Are You Any Good At Styling Your Own Hair?
By Janey1966
@Janey1966 (24170)
Carlisle, England
February 12, 2010 7:25am CST
I would say that I'm not that good at styling my own hair. There are a number of good reasons for this.
Firstly, the dressing-table with the mirror is situated in the corner, opposite to any electrical sockets in the bedroom! So, whenever I dry my hair I've no mirror to look at whilst I am doing it. I can check it afterwards but that's about it.
To be honest, even if I could sit in front of a three-way mirror I wouldn't know where to start with my hair. I watch my hairdresser blow-dry mine then out come the straighteners and with a flick of the wrist it's all done! I've only had my striaghteners out twice and by the time I'd finished my hair looked TOO straight, if you see what I mean. It just kinda hung down without any shape to it!
I totally admire women who can create their own hairstyles that are the envy of the catwalk!
Come on girls, share your tips with me! I'm not a lost cause just yet...I don't think.
I totally admire women who can create their own hairstyles that are the envy of the catwalk!
Come on girls, share your tips with me! I'm not a lost cause just yet...I don't think.6 people like this
36 responses
@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
13 Feb 10
you may have directed the topic for girls and women to respond to, janey, but there are also males and others that are very meticulous when it comes to styling their hairs, be it long or short, jet black or peppery. these days, there are also a wide variety of styles and products that make hair styling virtually without limit; the only limit, perhaps, is one's creativity. for me, i don't care much about hairstyles. i maintain a short hair, easier to manage and cheaper to maintain. no gels, no coloring, no styling equipment and only the barber to visit every now and then.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
13 Feb 10
Yes, you are quite right. Men are more meticulous than they used to be with their hair. It's mind-boggling the products they can buy now...and their fragrances are nicer than the womens'! My Dad visits the Barbers every 6 weeks or so as his hair looks like an ice-cream cone if he leaves it too long. No danger of him going bald, he's 72 now and has loads of hair. All he uses to flatten it is his comb and water. Not surprisingly, it takes him ages!!
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@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
15 Feb 10
that's one good sharing of information, janey. i could only imagine how your dad's hair look like. and i like the way your related it... thanks for appreciating my response...
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@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Feb 10
Hi Jane,
Since i have a curly hair, i was able to learn the different ways to style it. from piggy tail, braids, styles for formal occasions, party, daily, etc. i enjoyed palying with my hair. it's good that i maintained it long for easy styling. i am also having a hair treatment to keep my hair healthy.
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@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
15 Feb 10
I just enjoyed playing with my hair and through that i was able to style it the way i want it to be. that's the advantage of having a long natural curly hair. it always follow--any style you want it and it looks nice and sophisticated.
thanks for the nice words friend!
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
14 Feb 10
Hiya Winky! Wow, you are a lady of many talents! I would love to observe you styling your hair, I might get some tips lol.
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@kellys3ps (3723)
• United States
14 Feb 10
I am terrible at doing my own hair! I usually just throw it in a ponytail!
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
14 Feb 10
Yes, I do that sometimes! I give up and think, "Oh, stuff it!" and up my hair goes in no time lol.
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
14 Feb 10
Hey Janey! Don't feel bad! You sound just like me! I have to
blow my hair dry without a mirror too! I also have been cutting
my own hair for about the last two years because I let the layers
grow out and don't know what to do with it! I am never happy
when anyone cuts my hair! I have very thin, very tight curly,
frizzy hair and it is difficult to style no matter how it is
cut! So, I decided to do it myself! And I am not good at styling
it either, but I just don't know what I want to do with it
anymore!
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
14 Feb 10
Awww you poor thing, I do sympathise!
My hair can look very good...but I need someone else to cut and style it for me. Mind you, so long as my hair is at a manageable length I don't really have to do that much with it anyway!
My hair can look very good...but I need someone else to cut and style it for me. Mind you, so long as my hair is at a manageable length I don't really have to do that much with it anyway!1 person likes this
@my_name_is_coco (4333)
• Philippines
13 Feb 10
I am not good at styling my hair.that's one of the reasons why I would like to have my hair curled permanently.I would like to have waves to make my fine,limp hair lively.I have hair past my shoulders,and I don't know what to do with them.I either wear a ponytail or a headband.while some women want their hair straightened,I would like mine long and wavy.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
13 Feb 10
Yes, my hair used to be straighter than it is now so I was always having it permed...easier to manage that way! Nowadays there is a slight "kink" in it so it's not entirely straight. That maybe due to layers that I have had put in my hair in the past...although they have grown out now. It may be an idea to have layers in your hair to liven it up a bit? Just a suggestion and thanks for your response, it's much appreciated.
@my_name_is_coco (4333)
• Philippines
15 Feb 10
my hair is actually layered.still my hair is limp.I plan to have my hair colored in brown, same shade as Coco Rocha's (the girl in my display picture).colored and waved
@faridmadeabillion (1127)
• Bangladesh
15 Feb 10
Well, my friend. I've been used to styling my hair with my own as it don't require any special treatment. I usually shampoo my hair which turns my hair adaptable to the style that matches my personality. I don't need anyone to help me in this concern. Have a nice day.
@faridmadeabillion (1127)
• Bangladesh
16 Feb 10
You're most welcome, my dear friend.
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
15 Feb 10
You are very lucky in that you can style your own hair. Good for you my friend!
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
13 Feb 10
Hello there! I have heard that henna is good for the hair. I would have to look for it specifically in our local shop. I think it is good for brunettes, is that right? Welcome to MyLot by the way.
@danishcanadian (28953)
• Canada
18 Feb 10
My hsir style is pretty basic: shoulder length, parted in the middle, straight. All I need to do is run a brush through it, and it's styled. LOL
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
18 Feb 10
Haha! Well said my friend! That sounds like the ideal hairstyle to me...no hassle whatsoever!
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
13 Feb 10
Hi Janey1966. No. I am not all that good with styling my hair either. I can fix my own hair, but I can't put my hair in all the latest styles that many women style their hair in. I will have to always get someone else to do it for me. I have very thick and long hair and that is another reason why I can't style my own hair. I would love to learn how to do it. I have many people tell me that if they had long hair they can put their hair in all kinds of styles. But that is for the ones that know how to fix their hair good. I always thought that for me having long hair makes it difficult to style it and fix it nicely. Sometimes, I wished that I had short hair, then just maybe, I can fix it better. But, I don't think that this will work for me. I better just settle with my long hair.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
13 Feb 10
Are you one of those ladies who doesn't suit short hair? Mine tends to be shoulder-length. I have had it shorter but it has to be styled a certain way to keep it like that. Once it's longer it behaves itself more, somehow and if I get hot during the summer I just put it up in a pony-tail, usually. It makes me laugh when celebrities are shown on hair products adverts for Garnier or L'Oreal and it turns out they've had hair extensions so don't have luscious long hair after all!
@Sandra1952 (6047)
• Spain
12 Feb 10
Hello, Janey. I'm probably not the best one to advise you on this, because I never use hairdryers, straighteners or anything else other than heated rollers on my hair, and they only come out on special occasions.
I keep my hair long, because it's actually easier to look after. I can wear it loose with a hairband, in a pony tail, plait or a chignon - all I have to do is make sure the top bit is tidy. If we're going somewhere special, I put my heated rollers in for an hour or so, then run my fingers through my hair to break up the curls.
I have arthritis in my wrists and shoulders, so I can't hold my arms up to style it professionally. Aside from that, I don't think all that heat treatment does your hair any good, but that's just me on my hobby horse again.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
12 Feb 10
My Mum uses rollers at the front of her hair...but not the posh heated ones you have. Whatever works for you is fine by me and if you want to use heat treatments, go right ahead! At least you are more adventurous than me. I once had hair clips all over my head and I looked like that bloke in the horror movie...er, whatsisname, dammit I can't remember!
I do possess a rather nice light blue headscarf with fringes and glittery stars all over it. For the life of me I can't make it look good on my head. If I gave it someone else they'd do something fantastic with it, I just get in a muddle!
Whatever works for you is fine by me and if you want to use heat treatments, go right ahead! At least you are more adventurous than me. I once had hair clips all over my head and I looked like that bloke in the horror movie...er, whatsisname, dammit I can't remember!
I do possess a rather nice light blue headscarf with fringes and glittery stars all over it. For the life of me I can't make it look good on my head. If I gave it someone else they'd do something fantastic with it, I just get in a muddle!@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
12 Feb 10
That's the one! I've been thinking about that title for ages lol. Thanks!
@Ingkingderders (3832)
• Philippines
13 Feb 10
Hehehe. I love doing my own hair. I don't really remember how it started, all I remember is ever since I was a kid, I love doing my hair and my sisters' as well. Hehehehe. When I get bored, I would play with my sister's hair, doing styles, and putting enough spraynet to make it stand for a couple of days. Hahahaha.
@Ingkingderders (3832)
• Philippines
15 Feb 10
Ahehehe. well, I still am amaze at those professional who just seems to make your hair look great with just a flip of their hands. Hehehe. I can do my hair and others but I mean it's nothing compared to what the professionals can do.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
13 Feb 10
Haha! I like it. I really love having my hair done as I can just sit there and let the hairdresser "get on with it." I am full of admiration for them as they seem to be able to do their own hair as well! It's just not fair!
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
15 Apr 10
This is definitely something that I am unable to do on my own. In fact, when it comes to the way that I keep my hair cut, I will have it cut in such a way that it is simply a brush and go hairstyle. If I had to do more with my hair on a daily basis than just brushing it or pulling it into a ponytail, then I know that I would be completely lost. Whenever I have to do something for a special occasion, I will go to the salon and have my hair done for me.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
15 Apr 10
Hello there! Thanks for your contribution and I'm with you on this. I really can't be bothered trying to style my own hair. Leave it to the professionals!
@homeshoppers (6166)
• Philippines
1 Mar 10
actually i dont know how to style my hair. i just comb it and dry then let it lay down. its summer already and sometimes i feel so hot then i just tied it up. i wanted to cut my hair short but my bf dont want short hair he said i look more pretty with my long hair. so even if i feel so hot with long hair i just ignore it besides summer will not be forever.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
1 Mar 10
How long does your summer last for, is it humid? I do feel for you having long hair but at least you can tie it up like you say. I bet your bf doesn't have long hair though, d'you know what I'm saying?
@MagicalBubbles (5103)
• Canada
12 Feb 10
Hello Janey,
I dont know if I can be of help. If thats you in the photo, you have short hair (by my standards haha) My hair is down to my waist. I have naturally curly hair that I try to control lol. I use a curling iron. Its not that easy with very long hair, my arms arent long enough but I twirl it around and it works fine.
Have you tried rollers or a curling iron? But first, Id highly recommend you find a space where you can sit in front of a mirror and have an electrical socket nearby.
I use a large curling iron so my hair is just wavy and not frizzy.
Cant you ask your hairdresser to show you how to fix your hair?
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
12 Feb 10
Do you mean curling tongs lol. It's great how we say some words differently, I love that! No, I don't possess any curling tongs or rollers and yes, I have asked the hairdresser to show me how it's done with the straighteners...I just forget it all, my mind goes blank once I'm at home!
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@sid556 (30960)
• United States
13 Feb 10
Hi Janey,
A hairdresser, I am not. I'd always worn my hair very long and straight so it was pretty much wash and go. I did get my hair cut finally a few years back to should length with long layers. That is a great style for almost anyone and very versatile. I also found that the straightener made my hair too straight. I got a large barrel curling iron and starting at the top of the hair, I slowly move it down while curling under. It is not curly but not straight either. I spray it as I fluff it out for volume. As for your mirrors, it is well worth it to have an extension cord so that you can dry your hair in front of the mirror. I actually think that air drying would be better than blow drying without being able to see what you are doing.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
13 Feb 10
Many thanks for your advice, it's much appreciated. Funnily enough, I was eyeing up the dressing-table last night and I reckon I could swap it with the chest of drawers near to where the sockets are. It would be a pain to do this (and I would also have to remove a shelf that would be in the way) but it's something to think about for the future I suppose!
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
13 Feb 10
I have no eye-to-hand co-ordination, so I'm terrible at it. Also we need styles where the hair is one way on one side and the reverse on the other because that's what my hair always wants to do. If the left flips under, then the right flips out.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
13 Feb 10
Oh dear, your hair doesn't want to co-operate does it? My husband seems to have what is called a Double Crown on his head so his hair grows in different directions. He wouldn't be able to style it even if he tried. This is the reason why he has it very, VERY short!
@fatnuglyave (15)
• Philippines
13 Feb 10
I'm not good at styling my own hair either. I don't even know what style suits me. I remember when I was a kid I would usually just get up and go. I never bothered to style my hair, but you know, we get older and become more conscious of our looks, so as of the moment I like to just fix my hair a bit early morning, put on wax occasionally. :P I really hate it when your hair is fixed then you see a side of your hair messed up. Haha.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
13 Feb 10
Haha! I know what you mean! I used to be into the gels and mousses, etc and I would love to buy some of that Insett Hairspray as I reckon it's still one of the best on the market...but I will need a job first to take the plunge on something so extravagent lol.
@MrKennedy (1978)
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13 Feb 10
At first, I was absolutely terrible at styling my hair, so most days I would just leave it how it settled after I had a shower (obviously combing it a bit to prevent it fluffing up
).
However, I eventually realized that my hair-style just made me look plain and boring, so I forced myself, and after lots and lots of practise, I can now porudly say that yes, I am good at styling my hair
).
However, I eventually realized that my hair-style just made me look plain and boring, so I forced myself, and after lots and lots of practise, I can now porudly say that yes, I am good at styling my hair@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
13 Feb 10
Pleased to hear it! Practice makes perfect and it's certainly true in your case. You must have a lot of patience, something I am not overly blessed with, unfortunately.
@danitykane (3183)
• Philippines
13 Feb 10
hi janey!
Hihi! yeah I do admire those girls who manage to style their hair beautifully. I envy them..
haha! I have two flat irons and a hair dryer but I don't get to use them everyday, I don't even remember the last time I laid my hands to them. I love to have a wavy or curly hair but I don't know how to style them like professionals do. I always ended up getting a weird hair style. So, I just comb my hair and thats about it.
yeah I do admire those girls who manage to style their hair beautifully. I envy them.. haha! I have two flat irons and a hair dryer but I don't get to use them everyday, I don't even remember the last time I laid my hands to them. I love to have a wavy or curly hair but I don't know how to style them like professionals do. I always ended up getting a weird hair style. So, I just comb my hair and thats about it.@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
13 Feb 10
Hello there! Many thanks for your response and yes, you are just like me my friend! Just the basics and that's me..done!
@lipstick2009 (1236)
• Philippines
13 Feb 10
In my entire life, as far as i can remember, i have been to the beauty salon 5times only.
I have a curly hair, and i have been lucky to know how my hairstyle will suit the shape of my face and my body.Ive tried using the ironing thingy and styled my hair.
I trim my hair , i know it better than the beautician.
Sometimes i overdo cutting them, but they would grow in time anyway :)
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
14 Feb 10
I must say I am impressed that you can trim and style your hair. The fact that you have only visited the salon 5 times suggests to me you must be very good at it. Well done!
