Apostolic HairstylesOne of the first things people notice about Apostolic women is our hair. For those of us who have been raised in church, we are constantly trying to find something new and interesting to do with our hair. We hope to bring new inspriations to those of us who desperately need it sometimes!
We also realize that new converts have a huge change facing them in this area. The idea of not cutting hair is foreign to most women, and when they come into church they struggle with how to take care of longer hair, as well as mastering simple styles that are manageable and appropriate for a busy woman. We are hoping to be an encouragement to the women on both ends of this spectrum, and everyone in between. We will try to feature styles that are masterable to beginners, as well as challenging for the more experienced stylist. |
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Hairstyle Essentials!
There are some basic things you're going to need to make any hair-do work! With Apostolic length, there are special products we need to manage our hair! In this article I'm going to share the my go-to products for creating any hairstyle, complicated or simple. There are just some things I can't live without! This first article is especially for those of you who haven't been styling very long and want to know where to start. Here you go!
1) Hairspray
This may seem rather obvious, but hairspray is a must-have for me and every other Apostolic lady I've ever met. Everyone seems to have their preference, and mine is Freeze It. This hairspray comes in a gold bottle, and is a lifesaver for me! There is literally no way I would be able to do anything with my hair without Freeze It! There is an Original Freeze It, and a Mega Freeze, but I honestly haven't been able to tell a difference between the two. Both work well, and can be purchased at Wal-Mart.
2) Bobby Pins
For a standard bobby pin I like to use something similar to Sally's Mariana Supreme Bobby Pin, but honestly you can buy these type at almost any store. I use at least fifteen a day, and I lose them a lot so I'm usually not picky about what type I buy. One warning about buying cheaper bobby pins - be careful to select pins that have good ends. It is painful to use bobby pins that easily lose their ends! Also, buy pins that aren't prone to chipping their color. These little flecs of black or brown that chip from bobby pins will show up on ur clothes and all along your hairline!
I have long, thick hair, and sometimes I need a pin that will hold more than a standard pin will. I am in love with larger bobby pins, such as Luxor Professional Style Jumbo Bobby Pins. These are extremely high-quality, with great rubber tips, and they hold more than a standard bobby pin. I have also used Goody Bobby Pins from Wal-Mart with good results.
There are other pins I use on a regular basis, but these are the basics. I just experiment with different types just to see what works for me, but I stick pretty close to these two basics.
3) Ponytail Holders
I've recently learned that different people call these different things. Elastics, ponys, hair-ties. Whatever you call them, they are nice to have! I use elastics such as DCNL Thick Hair Elastics from Sallys. I like these types of ponytails because they hold hair well, but they don't have the metal attachment that other ponytails do. The metal gets easily stuck in the hair, and it can be rather difficult to get out. The link I shared is for assorted colors, but I usually stick with browns or blacks because my hair is dark. When you're doing a hairstyle other than a plain ponytail you really don't want your elastic showing through, so I go for colors that closely match my hair. You can buy similar products at Wal-Mart or Walgreens. These are also featured in smaller sizes for thin or medium hair.
4) Comb
I can't live without a comb! When you get used to using one, you'll feel the same way. My favorite is called a Structure Styler Tool Comb which can be found at Sallys. I'm honestly not sure where I bought mine at, but I don't think it was Sallys. You can find similar combs at Wal-Mart, or even dollar stores. There is probably a quality difference, but mine has lasted a while and I believe I got it as part of a set from Wal-Mart. I like this comb because one side can be used to comb through wet hair without causing much damange, and the other side I use to tease hair for styling.
Another widely-popular comb that I've heard a lot of Apostolic girls swear by is the Rat Tail Comb, which is great for teasing hair for big poufs. The point end is often used to lift the hair for a pouf, and making a pouf more even all the way around. Also, the pik is a very popular type of comb for teasing and for combing through wet hair.
Its nice to have a variety of combs. I use more than one on a regular basis, which is why I suggest that you buy a set similar to the Silk Elements Styling Comb Kit from Sallys. Again, you can get sets similar to these at stores like Wal-Mart or even dollar stores if you don't have a Sallys in your area. You can also buy them online.
One thing about combs - I have never had any luck with a comb with metal teeth, I understand some people swear by them, but personally I stear clear. The teeth tend to bend, and it seems to me that they are harsh on the hair. It's just a personal preference, so you should use whatever works best for you.
5) Barrette
I use a barrette almost every day for simple at-work hairstyles, as well as for some of the styles I do for church services. The thing I love about the barrette is that it decreases the amount of bobby pins needed for a style - which is a definite plus for me! I learned to do my first style with a barrette, so it goes way back with me!
There are so many different types of barrettes that I'm not even sure where to start. My first barrette set was something similar to the DCNL Large Tortoise Barrette from Sallys. I do have thick hair, so a larger barrette was necessary for me. Depending on the texture of your hair, you'll choose a smaller or larger barrette. Barrettes similar to these clip by a metal clasp, and sometimes they can get stretched. They are easily fixed at first, but eventually you'll have to get a new one. Overall, this is a good choice.
Barettes come in every shape a size. There are plain barrettes, flowered barrettes, decorative barrettes, ect., ect. You'll use them a lot if you get them, so buy away!
So we've covered hairspray, bobby pins, ponytail holders, combs, and barrettes. These are five things that I think are basic - things I have a hard time working without! Obviously there are other things that I use now, but this is what I started with. For those of you who are just now getting into hairstyling, these five things will serve you well on your path to learning your own style. Everything on this list is inexpensive and easily found at a variety of stores, as well as online.
Now that you know where to start you can move on with experimenting with your hair. You now have the basic tools you'll need to master simple hair styles. Do you have questions/suggestions for our site or this article? We would love to hear from you, so please contact us through the form on the Contact Page!
God bless you all!
1) Hairspray
This may seem rather obvious, but hairspray is a must-have for me and every other Apostolic lady I've ever met. Everyone seems to have their preference, and mine is Freeze It. This hairspray comes in a gold bottle, and is a lifesaver for me! There is literally no way I would be able to do anything with my hair without Freeze It! There is an Original Freeze It, and a Mega Freeze, but I honestly haven't been able to tell a difference between the two. Both work well, and can be purchased at Wal-Mart.
2) Bobby Pins
For a standard bobby pin I like to use something similar to Sally's Mariana Supreme Bobby Pin, but honestly you can buy these type at almost any store. I use at least fifteen a day, and I lose them a lot so I'm usually not picky about what type I buy. One warning about buying cheaper bobby pins - be careful to select pins that have good ends. It is painful to use bobby pins that easily lose their ends! Also, buy pins that aren't prone to chipping their color. These little flecs of black or brown that chip from bobby pins will show up on ur clothes and all along your hairline!
I have long, thick hair, and sometimes I need a pin that will hold more than a standard pin will. I am in love with larger bobby pins, such as Luxor Professional Style Jumbo Bobby Pins. These are extremely high-quality, with great rubber tips, and they hold more than a standard bobby pin. I have also used Goody Bobby Pins from Wal-Mart with good results.
There are other pins I use on a regular basis, but these are the basics. I just experiment with different types just to see what works for me, but I stick pretty close to these two basics.
3) Ponytail Holders
I've recently learned that different people call these different things. Elastics, ponys, hair-ties. Whatever you call them, they are nice to have! I use elastics such as DCNL Thick Hair Elastics from Sallys. I like these types of ponytails because they hold hair well, but they don't have the metal attachment that other ponytails do. The metal gets easily stuck in the hair, and it can be rather difficult to get out. The link I shared is for assorted colors, but I usually stick with browns or blacks because my hair is dark. When you're doing a hairstyle other than a plain ponytail you really don't want your elastic showing through, so I go for colors that closely match my hair. You can buy similar products at Wal-Mart or Walgreens. These are also featured in smaller sizes for thin or medium hair.
4) Comb
I can't live without a comb! When you get used to using one, you'll feel the same way. My favorite is called a Structure Styler Tool Comb which can be found at Sallys. I'm honestly not sure where I bought mine at, but I don't think it was Sallys. You can find similar combs at Wal-Mart, or even dollar stores. There is probably a quality difference, but mine has lasted a while and I believe I got it as part of a set from Wal-Mart. I like this comb because one side can be used to comb through wet hair without causing much damange, and the other side I use to tease hair for styling.
Another widely-popular comb that I've heard a lot of Apostolic girls swear by is the Rat Tail Comb, which is great for teasing hair for big poufs. The point end is often used to lift the hair for a pouf, and making a pouf more even all the way around. Also, the pik is a very popular type of comb for teasing and for combing through wet hair.
Its nice to have a variety of combs. I use more than one on a regular basis, which is why I suggest that you buy a set similar to the Silk Elements Styling Comb Kit from Sallys. Again, you can get sets similar to these at stores like Wal-Mart or even dollar stores if you don't have a Sallys in your area. You can also buy them online.
One thing about combs - I have never had any luck with a comb with metal teeth, I understand some people swear by them, but personally I stear clear. The teeth tend to bend, and it seems to me that they are harsh on the hair. It's just a personal preference, so you should use whatever works best for you.
5) Barrette
I use a barrette almost every day for simple at-work hairstyles, as well as for some of the styles I do for church services. The thing I love about the barrette is that it decreases the amount of bobby pins needed for a style - which is a definite plus for me! I learned to do my first style with a barrette, so it goes way back with me!
There are so many different types of barrettes that I'm not even sure where to start. My first barrette set was something similar to the DCNL Large Tortoise Barrette from Sallys. I do have thick hair, so a larger barrette was necessary for me. Depending on the texture of your hair, you'll choose a smaller or larger barrette. Barrettes similar to these clip by a metal clasp, and sometimes they can get stretched. They are easily fixed at first, but eventually you'll have to get a new one. Overall, this is a good choice.
Barettes come in every shape a size. There are plain barrettes, flowered barrettes, decorative barrettes, ect., ect. You'll use them a lot if you get them, so buy away!
So we've covered hairspray, bobby pins, ponytail holders, combs, and barrettes. These are five things that I think are basic - things I have a hard time working without! Obviously there are other things that I use now, but this is what I started with. For those of you who are just now getting into hairstyling, these five things will serve you well on your path to learning your own style. Everything on this list is inexpensive and easily found at a variety of stores, as well as online.
Now that you know where to start you can move on with experimenting with your hair. You now have the basic tools you'll need to master simple hair styles. Do you have questions/suggestions for our site or this article? We would love to hear from you, so please contact us through the form on the Contact Page!
God bless you all!