I hate wearing my hair up. Hate. I definitely see my hair as my “security blanket” which is why I always wear it down. It sounds strange, but I feel “exposed” when my hair is up. I actually feel uncomfortable.
The only time I ever wear my hair up is when I go to the gym (because that’s one place I really can’t avoid it). No one wants to do cardio with their hair flying all over the place, after all.
I was overwhelmed with joy when today I discovered that Tiffany of MakeupbyTiffanyD posted a YouTube video about how to create a ponytail with a little volume- without using a bump-it (which is a product I have NOT tried, by the way).
I despise smooth/overly coiffed looking pony tails. Probably because I just hate the way they look on me, but in general, the look tends to be pretty severe. I like a pony tail that is soft, bouncy, playful looking and a bit messy. I think Tiffany’s video with the “bump” pony tail just about summarizes how I feel- if I’m going to have one, I’m going to attempt to make it somewhate cute, or else I feel completely yuck.
Is anyone else with me on this? I can’t be the only one, right? Come forth fellow long-haired girls who only wear ponytails when absolutely necessary. Or maybe it’s just me…
Because this entry is about my general hate for updos, I am going to post some updos I love, and would actualy consider trying, if it weren’t for my updo phobia.
Can I ever post about hair without a photo of the lovely Cheryl Cole? Probably not.
The stunning Kate. Always beautiful- I like that this one has a little volume.
Ashley Olsen, left, sports a loose pony (that’s my kind of pony tail!) I love the sideview of this updo as well!
Jennifer’s beehive-esque do
Mischa’s casual low knot
I can’t resist another Kate- so pretty!
Nicole’s voluminous pony- a DO in my books!
xoxo,
Veronika
I hate wearing mine up as well, unless I'm cleaning or getting really messy. Which is basically just as you said, to get it out the way. I've always envied how girls could pull their hair back and make it look cute.
I agree, if I pull mine up or back it looks like I am headed to the gym…there is nothing cute about it!
It's not just you. I hate up-do's on me. Other people can pull it off well. And I agree that if I have to wear my hair up, it needs to be loose and soft. I hate helmet updo's. And I despise the French Twist. So 90's. The perfect way to look like an uptight bitch, lol.
um i might wear mine up if i had a stylist to do mine every day like the celebs do! otherwise im too self conscious about my ears showing – cause i cant get my hair do jack squat besides down and flowy.
I knew there just had to be some other girls out there who are as frustrated as I am with trying to get myself to look cute with an updo. I will have to try to experiment with some styles to become more comfortable with my hair up. Living in Texas, an updo is a must for those hot and humid summer days!
what a coincidence! This morning I was going shopping and wanted a cute/quick look but not just a plain pony tail. I suck at these so I watched this YouTube video and did this one. I love it and it's been in all day. I don't want to take it out. lol
I did the one with the bangs pinned back in a poof. It did take alot of back brushing though since I have thin hair.
I took a pic for ya.. lol…
https://tinypic.com/r/znmn4n/4
OMG April you are too cute! That pony looks awesome on you! Very jealous. It is time to step it up for me! thanks for the link to the video 🙂 I feel like that girl has really thick hair though…I will let you know how it goes for me!
By the way, i tried to comment on your last blog post, and the way you have your comments doesn't allow me to post because i can't scroll down to get to the part with the letters that you have to enter- not sure what is going on?
yeah. Her hair looks course too..Mine is really fine but there is a lot of it. I had to use lots of hairspray to to get mine to work.
Thanks for letting me know about my blog. I'll see whats up with it..