Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Hair Stick Ideas

A pair of colorful chopsticks can be a fun substitute for hair sticks.


Hair sticks are a creative and low-fuss option for creating updos for longer hair. Hair sticks are both decorative and functional, and they can be chosen based on the overall style of your outfit, as well as what is available. Hair sticks are used to keep an up-do in place, or they can be purely decorative. Using hair sticks as the sole means of maintaining an up-do is trickier than using them decoratively in a chignon or bun.








Chopsticks


Chopsticks have become a standard and classic option for hair sticks. You can use the chopsticks you have at home or purchase chopsticks from an accessories store that have been designed for hair use. Or you can use chopsticks from a Chinese grocery/home supply store. Each option offers you different possibilities. Using what you already have is the simplest method that requires the least amount of planning. Chopsticks from an accessories store will often be more decorative than chopsticks designed for home use. If you are interested in having "authentic"-looking chopsticks, buy them from a Chinese store. This way, you'll have more to choose from, and these stores often carry chopsticks that have a range of designs, from simple to ornate.


Pencils


Using pencils is a popular hair-stick method for younger people. Having freshly sharpened pencils is a whimsical and fun alternative to purchasing hair sticks. It is also more utilitarian as you can use them on short notice, so long as there are pencils available. Using pencils as a hair stick can become part of a larger fashion statement or outfit design.


Shell Hair Sticks


Hair sticks made of shell are both elegant as well as simple in design. The color options are usually neutral, and so they are suitable for a wide range of hair colors and outfits. Shell hair sticks are also very suitable for fancy-dress occasions, or for more formal events and outfits. Shell hair sticks can also be decorated, and smaller rhinestones or metallic additions would be well-suited to their general appearance.


Plastic Hair Sticks


Plastic hair sticks are commonly found in accessory stores, and their design can range from vibrantly colored sticks to sticks that are more neutral or subdued in color and design. Plastic hair sticks can be used by younger as well as older women, and tend to be less formal in appearance and design than shell hair sticks, and even some chopsticks. Hair sticks made from plastic have a wider variety of designs and color options, so they can add an eye-catching pop of color and a sense of fun to a hairdo.

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