Bun Problem Solved

[Ipanema]

Well, I've finally found a solution for my hair problem. My hair is too thick & puffy to put into a regular bun, so I crocheted myself a black bun cover like the one pictured below. I covered my afro puff with a plastic baggie (moisturized the ends first), then covered the plastic with a black stocking cap, then covered that with the bun cover. I also added a drawstring & cowrie shells. Here is a link for those who crochet & want to make one:

http://www.crochetpartners.org/Patterns/CPpat146.html

 

[Supergirl]

That's beautiful. I can crochet, but I can't get down like that

And I've never understood how to follow the crochet directions in craft books and like the ones listed on the site you posted.

Anyway, that's really pretty

 

[Trell]

That is cute. I don't think I fully understand the baggie technique. Can you anyone explain it to me?

 

[lunalight7]

Thats a great idea and Im picturing it to look beautiful w/ the cowrie shells....have fun w/ your new do!!

 

[Ipanema]

Trell, I copied this from another thread:

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Boadicea said:
I'm going to start doing it again. I just started last night and my hair feels soft already. I plan to do it until January when I might opt for braids and do the Crown and Glory technique. For those of you who are new to it, here's how to do it. Baggie technique:

This technique keeps the hair moisturized because the hair is immersed in a liquid and soaks up the moisture. The technique is done once a day and may either be washed out at night or in the morning depending on when you do it. Some keep the hair in the baggie all day and wash out the liquid at night and some keep the hair in the baggie at night and rinse during the morning.

What you need:
* Hair long enough to put in a mid to high ponytail
* One schrunchie
* One small, plastic shopping bag (about half the size of a regular plastic shopping bag or smaller), or one zip-lock bag (you may want to go with the small plastic bag instead of the zip-lock bag because the zip-lock bag may slip open where as you can tie the plastic bag securely around the ponytail). Make sure there are no holes in the bag before you start!
* Olive Oil or Coconut Oil. You can also use the oil of your choice and alternate.
* One handkerchief or any non see-through cloth bun cover (Why should the whole world know you're walking around with a plastic bag in your hair?)
Optional: If you are going to use the technique during the night, make sure to put a towel on your pillow

Directions:
1. Gently comb or brush hair back and secure with a ponytail holder. Make sure that you place the ponytail at mid or high length. High length is not the top of your head, just a little bit higher than the middle of the back of your head. This way, the ponytail is not low enough so that it will be touching your clothes.

2. Check your plastic bag for holes. If none are found, go ahead and carefully pour a half cup to a full cup of Olive oil (or your choice of oil) into the bag. Slip your ponytail into the bag and lift the bag up a little to adjust and tie around the base of your ponytail. You may tie it any way you like as long as you're sure that it won't slip off. Once the bag is secure, make sure if isn't leaking. With a dry hand, feel the outside of the bag and the back of your head to make sure they are both dry. Gently scrunch the bag against the hair and slowly lift the bag up and down to distribute the oil. You will want to do this a few times a day to make sure that all of the hair in the bag stays moisturized. Wrap a handkerchief around the ponytail and make a bun cover, then tie securely.

3. Whether you rinse in the morning or at night, make sure to rinse VERY Thoroughly!!! And don't leave the oil on for more than one day!!

 

[Isis]

You bun covers sound beautiful! Maybe you can make them and sell them for others who doing buns, like many of us on this board!

 

[BronzeBrown]

Ipanema, it's funny because just yesterday I had come to a similar decision for putting my natural hair in a bun - baggie trick, nylon stocking bottom then put a black scrunchy round the stocking to finish off. But the crochet cover is much prettier. Do you, or does anyone else, know where they can be bought?

 

[Tracy]

http://www.discountdance.com

http://www.dancewear.com

http://www.backbaydancewear.com

I didn't check the sites specifically - but I know dancers wear them. I am almost POSITIVE that discountdance will have them. They have EVERYTHING.

Bun covers are a fav of ballerinas...

 

[Tracy]

P.S. - they call them snoods.

I went back and found some (Ifelt guilty posting the sites w/o checking)...

http://www.dancewear.com/dancewear/produ...AOHIDMBAMPKECOH

http://www.discountdance.com/frame_set.php3?mf=/thumb.php?TopCat=GIFTACC

Here they are on two of the sites.

 

[Allandra]

I love that color. It's so cute. I learned to crochet when I was ten years old. Too bad I hung my hook up a few years back.

 

[BronzeBrown]

Thanks for the links, Tracy

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[Peachtree]

Wow, ur bun cover (with accessories) sound very pretty. If u have the capability, could u post a pic of ur covered bun

 

[BronzeBrown]

I just checked out the second link that Tracy posted (thanks again Tracy!!); I think the beaded snood in black would be gorgeous for a classy evening look

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[Isis]

I agree! It's beautiful!

 

[BronzeBrown]

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Isis said:
I agree! It's beautiful!

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*Off topic*: Isis, are you the same Isis from nc?

 

[Isis]

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Isis said:
I agree! It's beautiful!

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*Off topic*: Isis, are you the same Isis from nc?

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No, I think you may be referring to Isis448. I have seen her posts from time to time. I didn't know there was another Isis until not too long ago.

 

[BronzeBrown]

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No, I think you may be referring to Isis448. I have seen her posts from time to time. I didn't know there was another Isis until not too long ago.

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Oh, I see. But it's nice to meet you

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[ChasingBliss]

Wow, very beautiful, and it's a great idea too.