Hair problemm?

should i cut my hair and give it to locks of love..i mean..my hair is really really long....and i want to cut it so i could give it to locks of love but my parents dont let me cut it cuase they say my hairs a gift and not many people have my hair and yea i understand that

or......is there a type of hairstyle that still keeps my hair long..but not as long...but u know..not AS long...

Hair problemm?

Well I did cute my hair and gave it to locks of love you have to give them at least 6 to 9 inches of hair. It a good reason but if your parents don't want you to you better listen

Hair problemm?

its up to u wat ever u think will look best...good luck with it

Hair problemm?

well if you're parents say no then theres not much you can do about it...

just ask if you can get it cut.

Hair problemm?

You should respect your parents about what they say but it is your hair try and compromise give it like a meidum style so that way its not too short and you can still give it to locks of love cuz their right alot of people dont have hair so wouldnt it be nice to share!

Hair problemm?

I get my hair cut every two years and donate to locks of love, my last hair cut I gave 14 inches of my hair to my cousin who was going through chemotherapy, they made her a wig.

I would DEFINITELY donate, it's for a wonderful cause.

Your hair will grow back!!!!!!

Hair problemm?

IN MY OPINION,

YOU CAN locks of love IN YOUR OWN HEART

NOT OUTSIDE.

Hair problemm?

For locks of love you only need 10 inches, however, it must be 10 or more inches in a ponytail. Any less than that and locks of love cannot use it for their purpose. They sell shorter hair to offset costs, but your hair will not be made into a wig for a child unless it is at least 10 inches long. On that note, that may seem like a lot, but it isn't. Pull your hair into a low ponytail and measure 10 inches and your hair will still be really long.

Your hair is a gift, try to explain to your parents that you want to share your gift with children who aren't so lucky.

Hair problemm?

You know, your feeling for the lock of love part is really right.

I am going to do the same thing.

But at the same time, everyone's hair is a gift..

but if your hair is long enough that you could cut it atleast 7 or 6 in. long, then you definately should cut it and donate it to the locks of love foundation

What are you going to do with all that hair ANYWAY?

you'll have to cut it SOMETIME

so make the choice you want to

Hair problemm?

Brush hair until all knots and tangles are removed. Be sure to brush carefully to avoid tearing or ripping hair. The goal is to brush long enough so all hair is carefully smoothed and detangled.

Pick up all of the hair at the top of your crown, from the tops of your ears to the forehead. Separate the hair into three even sections. It should be noted that not all of your hair will be added to the three ponytails. Part of you hair from the ears below will be left loose to flow around your neck.

Smooth each of the ponytails back into a separate "mini-ponytail" and secure with either a hair bungee or elastic hair band. Be sure to pull the hair carefully into the ponytail making sure the elastic is tight enough to hold the hair in place

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Before you create the multi-pony style, you will need to have the following supplies:

Hair-friendly brush (preferably boar's head).

A package of hair-friendly elastic bands or hair bungees.

Hair wax or grease for smoothing stray hairs

Optional hair spray or shine products.

Hair accessories, headbands or other optional decorations.

Instructions

You can easily create the multi-ponytail look on either newly washed or "seasoned" hair. Depending on how you want to improvise the look, it may actually be more advantageous to try the style on "day old or older" hair.

Newly washed hair can be slippery and harder to work with. When creating just the basic three ponytails, newly washed hair is great. If you would like to add knots, crimps or braids, you may prefer hair that is not as soft.

Brush hair until all knots and tangles are removed. Be sure to brush carefully to avoid tearing or ripping hair. The goal is to brush long enough so all hair is carefully smoothed and detangled.

Pick up all of the hair at the top of your crown, from the tops of your ears to the forehead. Separate the hair into three even sections. It should be noted that not all of your hair will be added to the three ponytails. Part of you hair from the ears below will be left loose to flow around your neck.

Smooth each of the ponytails back into a separate "mini-ponytail" and secure with either a hair bungee or elastic hair band. Be sure to pull the hair carefully into the ponytail making sure the elastic is tight enough to hold the hair in place.

Creative Options

If you have relatively thick hair you can modify the multi-pony by adding more than 3 separate sections. Experiment with as many ponytails as you like. (I tried 5 different ponytails). While the look certainly was more contemporary than professional, I loved the new style.

If your hair is in good shape, you can take small sections of each of the separate ponytails and crimp them to get a different textured look.

The photo above demonstrates hair that is gathered into multi-ponytails with some hair left loose to flow around the neck. The hair has been crimped randomly. The top of the multiple ponytails have been decorated by tying ribbon around the elastic bands that hold the hair in place.

Add Braids or Hair Knots

Once you have created the basic multi-pony look you can also play with different braided or knotted styles.

You can put each of the separate ponytails into one braid or into multiple braids. The braids can be simple three strand or more complicated, depending on your mood and the amount of time you have.

Once you have braided the multiple ponytails you have the option of wearing them down or pinned up on your head as shown in the photo to the right.

(Hair by Richard Middlewood, Mark Hill Salon, Hull, Make-up by Suzie Kennet, Styling by Angela Barnard and Photography by Malcolm Willison).

You also can create multiple ponytails where no hair is left to flow down your back. Multiple braids can be done to all the different ponytails and then coiled up and pinned on top of the crown to to make a beautiful updo of braids.

The photo above demonstrates that each braid has a few inches of unbraided hair at the ends. This allows some hair to "splay out" and add even a more dramatic look.

If you have long hair but it is on the thin side, use less ponytails and smaller braids. You can also braid all the way to the end of the strand or leave some hair to fly free.

The photo to the left (created by James Kimber Hair in Birmingham, UK - 0121 643 6111) displays smaller braids that are looped against the back of the crown and then pinned. This creates a very elegant updo for any special occasion or event.

While the braided updo created out of the multi ponytails is not difficult to do, you may want to ask someone to help braid your hair for special events to guarantee that the braids are uniform. I was able to create the braided look on my own hair in about 20 minutes.

You can also braid the center of the multi-ponytails and leave the side ponytails unbraided.

For a more unusual twist, you can tie each of the separate ponytails into one big fat knot and anchor it to the top of your crown. Or you can tie smaller softer knots at the bottom of each ponytail.

The variations are endless and only limited to your time and imagination and the amount of time that you wish to invest in experimenting. Some of the updo styles that are created from multiple ponytails can be worn by people with short or medium hair by attaching clip on hair or braids.

Helpful Hints

When creating the multi-pony look, it helps to have the right tools. If you are creating a style for a formal event you may want to use elastic bands or hair bungees that match the color of your hair. If you are creating a look that is casual or just for fun, you may want to select colors that contrast with your own hair color as decoration.

Although you can always use the elastic types of ponytail ties or holders, the always popular bungee is designed to use tiny hooks to anchor hair in place.

This helps hold the hair in position without doing any damage by ripping or pulling.

The bungee simply wraps around the hair as many times as you need and then it is closed with a tiny hook.

The hair bungee is a great hair friendly invention for long hair, no matter how long.

Summary

This style is perfect for adding all kinds of different hair jewelry like jeweled hairpins that can be pinned at the top of each ponytail.

You can also experiment with different color scrunchies to cover the elastic bands.

The crown section of your hair can be decorated with floating hair jewels like sparkly ladybugs or butterflies.

The multi-ponytail style can be dressed up or dressed down depending on your needs.

The style is easy to create and will stay in place without muss or fuss. It is a perfect basic style for adding sizzle to long hair.

An additional advantage is that the style does not require that you even wash your hair first. It can be created on hair that is "day old" or older.

In fact, in some ways, seasoned hair will work better for the different braided and knotted styles.

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