French Twist Pony for waistlength or longer hair

Gather hair as you would for a ponytail

Using one finger of right hand as a hook, twist hair clockwise

Complete one full twist, 360 degrees

Gently pull up and towards the right, this is to position length into centre for pony (otherwise you end up with the pony on the left instead)

Position top of twist in centre by moving it with the finger hook

Insert clip.  The one shown is a good quality Ficcare knockoff in polished gold.  This type of clip provides the most secure hold.

Ta-da! (next three photos for different views)

Martine


Sun In Winter - February 9, 2003

Fia's Hair Typing System: 2aFii
Products: Aubrey Organics shampoos, conditioners and styling products
Treatments: jojoba oil, lavender EO, Smooth n Shine Serum
Tools: Mason Pearson pure boar bristle brushes, NuBone Detangler Handled Comb,
Horn Combs for scalp cleaning and massage
Accessories: Good Hair Days MagicGrip Hairpins, Ficcare clips, hairsticks
Favorite Styles: Buns
Started growing at brastrap length / currently 37 " / goal of 36 " with thick ends
Website: http://www.longhairlovers.com/at/martine/gallery.phtml

I'm running to my bedroom hair station to try this out right now!


*2a*Fiii
(growing out since Oct 00)
17/31.5/36 (third goal)
wavy
fine (very skinny hairs)
abundant (ponytail= 4+ inches)
dark brown with red and silver highlights

Is the Ficcare all you need to hold it?
I love the way you created so much height at the crown - when I do that (with a regular twist that is), I need several pins on top to prevent loose loops from forming there. Did you have a problem with that at all?

Cheers,
Madeleine

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Pixie/BS/waist (if it wants to grow that far)
1cFi, dark ash blonde hennaed fiery red

I wouldn't even think of using anything else because it would just unravel though it probably depends on the hair's texture/character.  I like truly dependable accessories.  I think a hairfork could work  (see Flaxen's recreation on the main page), or hairsticks, so could slides.  I've ordered a Ficcare Maximus clip and I'm hoping that will provide another option too.

 

Martine


Sun In Winter - February 9, 2003

Fia's Hair Typing System: 2aFii
Products: Aubrey Organics shampoos, conditioners and styling products
Treatments: jojoba oil, lavender EO, Smooth n Shine Serum
Tools: Mason Pearson pure boar bristle brushes, NuBone Detangler Handled Comb,
Horn Combs for scalp cleaning and massage
Accessories: Good Hair Days MagicGrip Hairpins, Ficcare clips, hairsticks
Favorite Styles: Buns
Started growing at brastrap length / currently 37 " / goal of 36 " with thick ends
Website: http://www.longhairlovers.com/at/martine/gallery.phtml

I found this site from the LHC links page. I'm glad I did!

bn

betty
20 1/2 - 24 1/2 - 30
March 2001 - present
Buttery Honey Blonde
1c2aM/Ciii
Medium to Coarse
Thick
My fav staight hair pic
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My fav wavy hair pic
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Hair Length Goals:
One length by Summer
Past BS by the Holidays
Happy Easter

HoneyMane did a variation of Martine's style, by doing what looks like a partial Figure 8, and secured with a Evita Peroni hair clamp, similar to Ficcare Maximus. She graciously allowed me to post her style shots here. I believe she twisted the hair clockwise, brought it upward, then grabbed a portion lower with the right hand, twisted it, which forms the loop.



Secured with a clamp.


I'll try to add (another time) some step by steps of the twisting part to go with this.

Enjoy!

-Fox



17/34.75/35+ Type 2CMii (3B underneath layer) Somewhat fine, slightly wavy (with curls on the underneath layer), light brown with gold and red highlights. To see more pictures, click on the gallery collection link found here:
Forever Fox


"Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, they will become your character. Develop your character for it becomes your destiny." -John MacArthur

Products Used:


Aubrey Organics S&C
Vinegar/herbal rinses

Oils: Jojoba, Sweet Almond, Virgin Oil de Coco Creme, Monoi, Castor, Meadowfoam Seed & essential oils

Shea Butter (from which I make my own leave-in)
MP Popular Mix Brush
Wood and Horn combs
Vitamins/Minerals/Herbal supplements