Favorite Long Hair Accessory or Toy?

Hi Karen,

When it comes to my own hair, I prefer simple terrycloth-coverd elastic ponytail rings. I also use the wide elastic ponytailers (that have the seams glued together) to tie off the ends of my braid.

On women, though, I have lately been seeing more and more different types of hair accessories (I can't identify some of the accessories), and they all lend to great looks.

Yes, yes, great topic and great responses so far!

For me, it's my mother vintage pearl bun topper. Let me see if I can explain this: It is an elasticized network of pearls that goes over a bun like a little cap almost. My mom got in circa 1970 and I just love it! Coworkers have said it makes me look like a.) a ballet dancer, b.) a socialite (?!) and my favorite, c.) a Russian princess. All becaue of a bunch of pearls! I have a photo of it somewhere on my old PC....when I can I'll post it. I wish I could find more of these bun accessories--actually Karen do you carry anything like this? I haven't bought from you yet and this would be something I'd use a lot!

I don't see why not! I like your idea of using different materials and would try it myself if I knew the first thing about crocheting (or sewing, or anything even remotely related to thread.) Let us know how your project turns out!

Hi Lyris,

Actually, Evita Peroni from time to time has various bun accessories but nothing like you describe with the pearls. It sounds awesome. I would love to see a photo or a link to a photo. I love bun covers and similar items. I love slides too.

Last season Evita Peroni had a bun cover that was made with turquoise stones and had a stick to hold it in place. It was stunning. Unfortunately they completely sold out before I could get my hands on any. BOO HOO.

I recently was talking to the incredibly talented woman who is the designer for the EP lines and I was telling her that people with really long hair need their own special accessories (like bun covers and similar) and she was really open to looking at some things I suggested. So please, if anyone has suggestions or images of accessories you would like to see, email them to me and I will talk to her. She is so sweet and incredibly talented. I am very impressed.

The thing that is so unique about EP is that they do 8 collections a year...just like the big fashion houses. Although they have the classic pieces like their Dolphin & Condor & Pelican & similar clips, they bring in an ongoing selection that is up to the minute in the fashion world.

Actually I have to tell you that I have worked with a lot of accessory vendors and the people at Evita Peroni, Roberta Chiarella and France Luxe are the absolute nicest, most concerned about their customers, that I have ever met. Phyto is the same way in the hair care arena.

I have found that when the vendors care so much about their customers, they really go the extra mile to help me do the same for my HB customers.

I have dealt with some vendors (that shall remain nameless.....that we don't carry at HB.com or used to but no longer do) that have been unbelievably rude, snotty, totally uncaring about their customers and in some cases have outright lied about who they let sell their products. Maybe someday (although I hate to kiss and tell) I should write a "tell-all" about some of my experiences...or maybe not...since I don't want to get sued. :-)

Better yet, maybe I should write under an assumed name like Veronica Plaidpant or Penelope Plaidtrousers :-).

And Uzma..........................

Yes, your idea sounds fabulous. I would love to see what you come up with. You are so talented with everything you do I know it will be really wonderful so be sure and take photos to show us.

I love all your ideas of using things that you found. How wonderful. I especially like the Ivy in your hair.

Best wishes,
Karen

Karen Shelton wrote: Better yet, maybe I should write under an assumed name like Veronica Plaidpant or Penelope Plaidtrousers :-).

Yes, I am here reading this thread too. LOL. All this laughing is turning into a great abdominal workout.

I've got some bobby pins that I use to pin my hair. And a silky scrunchie that I use to pull my hair in a ponytail when the situation arises.

My favourite hair toys are definitely my hair forks by a girl that goes by the ebay name of "Blondiesturn" - I have a set of two matching cocobolo forks that I use for a two fork french twist variation, and an ebony two prong fork that I use almost daily for a quick bun.

I also love the FranceLuxe hair toys that I recently got - they are pricey, but worth every cent. I have never seen such high quality french twist combs anywhere else.

Where can I see all of this cool stuff?! I am so excited to try something new. I don't like to wear buns unless they I can pull tendrils out of them. I also like the loose hair look, but my hair is thick and sometimes I get bored with it. I have a loose perm that is growing out and my favorite thing is hard to describe. It is hooked by a long flexible wide comb-type thing that pulls the hair up and then a fat short comb on each end to secure it. I flip my head over and put it under my hair and up to my crown. then I Flip it back over and my hair looks likje ahorse mane. Love it!

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