I'd love some ideas for layer friendly updos.

**jane_marie** · October 16th, 2019, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by Groovy Granny

WOW...a 5" circ....and you still need your layers to grow out....mine is 2.5" fine and wispy

lol

I had to be WL before I could do a LWB.... and Hip + for a Nautilus ...with a short/shrinking torso.

Patience my dear

With that thickness, you will need much longer lengths I think....but in the end....WOWSER....enviable locks

Thanks GG.

Honestly though I'm not sure if I'll ever manage growing the layers out. I always end up getting them cut in in the summer because It's hot.

We'll see. I guess I might have to keep doing my little twist while I wait... a couple years or more.

I love your hair by the way. It's absolutely ethereal.

**lapushka** · October 16th, 2019, 04:20 PM

What about a simple peacock twist? Easy, elegant, and it tided me over from APL to hip (when I couldn't yet do a bun). I'm 4.25 in circumference so you are going to be even waiting longer to do a bun!

**Groovy Granny** · October 16th, 2019, 05:16 PM

oops...forum glitch

**jane_marie** · October 16th, 2019, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by lapushka

What about a simple peacock twist? Easy, elegant, and it tided me over from APL to hip (when I couldn't yet do a bun). I'm 4.25 in circumference so you are going to be even waiting longer to do a bun!

Yeah, that would certainly be an option. I try to avoid it because it was my go to hair style ages 12-22 but maybe I can mess with and figure out a way to make it look a bit more grown up.

Thank for your help.

**Groovy Granny** · October 16th, 2019, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by jane_marie

Thanks GG.

Honestly though I'm not sure if I'll ever manage growing the layers out. I always end up getting them cut in in the summer because It's hot.

We'll see. I guess I might have to keep doing my little twist while I wait... a couple years or more.

I love your hair by the way. It's absolutely ethereal.

Thank you

Well hide the scissors and do your twists when the weather warms up

And while waiting you can do cinnamon buns with claw clips ...and whatever fluffs out...act like it's intentional

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBcP...65334D&index=2

It is great for any length/type...just vary the size/style of the claws to bling it up...or not.

You'll get there....enjoy the journey

**AmaryllisRed** · October 16th, 2019, 06:48 PM

I love that haircut. I had something similar years ago. But I wore mine down or ponytails all the time.

What about something with those barrettes that are so popular right now?

**jane_marie** · October 16th, 2019, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by AmaryllisRed

I love that haircut. I had something similar years ago. But I wore mine down or ponytails all the time.

What about something with those barrettes that are so popular right now?

What barrettes? I'm pretty out of the loop. haha

**AmaryllisRed** · October 16th, 2019, 09:49 PM

These!

She doesn't do much in the way of updos in the video but you can get a good look at the barrettes I'm talking about.
I think they're really cute and you could probably use them to secure some of the shorter pieces that won't stay in an updo.

**Milady_DeWinter** · October 16th, 2019, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by jane_marie

I wish. Anything with loops shreds terribly.

Edit- Just tried it. Those two loops end up looking like giant spikes. lol

Lol you made me giggle

Then I can only suggest you braided styles... I also got very thick hair (5 1/2" circ) and bunning was a pain still after passing waist, even layered. But my layers weren't as short... I think french or dutch braids might help you

**desisparkles** · October 16th, 2019, 11:47 PM

Originally Posted by AmaryllisRed

These!

She doesn't do much in the way of updos in the video but you can get a good look at the barrettes I'm talking about.
I think they're really cute and you could probably use them to secure some of the shorter pieces that won't stay in an updo.

oooh how adorable! I didn't know clips were a thang!!!