Two braids on grown women: Yay or Nay?

[Anonymous]

My hair is a lot longer than it's been for years and I'm looking for ways to keep it off my neck now that it's (apparently) summer besides the ubiquitous and out-of-date claw clip. I see double braids in magazines and catalogues but I'm not sure I can get away with it. I'm 37 and have extremely straight hair, if it matters. Any other ideas?

[Anonymous]

Nay. Unless gardening or having sexy time with DH.

[Anonymous]

Pony tail.
Chignon, loose.
French twist.

No Pocahontas braid, it looks assinine on anyone over the age of 8.

[Anonymous]

Definitely not for anyone over 30.

[Anonymous]

http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/11/holiday-hair-tutorials.html

[Anonymous]

I also vote no.

[Anonymous]

Do it. If for no other reason than to piss off the logo-bag SUV moms who think that a frosted blond DC bob is the only acceptable hairstyle. And also because it will make you look cute and not too serious.

(I prefer two low pigtails, but that's mostly because I can't braid my own hair. And I get endless compliments. )

[Anonymous]

Definitely, particularly if your hair is center-parted and you're wearing a long denim skirt and carrying a guitar and/or a banjo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Pony tail.
Chignon, loose.
French twist.

No Pocahontas braid, it looks assinine on anyone over the age of 8.

+10000 I'd push the limit to 10

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do it. If for no other reason than to piss off the logo-bag SUV moms who think that a frosted blond DC bob is the only acceptable hairstyle. And also because it will make you look cute and not too serious.

(I prefer two low pigtails, but that's mostly because I can't braid my own hair. And I get endless compliments. )

Sort of agree with this. Maybe not the look for your most serious and sophisticated appointments, but for casual, relaxing time I say for it! The world needs more individuals and less sheep!

[Anonymous]

*go* for it

[Anonymous]

Ha Ha! OP here. Thanks, I will reconsider. The problem is hairstyles with my hair pulled straight back (buns, ponytails, etc.) only accentuate my thin spots (thanks, kids!) so low and loose is better. I'll keep experimenting or just chop it off. And I think my husband would laugh his ass off if I showed up for "sexy time" with braids

[Anonymous]

Oh and thanks for the link!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do it. If for no other reason than to piss off the logo-bag SUV moms who think that a frosted blond DC bob is the only acceptable hairstyle. And also because it will make you look cute and not too serious.

(I prefer two low pigtails, but that's mostly because I can't braid my own hair. And I get endless compliments. )

Sort of agree with this. Maybe not the look for your most serious and sophisticated appointments, but for casual, relaxing time I say for it! The world needs more individuals and less sheep!

It's a total "sheep" look, since it was just declared in again. Go ahead and wear it, but know that you look like the Swiss Miss on a bad day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ha Ha! OP here. Thanks, I will reconsider. The problem is hairstyles with my hair pulled straight back (buns, ponytails, etc.) only accentuate my thin spots (thanks, kids!) so low and loose is better. I'll keep experimenting or just chop it off. And I think my husband would laugh his ass off if I showed up for "sexy time" with braids

If it makes your husband laugh his ass off, that's probably your answer!