headache with hair in a ponytail?
#46
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I agree with VickiSoCal- I am a runner too. At times I end up working after my run with my high ponytail, eventually the headache starts. I found if I want my hair restrained, to put the ponytail at the nape of my neck. If I need to look 'nice'- I add a nice colorful clip or barrett to make the plain ponytail look dressier. Add a small scarf to accent your attire. Good luck! Don't forget to do neck rotations to ease the strain...
#48
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generally I wear pony tail very often and it almost never happens to me. BUT if I try to make a different kind of pony tail (on the top of the head, or one where all is very tight) then it happens sometimes. Maybe my hair is not used to certain hairstyles.
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Bobette
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If the lower ponytails don't work, try putting up your hair in a way that spreads the weight out over a larger area, to keep from getting a headache. A Ficcare Maximas will hold my hair in a French twist throughout a long, hectic day without ever needing adjustment. Similarly, two Ketylo hairsticks would hold an infinity bun all day and through a dance class that night, even when I had hip-length hair.
Bobette
I got it and it's very nice looking. It's about 5 1/2" long but I'm having a heckuva time getting it to really hold my hair. I looked at all the You tube instructions but I'm either doing it incorrectly or my hair is just too darn thick.
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As I'm sitting here reading these posts I'm undoing my pony tail (shoulder length thick hair) and braiding it, then loosening up the scrunchie etc. I also find repositioning it -- moving it up a couple of inches from my neck (looks like a '50's ponytail) etc. I don't always wear it back, but when travelling I find it's easier, especially in hot or humid climates. I really never thought about the asprin, just redoing it for awhile seems to work for me.
#53
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Thought it was time to bring back this thread and see if anyone has found anything new for subduing thick or heavy hair. Mine has reached a length where all the tricks that I was using to put it up don't work anymore - it's too heavy. I actually wore it loose one day recently - first time in years - and it nearly drove me stark raving mad, constantly getting in my face.
Anybody found something new to manage or decorate their hair?
Anybody found something new to manage or decorate their hair?
#54
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Thought it was time to bring back this thread and see if anyone has found anything new for subduing thick or heavy hair. Mine has reached a length where all the tricks that I was using to put it up don't work anymore - it's too heavy. I actually wore it loose one day recently - first time in years - and it nearly drove me stark raving mad, constantly getting in my face.
Anybody found something new to manage or decorate their hair?
Anybody found something new to manage or decorate their hair?
I think they use something similar to piano wire for portions of their clips.
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#55
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Have you tried Lilla Rose hair clips? I figured they wouldn't work, but a friend sells them, and allowed me to try one, and it really does seem to work well, without a lot of the headache issues caused by scrunchies and such for me.
Were you able to buy one without hosting a "party" or becoming a consultant? (Ugh - I hate that sales model). What's the price range on them? I couldn't find pricing on the website.
Pretty clips, tho.
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#57
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Originally Posted by CDTraveler
Those are new to me.
Were you able to buy one without hosting a "party" or becoming a consultant? (Ugh - I hate that sales model). What's the price range on them? I couldn't find pricing on the website....
Were you able to buy one without hosting a "party" or becoming a consultant? (Ugh - I hate that sales model). What's the price range on them? I couldn't find pricing on the website....
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Those are new to me.
Were you able to buy one without hosting a "party" or becoming a consultant? (Ugh - I hate that sales model). What's the price range on them? I couldn't find pricing on the website.
Maybe I read too many murder mysteries, but I'm not sure I want piano wire that close to my throat.
Pretty clips, tho.
Were you able to buy one without hosting a "party" or becoming a consultant? (Ugh - I hate that sales model). What's the price range on them? I couldn't find pricing on the website.
Maybe I read too many murder mysteries, but I'm not sure I want piano wire that close to my throat.
Pretty clips, tho.
They range in price from $14-$20 generally. Before you buy, you definitely want to measure your ponytail to be sure you buy the proper size.
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Have you tried Lilla Rose hair clips? I figured they wouldn't work, but a friend sells them, and allowed me to try one, and it really does seem to work well, without a lot of the headache issues caused by scrunchies and such for me.
I think they use something similar to piano wire for portions of their clips.
I think they use something similar to piano wire for portions of their clips.