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Re: hairsticks
Reply #15 - Sep 26^th, 2004 at 8:37am

I seem to either have a small head Roll Eyes

or thin hair ??? because even with a 6 in. hairstick it seems like too much is sticking out of my hair. I just started using hairsticks and the pointed end sticking out worries me Sad

I'm scared I am going to poke someone's eye out or something. Undecided

I've experimented and think that 5 in. would be just right for me without too much sticking out and endangering anyone's vision. Wink

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styg Diamond Offline ~¤ she shines in a world full of ugliness ¤~ Posts: 711 France Gender:	Re: hairsticks Reply #16 - Nov 11^th, 2004 at 10:29am hello everyone!! just wanted to say that i recently ran into a site that sold titanium hair sticks. titanium is stronger than steal and waaaaaayyy lighter. i was thinking about ordering some myself (although no hairstick ever broke on me lol). http://www.argusdesigns.com/
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Re: hairsticks
Reply #17 - Nov 11^th, 2004 at 10:38am

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I seem to either have a small head Roll Eyes

or thin hair ??? because even with a 6 in. hairstick it seems like too much is sticking out of my hair. I just started using hairsticks and the pointed end sticking out worries me Sad

I'm scared I am going to poke someone's eye out or something. Undecided

I've experimented and think that 5 in. would be just right for me without too much sticking out and endangering anyone's vision. Wink

5 - 6 inch hairsticks are pretty typical. How you position your bun on your head, then weave the stick through it can make a big difference in how much of the stick is pointing out. I do try to make sure that the top of the stick does not stick out too much above the top of my head, thus minimizing my poking out someone's eye. I've never "hit" anyone with my sticks, but I have become "hung up" with a variety of things such as my string purse (that I wear across my chest), putting jackets on, or anything over my head. I've become trapped in the woods when my hair and hairsticks get caught in tree branches. I've also hit them on the door frame of the car when getting in and out. With time I have learned to tilt my head more when doing these kind of activities to prevent the hairsticks from attacking.

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Re: hairsticks
Reply #18 - Nov 11^th, 2004 at 1:16pm

Yes, my hairsticks sometimes attack me too, either that or they decide that they're sick of being in my head and decide to quietly slip out of thier assigned station, and slide right down the back of my shirt. So tell me, what is the proper way of dislodging a hairstick from the back of your bra strap while talking to someone, and still maintaining your graceful dignity?? Undecided

Oh the trials and tribulations of being a woman...
I have got the cheapest, ugliest pair of plastic hairsticks (I paid a dollar for two sets at the dollar store) I couldn't lose or break these puppies if I tried! I even had one fall in the toilet yesterday, and I know you're wondering.....yes, I fished it out. Don't look at me like that, I couldn't flush it,could I?! I just slapped on the good 'ol rubber gloves and did what I had to do, so actually, I am one hairstick down now. Thank god for that ugly back up pair! I think I really do deserve a nice pair, maybe a christmas gift to myself? maybe? I work hard, I should be allowed to spoil myself once in a while, right? Now I'm rationalizing....

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eKatherine Emerald Offline Posts: 426 Maine Gender:	Re: hairsticks Reply #19 - Nov 11^th, 2004 at 2:01pm I've seen the titanium hairspikes, and lusted after them, but I'm starting to think that I really need thicker hairsticks to hold my hair snug. Mei fa sticks are too thin. I'd hate to sink money into something really nice and be unable to use it. I really hate when the sticks are too long and they try to poke their way into my neck.
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styg Diamond Offline ~¤ she shines in a world full of ugliness ¤~ Posts: 711 France Gender:	Re: hairsticks Reply #20 - Nov 11^th, 2004 at 5:54pm i've got the opposite problem though. i bought sticks on dressytresses, and find them barely long enough. and my hair is just waistlength and still considerly thinned out byt layers . maybe it's the way i do a bun i dunno, but i am not sure i could use them if ever i reach classic length
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Autumn

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Re: hairsticks
Reply #21 - Nov 11^th, 2004 at 9:19pm

Fire Mountain Gems has hairsticks that are really cheap in price but are made of wood and some are made of bone in various lengths. You can add beads or decoration to the ends or leave them plain.

http://www.firemountaingems.com/search.asp?skw=hair%20sticks

Fire Mountain is a jewelry makers catalogue but they carry lots of other stuff besides beads. I haven't ordered the hairsticks yet (I just discovered that they have them) but I have gotten other things from them and they are a great company, fast service and the people working there are really nice.

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Re: hairsticks
Reply #22 - Nov 12^th, 2004 at 1:36am

I like the cheap plastic hairsticks, even if they do break sometimes. I broke a couple, then figured out that if I don't force them into my hair at weird angles, then they don't break! Neither does your hair... it wasn't made to have sticks forced through it anyways! So i just keep on with the cheapies. Wink

The most I've ever paid for a pair was like $4 at Claire's. They're pretty, I like 'em! The rest of mine I bought were 2 pairs for 3-4 dollars, I think. And yes, I have stuck a pen or pencil through my hair before...

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styg Diamond Offline ~¤ she shines in a world full of ugliness ¤~ Posts: 711 France Gender:	Re: hairsticks Reply #23 - Nov 12^th, 2004 at 10:17am Quote: http://www.firemountaingems.com/search.asp?skw=hair%20sticks now i am starting to understand why nice hairsticks are expensive!!
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styg Diamond Offline ~¤ she shines in a world full of ugliness ¤~ Posts: 711 France Gender:	Re: hairsticks Reply #24 - Nov 14^th, 2004 at 3:43pm i broke a cheap plastic hair stick into three pieces yesterday
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eKatherine Emerald Offline Posts: 426 Maine Gender:	Re: hairsticks Reply #25 - Nov 14^th, 2004 at 5:00pm Japanese lacquered bamboo chopsticks never break.
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