Does this style make my hair look longer?
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Topic: Does this style make my hair look longer?
Posted By: missrini
Subject: Does this style make my hair look longer?
Date Posted: February 27 2006 at 10:34pm
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I tried a new style the other day and I think it makes my hair look longer! What do you think?
It is just a french braid, stopped toward the bottom of my head, then turned into a ponytail. I then used my new hair toy (a funky perspex slide) to decorate it. I had to stick a bobby pin in one side as I had an annoying short layer piece that kept falling out! It felt like my hair was longer....or maybe it's because I'm used to wearing it all up ------------- 
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Posted By: SpecialKitty
Date Posted: February 27 2006 at 11:36pm
That is a great style, and your hair does look longer! Very sleek and sophisticated - beautiful ------------- 
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Posted By: Heratic
Date Posted: February 28 2006 at 1:35am
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Yes - I'd agree that it does. There is a girl where I work who has her hair to just past her shoulders. Hers looks far longer when she puts in a high ponytail as compared to a low ponytail. I can only think that its because the hair is free to move more in the higher ponytail. ------------- Its your hair, your choice and your decision |
Posted By: noeyangel77
Date Posted: February 28 2006 at 6:31am
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Hi Rini, Yes, your hair does look longer in that style! So healthy and shiny! Noey |
Posted By: Susan W
Date Posted: February 28 2006 at 7:04am
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Yep, I agree too. Love the funky hair toy! ------------- Making metal barettes/concord clips hair safe, long hair style how to: http://alonghair.wordpress.com |
Posted By: lhairfan31
Date Posted: February 28 2006 at 8:17am
| Definitely does Missrini.......Your hair is looking spectactular and its getting longer for sure! |
Posted By: LadyFrog
Date Posted: February 28 2006 at 9:55am
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Yes, looks longer that way. Maybe because people with longer hair could
recreate that by knotting it or something at the nape? Looks gorgeous!
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Posted By: Hellfrozeover
Date Posted: February 28 2006 at 12:14pm
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You look gorgeous! It does make it look longer
You've got me seriously considering henna. ------------- |
Posted By: PurpleBubba
Date Posted: February 28 2006 at 1:07pm
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I agree it looks longer and pretty. I think one reason it might look longer is that in the tail like that the hair blends and we don't see the shorter layers. We only see the longest length. ------------- 
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Posted By: dude20
Date Posted: February 28 2006 at 4:13pm
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UH HUH HUH HUH HUH! |
Posted By: AnaisSatin
Date Posted: February 28 2006 at 4:25pm
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Rini, your hair really does look longer with that hairstyle - and it's sooo gorgeous. Your hair is growing so fast. ------------- http://anaissatin.livejournal.com">  my LJ , 40 inches long
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Posted By: PurpleBubba
Date Posted: February 28 2006 at 5:04pm
Dude, that is 34 inches because I had masking tape on the tape measure and I colored it with marker. When I zoomed in on the picture I could see which piece of tape it was near. You may use a different measuring method but that is 34 inches from my forehead back. I know that's 34 because only a few months later my hair is tailbone length and that is 36 inches from forehead back. There's no way I got 6 inches from October until January. I can't use my camera with this new computer until I get a cable that will plug in or a new camera otherwise I'd show new pictures. I also know it's 34" based on how many other people are similar height and have similar measurements. And in February of 2005 I had my Mom measure and at that time she got 30". So I know it grew since then. Here are my side by side 30" and 34"   In the first picture the hair is up near my elbow and in the second it is passed it. |
dude20 wrote:Posted By: missrini
Date Posted: February 28 2006 at 6:26pm
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Susan, that hairtoy was the most expensive one I've bought so far believe it or not. You can't tell in the photo, but it's made out of this really cool pearly plastic stuff and the stick is the same. I love the colours! Hellfrozeover....you mean you haven't joined the dark side yet? Purplebubba, yes I think it is the longer layer being more obvious that makes it look longer. I can't wait until the rest of my hair catches up to that layer! Your hair is growing so well.....36 inches...wow! Anais...I don't know how I missed your new sig pic! Your braid is just STUNNING......like fall on the floor stunning -------------
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Hey thanks everyone! 
It is my dream braid.Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: February 28 2006 at 6:39pm
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Rini! The braid pic is terrific!
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Posted By: Katharine
Date Posted: February 28 2006 at 7:26pm
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Yes it looks longer. It is very flattering and pretty! ------------- 
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Posted By: LadyFrog
Date Posted: March 01 2006 at 11:24am
I wanna plait that thick
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Posted By: philosophy girl
Date Posted: March 01 2006 at 3:01pm
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Me too stoopid tapering ends, grrrrrrr Rini that syle looks great! And it does look longer. You're also tempting me back to henna, I'll have to save up for a big block from Lush. |
Posted By: enfys
Date Posted: March 01 2006 at 4:13pm
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Rini, lovely hair style, cool accessory, and it does look longer. Full marks for it Anais, pretty braid. Did you do it yourself? You must have a *lot* of stamina Bubba, you must just be tall. Or if you did get 6" from Oct-Jan, I want to know your secret lol. Do you lot realise how inadequate you make others feel? ------------- http://www.myspace.com/waltzin_with_the_open_sea - http://www.myspace.com/waltzin_with_the_open_sea Ah-ha, a place I can soon add hair pics...once I do some |
Posted By: PurpleBubba
Date Posted: March 01 2006 at 4:15pm
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I didn't get 6 inches from Oc-Jan. I got 6 Inches from Jan - Jan along with some trims. I'm 5' 11"  |
Posted By: enfys
Date Posted: March 01 2006 at 4:20pm
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Aww, all my illusions are shattered that little pointy purple hats encourage hair growth I'll put mine in the back of my cupboard again... ------------- http://www.myspace.com/waltzin_with_the_open_sea - http://www.myspace.com/waltzin_with_the_open_sea Ah-ha, a place I can soon add hair pics...once I do some |
Posted By: PurpleBubba
Date Posted: March 01 2006 at 4:22pm
| well I've never seen that Bubba with his hat off so i don't know if he has lots of hair or not? |
Posted By: missrini
Date Posted: March 01 2006 at 5:55pm
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Philosophygirl.....go for it!! I'm aiming for world conversion by 2007 PM me if you need any help! -------------
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Posted By: philosophy girl
Date Posted: March 02 2006 at 3:31pm
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Thanks Rini, I'll def. have a look at that. Used to love the colour but got fed up of clogging my drains and not being able to find good henna! Last time I used a body shop one and it was awful and I know it wasn't me as I've been henna-ing on and off for about 8 years. Plus I'm a bit lazy...... The Amla oil I'm using has given my colour a bit more depth and it looks really great. Ahhhh how I love my amla oil........ |
Posted By: Katharine
Date Posted: March 02 2006 at 9:21pm
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Philosophy Girl, -------------
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Posted By: philosophy girl
Date Posted: March 04 2006 at 4:28pm
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I checked it out, but it's a bit too expensive for me Hoped the company I get my oil and shampoo from would have it but they don't! Luckily my home town has a large Idian population so I should be able to track down some very good quality henna rather cheaply next time I go to visit my parents (either that or I'll get my mum to send some up!). I found a gorgeous hair toy today but it was £15 so I'm going to save up for that, which will be easier if I can get free henna from my lovely mum! |
Posted By: KellyX
Date Posted: March 05 2006 at 6:07pm
Rini... your hair looks great like that. It's grown alot since August. I cant wait until mine is that length again! I am guessing around June. ------------- Kelly |
Posted By: MissMareeJane
Date Posted: March 06 2006 at 8:57am
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Rini,
I tried this style, it makes my hair look longer too! It's a good one. Now I just need to get one of those snazzy hair toys... ------------- Don't let the man get you down 1c MC iii Dark Brown, 23" Goal: Waist |
Posted By: redhairedgirl
Date Posted: March 30 2006 at 7:41am
Sorry I'm so late on this one Rini 
Yes that style does make your hair look longer...very sophisticated too. BTW I'm using henna too now ------------- |
Posted By: missrini
Date Posted: March 30 2006 at 8:00pm
SarahJane....I want to see a pic of your hennaed hair! Do you love it? Has it affected your curl? Are you using BAQ henna? C'mon...tell tell tell!!!  -------------
25 inches as at 1st Nov 06 |
Posted By: ataraxy
Date Posted: March 30 2006 at 8:48pm
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Rini, thanks to your post i went on a serious mission to find one of
these hairtoys...it does look longer and the toy looks great & puts
little stress on the hair. this is my solution to no more hair
ties i did a bit of a different updo with it, twisting it down, then up, then down again, so i had one twisted loop at the top & bottom of the toy. it felt great, but my boyfriend also pointed out that you can't see anyof the length that way. i need to spend the time for the french braid one sometime. you henna freaks are making my crave red hair again. stop it! lol...i got my henna & indigo samples, and will probably test that on sunday. altho it's expensive, it's so much better for your hair. i've read the first treatment or 2 may feel icky, but after the 2nd or 3rd it will feel amazing. ------------- 
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Posted By: missrini
Date Posted: March 30 2006 at 8:52pm
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ataraxy....join us....mwahahahahahahaha!!!!!!! Actually, the first time you use henna your hair will feel AMAZING. It's neutral henna (Cassia Obovata) that doesn't always feel that great on the first application....takes some time to work. I just hennaed yesterday again and I'm sitting hair with silky soft hair that has blinding shine (although I can't do a thing with it! Let us know how you get on with the henna/indigo!! -------------
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Posted By: MsSerenity
Date Posted: March 30 2006 at 10:05pm
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I need pictures of my hair after I henna it this weekend. Maybe I can learn how to share them as well. :)
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