The Middy Thread

[TheRedSquare]

SheBear- your hair looks lovely!

 

[SheBear74]

SheBear- your hair looks lovely!

Thanks! I can't wait till it is as long as yours!

 

[zombi]

SheBear -- that looks lovely!!

 

[SheBear74]

SheBear -- that looks lovely!!

Thanks

 

[rue]

SheBear -- that looks lovely!!

Ditto!

 

[Tatum]

Omg, it's short...

Ok, so... I chopped it last week and haven't posted pics (I KNOW, Rue!).... Well, I'm having issues styling it. I seem to have lost my hair mojo with it being this short. Anyone? Ideas? Please help!

I'm going to stalk the thread, but I'm suddenly panicking, as today's set looked awful, just like the last few days.

 

[rue]

Ok, so... I chopped it last week and haven't posted pics (I KNOW, Rue!).... Well, I'm having issues styling it. I seem to have lost my hair mojo with it being this short. Anyone? Ideas? Please help!

I'm going to stalk the thread, but I'm suddenly panicking, as today's set looked awful, just like the last few days.

No pressure...


When I first got my middy, it was really short and I panicked too! I just used small and medium rollers as far down as I could on my head or I would end up looking like Bozo the clown :eeek: and then kept brushing. That's all I've got as far as advice

 

[Tatum]

I'm actually going through my blog right now to get ideas. I literally just read the whole Middy thread from start to finish.

I KNOW it'll grow quick, I know I have done this before but wow. I'm flipping out a little

Eta...Off to wash and thank the hair gods that I still have sponge rollers!

Also, looking at my blog didn't help at all.

 

[rue]

I think you need to remember that you do a fabulous job on your hair.... after all you're one of the girls that inspired me to get one! You can do it Tatum.... don't panic

 

[Tatum]

Thanks Rue. That really makes me feel warm and fuzzy.

I guess I just got really comfortable with it long, and had a nice routine down. Nothing so far has worked, but I haven't tried sponge or pillow rollers yet, and I relied on them for a long time.

Ok, I'm going to go set it, try not to hyperventilate too much and even if it comes out like crap tomorrow I will post it so the FL hair goddesses can make suggestions. Or just convince me that I can still pull off a short cut!

 

[rue]

Sponge rollers were and are my go to

It'll look great.... I just know it!!

Oh and don't cry out of frustration... it leads to puffy eyes

 

[swinggal]

Thanks Rue. That really makes me feel warm and fuzzy.

I guess I just got really comfortable with it long, and had a nice routine down. Nothing so far has worked, but I haven't tried sponge or pillow rollers yet, and I relied on them for a long time.

Ok, I'm going to go set it, try not to hyperventilate too much and even if it comes out like crap tomorrow I will post it so the FL hair goddesses can make suggestions. Or just convince me that I can still pull off a short cut!

Just think 30s. Most ladies hair was on the nape of the neck or shoulders when curled at that time. I love the waves and tight curls of the 30s and I can even achieve them with a bob. I much prefer the 30s look these days.

 

[C-dot]

Ok, so... I chopped it last week and haven't posted pics (I KNOW, Rue!).... Well, I'm having issues styling it. I seem to have lost my hair mojo with it being this short. Anyone? Ideas? Please help!

I had that problem with my Middy for the longest... Painfully longest... time. Personally, I found sponge rollers gave me a much tighter curl than plastic rollers. I used 2-inch plastic rollers for the longest time, but they're hard to sleep in, so hot rollers if they work for you (easier to comb out) or large pin-curls, I'd say.

 

[Tatum]

Rue, I know... I won't cry over this, as that just causes one more issue!

swinggal, thanks. I used to rock a faux bob occasionally, so I don't mind trying new things. It's just that when I have set fail after set fail...it's a bit frustrating.

C-dot, pin curls aren't holding at all in this--at least when I do it, and I can't afford to go to the shop everyday! I'll try some huge rollers. I tried larger than I'm used to last night along with pillow rollers, so we shall see what today brings.

 

[SheBear74]

Tatum you just have to be thrilled with how it turned out!!! Just gorgeous!

 

[zombi]

Tatum, I know you'll get the hang of it. I love sponge rollers... they've seriously helped me.

 

[Tatum]

Thanks, SheBear! Has the humidity around here been killing your curls? It sure has mine!

Zombi, sponge rollers were all I used for the first two years. I'm glad I held onto them!

On to diagrams...

I posted these in the "Show Us" thread but I wanted them to be found here as well. Inky (dunno where she's been, I miss her) has the Femme Fatale diagram in her Flickr, and it's a better scan than I have.

Femme Fatale Middy link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/inkyknits/4953872215/

Here is all of the cuts in the book: http://vintagehair.livejournal.com/3645.html

And I just found the other one. Crude, but it makes sense and my stylist appreciated it!
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hpho...3786749866_113632354865_6986644_4727150_n.jpg

 

[Juliet]

Thanks ever so much!

 

[Tatum]

My pleasure! I still think c-dot has the best one as far as explanation for how the layers should be, even if you don't DIY. I asked my stylist if she wanted any more reference, planning to show it to her, but she knew I was coming in and I think did her own homework!

 

[C-dot]

My pleasure! I still think c-dot has the best one as far as explanation for how the layers should be, even if you don't DIY. I asked my stylist if she wanted any more reference, planning to show it to her, but she knew I was coming in and I think did her own homework!

Awh, shucks...

I really loved that last diagram, it made me smile!