I am updo challenged!! - need help

[mommy2one05]

Where can I find updo pictures and instuctions.
ALL I can do is and this is only sometime when my hair cooperates (yes it has a mind of its own) : sock bun, cinnamon bun, bee butt bun.
I can also do a basic three strand braid and sometimes a french braid.
I really wanna add some new styles to my list of stuff I can do.
My hair is at waist length and thick.

[Eboshi]

I found this site to be very helpful:

http://www.longhairloom.com/stylingstationcentral.html

[coppercurls]

That is a good site that Eboshi posted. Just keep practicing! I just recently managed a figure 8 bun & I still can't french braid either.

[physicschick]

There are also a lot of updos in the articles here. Check out the "Articles" link in the row of links at the top of every page.

[Xandergrammy]

I'm updo challenged too. I've found that using different hairtoys satisfies my need for diversity. :gabigrin:

[mommy2one05]

Thanks- I will check out the articles and that link.

Xandergrammy - So if you are updo challenged then what do you do with all your hair? You have like 14 inches longer hair than mine...I can't imagine. I love my length but the longer it gets the harder it gets to just wear it loose alot.

[Oneya]

I think that website made my whole day, I literally started giggling. Thanks so much ;D

[Darya]

You're updo challenged? You can do like three more updos than me (at least ones I would go out in public in). My total summary of updos is cinnabun and Gilbaltrar bun and a funny looking wrapped thing that doesn't resemble anything I've ever seen a pic of here but that stays up. I've never learned to properly French braid on myself and now that my hair is so long I end up with a tangled mess at the ends and sore arms before I'm even halfway down my head and I give up. :doh: But even braiding now means I need to bun the braid and then I think what's the point in braiding it except to spend more time on it. I've stared and stared and watched tutorials and end up with a mess every time. :scared: I should join the Hair Idiots club for sure. :violin:

[missmanytoes]

My current go to 'do, the chain bun:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/242462/message/1198934082/chain+bun

LeaM07's updo instructions:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/blog.php?u=9542

cscheck's beee-yooo-tiful 2 strand rope bun (that I still haven't mastered...dammit)
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/vbjournal.php?do=article&articleid=47

AprilElf's variation of the 4 strand rope braid (with bonus linkage to Elainehali's 4 strand rope braid)
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=5915

very clear hairstick knot instructions from SolSara:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=4599

and last but not least, White Rose Creations updos:
http://whiterosecreations.nl/updos/index.php

[Samikha]

These ones are fairly well known, but for good reason!

http://www.dreamweaverbraiding.com (http://www.dreamweaverbraiding.com/)
DreamWeaver is so great for learning any sort of braid style - no videos, but very clear and very smart instructions. I'm sure most of you have seen this one before, but it's worth reposting :)

http://www.dressytresses.com/hair/gallery/default.asp
Dressy Tresses have alright instructions and a wide variety, even though I usually have to read through a couple times before I get it. Still, that's probably my brain malfunctioning.

I never knew any updos either other than french and regular braids, and then I bought a bunch of hairtoys and had to learn to compensate for the expense:cool:...<.<

[Xandergrammy]

Thanks- I will check out the articles and that link.

Xandergrammy - So if you are updo challenged then what do you do with all your hair? You have like 14 inches longer hair than mine...I can't imagine. I love my length but the longer it gets the harder it gets to just wear it loose alot.



Go take a look in my blog in the Hair section. You'll see that most of my buns look the same. Sometimes they're braided- sometimes they're not. I only wear my hair loose on wash days or at home. Even at home it gets hard to leave down. My dogs try to make a bed in it. :grin: Anyway, I've discovered that Ficcares are my best friend. Quick and easy and they hold a ton of hair like glue. Go take a look. :flower:

[susiemw]

Check out youtube and do a search on buns, braids, updo's etc.... I'm a visual learner so watching the videos really helps me.

Susan

[lora410]

ha ha ha thats more then what I can do. I can do a french twist, bun, chinese bun, and a sock bun. How that for limited :lol: I shall be eyeballin this thread.