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Reply #75 - Jan 12^th, 2005 at 1:40pm

Yes I did. Grin

It's such a great site!

I tried to do it some time ago, and the result was rather messy with short hairs sticking out. This time I put bun net over everything -hair stick included, and result was very nice. And will get even nicer when my hair grows.

Speaking of bridal buns...I'm getting married next winter (hope so, there's so much big things happening in my and my spouses' lives that we haven't set any dates yet, but next winter is where we're aiming at). My resolution not to set my foot in a hair salon concerns especially occassions where my hair needs to be done- I won't trust a stylist to make me an updo as gently as I want it done. My hair will be around BSL then I think, so I need to find something amazing that I can do by myself. Luckily, there's still plenty of time for me to learn and my hair to grow.

I'm also planning to custom order Rapunzel a pretty trio of wedding hairsticks...two stix and a matching GeishaStix should make the simplest bun stunning.

*dreams*

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Reply #76 - Jan 13^th, 2005 at 1:09am

If you do decide to go to a stylist make sure she does a practice run before the wedding so you both agree on what is going to be done. That was the best advice I ever got when planning my wedding. Still that didn't stop her from fiddling with my hair way too long and making me late for my own wedding. I literally had to tell her to quit messing with my hair and run out the door.

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Reply #77 - Jan 13^th, 2005 at 5:28am

EDIT: I did it! I did it! *bounces* I ordered a pair of LL hairsticks! Misty Mauve DecoStix, if you're interested to know. I declare them as my official birthday present. I'm going to be in SO bad a bankrupt next month- but so happy at the same time. I finally get my longed violet stix and DecoStix- all in the same pair. I managed to peek into the page even before Rapunzel had put it up to what's new section and RAN to fetch my Visa. The designs were so beautiful that I could immediately tell that their availability is counted in hours at best. *continues bouncing*

BrunnetteTexan, if you look a bit back this journal, you'll find the source of my stylist traumas. As the stylist I used was really considered among the best this country can offer- former president's wife's "court stylist" etc. I'm not risking my hair again, as it is fragile even in good care.
I browsed Longhairloom and there are some really nice styles. Dreamweaver braiding has also very nice styles- a braided style would be something different and very nice. As long as I can proceed with the idea of a custom hairstick trio I'm open to suggestions Grin

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nightowl Sapphire Offline sleepwalker by day Posts: 112 Central California Coast Gender:	Re: Galadriel's hair Reply #78 - Jan 13^th, 2005 at 3:19pm Galadriel - Congratulations!!! (I missed those when they were new - I would have bought that pair! Purple is my favorite color!) Wait until you see them! You won't believe it, but Susan's hair sticks are even MORE beautiful in person! I know you'll love them! nightowl
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novusfemina Emerald Offline La nuit a des douceurs de femme Posts: 476 Gender:	Re: Galadriel's hair Reply #79 - Jan 13^th, 2005 at 8:40pm Nightowl's right, Galadriel... when I opened the pair I got for Christmas, I was absolutely shocked and... wowed by how beautiful Susan's stix are... By the way, CONGRATS!!! (ahhh mayrige!) feels sappy
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LynneTyson Amethyst Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 12 S.F Pennsula, California Gender:	Re: Galadriel's hair Reply #80 - Jan 14^th, 2005 at 1:39am Galadriel , I saw the sticks you ordered,,,they are wonderful!!! Nice choice! Have fun with them.
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Reply #81 - Jan 14^th, 2005 at 7:10am

Thanks, everyone! I still feel happy...that pair was love at first sight and I didn't waste a minute in ordering it. I'm trying not to imagine how they will look like in RL. My past experiences show that I'll be happily shock-surprised in any case. Often, when I'm doing my bun, I still stop for a moment before inserting a LL stick into my hair and just admire for a little moment its beauty. *happy sigh*

Just for joy of making lists...I've bought recently so many hairsticks, that I need to update my hairstick shopping list.

1. A pair of black hairsticks. I still think that any decent collection must include one pair of black sticks that can be worn almost everywhere.

2. A pair of spring green sticks. Perhaps with a touch of white, but all-green sticks will do too, as long as the shade matches with my hair color.

3. A pair of all-white, simple sticks.

4. A pair of FuturiStix. They are SO StarWars, reminding me of gorgeous hairdos of the movies. I just have to wear them when I go to see next SW movie.

5. At least two pairs of SpiralStix. They work so well in my hair.

6. Some lovely SpecialEdition sticks.

7. A pair of SwingStix.

I probably should also order a simple wooden Quattro stick or two- my only simple sticks at the moment are cheap plastic and I just can't bring to myself to wear them any more, except when I'm in a situation where I feel that my sticks wouldn't be entirely safe.

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Galadriel Stardust Offline Posts: 1671	Re: Galadriel's hair Reply #82 - Jan 15^th, 2005 at 7:18am Last night I put a load of jojoba oil & some rosemary essential oil to my hair, wrapped a towel around it and went to nice, hot sauna. Super relaxing, and I'm sure it was very good for my hair...it still has a faint, fresh rosemary scent.
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Reply #83 - Jan 16^th, 2005 at 1:24pm

^^ I'm having "I love my hair"-day. Oil&sauna increased its shine and softness and both looks and feels great. I don't know if it's winter, but its color has become very interesting. There is a definite, dark undertone that makes me think of mice and linen, but it is streaked with bright blonde streaks- and the end result is just lovely.

I was today at wedding fair, gathering tons of brochures. I'm starting to have some ideas of what kind of wedding I'd like to have. And of one thing I'm now absolutely sure: no visit to hairstylist. There were quite a few girls dressed as brides (most of them didn't look like professional models), and one thing in common was that their pretty hairdos were made of dull, very dry-looking hair. I'm sure my hair will look a hundred times better even in my everyday updo- cinnamon bun with stix. If I put a little effor to styling if gently for wedding by myself, the success should be guaranteed.

Now, I'm off to wedding styles forum to start my own wedding hair thread Grin

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Reply #84 - Jan 17^th, 2005 at 12:26pm

My hair looked dirty and there seemed to be excess sebum in my scalp so I gave in and washed & vinegar rinsed it today, instead of tomorrow.

Now it is in a nice damp bun. I've started to put my hair into a damp bun regularly after wash, though it is a bit difficult practice in winter. But then, also lack of moisture is a problem in winter when air is freezing cold outside and dry and central heated inside. Besides, a bun feels much better than a damp, cool lump of hair hanging down my spine and wetting my shirt.

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Reply #85 - Jan 18^th, 2005 at 4:27am

Lalalalalalaa! *does a little happy dance*

I don't know, what's the best way for waking up in a dark and cold winter day, but I can tell you, that a courier ringing my doorbell with a shipment of hairsticks is definitely in top 5! In other words, I received my MT hairsticks. Again, little packages hid inside some absolutely lovely hairsticks. I'm enameling them right now and expect to be able to wear the first pair when I leave to uni.

Last night I trimmed again splits. As usual, there was quite a lot of them, and if only I have time this evening, I think I should continue with that.

I also tried a crown braid again, this time I started it from higher up than I've used to, and that finally did the trick. The end result was a bit messy, but otherwise it looked quite good French crown. The messy look is partly result of this maddening, wispy new growth that I have in my neck and forehead- right in places where it's visible and annoying. Hope this problem solves as my hair grows a bit. In any case, I think I don't need much practice before I can say that I can master the style.

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Reply #86 - Jan 19^th, 2005 at 6:31am

I went to Body Shop to buy conditioner, and found there really nice looking wooden combs that cost only 3.60. I bought one, and it feels very good, and different from my celluloid comb. I also bought amlika leave in-conditioner. Just out of curiosity. Roll Eyes

Oh, and I trimmed again split hairs. I still have remarkably many hairs that have been split from high up. In order to get rid of the damage, I sometimes have to cut 10 cm (4 in), if not more. I try to comfort myself by thinking that at least I can keep the hair. Undecided

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Galadriel Stardust Offline Posts: 1671	Re: Galadriel's hair Reply #87 - Jan 20^th, 2005 at 2:50pm Today has been another good hair day. Nothing unusual has really happened- I've just enjoyed having such a nice hair that can be put to a pretty chinese bun and decorated with most beautiful hairsticks available. ^^ I feel happy today, in peace with the world, myself and my hair.
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Reply #88 - Jan 21^st, 2005 at 1:29pm

Tried a crown braid today...almost perfect! The shape was right, it was tight enough and everything was very satisfying except those wispies that my scalp seems to be producing in masses. I suppose I can say that I can make a crown braid now to myself- my hair just isn't quite ready yet for that style.

I'm thinking of ordering a pair of steel sticks (once I've survived next month's Visa bill, that is) for damp bunning and other extreme conditions. My LL bone hair sticks don't mind to be put into a damp bun...but I've really started to feel a bit tender about them.

It's been snowing today heavily and it finally starts to look like January outside. I wrapped my head inside a big, thin wooled scarf and put my coat's hood on top of it. This seems to work, except when I have to take this system on and off repeatedly- it makes those abovementioned wispies stand out like Medusa's tendrils. Every longhaired lady I've seen seems to favor just letting their hair hang uncovered in a braid (or even more commonly) loose. I don't think that's good for hair...

Today's list:

10 reasons to bun as soon as you can

1. When the hair is in a bun, you can't see that it's still short. Everyone knows that only long-haired ladies wear buns. So, logically, when your hair is in a bun, it is long and amazing by definition.

2. A bun can be decorated with all sorts of beautiful hair toys. Loose hair can be decorated...with what, really? ???

3. Bunning protects hair and prevents it from tangling.

4. Buns look mature (not old, but just of the mystical "right age") and professional. In my opinion, anyway.

5. A bun doesn't need combing or other maintaining during a day.

6. Bun prevents shedding during day and you don't get those unsightly fallen hairs lying all over your white or black sweaters.

7. If you are assaulted, you can pull your hairsticks off a bun and try to use them as a weapon.

8. You won't find bunned hair from your plate when having lunch.

9. You can mist your hair lightly before putting it up, and hopefully the trapped moisture will pamper the hair.

10. There are few ways of wearing hair down, instead there are countless bun styles that can be made at home.

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Reply #89 - Jan 22^nd, 2005 at 4:19pm

I'm waiting for our sauna to warm

.Today my hair has been clearly dirty, which has meant that I have been able to create a perfect, neat Dutch braid and have been able to wear it for the whole day.

I think that I've been quite successful in my battle agains winter dryness.

Today's list: Things I've done to my hair in order to prevent winter damage

1. I've tried to prolong the interval between washes. Right now I have to wash it ever four days. Very good, since when I started this journal I had to was it every other day.

2. I've tried to protect it from cold: I haven't stepped outside my home without covering my hair well.

3. Moisturizing: When I've made a bun in the morning, I've first misted my hair (especially ends) with rose water so, that the bun has been just a trifle damp.

4. Extra oiling: in addition to my normal dry oiling after washing, I've added just a drop of jojoba oil to ends nearly every day.

5. I've tried to cut down my use of hairspray. Actually, I remember using it only once this week. For some reason, aloe vera gel has started to work and on most days this week, it really has been enough.

Plus of course my normal routine: CWC wash, jojoba oiling after wash, french braid for night and a bun for day, no brushing, vinegar rinse every now and then, rose water misting, been looking for new ways to condition. And a few split end search& destroy missions.
That oil treatment in sauna was really good. I don't think I need it today, but I think I'll try my new amlika leave in-conditioner.

It isn't really as complicated as it looks here. Or then I just enjoy pampering hair. Grin

Anyway, it looks very healthy and shiny all the way to the ends and the only thing I don't like about it is that it's still so short.

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