(Quasi) half-tail [PIC]

• (Quasi) half-tail [PIC]
  

  

  JSFrodo

  
  

  

  I've had little luck doing a standard half-tail with a hairtie. Every time I try I start getting nasty tangles once I go for the second or third loop in the tie. So instead I use some plastic clip barrettes I found at Wal-Mart.

  Here's another of my standard mirror shots showing how my hair lays with the clip.

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  • Re: (Quasi) half-tail
    

    

    John.B

    
    

    Thanks for the update Jim, and the tie certainly works with your hair and looks great.

    Cheers,

    John.B

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  • And here's the clips... [PIC]
    

    

    JSFrodo

    
    

    

    And because MattB has asked a couple of times about these clips I've mentioned, I finally got around to snapping a shot of the clips themselves. Laid one down sitting open to illustrate how they work. You just slide it around the segment of hair, then clip the open end thru the hook. They stay in my hair pretty well all day. In fact, the earlier pic of my hair was after a full shift at work.

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  • half-tail
    

    

    White Tail

    
    

    Looks Great....
    ...the half tail is my favorite hair style on longhair men (and women).

    Thanks for Sharing
    Walter

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      JSFrodo

      
      

      ...the half tail is my favorite hair style on longhair men (and women).

      Right up there on my list, too. :D

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    DanielR

    
    

    I've had little luck doing a standard half-tail with a hairtie. Every time I try I start getting nasty tangles once I go for the second or third loop in the tie. So instead I use some plastic clip barrettes I found at Wal-Mart.

    Here's another of my standard mirror shots showing how my hair lays with the clip.

    Yeah, I've had the same problems when I've tried the half-tail myself. Luckily I've found a friend with the double braid. The other day I tried a braid in a half-tail...didn't work out too well. That just may be one hair style that requires a second set of hand to get done, but at any rate, I'll try it again sometime and if I actually accomplish it I'll show you the results.

    Daniel

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      JSFrodo

      
      

      Luckily I've found a friend with the double braid.

      After I get a little more practice braiding my wife's hair, I may have to try the double braid on my own. At least that way I won't be trying to work behind my head. Thanks for the suggestion. :D

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    Hairball

    
    

    Great half tail pic and thanks for the info on the barrettes.Certainly a nice option and easy to use.I've seen some women with quite fancy barrettes but the Wal~mart ones do get the job done.Thanks again for posting your pic my friend.Cheers

    Mark

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      JSFrodo

      
      

      I've tried some other barrettes, but many of them would pull or snag my hair. These are all smooth plastic, so no snags or pulls. Also, while many other barrettes are brightly colored, these blend in nicely, which tones down the "barrettes are feminine" argument.

      Great half tail pic and thanks for the info on the barrettes.Certainly a nice option and easy to use.I've seen some women with quite fancy barrettes but the Wal~mart ones do get the job done.Thanks again for posting your pic my friend.Cheers

      Mark

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    Absalom

    
    

    I've had little luck doing a standard half-tail with a hairtie. Every time I try I start getting nasty tangles once I go for the second or third loop in the tie. So instead I use some plastic clip barrettes I found at Wal-Mart.

    Here's another of my standard mirror shots showing how my hair lays with the clip.

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    You have one fantastic mane, JSFrodo. Very few guys have such nice hair and it probably even makes women jealous.

    That barrette works very well on your hair. I may have to try one myself.

    Scott

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      JSFrodo

      
      

      You have one fantastic mane, JSFrodo. Very few guys have such nice hair and it probably even makes women jealous.

      That barrette works very well on your hair. I may have to try one myself.

      Scott

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  • Uh...
    

    

    Roaming Celt

    
    

    I know nothing of clips n bands n stuff because my hair don'y need em that much.

    But what i do know is that is a savage mane. All you need now is a huge black stallion and an Axe!!!

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      JSFrodo

      
      

      But what i do know is that is a savage mane. All you need now is a huge black stallion and an Axe!!!

      I've got a red Mustang and a collection of various swords (you can see them on my MySpace page)

      Will that do?? [GRIN]

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      • Well i'll be...
        

        

        Roaming Celt

        
        

        Jeaolusy is a sin but i'm sure you've earned your spoils.
        Gotta love a Mustang.. Mm mm

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  • Re: (Quasi) half-tail
    

    

    Jason

    
    

    You have some of the best hair I've seen on a guy. It seems your wave pattern is pretty similar to mine but your hair is a lot thicker and yes, I'm jealous!

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      JSFrodo

      
      

      You have some of the best hair I've seen on a guy. It seems your wave pattern is pretty similar to mine but your hair is a lot thicker and yes, I'm jealous!

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  • Re: (Quasi) half-tail
    

    

    Pburgh56

    
    

    I've had little luck doing a standard half-tail with a hairtie. Every time I try I start getting nasty tangles once I go for the second or third loop in the tie. So instead I use some plastic clip barrettes I found at Wal-Mart.

    Here's another of my standard mirror shots showing how my hair lays with the clip.

    Wow you should be very proud. You have amazing hair and I think the barrette in it looks great. Keep it up. How much longer do you want it to get?

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      JSFrodo

      
      

      Wow you should be very proud. You have amazing hair and I think the barrette in it looks great. Keep it up. How much longer do you want it to get?

      Thanks. No specific goal, pretty much letting it go where it goes.

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        Pburgh56

        
        

        Wow you should be very proud. You have amazing hair and I think the barrette in it looks great. Keep it up. How much longer do you want it to get?

        Thanks. No specific goal, pretty much letting it go where it goes.

        Thats great. It looks amazing tho. If mine looks half that good I will be very happy. Do you wear the barrettes alot?

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          JSFrodo

          
          

          Thats great. It looks amazing tho. If mine looks half that good I will be very happy. Do you wear the barrettes alot?

          I use them a fair amount to keep my hair from falling into my face when I'm not wearing it in a tail.

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  • Re: (Quasi) half-tail
    

    

    Max L

    
    

    Hey JS...that is a great look with the barrette...I might try that myself sometime. Damn you have great hair! Cheers,

    Max

    I've had little luck doing a standard half-tail with a hairtie. Every time I try I start getting nasty tangles once I go for the second or third loop in the tie. So instead I use some plastic clip barrettes I found at Wal-Mart.

    Here's another of my standard mirror shots showing how my hair lays with the clip.

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  • Re: (Quasi) half-tail
    

    

    Justin

    
    

    regardless of luck, you have really great long hair! :-)

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  • Re: (Quasi) half-tail
    

    

    Oren

    
    

    Looking just great Jim! That clip works very well for your half-tail - looks perfect.
    - Oren

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  • Re: (Quasi) half-tail
    

    

    Urban Cowboy

    
    

    WHOA! That mane of yours is seriously not only very long; but, also amazingly thick and full!!!

    Looks to be in EXCELLENT condition, too!!

    I've always liked half-tails. But, I wore my hair that way more often back during the time of when still going through the last part of the awkward stages

    Thanks for sharing!

    - Ken

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    Paul KMF

    
    

    I've had little luck doing a standard half-tail with a hairtie. Every time I try I start getting nasty tangles once I go for the second or third loop in the tie. So instead I use some plastic clip barrettes I found at Wal-Mart.

    Here's another of my standard mirror shots showing how my hair lays with the clip.

    Yeah I know what you mean. I love wearing my hair in a half tail(even before I knew the style had a name) but that third loop is also a bitch to get out. I have had to cut them out, uh... the tie, not my hair.
    The clip looks good in your hair but I think I'd need a lighter colored one. Don't know how that might fly down here in Alabama, lol.

    I have been meaning to ask you something. I know you grew your hair after your retirement from the military and was curious what your old navy buds think about your hair style now? Hehe. Just so you know, I think that is one of the coolest hair histories I've ever heard. "See ya later barber shop!"

    Paul

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      JSFrodo

      
      

      I have been meaning to ask you something. I know you grew your hair after your retirement from the military and was curious what your old navy buds think about your hair style now? Hehe. Just so you know, I think that is one of the coolest hair histories I've ever heard. "See ya later barber shop!"

      Couldn't tell you, really. Did a cross-country move shortly after my retirement for my first post-Navy job, so haven't seen many of my old shipmates since. The few I have seen haven't had anything negative to say, and one is also growing out his hair and beard, although he's had much more luck with his beard than his hair. He seems to have hit terminal at somewhere between "below the collar" and "mid-shoulder blades", and he's thinning quite a bit on the crown.

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  • Re: (Quasi) half-tail
    

    

    nuttidave

    
    

    Thats a neat way of restraining but keep that amazing mane look that you have.

    ~ Dave

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