Idea for ponytail and donut bun wearers
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Printed Date: August 04 2025 at 1:22pm
Topic: Idea for ponytail and donut bun wearers
Posted By: NoNapNique
Subject: Idea for ponytail and donut bun wearers
Date Posted: October 04 2005 at 8:35am
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I have been wearing buns since high school and I have learned - mostly the hard way - better ways of doing them... My newest "development" is for securing the ends on the donut bun (also for securing ponytails)... If you don't want to use a scrunchie, and want something more concealed -rubber bands, of course, being the BIGGEST no-no!... Use pantyhose! - the nice, silky kind with lycra for stretch... Cut about a 3 inch ring from the leg part (or adjust the thickness as you like it). Then stretch it a little so it rolls into a band... And VOILA! a *TRUE* damage-free ponytail band! Even the so-called "ouchless" bands I have found breaks off hair pretty bad over time. Because they are not "silky" enough, and in combination with being thin can "chop" your ends off at the securing point. And some of them, while they got rid of the metal clasp - they will still have that hard, clear glue on them... Which to me does the same damage as the metal! |
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Posted By: Sistaslick
Date Posted: October 04 2005 at 1:26pm
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yep, I've been using my own hoisery holders for years! they really are the best! I can't keep up with scrunchies and the other ones and you can always make more with these. The only thing is that if you don't get the hose with the "control legs" or "all over shapers" they will stretch out with time. And you can dip them in oil too before you secure them and they'll keep your pony moisturized all day. ------------- 
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Posted By: pharrell
Date Posted: October 04 2005 at 3:06pm
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Posted By: NoNapNique
Date Posted: October 04 2005 at 4:31pm
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Oooh! Good idea Sistaslick! Now you got me ready to go home and "dip" all my pantyhose bands! |
Posted By: Vanity3
Date Posted: April 05 2006 at 11:35pm
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Okay, I'm hair challenged. I want to start wearing buns as a protective style, (I'm running out of ideas and I've only been transitioning without weave for a month) but I am having some issues. #1, I'm not getting a clear picture of how to make the pantyhoes bands? I'm a bit slow on that one. #2, I can't find donuts!
#3, Do I really need a rubberband? I have BSL hair, if I just pull my hair though the donut hole and then wrap my hair around the foam, doesn't that make for a nice bun? Or is it neater with creating a ponytail first? I know this his hair styling 101, but work with me please. Up 'til now, since I was in the 4th grade, I've always went to a stylist, every week, so I never learned how to style my own hair. ------------- Natural since March 2006 No "heat" challenge for Winter 08-09 public.fotki.com/Vanity3 keepitsimplesista.ning.com/profile/Vanity1920 |
Posted By: Sistaslick
Date Posted: April 06 2006 at 12:33am
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Posted By: Vanity3
Date Posted: April 06 2006 at 12:53pm
Aren't you just an angel, an answer to my prayers! I'm on my way to your album right now!------------- Natural since March 2006 No "heat" challenge for Winter 08-09 public.fotki.com/Vanity3 keepitsimplesista.ning.com/profile/Vanity1920 |
Posted By: Phoenix1017
Date Posted: April 06 2006 at 7:23pm
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Ooooo... That is a beautiful hair ornament she has on her bun. 
Posted By: tiajanice
Date Posted: April 07 2006 at 8:27am
I LOVE this tip...NoNapTique, where were you last week when I threw that pair of pantyhose away?? ARRGH!! By the way, I have base of the neck length hair...how do you get it to stay around the donut when your hair is that short? Won't the ends stick out?------------- Hair type: 4a Relaxed Current Length: Chin Hair Goal: Mid Back http://public.fotki.com/tiajanice/ Password : haircrazy |
Posted By: Renata22
Date Posted: April 08 2006 at 4:48pm
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I tried a rollerset one night and it came out crappy, so I decided to put my hair up for work the next day. It was so cool on my neck and I didn't have to touch it all day... I think I'm going to start wearing my hair like that all the time!!! No pushing hair off my neck, out of my face. No more holding my hair up to let it get some air. I didn't ONCE have to brush/comb my hair back into place or go to the bathroom and wonder if it was out of place. I didn't even touch my comb or brush at ALL the entire day. I did it before work and didn't have to worry about my hair for the rest of the day, and it felt better, too! I think I'll be doing updos all summer. ------------- Hair type: who knows? Length: 23 inches as of 3/10/06 MY HAIR IS OFFICIALLY BRA STRAP LENGTH!! Goal: Waist Length, which is only 30 inches so ADVISE ME ON HOW TO GET JUST 7 MORE INCHES OF GROWTH! |
Posted By: Vanity3
Date Posted: April 15 2006 at 1:53pm
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for some strange reason, my hair won't cover up the entire donut? I have BSL hair, but it may not be thick enough. Any suggestions? Do you think weave would help? How can I put a track around my ponytail? ------------- Natural since March 2006 No "heat" challenge for Winter 08-09 public.fotki.com/Vanity3 keepitsimplesista.ning.com/profile/Vanity1920 |