Perfectionism and Breakage!

[ubavka123]

Ok, I am a perfectionist about everything, including my hair. There are days when I can just make the perfect bun or french twist and off I go. Then there are days like today, where I put it up, don't like it, take it down and start again--like 10 times!!!! /images/graemlins/wallbash.gif Can you say bad hair day? I got tired of /images/graemlins/swordfight.gif, so, I just threw it back in a scrunchie and said to heck with it! I like my polished look, but sometimes, trying to get my updo perfect can cost me a few hairs! I have to get over this! The breakage isn't severe, but it is more than I am used to in the course of a day. I am not trying to set myself back! Can anybody relate? If not, thanks for listening to me vent! /images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[KAddy]

I can relate. Now my hair isn't long, but trying to get it into a bun that I think looks perfect takes forever. It drives me crazy,

I spend a lot of time trying to get it fixed right. So yesterday I decided to use these clips I got from kohl's and I got my new look that doesn't take as long. (it's in my album)

 

[ubavka123]

Hey Kaddy, what kind of clip is that? Is it a barrette? I was thinking on my bad days that I would just twist it up sort of similar to what you did and just use a concorde clip. I saw a style like that in Godzooki's album. Thanks for the reply. I am not alone! /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[aqualung]

What kinds of buns are you doing? They sound difficult. I braid my hair in 1 braid, twist that around into a donut shape with the ends tucked under, and pin it to my head with 2 Good Hair Day pins.

 

[KAddy]

I guess it is more like a barette type clip.

I am not good at describing it. It looks like the bottom one:

I put this one so you can see how the under side is. It is the metal clip thingy:

 

[AudraChanell]

This is what I did today. Debating on if I should go get a rollerset tonight or Friday?

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What kinds of buns are you doing? They sound difficult. I braid my hair in 1 braid, twist that around into a donut shape with the ends tucked under, and pin it to my head with 2 Good Hair Day pins.

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[ubavka123]

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What kinds of buns are you doing? They sound difficult. I braid my hair in 1 braid, twist that around into a donut shape with the ends tucked under, and pin it to my head with 2 Good Hair Day pins.

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Megon, I think your hair is longer than mine, plus I cannot braid! I wish I could do that, then I would just wear a single french braid down the middle and tucked under. My buns are not the real problem. It's my french twist! Some days it is perfect, others, it just doesn't cooperate. I need an alternative updo on those bad days! I guess, I like my protective styles to have some character and being that my hair is in that not short, not long stage, I am having a problem sometimes!

Edited to say that I KNOW your hair is longer than mine! /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[itismehmmkay]

That blue clip is gorgeous! /images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[swirl]

i can relate. i think i'm my hair's worst enemy. if i'd keep my hands out of it, maybe i wouldn't have so much breakage.

 

[ubavka123]

Girl, I have a whole collection of those and other hair toys. Maybe I need to revisit them.. /images/graemlins/scratchchin.gif

 

[Poohbear]

I can somewhat relate. I'm on the little manipulation challenge with my hair where I avoid combing and messing with my hair during the day. Well sometimes, if I'm bored, I might go in the mirror and practice different styles, do my hair over again, and even use my comb to smooth or whatever. I lose a few hairs as well. Even when I moisturize my hair, I may lose a few hairs. I also have a lot of new growth that grows in spirals and I play in my hair but i dont get breakage when I play in my hair. It seems like when i dont mess with my hair, I retain more length.