jupitermoon
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I *heart* hair sticks. Unlike other hair toys hair sticks require some practice but once you get the hang of it they are easy to use. The secret is just to weave the end of the hair stick through the hair gathering hair against the scalp and hair in the bun/updo.
There are a few different ways to insert hair sticks. You can simply start at the edge of the bun/updo and weave it through. You can start at the edge of the updo/bun, point the stick opposite the direction you want it to go grabbing some scalp hair, flip it over, then, weave it through. Doing this creates more tension and hold.
Here are YouTube videos showing how to insert a hair stick going in the opposite direction then flipping it over and weaving it through:
[video=youtube;R1y_56ncI70]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1y_56ncI70[/video]
[video=youtube;tjDD2r7kz5c]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjDD2r7kz5c&feature=related[/video]
[video=youtube;tw6EUxfcl94]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw6EUxfcl94[/video]
Experiment with how much hair to gather when going in the opposite direction. If going in the opposite direction causes too much tension, you can simply just weave it through as described here: The Ultimate Guide to Using Hairsticks - How to Use Hair Sticks .
I've seen people insert it like this but my hair is too thick to do this I think; I'd probably break my sticks, lol:
[video=youtube;roL-8kqQXOw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roL-8kqQXOw[/video]
Hair sticks vary in size. If you hair is fine and/or not very long a size of about 4-5 inches usable length should be good. Those with very thick and/or long hair may prefer longer sticks. My hair is thick, long, and coarse so I prefer hair sticks that are 6-7 inches in length. I'm able to use the shorter lengths but the longer lengths hold my hair better and are easier for me to work with. Anything with a usable length of less than 5 inches is too short for me and greater than 7 inches is too long. Hair sticks vary in thickness too. I like the thicker sticks but not too thick. Some taper more on the ends than others; I prefer more rounded ends. All of this is a matter of personal preference.
As long as you're able to make a ponytail, then you should be able to use hair sticks. Hair sticks come in different materials such metal and wood. I find metal hair sticks to be very smooth. Just make sure the hair sticks are smooth. I keep sand paper around and sand the tips of sticks that I don't find smooth enough.
Hair sticks can be bought from your local beauty supply store or stores like Claire's but these tend to break easily and aren't really good for holding really long and/or thick hair.
Websites that sell good hair sticks:
Crystal Mood <---I bought my first hair sticks from here during the summer sale. All were less than $10.00. They are inexpensive and pretty well made. They hold well. These are nice inexpensive hair sticks for those that are new to using hair sticks.
www.WoodJewelry.com <----This site makes nice, simple, and inexpensive hair sticks. Ask for an extra smooth finish. The hold is great and they are sturdy. Ask for an extra smooth finsh; you may find them too rough without the extra smooth finish.
Dressy Tresses <---- I like these hair sticks. Longer lengths can be found here.
Ketylos <--- My favorites. These hair sticks are so smooth and slide through my hair like butter. They are super strong too. All of my sticks from here are 7 inches long and are in Dymondwood. Shorter lengths are available too.
Sticks and Stones <---- This site offers Ketylos with toppers and plain wooden hair sticks with or without toppers for reasonable prices.
Etsy.com has many great hair stick artists. Here are my favorites:
Quecraft <----Inexpensive, well made, and beautiful hair sticks.
Nightblooming <---- Has very cute and well made hair sticks.
BarefootMaiden <---- Her custom made hair sticks of almost 7 inches are very strong and sturdy. They're beautiful too. I love her metal hair sticks.
Anafiassa <---- I love her work and her matching earrings are gorgeous. Her work is well made and hold my hair well.
Aliarose <---- Sells very cute hair sticks and longer lengths of about 7 inches too. Her hair sticks are smooth and sturdy.
There's more out there of course but these are sellers that I have personal experience with and enjoy. Everyone, feel free to posts pictures of your hair styles created with hair sticks and/or your hair stick collections in this thread. Ask questions or give advice, opinions, etc.
There are a few different ways to insert hair sticks. You can simply start at the edge of the bun/updo and weave it through. You can start at the edge of the updo/bun, point the stick opposite the direction you want it to go grabbing some scalp hair, flip it over, then, weave it through. Doing this creates more tension and hold.
Here are YouTube videos showing how to insert a hair stick going in the opposite direction then flipping it over and weaving it through:
[video=youtube;R1y_56ncI70]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1y_56ncI70[/video]
[video=youtube;tjDD2r7kz5c]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjDD2r7kz5c&feature=related[/video]
[video=youtube;tw6EUxfcl94]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw6EUxfcl94[/video]
Experiment with how much hair to gather when going in the opposite direction. If going in the opposite direction causes too much tension, you can simply just weave it through as described here: The Ultimate Guide to Using Hairsticks - How to Use Hair Sticks .
I've seen people insert it like this but my hair is too thick to do this I think; I'd probably break my sticks, lol:
[video=youtube;roL-8kqQXOw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roL-8kqQXOw[/video]
Hair sticks vary in size. If you hair is fine and/or not very long a size of about 4-5 inches usable length should be good. Those with very thick and/or long hair may prefer longer sticks. My hair is thick, long, and coarse so I prefer hair sticks that are 6-7 inches in length. I'm able to use the shorter lengths but the longer lengths hold my hair better and are easier for me to work with. Anything with a usable length of less than 5 inches is too short for me and greater than 7 inches is too long. Hair sticks vary in thickness too. I like the thicker sticks but not too thick. Some taper more on the ends than others; I prefer more rounded ends. All of this is a matter of personal preference.
As long as you're able to make a ponytail, then you should be able to use hair sticks. Hair sticks come in different materials such metal and wood. I find metal hair sticks to be very smooth. Just make sure the hair sticks are smooth. I keep sand paper around and sand the tips of sticks that I don't find smooth enough.
Hair sticks can be bought from your local beauty supply store or stores like Claire's but these tend to break easily and aren't really good for holding really long and/or thick hair.
Websites that sell good hair sticks:
Crystal Mood <---I bought my first hair sticks from here during the summer sale. All were less than $10.00. They are inexpensive and pretty well made. They hold well. These are nice inexpensive hair sticks for those that are new to using hair sticks.
www.WoodJewelry.com <----This site makes nice, simple, and inexpensive hair sticks. Ask for an extra smooth finish. The hold is great and they are sturdy. Ask for an extra smooth finsh; you may find them too rough without the extra smooth finish.
Dressy Tresses <---- I like these hair sticks. Longer lengths can be found here.
Ketylos <--- My favorites. These hair sticks are so smooth and slide through my hair like butter. They are super strong too. All of my sticks from here are 7 inches long and are in Dymondwood. Shorter lengths are available too.
Sticks and Stones <---- This site offers Ketylos with toppers and plain wooden hair sticks with or without toppers for reasonable prices.
Etsy.com has many great hair stick artists. Here are my favorites:
Quecraft <----Inexpensive, well made, and beautiful hair sticks.
Nightblooming <---- Has very cute and well made hair sticks.
BarefootMaiden <---- Her custom made hair sticks of almost 7 inches are very strong and sturdy. They're beautiful too. I love her metal hair sticks.
Anafiassa <---- I love her work and her matching earrings are gorgeous. Her work is well made and hold my hair well.
Aliarose <---- Sells very cute hair sticks and longer lengths of about 7 inches too. Her hair sticks are smooth and sturdy.
There's more out there of course but these are sellers that I have personal experience with and enjoy. Everyone, feel free to posts pictures of your hair styles created with hair sticks and/or your hair stick collections in this thread. Ask questions or give advice, opinions, etc.
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I never thought I had enough hair before, I always saw BSL+ ladies use them! this is awesome... the key is the weaving motion... I always kind of stuck it straight threw the bun...no wonder it wouldn't hold before!
....i bet you're halfway to CinnamonHair's status!!! Lol
