictureid=27855) of the tiger.

[rags]

Decafjane: I agree, that fork is stunning!

OhioLisa: I love that aquapearl fork! Sigh.......why didn't I order one? Why?


Wendyg: I like how that fork pops against your hair. I love looking at your pics as we are close to the same hairtype, and I like to imagine my hair will look like that in a few years! (including the silver, if I keep going like this! :D)

[rags]

Leather barette from Dinglewear on Etsy holding my very first French braid I was brave enough to photograph. At least it's holding so far! (been a bit since I did it now) :D

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2794&pictureid=36409

[AprilElf]

Day 20: 'Starburst' Ponytail Wrap (my name for it) holding a Four-strand Box Braid.
I don't wear this as often as I should, yet I see it every day in my signature ... weird. :)
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_20starburst.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/20starburst.jpg)

[sapphire-o]

I've totally fallen off the wagon. First my camera was missing for a couple days, then I had to empty the memory card, then I just didn't upload them. :o Oh well I got a couple pictures from last week anyway.

- A snakewood stick with malachite, by monkthemonk, holding a figure-8

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/sapphire-o/Hairtoy%20challenge/monksnakestk.jpg

- A lignum vitae stick from Crystal Mood, holding a sapphire knot. :)

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/sapphire-o/Hairtoy%20challenge/lignumstick.jpg

- A greydog stick in color "sunset", holding a half-up bun

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/sapphire-o/Hairtoy%20challenge/sunsetstick.jpg

[OhioLisa]

Thanks, rags. :)

My accessory today was my monk geometric slices fork:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessory%20challenge/monk_geometric_slices.jpg

[AprilElf]

Oooh, that's a beauty fork, OhioLisa!
sapphire-o - your latest batch of pics are very cool, especially the figure-8 --:inlove:-- and the toy is pretty too ... ;)

[DecafJane]

Today was another flexi-8 day:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3433041077_8be407063a_m.jpg

I love the hair and toys on this thread. :)

[wendyg]

Thanks, rags. Continuing the monkthemonk theme from sapphire-o (like the stick; always amazed how shiny and...coherent your hair looks) and ohiolisa (I remember that fork coming up and really liked it), today's is his also, a three-prong fork in fuchsia dymondwood. Before anyone says anything about how it pops against my hair, that is entirely a camera artefact. This camera "pinks" everything, and it's very difficult to photograph dymondwood accurately anyway. IRL the fork is duller and more purple - actually more of a magenta than a fuchsia.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-04-12-monkfuchsia.jpg

wg

[Xandergrammy]

I am woefully behind on posting pictures. My grandson kept me busy!!! So here ya go...


Day 15- Bun with one on my ketylos:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0123-1.jpg

Day 16- A single braid with a scrunchie on the end. No picture.

Day 17- Back to work and wash day- I used one of my headbands to hold back the front of my hair. It was very humid here, so my hair had to be controlled in a braid for part of the day, which made most of my waves go away by the time I got home.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0180-1.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0177.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0179.jpg

[rags]

Xandergrammy: And I braid my hair in order to get waves! :p Your hair is beautiful both ways!

Today is a Nightblooming stick in a cheater's lazy wrap. The cheating part - my hair isn't really quite long enough (I need a couple more inches) so it is pinned to death! ETA: Didn't realize it still looked so damp!

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2794&pictureid=36502


And because the butterfly is blending in with my ear, here is a pic of the stick - my two favorite things ; ketylos and butterflies! I love her stuff!

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2459&pictureid=36503

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 21: Ending week #3 with Night Bloomings Green Lady of Caerphilly Copper Ivy Hair Sticks in a cinnabun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April122009Upload009sticks.jpg

[Xandergrammy]

I think I know where I'm going shopping when I get some hairtoy money! Hint: Nightblooming
I'm really loving ALL of the beautiful hairtoys that you guys are wearing.

OhioLisa- I'm in love with that fish! :inlove:

[DecafJane]

Ajoifulnoise, I LOVE your collection of sticks! The Nightblooming ones are so pretty!

Here is today's fork-inna-bun:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3305/3436360993_5f5bf3b797_m.jpg
It is a cinnabun with an etta mae fork.

I'm just wondering what the next bun that I am going to be able to do is most likely to be? Ladies, what should I be keeping an eye out that I might be able to do next? :)

[rags]

My new favorite sticks! Nightblooming's Mystic Dream Copper sticks.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2794&pictureid=36600

[wendyg]

The yellow multistripe Ficcare:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-04-13-yellowficcare.jpg

wg

[AJoifulNoise]

Ajoifulnoise, I LOVE your collection of sticks! The Nightblooming ones are so pretty!

Here is today's fork-inna-bun:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3305/3436360993_5f5bf3b797_m.jpg
It is a cinnabun with an etta mae fork.

Thank you! I'm a Night Blooming addict. :D

I love seeing your toys, too. And I have to say your hair is looking super lovely. It just glistens!

Day 22: Green and gold Anafiassa sticks in a cinnabun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April132009Upload001.jpg

[Teazel]

Day 13 (I am so slack!): A wooden stick with red beaded dangle, inna 'free-form' equilibrium bun. :wink:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2792&pictureid=36651

[Alia]

Day 13 (I am so slack!): A wooden stick with red beaded dangle, inna 'free-form' equilibrium bun. :wink:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2792&pictureid=36651

OMG, your hair is so gorgeous with a really nice texture:D--you could stick a screwdriver in it, and it'd still look awesome.

[AJoifulNoise]

OMG, your hair is so gorgeous with a really nice texture:D--you could stick a screwdriver in it, and it'd still look awesome.

:lol: I love the way you put this. And I have to agree.

[Teazel]

LOL! That's an interesting idea, Alia; I should try it some day. :D My thanks to you and Joiful for the compliments. :flowers:

[wendyg]

Another day, another monk:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-04-14-monksherbet.jpg

wg

[AprilElf]

Day 21: Pair of what I call my 'Globe' sticks (homemade toppers) in a Bunny Tail.
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_21globesticks.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/21globesticks.jpg)

Day 22: Bone heru (Maori comb) in a Cinnabun.
(Better pic of this hair toy here (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=1773&pictureid=23717).)
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_22boneheru.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/22boneheru.jpg)

[rags]

AMadlife0 stick -inna-bun

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2794&pictureid=36722

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 23: Night Bloomings The Beast Roses in a sock bun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April142009Upload012.jpg

Here's a close up (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=784&pictureid=27856) of the sticks.

[Islandgrrl]

Is this a "hop in whenever you want to start" kind of challenge or did I have to start at a specific point in time that has long passed me by?

[Xandergrammy]

Photobucket has been misbehaving for me lately. Sorry about that. I've really been enjoying looking at everyone's styles and toys.


Day 18- Braid with one of my butterfly barrettes.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0181-2.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0182.jpg


Day 19- Figure 8 with my black and gold Primavera.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0184-1.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0185-1.jpg

[Xandergrammy]

Is this a "hop in whenever you want to start" kind of challenge or did I have to start at a specific point in time that has long passed me by?


Hop in, Islandgrrl!!!

[rags]

Xandergrammy: I braved my evil computer's ten minute load times for replys just to tell you - I LOVE that butterfly barette! (covet, covet)

Islandgrrl: As far as I know, it's a "jump in when you want" thingy. I know I started several days behind some. (I'm on day eighteen or nineteen, I think). The only rule is you must wear every toy once before wearing anything again.

Is anyone else missing their favorites? I'm really starting to miss some of mine! (and I've also figured out why I never wear some of these.....)

[Islandgrrl]

:bunny: :bunny: :bunny: Okay then. Today is Day 1. I have a knotted bun with my one and only 60th Street 3 prong fork. Pic to follow if I can get my ancient camera to cooperate.

[AJoifulNoise]

Islandgrrl- Welcome to the challenge! :D

Xandergrammy- That's a very pretty barrette (as you can tell, I have a soft spot for butterflies...). And, your braids are always jaw-droppingly lovely.


Is anyone else missing their favorites? I'm really starting to miss some of mine! (and I've also figured out why I never wear some of these.....)

Definately missing my favorites. I've been saving them for the weekends (when I actually go out) and for the end of my challenge. Meaning, I've been wearing those that I don't normally wear first. So, yeah, I missing my normal lovelies! I reach for them and then think "well, I might really want them later."

[wendyg]

islandgrrl: hop in any time.

wg

[OhioLisa]

I actually wore my hair down yesterday, but today's accessory is my white aquapearl ketylo fork:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessory%20challenge/white_aquapearl_fork.jpg

[sapphire-o]

A couple more pictures from the last few days. I think I re-used a hairtoy, but most of my album pictures were from last April so that shouldn't count. :)

- A pair of pink Papadonh sticks holding some bun (supposed to be equilibrium bun, but it doesn't look like one at all)

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/sapphire-o/Hairtoy%20challenge/papadohnsticks.jpg

- A "bubblegum" fork by 60th street, holding some bun (supposed to be a pretzel bun, again it doesn't look like it) :D

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/sapphire-o/Hairtoy%20challenge/bubblegumfork-1.jpg

- A gold curvy hair fork I bought locally, It's 6" long, the brand is "Odile Gilbert". It's very smooth and sturdy, I'd say better than Quattro forks in quality. Very pricey, though.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/sapphire-o/Hairtoy%20challenge/goldfork.jpg

[wendyg]

Black nickel Flexi-8:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-04-15-f8black.jpg

wg

[Islandgrrl]

Day 2: Cinnabun with Etta Mae Bloodwood Bishop fork.

[OhioLisa]

Rosewood fork in another figure-8:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessory%20challenge/rosewood_fork.jpg

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 24: Night Bloomings Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Kambaba Jasper Hair Sticks in a cinnabun. I had to actually go some where this morning, so I pulled out a pair of my favorites. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April152009Upload006.jpg

[sapphire-o]

I did a French Twist today, with 4 hairsticks! :D It's inspired by the hairdo of the villian in "Barbie Diamond Castle". Mine isn't quite as evil looking, though. I used two pairs of Graydog sticks, I think the colors are called "Fiesta" and "Brook".

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/sapphire-o/Hairtoy%20challenge/graydogsticks.jpg

[rags]

OhioLisa, I adore both of those forks!

Sapphire0 - You have the prettiest hair!

Today I did another lazy wrap bun with my Ketylo fork. This stayed much better than the one with the stick! But I still need more lenght to make it work properly.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2794&pictureid=36876

[wendyg]

Fresh off the swap board, a bright red/silver Ficcare beak. I asked Ficcare about this, and they say it dates to about 1999.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-04-16-ficcare-redbeak.jpg

wg

[levelek]

[snip]It's inspired by the hairdo of the villian in "Barbie Diamond Castle". [snip]

I love it :lol:

[rags]

I just won this Amadlife stick on Ebay, and man, it's too big for me. Regardless, I now own it, so I'm wearing it today since I don't have to go anywhere! It's a beautiful stick, just going to be too big for me even at goal, I think.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2794&pictureid=36955

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 25: Green and Pink Anafiassa sticks in a cinnabun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April162009Upload009.jpg

[Islandgrrl]

Day 3: Dragonfly horn stick (a single) precariously holding up what's passing for a cinnabun today.

I think this challenge is going to really help me identify which of the hairtoys I have should be re-homed because they don't work for me anymore....

[rags]

Day 3: Dragonfly horn stick (a single) precariously holding up what's passing for a cinnabun today.

I think this challenge is going to really help me identify which of the hairtoys I have should be re-homed because they don't work for me anymore....


Yes, it's certainly doing that for me! For instance, I've found several sticks that just don't work well (oh yes, that's why I never wore them!). I've also noticed that I really miss my forks! :wail: (Luckily I've saved a couple of them for the end, thank goodness!)

[sapphire-o]

Ok, today's toy is a bit weird. It's two black and white octopus clips holding a figure-8. Looks really strange because the black halves disappear into my hair but I like it. :D

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/sapphire-o/Hairtoy%20challenge/octoclips.jpg

[Teazel]

Ooh, that looks really cool, sapphire-o! :bigeyes:

I sooo want a flexi-8. And I don't even dare dream of having some Night Blooming sticks!

Okay - bad hair day alert!! This is what I get for doing a scalp wash before bed and sleeping on it uncombed. Mad, wiry, eccentric cat-lady hair (that's a joke, don't hurt me)!

Day 15: Roman hairstick (bought in a market) inna cinnabutt, with bizarre quiff at the front. :rolleyes: No picture. :p

[Xandergrammy]

Day 20- Half up with the gorgeous fork that TammySue gave me-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0193.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0190-1.jpg



Day 21- Twin braids with my Bali Booty Heart Slide-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0196-1.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0195-1.jpg

[Teazel]

I LOVE that blingy fork, Xandergrammy!! :thud:

[rags]

And I'm in love with the slide.......:crush:

[rags]

Oh, and SapphireO - those clips look amazing. It looks kind of like you have two little white hands holding up your bun! Very unusual!

[Cinnamon Hair]

Ok, today's toy is a bit weird. It's two black and white octopus clips holding a figure-8. Looks really strange because the black halves disappear into my hair but I like it. :D

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/sapphire-o/Hairtoy%20challenge/octoclips.jpg

Ok I have to know... did the black/white octopussi (hope that's the right plural spelling and not something x rated like it sounds!) come that way or did you mutate them?

[AJoifulNoise]

Ok I have to know... did the black/white octopussi (hope that's the right plural spelling and not something x rated like it sounds!) come that way or did you mutate them?

I was wondering that, too. They look awesome.

[sapphire-o]

Oh, and SapphireO - those clips look amazing. It looks kind of like you have two little white hands holding up your bun! Very unusual!

Ya, DH called them "the white hands of Saruman". At least I don't have the horrible hair to go with them. :D

Cinnamon, I didn't alter the clips. They came that way. I suppose if you have some clips sitting around, you can take them apart and try. These were rather a rare find. They were made in France and have very high quality. I found them in a drugstore's clearance bin.

[AprilElf]

sapphire-o, I love those octopus clips holding the figure-8. It's an awesome effect! :inlove:


What I've been wearing the last few days ... [thumbnails clickable]

Day 23: Quattro wooden stick in a KarenLynn Knot
This is a nice, elegant stick but it got a bit buried in this updo. :p
I haven't owned it long enough to figure out the best updos to put it in. You can see the snakeskin pattern and blue detail at the top better in this pic (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=1773&pictureid=36228).
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_23quattrostick.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/23quattrostick.jpg)

Day 24: Etta Mae Spade fork in a Figure-8
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_24spadefork.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/24spadefork.jpg)

Day 25: Nightblooming hair stick --Arrow of Artemis-- in a Rose Bun half-up
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_25nightblooming.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/25nightblooming.jpg)

[wendyg]

Like the slide-and-braid style, xandergrammy.

barrette from Valsart on Etsy:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-04-17-valsartturq.jpg

wg

[Islandgrrl]

Day 4: Willowthewisp 2-prong fork holding up a cinnabun.

[Kina]

sapphire-o, I love those octopus clips holding the figure-8. It's an awesome effect! :inlove:


What I've been wearing the last few days ... [thumbnails clickable]

Day 23: Quattro wooden stick in a KarenLynn Knot
This is a nice, elegant stick but it got a bit buried in this updo. :p
I haven't owned it long enough to figure out the best updos to put it in. You can see the snakeskin pattern and blue detail at the top better in this pic (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=1773&pictureid=36228).
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_23quattrostick.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/23quattrostick.jpg)

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They are all lovely, but this is my favorite, it's an amazing knot!

[rags]

Nightblooming stick in a Manderly twist/bun. :p

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2794&pictureid=37007

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 26: Green disc Anafiassa sticks in a cinnabun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April172009Upload008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/sticks.jpg

[Teazel]

AprilElf! Come here this instant, young lady, and show me how to do a KarenLynn Knot! I've never been able to get the hang of it. :o

Day 16: Medium jaw clips holding an Accidental Bun. :D Is this cheating? I'm not sure if jaw clips can really be termed 'hair toys'. :hmm:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2792&pictureid=37045

[wendyg]

I'm going to be traveling for the next ten days, so likely not posting in this thread until I get back on the 28th. Today's is my standard travel fork, a monkthemonk job, this one in indigo dymondwood with vari-colored stripes along the edges.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-04-18-monkdenim.jpg

wg

[Flynn]

I wore my koa wood hairstick today and that's challenge complete. (/sad) I don't think you'd class anything else in my small collection as a hair toy -- plain barettes, a couple of little silk flowers on bobby pins, and hundreds of u-shaped hair pins.

Flynn's quest: find a fork.

[paper]

AJoifulNoise, I think you make the prettiest cinnabuns, :) your hair is so shiny and perfect.


wendyg, I love the way all your hairtoys match your silver hair. They all look great!



Rags, That updo is gorgeous! Love your silvers too!

[AJoifulNoise]

AJoifulNoise, I think you make the prettiest cinnabuns, :) your hair is so shiny and perfect.

Oh, wow, thanks! :o

[rags]

Wow, thanks Paper!

Wendyg: I adore that braided bun - and the fork too! :crush: I'll miss your pics!

Today my hair will NOT cooperate with me, so it's a leather slide from Mythic Pict on Etsy. I love the slide, which is wonderfully made, and the celtic knots on it are beautiful, but I despise the too-long stick. I need to shorten it -too much to do!

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2794&pictureid=37126

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 27: I was actually going to wear it completely down today. But, I can't stand it falling in my face. So, it's in a half-up with a silver barette that belonged to my mom. I actually have 4 of these (silver, gold, bronze, and copper), but I will count them all as one.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April182009Upload003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April182009Upload004.jpg

[Xandergrammy]

Day 22- Bun with my matte gold maxima

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0199.jpg


Day 23- Bun with my elephant hair stick

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0201-1.jpg

[AprilElf]

LOL Teazel! I'm here - I'm here! Not sure what to tell you though ... ummm, I just do it like the instructions (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/vbjournal.php?do=article&articleid=30) say ...?!?!
For the first loop, I do it over three or four fingers instead of two. What part in particular is giving you grief? :shrug:

And thank you Kina for your comment. :)


Day 26: Pink/Purple Papadonh stick in a Pinless Braid Bun
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_26pinkpapadonh.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/26pinkpapadonh.jpg)

Day 27: 'Venus' Hair Brooch (by NightBlooming) in Amoretti's Spanish Lady Bun
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_27nightbloomingbrooch.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/27nightbloomingbrooch.jpg)

[Teazel]

AprilElf, your 'dos are to die for, as usual. Did Amoretti ever post proper instructions for her Spanish Lady bun, or were you able to follow her written description?

Ohhh... there's a video for the KarenLynn Knot now - I don't think there was last time I had a go at it. Yay! Now I see where I went wrong! :D

Day 17: Homemade hairsticks in my first proper KarenLynn Knot. :joy: DH made the sticks from recycled rimu (a native NZ wood) and I added the bead toppers.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2792&pictureid=37210

[AprilElf]

Oh hey, you did it! Great knot! :thumbsup: And teamed with a great pair of sticks. I've seen them before and I still think they're so purty.

I followed Amoretti's written instructions for the bun in her blog. I don't think she's done a picture step-by-step yet.

[Xandergrammy]

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2792&pictureid=37045


This is gorgeous and I wouldn't call it cheating. Jaw clips are very popular hair toys in my neck of the woods. :sun:

[Xandergrammy]

I'm going to be traveling for the next ten days, so likely not posting in this thread until I get back on the 28th. Today's is my standard travel fork, a monkthemonk job, this one in indigo dymondwood with vari-colored stripes along the edges.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-04-18-monkdenim.jpg

wg


wendy, I love your hair and your blue hairtoys! Such a gorgeous combination!

Have a safe trip.

[rags]

Teazel; That knot is gorgeous! And I love the sticks also - the green toppers really look good with your hair!

Today is a 60th street kingwood fork in a lazy wrap bun. I'm getting better at this - only one pin this time (for the ends). This might become my bun of choice as it makes me look like I have so much more hair! :D

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2794&pictureid=37222

[DecafJane]

Okay, I have been slack lately (sick + busy), but here is today's effort:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3555/3461596107_8e0009a0b6_m.jpg
Pretty ketylos. :) (I am wearing the green scarf at home, so it didn't clash all day. ;) )

[Xandergrammy]

Day 24- Wash day, so I just used one of my narrow head bands.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0005-9.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0006-6.jpg

[rags]

Raining cats and dogs here today (at least all morning) so I wore my aquapearl ketylos. I hope we don't have too many more rainy days, as I'm almost out of waterproof toys!

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2794&pictureid=37353

[AJoifulNoise]

Playing a bit of catch-up today. Hurray for my internet being back up!

Day 28: Night Blooming Hairsticks of House Aniad in a cinnabun. These are very special as they tie in to a story that my best friend is writing. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April192009Upload004.jpg

Day 29: Night Blooming Union of Hina and Aine- Yellow Jade Butterfly and Flower Hair Sticks in another cinnabun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April202009Upload003.jpg

Day 30: Night Blooming House of Hogwarts: Ravenclaw stick in a cinnabun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April212009Upload010.jpg

Day 31: Night Blooming Lost Love Black Butterfly Hair Stick in a cinnabun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April222009Upload005.jpg

[Islandgrrl]

I'm a little behind :o time to play catch up!

April 18 was Day 5: Willowthewisp Tulip Sticks in a cinnabun.
April 19 was Day 6: Gold Matte Ficcarissimo holding up a pinned up braid.
April 20 was Day 7: Willowthewisp Blossom Fork holding an Equilibrium Bun.
April 21 was Day 8: Silver Pat Areias fork holding a Lazy Wrap Bun
Today is Day 9: Carved turtle hair fork (javacentric?) holding a very Lazy Wrap Bun.

[rags]

Joiful - I adore all of these stick! (I know, how surprising!) Of course, you know I really, really, really like the last one.......(really!) :p:D

[AJoifulNoise]

Joiful - I adore all of these stick! (I know, how surprising!) Of course, you know I really, really, really like the last one.......(really!) :p:D

Hahaha. Thanks! Really. :lol:

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 32: Anafiassa Lizard Sticks in a cinnabun (that looks like it's about to either crawl off of or eat my head).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April232009Upload006.jpg

[Islandgrrl]

Day 10: Cinnabun with a 3-prong Willowthewisp purple fork.

[rags]

Joiful: I like that lizard stick!

Islandgrrl: I don't think I've ever seen a purple Willowthewisp fork - now you've got my imagination going! It sounds like you have some beautiful toys.

Yesterday was a cedar barette from the Barette Baron:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2794&pictureid=37483


And today is a WoodbyC spiral

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2794&pictureid=37482

[Teazel]

Mmmm, Night Blooming sticks. :face:

Catch-up for me, too - I've been slack!

Day 18: 'pearl' scrunchie on a ponytail - sorry for the bad photo, DH just snapped it quickly as we were heading off to a friend's birthday party.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2792&pictureid=37507

Day 19: Italian hairsticks inna bun. The toppers are leather: I like these sticks a lot.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2792&pictureid=37508

And that's all, folks! Apart from sundry items kicking around that I don't ever use anymore (broken things, headbands, clips etc.), scrunchies and whatnot, that's all my toys.

I've enjoyed giving them an airing. Thank you for the challenge! :flower:

[sapphire-o]

I've been awful with keeping track of the pictures. I checked my camera today and found only two new hairtoy pictures, and I'm leaving for a trip soon. Guess I'll have to do this for longer to make up a bit. :)

- A plain gold Ficcarissimo, my favorite hair clip

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/sapphire-o/Hairtoy%20challenge/goldficcare.jpg

- Purpleheart fork with trinity knot. Just got it today. :D

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/sapphire-o/Hairtoy%20challenge/celticfork.jpg

[paper]

Teazel, I love your pearl ponytail holder. Where did you get it?

rags, I love your barrette, and how all your toys look good with your hair color.

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 33: Double Cinnabuns with little black clips. I'm hoping for pretty waves tomorrow. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April232009Upload001.jpg

sapphire-o- That purpleheart fork is gorgeous. :inlove:

[Peggy E.]

Nothing like jumpin' right in with both feet when the stream's just about to dry up! (Translation: Getting in very, VERY late in this challenge!).

But I have a good excuse - actually, several, as there's been a lot of not good stuff going on in the family and playing with my hair toys wasn't high on a priority list (like it is normally!).

So, if it's okay and I'll stop when the rest of you do - I've got several hair toys here that I've rarely, if ever, worn and this is a great incentive - I'll take the challenge with the following as my Day 1.

WendyG, lady, you have got to be producing these gorgeous items of yours in your basement, or something! I'm feeling so very second-class-citizen in comparison! ;o(

And the fabulous hair styles. What can you say, other than "Wow?!" Looks like we all should be on the next plane to New Zealand, as something down there is working magic on hair (is it the Vegamite?!).

Okay. Pic:

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z235/plelliott254/LHC%20Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/HairToyChallenge09Day1001.jpg

[jahof45]

Mmmm, Night Blooming sticks. :face:

Catch-up for me, too - I've been slack!

Day 18: 'pearl' scrunchie on a ponytail - sorry for the bad photo, DH just snapped it quickly as we were heading off to a friend's birthday party.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2792&pictureid=37507

Day 19: Italian hairsticks inna bun. The toppers are leather: I like these sticks a lot.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2792&pictureid=37508

And that's all, folks! Apart from sundry items kicking around that I don't ever use anymore (broken things, headbands, clips etc.), scrunchies and whatnot, that's all my toys.

I've enjoyed giving them an airing. Thank you for the challenge! :flower:

Your pics will be missed. I love your incredible styles and your toys are very cool! Thanks for sharing!

[AJoifulNoise]

Jump right in, Peggy E.! I still have 2-3 weeks left on my challenge. :o I didn't realize I had so much.

[karisaf]

- Purpleheart fork with trinity knot. Just got it today. :D

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/sapphire-o/Hairtoy%20challenge/celticfork.jpg

Glad it arrived safely! It looks fabulous in your hair - it really pops!

[OhioLisa]

I haven't posted in a while, due to some life drama. The last time I posted, apparently, was the 15th, so here are my toys between then and now.

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessory%20challenge/beech_ketylo.jpg http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessory%20challenge/tulipwood_ketylo_sticks.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessory%20challenge/green_aquapearl_fork.jpg http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessory%20challenge/purpleheart_homemade.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessory%20challenge/catpaw.jpg http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessory%20challenge/60th_5_prong.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessory%20challenge/monk_midnight.jpg http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessory%20challenge/silver_ficcarissimo.jpg

[sapphire-o]

Oh Lisa! All those forks! I especially like those monk forks. I drooled over that blue one but didn't bid, thinking it's a bit short. :) Looks great in your hair!

[OhioLisa]

Oh Lisa! All those forks! I especially like those monk forks. I drooled over that blue one but didn't bid, thinking it's a bit short. :) Looks great in your hair!

Thank you so much! :blushing:

[Cinnamon Hair]

OhioLisa, is the 3 prong ketylo bocote wood or something else? I like it!

[OhioLisa]

OhioLisa, is the 3 prong ketylo bocote wood or something else? I like it!

It's spalted beech. :D

[AprilElf]

LOL, Peggy! Even though I don't eat either, I think Marmite is the preferred spread for Kiwis. Leave the Vegemite to the Aussies! :p
Welcome to the challenge! Your first toy is very pretty - is that a comb or fork?


I have some catching up to do ...

Day 28: Etta Mae 'Pawn' Fork in Bird's Eye Maple
No pic taken this day - but here it is in an earlier pic.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?pictureid=9923&albumid=248&dl=1209022760&thumb=1 (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=248&pictureid=9923)

Day 29: Steel Pin with Blue Bead and Dangles in a 'Mutant Figure-8 from Rope Braid Bun'
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_29bluebead.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/29bluebead.jpg)

Day 30: WoodbyC Spiral in a Flipped Cinnabun, though I actually wore it in a Celtic Knot all day at work.
Problem was, the stick was rather buried in the Knot - didn't photograph too well. ;)
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_30WoodbyC.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/30WoodbyC.jpg)

Day 31: Speharb comb in a Rose Bun
No pic taken this day - see below right for earlier pic.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?pictureid=33568&albumid=1773&dl=1236472684&thumb=1 (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=1773&pictureid=33568)


[I]Then I had a day off! - Double English Braids - no hair toy


Day 32: Plastic stick with Knot in a Nautilus Bun
No pic taken this day - but here's one from another day.
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Misc%20LHC/th_nautilusbun.jpg (http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Misc%20LHC/?action=view&current=nautilusbun.jpg)

[Laurenji]

These are all so gorgeous! Both the hair toys and the updos. I'm sooooo jealous right now, because my hair is only APL, and super thick, so none of these are going to work for me for quite a while.... *sigh*....

[AJoifulNoise]

Taking a break today with wavy pigtails. I'll be picking this challenge back up tomorrow. :D

[Peggy E.]

Here's my Day 2 offering. Sorry that the style looks so shoddy - in real life, it looks much better! Really. It does. I swear..... (You'll have to take my word for it!)

Well, so much for all the titles and description stuff I wrote on the stupid photobucket pic. This day is NOT going well....

This is the "Beluga Mermaid" worn by a Beluga Mermaid, retired. It's dressing up an inverted Topsy braid and no matter what I did, I could not seem to get the end of that braid out of the picture (and the bobby pin that was holding it in)!

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z235/plelliott254/LHC%20Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/HairToyChallenge09Day2004.jpg

[rags]

Peggy: It's good to see you here. I don't think any of us started on the same date at all. I hope this turns into an ongoing thing people come and leave, like the hair up for a month/year challenge. I love your mermaid!

OhioLisa: Now I know who got that Monk fork! I came this close to bidding on it, but I figured it would go way too high. It looks gorgeous in your hair! (as do all the others)

Yesterday was Mei Fa sticks-inna-bun, sorry the pic is kind of blurry.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2794&pictureid=37583


Today is Amadlife0 stick-inna-bun: I love this stick.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2794&pictureid=37584

[gmdiaz]

LOL Teazel! I'm here - I'm here! Not sure what to tell you though ... ummm, I just do it like the instructions (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/vbjournal.php?do=article&articleid=30) say ...?!?!
For the first loop, I do it over three or four fingers instead of two. What part in particular is giving you grief? :shrug:

And thank you Kina for your comment. :)


Day 26: Pink/Purple Papadonh stick in a Pinless Braid Bun
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_26pinkpapadonh.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/26pinkpapadonh.jpg)

Day 27: 'Venus' Hair Brooch (by NightBlooming) in Amoretti's Spanish Lady Bun
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_27nightbloomingbrooch.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/27nightbloomingbrooch.jpg)


I am in AWE of your up-do skills! Your hair looks soooo lovely!

I am crazy about that Spanish Lady bun and your Nightblooming brooch. . .the size is perfect!

*thud*

[Xandergrammy]

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let y'all know that I'm still in the challenge and will post pictures when I can.

[Teazel]

Teazel, I love your pearl ponytail holder. Where did you get it?

Paper, it came with a book my sister gave me years ago: Hair - a book of braiding and styles by Anne Akers Johnson (Klutz Press). :)


And the fabulous hair styles. What can you say, other than "Wow?!" Looks like we all should be on the next plane to New Zealand, as something down there is working magic on hair (is it the Vegamite?!).

LOL! Well, I'm a Marmite girl. That Vegemite is gutless stuff. :wink:

Have fun with the challenge, Peggy! :)


Your pics will be missed. I love your incredible styles and your toys are very cool! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you! :flowers:


Day 29: Steel Pin with Blue Bead and Dangles in a 'Mutant Figure-8 from Rope Braid Bun'
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_29bluebead.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/29bluebead.jpg)

Very nice! :eyebrows: :wink:

[DecafJane]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/3475708740_aa74513cb1_m.jpg
A WoodbyC twig that is the perfect size for my bun right now. The bead/acrylic on the top is the most gorgeous colour of sky blue, with swirls all through it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3567/3468346560_4b2ae7aa17_m.jpg
Papadonh in blue.

I have been a bit slack over the past few days, but to be honest, I have been at home and pretty sick, so it has mainly been hairties and using whatever stick is closest when I get up to do things. :(

[Peggy E.]

Today, Day 3 for me, is a Baerris two-pronged which I broke and reglued a long time ago. I didn't send it back, as I seemed to be going through so many of her wonderful forks, I was too embarrassed and just figured I must be doing something wrong!

I'd been afraid to use it since regluing, so it's been languishing. And apparently curing, as this is an amazingly strong comb now! You can barely see the toy in that mop, though....

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z235/plelliott254/LHC%20Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/HairToyChallenge09Day3013.jpg

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 34: Brown clippies holding a cinnbun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April262009Upload002.jpg

[Alia]

Day 34: Brown clippies holding a cinnbun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April262009Upload002.jpg

Those clips are simple, symmetrical, and cute. :applause

[Xandergrammy]

I'm woefully behind because I'm just lazy.

Day 25- Bun with a Dangly thing hairstick-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0011-9.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0010-9.jpg


Day 26- Bun with my large gold Flexi-8-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0013-6.jpg


Day 27- Bun with my black pearly ficcarrissimo-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0015-6.jpg


Day 28- Ponytail with leather slide (one of my pre-LHC hairtoys)

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0019-8.jpg


Day 29- Figure 8 with a single wood hairstick. This is also a pre-LHC hairtoy and one that I like very much- the topper is simple silver with black onyx on the very top.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0020-6.jpg


I have lots more to use, too, AJN. I'm glad I stopped buying hair toys when I did or else I'd REALLY have too many!!!

[AJoifulNoise]

Thanks, Alia. That's the style I use when I need my hair super secure. That thing won't budge at all!

Day 35: Anafiassa Bell Sticks in a Cinnabun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April272009Upload001h.jpg

[Peggy E.]

Today is a really cool comb from a French estate. I love the way it sets in so beautifully - you don't even know it's there! So many of the combs with pewter/metal decorations are heavy and cumbersome, begin pulling after a couple of minutes. This one sticks and stays and disappears until I take it out at night!

So, why don't I wear it???!!! I guess it's because I don't wear too many styles that call for this type of comb. The one today is a double-flipped bun-into-gibson roll (instead of quitting at the flipped bun, I take it one more turn under. It's a great way to get a gibson on longer hair that doesn't tuck well anymore.....).

First pic is with a flash and hair looks neat and somewhat "prissy." Second pic is without a flash in an attempt to give you all a better look at the comb, and shows my hair in its more "honest" incarnation!

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z235/plelliott254/LHC%20Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/HairToyChallengeDay4003.jpg

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z235/plelliott254/LHC%20Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/HairToyChallengeDay4007.jpg

[Islandgrrl]

April 24: Day 11. Cinnabun with 2 Spud Spikes.
April 25: Day 12: KL knot with, oops, a pencil - not technically a hairtoy, but it was what I had.
April 26: Day 13: English Braid with a cool Guatemalan scrunchie.
Today: Day 14: Cinnabun w/2 hair scroos.

I'd post pictures if I could actually get any. Seriously, I can't get the angle right and have taken probably 50 pictures of my bum and the middle of my back. :justy:

[LilyMunster]

Love that comb Peggy;
Xandergrammy I have simple post earrings that would match that silver w black stone atop it. You are welcome to them if you like. Use alcohol to soak them overnight and good to go. Let me know. ;)

[rags]

PeggyE. I love that comb! It's gorgeous, and I love the updo also.

Xandergrammy: I love that dangly stick, and your gold flexi. Beautfiul hair and toys!

[rags]

Yesterday was a Baerris Little Egypt fork-inna-bun

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2794&pictureid=37748


And today was a ketylo fork-inna-bun (Yeah, I know I need to branch out!)

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2794&pictureid=37747

That's only a five inch ketylo - can we say fine hair?? Phoeey.
ETA: and this is why I usually bury the tines underneath so you can't see them! :D

[OhioLisa]

No idea what day I am on, but here are the last 3 days.

No toy, unless scroos count:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessory%20challenge/100_2424.jpg

Monk fork:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessory%20challenge/100_2427.jpg

Quattro flex stick, fresh from the swap board:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessory%20challenge/100_2441.jpg

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 36: Night Blooming White Quartz Hair Stick of Hina, Butterfly Goddess in a chinese bun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April282009Upload003h.jpg

Here's a more detailed picture (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=784&pictureid=21777) of the butterfly.

[Peggy E.]

I am sooooo jealous of the beautiful Chinese buns that show up in LHC! I don't care what I do, mine always look like h*ll..... :o( I'll have to do one tomorrow to demonstrate my point!

Today is a really, really weird picture. I'm having lots of trouble with my camera and beginning to have possible kiss-of-death problems with my lap top - screen flashing bright to dark and back, not a good sign. If I should disappear one day and leave no forwarding address, you'll know the entire cyber-brain-central went belly-up!

The comb is a French twist style with round balls set with green and blue crystals/stones. VERY hard to photograph and impossible to do so with a flash. But you don't see how sparkly it is, which is the fun of wearing it! :o(

It's stuck in a French twist-to-top-knot sorta thing:

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z235/plelliott254/LHC%20Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/HairToyChallengeDay5001-1.jpg

[serious]

I do not participate in this challenge ( I don't have any high quality hair toy:( ), but have to say:

Beautiful styles and gorgeous hairtoys everyone!

[Xandergrammy]

Day 30- braid with sparkly barrette-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0027-7-1.jpghttp://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0026-7.jpg

Day 31- Bun with my Graydog fork-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/Xandergrammy/The%20Next%20One%20Thousand/And%20Another%20Thousand/DSCN0031-4.jpg

[Xandergrammy]

I do not participate in this challenge ( I don't have any high quality hair toy:( ), but have to say:

Beautiful styles and gorgeous hairtoys everyone!



You don't have to have "high quality" hair toys, serious. Some of my favorites, and the ones I get the most compliments on, are from the dollar store. :flowers:

[serious]

Thanks, Xandergrammy,

I need more hairtoys, but also much more hair and practise :o

Thankfully, I can learn a lot from all of you :)

[wendyg]

Flexi 8 with copper beads (which you can't really see; this pic is rather washed out).

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-04-29-f8copper.jpg

wg

[Teazel]

That's a beautiful barrette, Xandergrammy! :inlove:

[Peggy E.]

Today is a braided flipped bun with a (surprise!) hair comb in place! This is probably an "apple juice" celluloid - though it is more on the yellow side, I think - and it is set with blue rhinestones.

It's in excellent condition because I almost never wear it! Why not??! Dumb, isn't it?!! It's a gorgeous comb and I have no idea why I don't turn to it all the time. Maybe I will some day?

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z235/plelliott254/LHC%20Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/HairToyChallengeDay6002.jpg

[Peggy E.]

Flexi 8 with copper beads (which you can't really see; this pic is rather washed out).

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-04-29-f8copper.jpg

wg


Wendy - your hair is so much like mine, were mine under control, that is! Is it the fog or something that makes your hair so smooth? Whereas mine is wild and crazy?!

It's doing better now, but the only way I've figured out works is to go the NW/SO route and sometimes I miss having the long, soft, silky hair. The pay-off is getting all that fly-away stuff to settle down - AND the "widening part" disappears, too!

Why can't we have it all in this life????!!!!!! :o(

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 37: A neon-colored gecko stick made by me in a cinnabun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April292009Upload005h.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April292009Upload003stick.jpg

[Kimberly]

That gecko is so cute!

[rags]

Xandergrammy: That jeweled barette is beautiful, and perfect for your hair!

Joiful: What an adorable little gecko! So cute!

[Xandergrammy]

Day 37: A neon-colored gecko stick made by me in a cinnabun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April292009Upload005h.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April292009Upload003stick.jpg




I love this little gecko. How'd you do this???

[rags]

Yesterday was a 60th street charcoal silvertone fork

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2794&pictureid=37940
'

Today is my very first pair of Nightblooming sticks - jade butterflies on mahogany sticks

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=2794&pictureid=37941


And since that picture blurred the butterflies, here's a pic of them from her shop and her much better camera:http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.40019138.jpg


And that's it for me! (I think that's enough!)

[Islandgrrl]

Yesterday, Day 15: Ficcare gold Primavera Maximas holding a cinnabun.
Today, Day 16: Monkeywood stick holding a disaster of a bun.

[AJoifulNoise]

That gecko is so cute!


Joiful: What an adorable little gecko! So cute!


I love this little gecko. How'd you do this???

Thank you! :D He's actually a miniature of a slightly larger gecko I made previously. He's in my Creative Outlets (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=2911) photo album. They are both made out of polymer clay. The one on the hair stick is perched on a polymer clay leaf that is attached to a cheap chopstick. Plain wooden chopsticks are oven-safe, so it all went into the oven. Then I used a sharpie to color the stick green and clear nail polish to seal in the color and make the whole thing shiny.


And that's it for me! (I think that's enough!)

That's all of your toys! It's been so nice to do this challenge with you! :D

I still have quite a ways to go. :o And I have to admit that it will be very strange to be able to wear whatever sticks I want to rather than being bound by having to wear ones I haven't already worn.

[wendyg]

Peggy, honestly, I think it's just an optical illusion. It seems to me to fly around plenty.

wg

[gmdiaz]

Today is a braided flipped bun with a (surprise!) hair comb in place! This is probably an "apple juice" celluloid - though it is more on the yellow side, I think - and it is set with blue rhinestones.

It's in excellent condition because I almost never wear it! Why not??! Dumb, isn't it?!! It's a gorgeous comb and I have no idea why I don't turn to it all the time. Maybe I will some day?

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z235/plelliott254/LHC%20Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/HairToyChallengeDay6002.jpg

Wow! Is that a beautiful comb! Looks lovely with your silvers!

You need to go out on the town, often, just so you can show off your hair and that hair comb!

[AprilElf]

Day 33: Lignum Vitae 'Silk' stick (from Crystal Mood) in a very messy Flipped Infinity Bun
No pic, but the toy is in my album - here (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=1773&pictureid=23715).

Day 34: 'Heart' stick (from a local knitting shop) in a Pinless Rope Braid Bun
No pic, but the toy is in my album - here (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=248&pictureid=9924).

Day 35: Purple Fork in a Celtic Knot
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_35purplefork.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/35purplefork.jpg)

Day 36: 'Rose & Thorn' stick (from a local knitting shop) in a weird Gibraltar Bun
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_36roseandthorn.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/36roseandthorn.jpg)

Day 37: 'Swan' metal fork* (from Camden Market, London) in a Rose Bun from a Hawser Braid
* It reminds me of a swan for some reason ... ;)
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_37swan.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/37swan.jpg)
This is the first time I've worn this item for a whole day. I always thought it was too flashy, or too heavy - but in a rose bun it's great. I like how it sits close to the bun and doesn't get in the way like sticks sometimes do when I'm at work.

[wendyg]

Monk fork with amber top. I got this off the swap board, and then asked monk to shorten it a little. He did - and said he also slimmed down the prongs a little to make it look like it was always this length. And he polished up the amber and here it is back, looking new.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-04-30-monkamber.jpg

wg

[Peggy E.]

Wow, WendyG, I would never have thought of asking the maker to fix up the swap item - what a great idea! That comb is wonderful in your hair (which means it would be great for me, too!!!) ;o) If you find you're getting bored with it - let me know!

Today is an embarrassing thing - a ho-hum, not well done bun dressed up with a chignon comb I added some "oomph" to by lacing a celtic ribbon through and allowing to hang down. Otherwise you didn't see the comb at all, but there wasn't much to see, anyways. A major disappointment from an otherwise trustworthy source. Not their fault, though.

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z235/plelliott254/LHC%20Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/Spring09HairToyChallengeDay7003.jpg

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 38: Night Blooming Custom Silver Bells Holiday Stainless Steel Hair Sticks in a cinnabun. A little Christmas in April. :D


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April302009Upload002h.jpg

[Islandgrrl]

Day 17: Baerreis Finny in a KL knot. I've now totally lost track of which toys I've worn and which I haven't! I had all the ones I've worn on one side of the dresser and all the unworn ones on the other, but had to move everything in a hurry the other day when our water heater expired. So no hot water, and all my hairtoys in one box in the bathroom. :bigeyes:

[DecafJane]

I wore a Ficcare today, however I thought I would add the stick that arrived in the mail today from Monkthemonk - one of his acrylic sticks:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3180/3490845672_86c194b477_m.jpg
It just pops, and I love it.:)

[wendyg]

Pair of beetnik sticks in maple, orange osage, and orange heart (you can't really see the stripes, but trust me, they're there):

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-05-01-beetnikorange.jpg

And, Peggy, I'll bear that in mind.

wg

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 39: Plastic sticks from Claire's holding a cinnabun. This pair is representing all of my plastic sticks since I would have to add another 2 weeks if I wore them all. That would be a whole 'nother month when added to what I already have. :eek:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/May012009Upload004h.jpg




http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3180/3490845672_86c194b477_m.jpg
It just pops, and I love it.:)

:thud: That is one of the most amazing sticks ever!

[Islandgrrl]

Day 18: Baerreis Tulipwood Nautilus holding up a Cinnabun.

[paper]

That is a gorgeous stick DecafJane!

[Peggy E.]

Awaiting the imminent arrival of the prodigal - a nervous wreck. And so will not be coming out to play for the next couple of days. She'd be quite amused at how I photograph the back of my head. :o(

Today is a topsy tucked braid with a victorian inspired bird barrette. I love this hair toy!

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z235/plelliott254/LHC%20Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/Spring09HairToyChallengeDay7007.jpg

[wendyg]

Flexi-8, in green:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-05-02-f8green.jpg

wg

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 40: QueCraft Rose Slide in a half-up braid.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/May022009Upload002h.jpg

For a better picture of the slide go here (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=784&pictureid=38050).

[AprilElf]

Very awesome green stick, DecafJane. :) And I really like your plastic chopsticks AJoifulNoise - the transparent effect is cool!


Day 38: Metal slide (bought in Croatia) in a plain English braid half-up. The braid has a kink (or two) in it because I had it bunned, but then decided to un-bun it ... :p (Big picture, because ... oooo, length shot!)
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/38metalslide.jpg


Day 39: Graydog Sprial Stick in a Pinless Rope Braid Bun with a second rope braid wrapped around the outside.
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_39graydogstick.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/39graydogstick.jpg)


Today I'm having a day off (wearing two French braids), ... mainly because my hair ate one of the chopsticks I was going to wear today. Oops.

[wendyg]

Lime Ficcare Maximas:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-05-03-ficcarelime.jpg

wg

[Xandergrammy]

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/38metalslide.jpg



Wow! This is gorgeous! The hair AND the slide!!! :crush:

[rags]

Aprilelf: I have to second Xandergrammy's sentiments! You create such beautiful updos, and your hair down is just as stunning! Gorgeous!

Wendyg: I love the way all of your toys "pop" against your silvers!

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 41: Night Blooming Second Anniversary Sticks in a cinnabun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/May032009Upload016h.jpg

I took over a dozen pictures and they all came out fuzzy. This was the best one. :rolleyes:

[Kimberly]

DecafJane, that lime stick is beautiful.

Xandergrammy, I just noticed your new Renegrays sig picture -- how cool!

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 42: Night Blooming House of Gryffindor stick in a *gasp* cinnabun. :p

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/May042009Upload024h.jpg

[sapphire-o]

OK, I'm soo lagging behind. My hair's horrible since my trip and I haven't been very interested in hair toys. Here are a few pictures I finally managed to upload. :)

- A Ficcarissimo in color "creme". I used to have a honey marble and sold it. I love this solid color much better than the pearlized one.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/sapphire-o/Hairtoy%20challenge/whitefsm.jpg

- A Graydog fork, color is called "Fiesta" I think.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/sapphire-o/Hairtoy%20challenge/grydogfork.jpg

- A pair of pink "curly" sticks by monk

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/sapphire-o/Hairtoy%20challenge/pinkmonksticks.jpg

- A pair of peachwood sticks from Crystal Mood

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/sapphire-o/Hairtoy%20challenge/sprialsticks.jpg

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 43: Nightblooming Spirit Ward Wedding Hair Sticks in a figure 8. I wore these as maid of honor in my best friend's wedding.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/May052009Upload018h.jpg

A better, more detailed picture of the sticks can be found here (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=784&pictureid=19703).

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 44: A chopstick I modified in a somewhat-wonky chinese bun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/May062009Upload003h.jpg

Another Picture (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=784&pictureid=8401)

[wendyg]

Been away again for a few days.

Monk turquoise pawn (the wood is white ebony):
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-05-06-monkpawn.jpg

Daystar sculptured barrette in dymondwood:
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-05-05-daystartopo.jpg

A monk custom job; topper is acrylic, stick is indigo dymondwood.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-05-04-monkgray.jpg

wg

[jahof45]

Wendy,
Your MonktheMonk collection is incredible. I placed my custom order with him this week. I can't wait to see the finale sticks. I'll be sure to post photos once they arrive.

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 45: Night Blooming Custom Dragon's Trove hair sticks in a braided chinese bun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/May072009Upload012h.jpg
Sorry for the dark photo...

Better look at the toppers:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/April292009Upload020dragonsticksmal.jpg

[wendyg]

In fact, my monk collection isn't that big; but they're all great pieces.

Abalone fan barrette (off eBay somewhere):
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-05-07-abalonefan.jpg

wg

[jahof45]

AJoyfulNoise, that dragon bead is beautiful.

Wendyg, Oh I wasn't commenting on the number of monks but the shear beauty of his work and how it shows up so well in your gorgeous hair.

[AprilElf]

Thank you Xandergrammy and rags for your comments. :)

sapphire-o, your toys look so great against your hair colour! Gorgeous. :thumbsup:


Day 40: Indigo Dymondwood Ketylos in a Celtic Knot
[No pic today, but sticks can be seen here (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=1773&pictureid=25787).]

Day 41: 'Circle' Fork (from the 2008 Christmas Swap) in a Braided Figure-8
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_41circlefork.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/41circlefork.jpg)

Day 42: 'Celtic Triangle Pic' (from Bronze Jewelers) in a Rose Bun.
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_42bronzejewellers.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/42bronzejewellers.jpg)

Day 43: Cattails sticks in a Braided Chinese Bun (And yes, the bun is mis-shapen - I couldn't be bothered fixing it.)
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_43cattails.jpg

Day 44: Russian Doll pencils in Isilya's Woven Bun (which I still can't get right, but at least this time it's symmetrical in its fail ;) )
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_44Russiandoll.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/44Russiandoll.jpg)

[wendyg]

Flexi 8 with brass beads:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-05-07-flexi8bronze.jpg

wg

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 46: Blue Jean Ficcare Maximas holding cinnabun. Though, I may switch to a figure 8. We'll see.

I'm babysitting this evening so I wanted something that would be harder for little fingers to remove.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/May082009Upload014h.jpg

[swirlytresses]

Day 46: Blue Jean Ficcare Maximas holding cinnabun. Though, I may switch to a figure 8. We'll see.

I'm babysitting this evening so I wanted something that would be harder for little fingers to remove.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/May082009Upload014h.jpg

Gotta love those Ficcare's. :inlove:

[jahof45]

Gotta love those little fingers! LOL Lovely toys today!

[wendyg]

D20 stick made by nightshade:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-05-09-nightshaded20.jpg

wg

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 47: Night Blooming Cherry Quartz Hair Stick of Hina, Butterfly Goddess in a cinnabun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/May092009Upload014hair.jpg

[AprilElf]

Day 45: Plain ole Octopus Clip in my Braid Flip style
[No pic taken, but it looks exactly like this (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/vbjournal.php?do=article&articleid=57).]

Day 46: 'Bohemian' slide (?) in a Folded Herringbone Braid
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_46bohemian.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/46bohemian.jpg)


Less than a week to go, then I can start wearing my favourites again. :p

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 48: Night Blooming House of Slytherin stick in a chinese bun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/May102009Upload001h.jpg

I am hoping that I've done my calculations correctly, and this challenge will end for me right before I leave for Ohio. If not, I'm going to suspend it until I return.

[wendyg]

Yet another monk. This is the only one I've considered selling (and may yet), because this color combination really isn't one I wear (it looked different in the photo):

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-05-10-monkterracotta.jpg

wg

[wendyg]

Hmm....where is everyone?

60th St fork in cherrywood:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-05-11-60thcherrywood.jpg

wg

[AJoifulNoise]

I'm still here, wendyg!

Day 49: QueCraft (I believe) Horn Fan stick in a bunned french braid.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/May112009Upload001h.jpg

[jahof45]

Day 45: Plain ole Octopus Clip in my Braid Flip style
[No pic taken, but it looks exactly like this (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/vbjournal.php?do=article&articleid=57).]

Day 46: 'Bohemian' slide (?) in a Folded Herringbone Braid
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_46bohemian.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/46bohemian.jpg)

Less than a week to go, then I can start wearing my favourites again. :p

AprilsElf, Where did you get the Bohemian slide. OMG you have the coolest toys.

Wendy, Fear not, I think all are running out of hair toys but hopefully new people will contribute photos soon. I'd love to see Cinnamon Hair's collection. I've never seen so many toys in one location.

[OhioLisa]

I have not run out of hair toys, but have been out of town, so I kinda neglected this challenge. However, I will try to finish it anyway. :blushing:

[DecafJane]

Aquapearl Ketylos:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3320/3523784578_731e62f0ba_m.jpg

[jahof45]

Love the horn fan too!

[Cinnamon Hair]

I'd love to see Cinnamon Hair's collection. I've never seen so many toys in one location.

I opted not to participate in this thread because I have a similar challenge for myself that is still ongoing (after like 3 years, maybe longer? ever since I created my hair website). There are close to 20 pages of updos all using a different toy w/ a brief description of the toy and bun. Check here. (http://classiclength.googlepages.com/updos18.html)

It is not a daily challenge for me though. Sometimes I will only get a photo of 3 different toys in updos per month, but I am trying! Slow and steady ya know :D

[AprilElf]

I love the Horn Fan/French Braid Bun look, Joiful! Very pretty!

jahof45 - I don't remember exactly where I got that slide from, but probably just from the local chemist or some department store. I had it for years before joining LHC. It's not of great quality, but does look nice.


Thanks for posting the link to your hairtoy pics, Cinnamon Hair! I'm not sure why I overlooked those pages on your site before. :o What a great resource!

[wendyg]

CinnamonHair: I do like looking at those pictures (although a number of the sellers you link to are gone from those links), but I think anyone here would be happy to see what you're wearing on a casual basis.

Today's is a burgundy Ficcare Maximas:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-05-12-fburgundy.jpg

wg

[Sarahmoon]

Muahahah Freznow I actually misread the title like that :D That picture is fantastic!

[AprilElf]

Day 47: Jade Ficcare Maximus in a Cinnamon Bun
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_47jadeficcare.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/47jadeficcare.jpg)

Day 48: 'Silver Flower' Hair Stick (a pre-LHC toy) in a Braided Bun
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/th_48silverflower.jpg (http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn253/AprilElf/Hair%20Toy%20Challenge/48silverflower.jpg)

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 50: Not sure where this stick originated, but it was gifted to me by angelthadiva.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/May122009Upload001h.jpg

[jahof45]

I opted not to participate in this thread because I have a similar challenge for myself that is still ongoing (after like 3 years, maybe longer? ever since I created my hair website). There are close to 20 pages of updos all using a different toy w/ a brief description of the toy and bun. Check here. (http://classiclength.googlepages.com/updos18.html)

It is not a daily challenge for me though. Sometimes I will only get a photo of 3 different toys in updos per month, but I am trying! Slow and steady ya know :D

I am so coveting your toy collection. Your bathroom set up is inspiring! <color me green with envy>

ETA: AprilElf, Wendyg and AJoifulNoise have very impressive collections too. <pea green with envy>

[Laurenji]

I kind of want to start this challenge now...I recently bought a bunch of hairtoys...and also figured out how to use them! Of course, they're mostly cheap ones from Wal-Mart and Claire's (nothing to match some of these gorgeous ones that you all have), but it'd be fun to try and figure out a style that worked with each of them.

[UncommonTart]

I somehow missed this challenge at the beginning, and I know that if I started now everyone would be finished long before myself. Maybe at some point, a "round two" will be in order, for anyone who missed out on the first one...?

[plainjanegirl]

I kind of want to start this challenge now...I recently bought a bunch of hairtoys...and also figured out how to use them! Of course, they're mostly cheap ones from Wal-Mart and Claire's (nothing to match some of these gorgeous ones that you all have), but it'd be fun to try and figure out a style that worked with each of them.



Hey there is nothing wrong with the cheapie hair toys....they can still look nice....I prefer the cheaper more simple hair toys.

[kdaniels8811]

I started this experiment and now have half a dozen toys for the swap board. It certainly helped me figure out what I like - my 60th street forks, barriels forks, mei fa sticks and my ketylo sticks. Anything else simply does not get worn. Too funny!

[AJoifulNoise]

Hey there is nothing wrong with the cheapie hair toys....they can still look nice....

Nothing wrong at all. I still have a bunch of plastic toys. And, one of my favorite sticks cost me next to nothing. It is a chopstick that I cut down to size and coated in clear nail polish. Simple, cheap, and it does the job.

[AJoifulNoise]

Day 51: Night Blooming Custom Ananasi Silver Spider Web Hair Stick in a braided chinese bun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/May132009Upload001h.jpg

How I got that spider to stay still long enough to take a picture... I have no idea. :lol:

[OhioLisa]

Day 51: Night Blooming Custom Ananasi Silver Spider Web Hair Stick in a braided chinese bun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/May132009Upload001h.jpg

How I got that spider to stay still long enough to take a picture... I have no idea. :lol:

I am not really into topped sticks, but that one is pretty cool. :)

[OhioLisa]

Getting back into the game. My monk ebony spiral stick:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/Accessory%20challenge/100_2459.jpg

[jahof45]

I kind of want to start this challenge now...I recently bought a bunch of hairtoys...and also figured out how to use them! Of course, they're mostly cheap ones from Wal-Mart and Claire's (nothing to match some of these gorgeous ones that you all have), but it'd be fun to try and figure out a style that worked with each of them.


I somehow missed this challenge at the beginning, and I know that if I started now everyone would be finished long before myself. Maybe at some point, a "round two" will be in order, for anyone who missed out on the first one...?

I vote you start today! This challenge doesn't have a end date and several have at least 2 weeks of toys yet so jump right in and share the photos when you want.

[AJoifulNoise]

I am not really into topped sticks, but that one is pretty cool. :)

High praise! :D The funny thing about this stick is that I'm pretty much terrified of spiders. But, I love the stick. I wore it with a necklace that says "There is nothing to fear but fear itself... and spiders." I crack myself up sometimes.

Also, a note, I will be dropping from the thread until Sunday evening. I am away, house/dog-sitting, and I can't upload pictures here. I will keep taking pictures and update when I get home.

[wendyg]

I was away today so will double-post in the morning. But wanted to say that anyone who missed the beginning should start now - we can keep it going as a rolling challenge that people join and drop out of when they feel like.

wg

[UncommonTart]

I vote you start today! This challenge doesn't have a end date and several have at least 2 weeks of toys yet so jump right in and share the photos when you want.


I was away today so will double-post in the morning. But wanted to say that anyone who missed the beginning should start now - we can keep it going as a rolling challenge that people join and drop out of when they feel like.

wg

Alright, you've got me. My hair's already braided for bed tonight, but tomorrow I'm starting the challenge.

[UncommonTart]

Day 51: Night Blooming Custom Ananasi Silver Spider Web Hair Stick in a braided chinese bun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/SycoTrekkie/2009/May132009Upload001h.jpg

How I got that spider to stay still long enough to take a picture... I have no idea. :lol:
It's funny, spiders terrify me, but that stick has caught my eye each time I have seen it. I remember seeing it in her shop and liking it then, too. It looks great in your hair.

[Laurenji]

Well, since I've been so kindly invited... :)

Here's day one, a claw clip. This is supposed to be a cinna-bun of sorts, but my hair is barely APL and very thick, still a little too short for a good bun. All the ends spiked out everywhere. Even so, it felt pretty solid.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=3108&pictureid=39147

I'm kind of excited about this challenge! I think my problem will be figuring out how to actually use all of my hairtoys, especially since my hair's still so short.

[jahof45]

Well, since I've been so kindly invited... :)

Here's day one, a claw clip. This is supposed to be a cinna-bun of sorts, but my hair is barely APL and very thick, still a little too short for a good bun. All the ends spiked out everywhere. Even so, it felt pretty solid.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=3108&pictureid=39147

I'm kind of excited about this challenge! I think my problem will be figuring out how to actually use all of my hairtoys, especially since my hair's still so short.

I LOVE this cinnabun! Very cool! :cool:

[OhioLisa]

Well, since I've been so kindly invited... :)

Here's day one, a claw clip. This is supposed to be a cinna-bun of sorts, but my hair is barely APL and very thick, still a little too short for a good bun. All the ends spiked out everywhere. Even so, it felt pretty solid.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=3108&pictureid=39147

I'm kind of excited about this challenge! I think my problem will be figuring out how to actually use all of my hairtoys, especially since my hair's still so short.

Ooh, that's adorable. Kinda "cinna-spike". :silly:

[Laurenji]

Awww...thanks guys. :) I like the name "cinna-spike". It definitely made me smile.

[wendyg]

Yesterday (Ficcare Innovation zig-zag gold and silver):

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-05-13-fgreen.jpg

Today (Flexi 8 in green):

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-05-14-f8green.jpg

wg

[DecafJane]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3397/3530994264_25eb6939c0_m.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2166/3530994258_690c223971_m.jpg
Green aquapearl ketylos and my tulipwood baerreis. :)

[jahof45]

wendyg, I want to raid your hair toys. You have great taste in toys!

[UncommonTart]

Day one, for me:
Nightblooming Arwen's Elven Glass Green Leaf Hair Stick in an "in-a-hurry" wrapped bun
http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt353/UncommonTart/hair&#37;20toy%20challenge/2009-05-14.jpg

Excuse the wispy bits, please- I've just gotten home from a full day at work.

[DecafJane]

Uncommon tart, your hair is amazing, and I love that stick!

[UncommonTart]

Thank you! If I'm doing this challenge all the way through you'll be seeing a lot of those. Nightblooming sticks make up a large portion of my collection.

[DecafJane]

Excellent! She does lovely work. :)

[wendyg]

jahof45: the idea is to fill in the time while waiting for my hair to get to the point where I sell all the toys because the hair itself is so much lovelier. :)

Today's is a 60th St fork out of birdseye maple that has been further embellished by nightshade with a chunk of amber.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-05-15-60thamber.jpg

wg

[Ramona_Fosca]

All pieces of your collection are stunning, but this one looks especially amazing in your hair! I like the idea of further embellishment -

:whistle:

off to sweet-talk my bank manager...




Today's is a 60th St fork out of birdseye maple that has been further embellished by nightshade with a chunk of amber.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-05-15-60thamber.jpg

wg

[jahof45]

Day one, for me:
Nightblooming Arwen's Elven Glass Green Leaf Hair Stick in an "in-a-hurry" wrapped bun
http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt353/UncommonTart/hair%20toy%20challenge/2009-05-14.jpg

Excuse the wispy bits, please- I've just gotten home from a full day at work.

I love your hair! I'm always so impressed with the amount of hair that can be held together with just one stick. Your updo is so graceful with the delicate hair stick.

[UncommonTart]

I love your hair! I'm always so impressed with the amount of hair that can be held together with just one stick. Your updo is so graceful with the delicate hair stick.

Thank you for the compliment, but I have to confess that that particular style has some help. There's a pony-elastic for the base and one pin for the ends. If I didn't have so many layers, I could probably do it without the pin, but I do, and I need something to tuck them in with. It's pretty much a Chinese Bun without dividing the hair.

[UncommonTart]

Day two for me: Today was a wash day, so today I'm wearing my Cattails Art Stainless steel sticks with Ching Hai jasper, aventurine, and sterling accents in a wet cinnabun.

http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt353/UncommonTart/hair&#37;20toy%20challenge/2009-05-15.jpg

I really like these sticks. I've got a few pairs of Cattails Art sticks, and I do wonder a little why I don't see more of them around here.

[gmdiaz]

All pieces of your collection are stunning, but this one looks especially amazing in your hair! I like the idea of further embellishment -

:whistle:

off to sweet-talk my bank manager...


I am so laughing. . .I like this idea too, Ramona & WendyG

I am surprised that there are not more people enhancing those amazing hand-made forks with gemstones!

I love inset silver and semi-precious gemstones: aquamarine, amber, lapsis lazuli, rutilated quartz, roman glass and such. . .*swoon*

I also love it that NightBlooming is starting to do more and more of these! She does such nice nice nice work!

WendyG. . .gonna need to see a close up of that chunk of amber! It's beautiful in your hair!

[gmdiaz]

Day two for me: Today was a wash day, so today I'm wearing my Cattails Art Stainless steel sticks with Ching Hai jasper, aventurine, and sterling accents in a wet cinnabun.

http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt353/UncommonTart/hair%20toy%20challenge/2009-05-15.jpg

I really like these sticks. I've got a few pairs of Cattails Art sticks, and I do wonder a little why I don't see more of them around here.


Those look so beautiful in your hair!

I just saw Cattails listings on Ebay. She really does nice work. I love those carved coral ones she has on now. And I love it too, that she uses sterling bits!

[UncommonTart]

Those look so beautiful in your hair!

I just saw Cattails listings on Ebay. She really does nice work. I love those carved coral ones she has on now. And I love it too, that she uses sterling bits!


Thank you!

I just keep telling myself that I do not need the Aventurine Flowers pair that she has listed right now. I love that she has started listing with a BIN price, but honestly, I was only ever outbid once on a pair of her sticks, and that was the only pair I was ever bid against for at all. (I say this here, knowing even as I do that that may never happen again.)

[Xandergrammy]

I am soooo behind with posting pictures. I just added a bunch of days to my Challenge Album if anyone wants to take a look. http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=2791

[DecafJane]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3535545226_9a95da0af1_m.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/3535545232_d058b919d7_m.jpg

A G3 fork and my new MTM fork (acrylic, 3 prong). :)

[wendyg]

Detail of amber, just for you:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-05-15-amber-detail.jpg

Today's is a Quattro stick with a vintage marble on the end:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-05-16-quattromarble.jpg

wg

[gmdiaz]

Thank you!

I just keep telling myself that I do not need the Aventurine Flowers pair that she has listed right now. I love that she has started listing with a BIN price, but honestly, I was only ever outbid once on a pair of her sticks, and that was the only pair I was ever bid against for at all. (I say this here, knowing even as I do that that may never happen again.)

Well, I hate to tell you this but those avertine flowers would look great with your hair color!

lololol

[gmdiaz]

Detail of amber, just for you:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-05-15-amber-detail.jpg

Today's is a Quattro stick with a vintage marble on the end:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-05-16-quattromarble.jpg

wg


Thank you so much for the detail photo!

WOW, that is one big beautiful hunk of amber!

[UncommonTart]

Detail of amber, just for you:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee36/gwyndred/2009-05-15-amber-detail.jpg
wg

Oh, that's so pretty! It looks like crystallized sunshine.


Well, I hate to tell you this but those avertine flowers would look great with your hair color!

lololol

Oh, do not tell me that, please! I adore aventurine, but I flat out cannot buy hairtoys right now. I have a trip coming up, and I need to be saving money.

[Peggy E.]

I kind of want to start this challenge now...I recently bought a bunch of hairtoys...and also figured out how to use them! Of course, they're mostly cheap ones from Wal-Mart and Claire's (nothing to match some of these gorgeous ones that you all have), but it'd be fun to try and figure out a style that worked with each of them.


Hey - Some of the most interesting, fun and attention-grabbing hair toys I have are ones I got on the cheap and just love! It's not a matter of how much money you spend, but the enjoyment you receive from your pretties. That's the whole point!

I got way, way, way sidetracked and just today have been able to check into the thread. Got some new things on the way, sold a couple of combs (soon off to Australia, the lucky ducks!), so the haven't been wearing are getting even deeper in their little pit. :o(

I'll have to think about it, at this late date, and maybe will just hop in on the beginning of the next "wear all your toys (at) once" challenge! ;o)

[Peggy E.]

wendyg, I want to raid your hair toys. You have great taste in toys!


Not gonna be much left, if I break in and grab it all first! I've been threatening this for years now, out hair and our styles are so closely matched (only she has a larger bank account - or "had" at least!)....

I tend to get all my really "good" stuff second-hand. So what?!!! Quality is made to last, as far as I'm concerned. Whatever puts an exclamation point in your hair and a big smile on your face is okay by me!

[wendyg]

I'll have to think about it, at this late date, and maybe will just hop in on the beginning of the next "wear all your toys (at) once" challenge! ;o)

Hop on now. It's a rolling challenge. There is no "next".

wg

[jahof45]

PeggyE, It would seem that you and I have the same taste in hair toys.

I bet I could whoop you! LMAO! :p

[wendyg]

First, one of you has to get to London...

wg