From Rapunzel to Lady Godiva, Princesses in tales and history are often famed for their beautiful hair and I’m sure many of us would also like soft, shiny, healthy hair even if not quite so long! After writing the first two parts of my skin care article I’ve had a lot of requests and great suggestions for a Hair Care lesson. However I think there are so many sites out there with fantastic information on hair, growing long hair, looking after it and even dying hair naturally that instead I would like share with you my favourite links and some excellent ones that have been sent to me so you may peruse them at your leisure.
Rapunzel’s Delight
A huge in depth resource for Princesses who have or would like to grow Rapunzel-like locks! Lots of information on health and lifestyle topics as well as remedies to make your own shampoos, conditioners and rinses. Also have a look at their galleries of historical photos featuring women with floor length hair.
Long Locks Salon
This forum is a great place to discuss various hair care tips and read up on what others reccomend for your particular hair colour and length. Some great advice for dyed hair and different styling ideas too, my favourite section is the Au Natural board. Thank you to Dalliann for this link!
Henna for Hair
Everything you ever wanted to know about dying your hair naturally using Henna and Indigo. You can achieve fiery red to auburn locks using Henna as a hair dye or black with Indigo. The two can be combined for various shades of brown. I found this site fascinating, as someone against using the harsh chemicals in salon dyes on my own scalp, I may even try dying my own hair with Henna soon! I’ll let you know how it goes.
Nocturne - Vintage Hairstyles
Vintage hair styles can be adorable or glamorous, from Shirley Temple ringlets to classic finger wave, Nocturne shows you how to create these looks. I want to try out their tutorial for pin curls some time, the style is so cute! I’m sure the rag curls tutorial will be helpful to Lolitas who want to achieve those beautiful ringlets.
How to Make a Daisy Chain
For a bit of fun and to decorate your beautiful locks, why not make a daisy chain or other floral wreath? Flowers have been used as hair accessories for time immemorial and they still look beautiful today. In the Victorian era it was popular to choose fresh flowers that match your ensemble to decorate your hair with, although these days we tend to use fake flowers. I remember making daisy chains whenever we went to the park, and this is exactly how we made them! Try it yourself, it will bring out your inner child and make you feel like a fairy princess.
March 18th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
You know, I’ve always wanted really long, straight hair. Unfortunately for me, my hair is not straight, being African American, it’s made up of dense, tight curls.
For nine years I would chemically straighten my hair. It was fine for a while, but my hair soon became weak and broken. So I stopped straightening it. I had to re-introduce myself to its real texture and I had to cut off all the straightened hair. Needless to say my hair isn’t very long now, but I’ve been using a lot more natural products and home made hair products and it’s been growing back faster than ever!
I’ll gladly peruse your links, there may be something I can use. Especially the daisy chain, I’ve never made one before!
March 18th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
I henna my hair. Let me warn you, it is 100% permanent. Only do it if you are 1000000% sure you want to have red hair! The only way to get rid of it is to grow it out. That said, I love my henna, and I’ll never stop!
March 18th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Ooh, I’ll have to have a good look through that long hair forum, maybe I can find some styles my hair isn’t actually too long for! XD
http://www.rapunzelsdelight.com/guests/thompson_collection/thomps83.jpg
I have to say I’d love to have hair as long as that!! *O* I’m sure it would be a pain but I’d love it! ^^
March 19th, 2008 at 2:11 am
Although my hair is pretty short, and I like it, this was a nice reference guide! Now I want to go and pick some poppies and make a flower chain!
:)
March 19th, 2008 at 7:01 am
Those links are fantastic once more! I’m really tempted by henna, I like dark red hair
March 19th, 2008 at 10:41 am
Well, there’s no way to strip or dye over henna, but it does fade very naturally with time, before it grows out.
I henna my hair in winter to give it the color I would normally get from sun. It’s pretty easy, but messy! I love henna because it also makes my hair shinier and healthier.
March 19th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
I’d never heard of using henna for hair…I may have to look into that!
These are some great links!
March 19th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
Thanks for these links! I’m trying to get long hair, but it has stabilized for some time just below my shoulders.( Dying it probably doesn’t help to make it grow)
March 20th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Rosie, what kind of henna do you use? I’ve been hennaing my hair with body-art quality henna for about two and a half years now. I only touch up my roots, and it has never, ever faded, except for the initial darkening as it oxidizes.
March 27th, 2008 at 5:55 am
well i like my hair because it´s curly, but sometimes i wish it was longer.
i love this long hair that most princesses have… it will take a long time to wait untill my hair becomes that long but i hopely will have longer hair in a year or so.