Depending on the length and thickness of your hair, you might also
try braiding it before twisting it into a bun. I do this frequently.
I also use hair sticks to hold the bun, but hairpins, like the
sticks, would be more secure in braided hair because the braid keeps
them from moving laterally. Looks pretty too--rich and complicated,
if that look works with the overall impression you want. I get a lot
of unsolicited compliments.
--Ruth Anne Baumgartner
scholar gypsy and amateur costumer
On Dec 16, 2007, at 10:50 AM, Gilbert wrote:
I'm open to anything, short of super glue. A hair net might do the
trick--or all the techniques suggested on this fabulous loop used
at once...
Marjorie
Marjorie Gilbert
author of THE RETURN, a historical novel set in Georgian England
www.marjoriegilbert.net
----- Original Message ----- From: "Rickard, Patty "
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Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 10:38 AM
Subject: RE: [h-cost] OT: Keeping hair in bun
Mine stays in a bun better if it's slightly dirty - much more
slippery if it's clean. Would a hairnet spoil the effect you want?
Patty
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Sent: Wed 12/12/2007 5:07 PM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: [h-cost] OT: Keeping hair in bun
Dear All,
I had a book signing recently. In preparation, I pinned my hair up
in a bun,
only to have the whole mass fall out of its pins soon after
arrival. Do any
of you have any sure-fire suggestions as to keeping ones hair in a
bun until
the owner of the hair wishes to remove the pins, and not the hair
itself?
Thank you in advance! I do love this loop...
Marjorie
Marjorie Gilbert
author of THE RETURN, a historical novel set in Georgian England
www.marjoriegilbert.net
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