Attempted an infinity bun, ended up with this instead

[gossamer]

This morning, I tried to do an infinity bun without ever having read the directions. You know, like you do.

Is there a name for this twisted spiral thing I created?

I put it up like this at 9am and it's still going strong at 5pm - AND I took a 2 hour nap with it in.

From the back:
http://x91.xanga.com/761e0231c1c32280925019/m223793948.jpg
Back (http://x91.xanga.com/761e0231c1c32280925019/m223793948.jpg)

From the right:
http://x75.xanga.com/33df9a3615730280925023/s223793951.jpg
Right (http://x75.xanga.com/33df9a3615730280925023/s223793951.jpg)

I haven't washed my hair since last Tuesday night - I guess it's starting to show in the clumping at the temples and scalp showing through. Bah.

From the left:
http://xf1.xanga.com/daef933115430280925021/s223793950.jpg
Left (http://xf1.xanga.com/daef933115430280925021/s223793950.jpg)

From the left, it looks ridiculous! :p

[Amber_Maiden]

:thud: OH MY! Your hair is gorgeous... Just WOW!

Is that your natural colour?? It's amazing!!!

Oh, and that bun is epic!

[spidermom]

It's like a double helix DNA thingy.

[Amber_Maiden]

It's like a double helix DNA thingy.

haha!!! That's exactly what it looks like!:D

[PrairieRose]

WOW!:agape:
I think it should be called the Gossamer Bun!! Love it!

[Shebelina]

It does very much resemble a double helix. Perhaps you could post a tutorial so that we can have a go too. It's gorgeous!

[StellaKatherine]

What ever it is, it looks stunning ! wow!

[jacqueline101]

Its beautiful and I like it.

[gossamer]

:thud: OH MY! Your hair is gorgeous... Just WOW!

Is that your natural colour?? It's amazing!!!

Oh, and that bun is epic!


It's my natural color helped out by the flash of the camera! I have, well, variegated hair. :p The Boy tells me there's some underlying red to it, but mostly I just see light brown with shinier highlights. Sometimes I contemplate dyeing to get a little more red, but quite honestly I'm too lazy for the whole dyeing process!

[heidi w.]

Gossamer, I only see red x' where your pictures belong. hmmmm?
heidi w.

[gossamer]

It does very much resemble a double helix. Perhaps you could post a tutorial so that we can have a go too. It's gorgeous!

I think I will try to - and post an article - when I figure out how to take pictures of the whole process. Anyone who's done tutorials before is welcome to chime in with advice for me!

[Carolyn]

Wow! That is one cool looking bun! It looks to me like when you lifted the coil and maybe flipped it the opposite way. I often get a thing shaped like a "6" when I'm doing a Figure 8 bun and I know i'm doing a weird twist when I lift that coil up.

[lapushka]

It's like a double helix DNA thingy.

I thought of double infinity, but this describes it much much better! :D

[gossamer]

Gossamer, I only see red x' where your pictures belong. hmmmm?
heidi w.

That is odd - they seem to be coming through for other people. I will add links to the pictures underneath in case others have that problem.

[gossamer]

Wow! That is one cool looking bun! It looks to me like when you lifted the coil and maybe flipped it the opposite way. I often get a thing shaped like a "6" when I'm doing a Figure 8 bun and I know i'm doing a weird twist when I lift that coil up.

Yes, I flipped it at the start because I couldn't figure out how to get a figure 8 otherwise. Then I made a bottom coil, wrapped the remaining length around the base, stuck the stick through and checked in the mirror to find not-an-infinity bun!

[Amber_Maiden]

It's my natural color helped out by the flash of the camera! I have, well, variegated hair. :p The Boy tells me there's some underlying red to it, but mostly I just see light brown with shinier highlights. Sometimes I contemplate dyeing to get a little more red, but quite honestly I'm too lazy for the whole dyeing process!

I definitely see the red in it! It's gorgeous! Don't touch it with dye!

[blondie9912]

WOW, I'm with Amber Maiden, that's beautiful! I have no idea what to call it, because my hair isn't nearly long enough to attempt it, but it's definitely beautiful :)

[gossamer]

I definitely see the red in it! It's gorgeous! Don't touch it with dye!

I have two cousins with brilliantly red hair - I've always envied those boys. Guess I got a little of it, at least.

Btw, this is one of my "new" chopstick hair sticks, but you can't see it because the bun ate it!

[Amber_Maiden]

I have two cousins with brilliantly red hair - I've always envied those boys. Guess I got a little of it, at least.

Btw, this is one of my "new" chopstick hair sticks, but you can't see it because the bun ate it!

No way! I like the top! :p

You got one stick to hold all your hair?! HOW?!

[gossamer]

No way! I like the top! :p

You got one stick to hold all your hair?! HOW?!

Lady, you have iii hair, while I have ii hair! And it's nearly a week out from being washed, so I think it's extra cooperative. :D

Maybe I'll start a thread asking for updos that show off hair sticks. The only one I can think of to do is a nautilus bun.

[Amber_Maiden]

Lady, you have iii hair, while I have ii hair! And it's nearly a week out from being washed, so I think it's extra cooperative. :D

Maybe I'll start a thread asking for updos that show off hair sticks. The only one I can think of to do is a nautilus bun.

TRUE! Agh! iii hair is no fun! :(

And yes, please do- and share the thread link with me! :)

[Bunnysaur]

That looks amazing! It'd be really cool if you'd post your how-to, I'd like to be able to do that when my hair is long enough.

[curlsgalore]

Wow!! That is stunning!

[NotInPortland]

It looks pretty cool! :) I can't believe your hair looks like that having not washed it since last tuesday, my hair looks far greasier than that not even 2 days after I've washed it!!

[NormaJean]

I am in the camp of naming it the double helix braid or the DNA braid.

ETA: bun, not braid. Derp.

[FrozenBritannia]

That looks SO cool Gossamer!!! I agree, like a double helix. :)

[allmixedup88]

That is freaking cool!!!! How did you make that bun?

[silverjen]

Yes, please post a tutorial! That is neato!

[Hollyfire3]

Lady, you have iii hair, while I have ii hair! And it's nearly a week out from being washed, so I think it's extra cooperative. :D

Maybe I'll start a thread asking for updos that show off hair sticks. The only one I can think of to do is a nautilus bun.


Lol laughed at this! Lady! Love this and the bun is beautiful!:)

[excentricat]

That is a beautiful bun!

[Tia2010]

That.is.awesome! :thudpile:

[Sillage]

WOW that bun is magnificent! It looks so majestic :toast:

[maborosi]

That bun is awesome! I love it! :D

~maborosi~

[Toiréasa]

Totally awesome I can't wait to be able to do something this cool what ever it may be call.

[gossamer]

It looks pretty cool! :) I can't believe your hair looks like that having not washed it since last tuesday, my hair looks far greasier than that not even 2 days after I've washed it!!
Haha, yeah only on LHC would I admit to something like that!



Lol laughed at this! Lady! Love this and the bun is beautiful!:)
:D Glad to make you laugh. I find humor in a lot of hair stuff.

I like the name Helix Bun. I think I may go with that when I write this up.

[gossamer]

Uh oh ladies and gentlemen. I just took it down and tried it again and I seem to have added another twist.

http://xf5.xanga.com/e09e063102135280926783/m223795407.jpg

Inception Bun? :p

[Amber_Maiden]

Uh oh ladies and gentlemen. I just took it down and tried it again and I seem to have added another twist.

http://xf5.xanga.com/e09e063102135280926783/m223795407.jpg

Inception Bun? :p

INCEPTION bun! Good name!

[Keller1128]

BEAUTIFUL hair! I would call it a spiral bun if that doesn't already exist. It also reminds me of the ambulance symbol.

[NormaJean]

BEAUTIFUL hair! I would call it a spiral bun if that doesn't already exist. It also reminds me of the ambulance symbol.


It does look a bit like the rod of Aesculapius with the single hairstick in it.

[gossamer]

BEAUTIFUL hair! I would call it a spiral bun if that doesn't already exist. It also reminds me of the ambulance symbol.

Ahaha, this symbol?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5b/Star_of_life2.svg
Rod of Asclepius (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_of_Asclepius)

I love it!

[Rosethorn]

I have noooooo idea what that is. But I want one! So pretty and shiney.

[gossamer]

It does look a bit like the rod of Aesculapius with the single hairstick in it.

You beat me to it!

[gossamer]

INCEPTION bun! Good name!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/sheneedstherapy/WE-NEED-TO-GO-DEEPER.jpg

[Emmental]

I love it; it looks very modern, which I like. :)

[princessp]

Wow your hair is absolutely gorgeous! I'd insert a thud pile right here ----->[thudpile] but I'm writing this on my iPhone :) (<-----this is the only emoticon I have memorized).

[gossamer]

Wow your hair is absolutely gorgeous! I'd insert a thud pile right here ----->[thudpile] but I'm writing this on my iPhone :) (<-----this is the only emoticon I have memorized).

D'awwww, thanks!

[PrairieRose]

It really does look like the Rod of Asclepius!

[holomi]

Such a pretty bun. Mine are so small compared to my length. I like big buns and I cannot lie! :)

[Angel_099]

I agree! Whatever you name it--it's a stunning bun!!

[kidari]

Oh WOW I love it! Your hair is too long for it I think.

[Mommyof4]

Pretty! And I'm jealous of your getting a 2 hour nap! I had to have major surgery to get a nap again ;) lol

[gossamer]

Oh WOW I love it! Your hair is too long for it I think.

I'm not sure what you mean. Should my hair be shorter for this bun that I just made up?

[gossamer]

Pretty! And I'm jealous of your getting a 2 hour nap! I had to have major surgery to get a nap again ;) lol

Haha, yeah but I nap because I'm in grad school and have writer's block. :rolleyes:

[white.chocolate]

Wow! Very nice invention! :D I'm looking forward to a tutorial if you plan to do one. :)

[hellucy]

Wow...I like it your hair must be so long & thick to make an amazing bun like that!:bowtome:

[Night_Kitten]

Beautiful bun, it looks so good on you! I'd also love instructions when you have the time / when your'e in the mood :D



I'm not sure what you mean. Should my hair be shorter for this bun that I just made up?
I think she ment that your hair is too long for the regular infinity bun / figure 8 bun, that is probably what makes the extra coils :)

[Paranda Belle]

Both versions look amazing!

[Henrietta]

:thud: OH MY! Your hair is gorgeous... Just WOW!

Is that your natural colour?? It's amazing!!!

Oh, and that bun is epic!

I like the colour too. And it's so shiny! :)


It's like a double helix DNA thingy.

Maybe this should be the official name of this bun? :D

[maria_asa]

Wow, add me to the thudpile :thudpile:


I'm also anxiously awaiting instructions if you feel like it (no preassure)

[terpentyna]

Maybe this should be the official name of this bun? :D

This!

And yes, lovely bun, awesome hair.

[Alvrodul]

:thudpile:
What a cool bun - you must really come up eith a turorial for it - I really want to try it out for myself!
And "the DNA bun" would be a good name for it! :gabigrin:

[julliams]

Totally different hair length (only about APL here) but I ended up with something like that once, only missing one whole coil. I've never been able to get it quite like this again. Nowhere near as impressive as yours of course, but a similar thing going on.

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4037/4226639327_479f66d041.jpg

[gossamer]

Beautiful bun, it looks so good on you! I'd also love instructions when you have the time / when your'e in the mood :D


I think she ment that your hair is too long for the regular infinity bun / figure 8 bun, that is probably what makes the extra coils :)

Aha! That makes sense now. Clearly, I should have gone to sleep hours before that instead of reading LHC and misunderstanding things!

[PixxieStix]

So cool! What a nifty looking bun, I'd totally go for either the helix or inception bun. :D Thanks for sharing with us!

[gossamer]

Totally different hair length (only about APL here) but I ended up with something like that once, only missing one whole coil. I've never been able to get it quite like this again. Nowhere near as impressive as yours of course, but a similar thing going on.

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4037/4226639327_479f66d041.jpg

Very interesting, that does look a bit like my bun. I seriously love your hair color - it's gorgeous!

[sugarpixie10988]

Awesome bun! Your hair is gorgeous too, such a pretty color.

[Anje]

Ahaha, this symbol?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5b/Star_of_life2.svg
Rod of Asclepius (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_of_Asclepius)

I love it!
Ooh, a Caduceus bun, I like that!
I think I've ended up making a similar bun horizontally, failing to do an infinity bun. But yours is much more impressive, gossamer!

[SwordWomanRiona]

Wow, I love that updo!! It should definitely be called the DNA bun! Do post a tutorial! :D
And I absolutely love your hair-colour, it's so beautiful!!

[NormaJean]

BEAUTIFUL hair! I would call it a spiral bun if that doesn't already exist. It also reminds me of the ambulance symbol.


Ooh, a Caduceus bun, I like that!
I think I've ended up making a similar bun horizontally, failing to do an infinity bun. But yours is much more impressive, gossamer!

Sorry to nitpick, but the caduceus is actually a different symbol with two snakes instead of one. Interestingly enough, the caduceus was traditionally associated with thieves!

/end EMT quibbling. :-P

[Lize]

Love the bun! And the hair of course. :D

[Anje]

Sorry to nitpick, but the caduceus is actually a different symbol with two snakes instead of one. Interestingly enough, the caduceus was traditionally associated with thieves!

/end EMT quibbling. :-P
Fair enough, though I think this one does look more like two snakes wrapping around each other. Then again, I didn't take the hairstick into account....

[gossamer]

Fair enough, though I think this one does look more like two snakes wrapping around each other. Then again, I didn't take the hairstick into account....

And now I feel like a balding Medusa. "Does her hair have one snake or two?" :p

[NormaJean]

Ha! There's an image....

[jeanniet]

That is one smokin' bun! I've done a twisted hairstick bun that looks a little similar by twisting my hair before doing the stick twisting thing, but yours is so elaborate and beautiful. I would love to see the tutorial on this one.

[QueenMadge]

Really lovely bun and hair, whatever the bun is eventually called. Add me to the :thudpile:

[EmilyOtter]

Ooo so pretty! I'd love to see how this is done! :D

[ladonna]

Wow prettiest bun I've ever seen!!

[gossamer]

Ooo so pretty! I'd love to see how this is done! :D

You're in luck, I made a thread after this with a video: Helix Bun (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=88760)

Thanks!

[Viola88]

Haha, yeah but I nap because I'm in grad school and have writer's block. :rolleyes:I have this hanging above my computer at work when I feel a block coming on :D http://www.37days.com/shop/plumbers

Your bun is fantastic!

[eresh]

I'm going to have to try this :-)
It looks like a logroll on a bender ;-)

[gazelle]

It looks beautiful, gossamer..

[nobeltonya]

Yeah, that's pretty awesome. :) I love your hair color also.

[exclusively di]

Great bun, it even looks cool in my skinny hair!! Thanks. Yours is SO gorgeous!! Add me to the thud pile!!:thudpile:

[gossamer]

Thanks again, everyone! :D

[Perelka74]

I like it , I love the colour of your hair as well .

[gossamer]

I like it , I love the colour of your hair as well .

Thanks! Getting compliments on my hair color is always funny to me, I just think of it as being hair-colored, nothing special! :p

[Terra]

Just incredible!!!!!!!!!!! :thud: :thudpile:
I love it! :heartbeat :heartbeat :heartbeat

[weddy]

Very regal looking, especially since it was fairly quick to do.