| Hair... holders? IDK, it's not product, it's things. Hair things. |
[27th Jun. 2014 • 20:06] |
This is a fast one, but Loren reminded me today that when I was in NYC I loaned/gave people hair ties and everyone marveled over them, and I said I would find the product manufacturer, so I'll put it here in case it helps anyone else!
I use Scunci Evolution hair ties. They come in black, clear, and variety color packs (some bright, some jewel toned, and Loren and Meg have found a pack that is shades of brown which I am coveting from afar). Instead of being elastic covered by nylon thread, they're more like gel with some kind of coating on them. They will not slide out, your hair won't droop down, but unlike using rubber bands, they also won't tangle (much, I do get the occasional solo hair caught) or snag when taking them out. I have very long, thick, heavy hair and one will hold a bun with no trouble; they also stay in when I sleep with my hair braided. They work fine for me when my hair is wet/damp too, but will leave a crease in that case. I don't find them losing their stretch quite as much as ordinary elastics, and while they do still snap sometimes, you can often spot when it's coming because you can see a little nick/mar in the gel. When I see that happening, sometimes I just pull them apart intentionally because it's fun to feel like the Hulk for a split second, and it's better than having them snap when you're out and don't have another to replace it. >.>
I also use Goody Spin Pins for several hairstyles, as they do the job of about 5-10 pins each. I think like regular bobby pins, they come in various metallic hues to suit most hair colors, and also some with little gemstone type decorations at the ends? You twist your hair into whatever style you like, and then spin these in around an "edge," catching hair from near your scalp and hair from within the style both. You don't have to do the usual catch a bit of hair, turn at an angle, and stake tactic, so it pulls a little less on your head, too. I use them for buns, braided buns, kind of a modified french twist, and once in a pinch they held a regular braid for about half an hour of holding mostly still. To take them out, just twist them in the opposite direction.
Ta-da, two easy hair accessory thingies. You can tell I'm really technical about this. Share your fav accessories if you want to! ♥ |
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