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Fri May 23, 2008 10:03 am  |
Ive been trying to achieve this forever and just cant do it. I know its not healthy for the hair - and maybe not even so for the skin... but just to get a little lift would do some good...
My question is - does anyone know of a good technique to do this. I have a plastic headband with teeth - and if I pull the hair near my ear back - I get the look i want - i just cant get the headband to do it and make the look stay.
Ive seen women pull their hair back in a ponytail and achieve this look -but again I just cant do it...
any tips???
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Fri May 23, 2008 11:09 am |
| Just know that one of the side effects of creating tension on the hair roots on a regular basis is hair loss. |
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Fri May 23, 2008 11:49 am |
nice "facelift" 
plastic surgeons should be so scared now with new competition on the market
beware though - this "facelift" will change the "expression" of your eyes |
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Fri May 23, 2008 11:52 am |
| I love to pull my hair off my face. Yes, it makes me look younger. However, my baby fine hair was getting thinner by doing this. Recently I had my hair cut in a chin length bob. My hairline thanks me. |
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Fri May 23, 2008 1:37 pm |
| yeah, if I pinned up my corner hair both sides, I do get some instant lifting at my eye corner. However, at the end of the day, I felt that my corner hair got pulled too much and lost some hair ... |
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Fri May 23, 2008 1:50 pm |
| I've done that pulling technique, but it doesn't stay the same as I go about my daily activities. The "facelift" result was just immedialy after the pulling of the hair back. But that's probably because of the elastic I use is gentle on the hair. If you want something to stay on all day, you should use a strong rubber band that will allow you to manipulate the hair more. |
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Sat May 24, 2008 6:13 pm |
| I don't think it's the actual 'pulling', since you can't really pull that much. I think it's the way your hair sits and the fact it's off your face that makes you appear younger. You may want to try combing back the crown of your hair and then tying it in a high ponytail this always makes people look younger. |
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Sun May 25, 2008 12:03 am |
I love wearing my hair pulled back in a ponytail. I'm careful to make sure that my fringe is never cut that short that I can't pull it all back. I think hair pulled back in a ponytail (high at the crown) always makes you look younger because it opens up the face. It looks clean, fresh and very modern (the look is even more striking for women who have naturally thick, beautiful brows).
You have to note though that the ponytail looks you see on the catwalks comprises of blowdrying, curling hair in velcro rollers, bobby pins and a fair amount of hairspray, to achieve gorgeous volume and sleek waves.
Mb935, I don't think hair will really stay pulled back for long with a headband (even with teeth) on its own, especially if you have medium to thick hair...you'll need good quality elastics and bobbi pins to hold the look in place. If you're not used to wearing hairspray, you can spray some onto your hand and then work the product through the pieces you want held in place.
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Sun May 25, 2008 8:32 am |
thanks for the help...
I guess I have to look into other options... I had read awhile ago that doing such things could damage the hair - but HOPED maybe there was a different technique or even something new on the market that could be helpful. |
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Sun May 25, 2008 9:44 am |
| I've heard of this, but I would be concerned with traction alopoecia resulting from pulling hair back tightly, regularly, in the same or similar styles. IMO, not worth it. |
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Sun May 25, 2008 9:47 am |
marci65, what is traction alopoecia???  |
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Sun May 25, 2008 10:03 am |
One place to read more about traction alopoecia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traction_alopecia
Link even mentions something about Croydon Facelift.
There are several kinds of alopoecia (a general term for baldness). |
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Sun May 25, 2008 10:11 am |
| I see. thanks! |
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31, combo - oily, breakout-prone, fair complexion, sensitive and prone to rosacea |
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Sun May 25, 2008 11:49 am |
| Have you seen those sticky patches that you apply near the hairline and then attach the elastic cords to behind your head??? Sposed to do the same thing as pulling your hair back. Then you have to comb your hair down to cover the whole contraption. I use to see them at Sally beauty product stores but it's been a while. I think I saw it on Oprah a long time ago too. I can't imagine a passionate moment with these things stuck onto your face!!! Or a hot day at the beach playing volleyball...TWAAAANNNNG there goes your facelift. |
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Sun May 25, 2008 11:56 am |
| I remember seeing something like that years and years ago in the UK. I also remember thinking that I'd never need it. Time's arrow can be cruel... |
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Mon May 26, 2008 6:32 am |
| i heard of it tie the hair up and tight really helps with ur forehead wrinkle.. mayb u can try both hair band and hair clip as well! |
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Tue May 27, 2008 2:53 am |
| I think the more tightly your hair is pulled back, the more tight your facial skin looks. I'm not sure that this trick will work on everyone. It depends on your face and skin. |
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Tue May 27, 2008 5:07 am |
| I have tried this before but found it started causing hair loss so now i dont bother. I do however wear a head band when i go to sleep to avoid hair product (gels, mousse etc) getting onto the skin. |
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Tue May 27, 2008 10:40 am |
| fawnie wrote: |
| Have you seen those sticky patches that you apply near the hairline and then attach the elastic cords to behind your head??? Sposed to do the same thing as pulling your hair back. Then you have to comb your hair down to cover the whole contraption. I use to see them at Sally beauty product stores but it's been a while. I think I saw it on Oprah a long time ago too. I can't imagine a passionate moment with these things stuck onto your face!!! Or a hot day at the beach playing volleyball...TWAAAANNNNG there goes your facelift. |
These were shown in a makeup book by Kevyn Aucoin!
Have been trying to find them ever since, for photo shoots and theater friends.
One friend uses a swim cap, clear duct tape, and then the wig goes over the top. More for stage and theater than everyday, of course  |
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Mon May 16, 2011 7:16 pm |
| There is a site called fountainofyouthhairrollers that sell tiny rollers that pull back your sideburn hairs and sit under your hair. |
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Tue May 17, 2011 10:21 am |
| The tension needed to 'lift' the face would be much to stressful for your hair. |
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xtraysmom
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Tue May 17, 2011 12:29 pm |
| well, I'm not convinced of that.. I think my sideburn hairs could handle the pull. I have so many! Anyway, it would be nice for special occasions...job interviews etc.. |
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Tue May 17, 2011 1:44 pm |
I saw on Rupauls Drag race some of the people on that show they were using tape and some clips to pull back their hair and skin to have skinnier faces.
I am going to try some of these tips- but just for some pictures...not for every day.
I wear my hair up most of the summer too- so maybe will try some different ways of pinning my hair up! |
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Tue May 17, 2011 3:58 pm |
Ok, I do not know if I recommend this at all, I don't think I do because it creates tension, possible hair loss. Disclaimer spoken..
I once read this story in a magazine I can no longer remember about a hair stylist. He said a woman, just referred to as "a socialite", always came in before big events to get her hair done by him. She requested that two tiny braids at the temples be made and brought together in the back, hidden under the rest of her hair. The stylist said in the article that it had to have hurt terribly, but he said he was absolutely amazed because it took ten years off in five minutes.
Ten years ago when I read the article I thought it was insane. Now that I'm older... I think its a pretty darn good idea!! |
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Tue May 17, 2011 4:06 pm |
| Wouldn't this actually damage the collagen over time since you're stretching it and holding it in place, weakening the collagen molecules? |
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