BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest

Subject: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: Janie
Date: 31 Oct 08 - 02:26 AM

An inelegant title for an inelegant vanity topic.

Looking at pictures of myself from the Getaway, I am again reminded that the hair on the back of my head always looks like a rat's nest. Short of hauling a brush around and using it every 15 minutes, I have never figured out what, if anything, I could do about it. I see women with similar length hair with and without this same problem. It has been life-long, and may be related to posture. It is, however, always a shock when I see photos of myself that show the back of my head. Looking at myself in the mirror from the front, all looks smooth and reasonably well-groomed.

I don't style or dry my hair. Wash it. Comb it. Let it dry on it's own.

Does the hair on the back of your head have the same tendency? If so, have you figured out a solution?

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 31 Oct 08 - 03:36 AM

Speaking from a male perspective.. I have what is called a double crown at the back of my head, where the hair chooses to grow its own way despite anything I try to do to it. It has been a pain in the ...whatever all my life. I could get it shaved off I suppose but then again it is going anyway so perhaps better live with it for maybe a few years longer.
Perhaps going to a good stylist might solve your problem.. but I am no expert.
Best wishes, Mike.

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 31 Oct 08 - 09:24 AM

I just solved my long hair problem again for this summer.... :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: bobad
Date: 31 Oct 08 - 10:12 AM

Here's the solution for all your hair problems The Sarah Palin Wig

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: Mooh
Date: 31 Oct 08 - 10:26 AM

I kept my hair long for a few years longer than was stylish for men in the 1970s and again for a few years in my 40s. I solved the problem by (1) not brushing it at all and letting it all look like a rat's nest, or (2) keeping it tied back, or (3) keeping it in a braid, and (4) not resting my head against things. It's short again now. I miss it long.

Peace, Mooh.

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: katlaughing
Date: 31 Oct 08 - 11:12 AM

Janie, do you use any kind of conditioner or creme rinse? That would help, I think. My hair is thin and baby fine, also quite dry unless I use a conditioner every day, or every time I wash it, which is usually every day. I use Sexy Hair Soymilk Conditioner, along with their soymilk shampoo and highly recommend it. You can find it in salons. My daughter has gorgeous, long hair and uses it, too.

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: Becca72
Date: 31 Oct 08 - 11:27 AM

Janie,
My sisters and I all have that same spot on the back of our heads. My sister Deb calls it the "ick spot" because the hair seems coarser there for some reason. Product is the answer. Conditioning your hair and using some sort of gel or straighener or even mousse will help greatly. A little dab will do ya, as they say.

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: wysiwyg
Date: 31 Oct 08 - 11:59 AM

Some ladies just bundle it all up in a bun, as-is. Been known to do that myself, for the tousled look of someone on the run. Winter haircut is too short for the tangles or the bun, but come summer we'll see.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: gnu
Date: 31 Oct 08 - 01:35 PM

I'm balding.

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: open mike
Date: 31 Oct 08 - 02:08 PM

when i oet this it is often from my hair rubbing on collars..
best solution is to braid it or french braid it.
see french braid on you tube

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: peregrina
Date: 31 Oct 08 - 02:13 PM

Length: either longer or shorter?
Silk or rayon scarf over collar to keep hair from snagging as much on collar?

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: Penny S.
Date: 31 Oct 08 - 02:24 PM

Believe me, whatever your hair looks like, it isn't a rat's nest. Chewed up paper cemented with compacted urine? Old blowfly pupae? Surely not?

Penny

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: Melissa
Date: 31 Oct 08 - 02:29 PM

hair turns to a tangled wad when fairies dance in it (at least that's what I've been told so it's no doubt true--who would lie about something like that?)

I use a little dab of VO5 or something like that. It sort of smoothes and unties the nest.

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: Gurney
Date: 31 Oct 08 - 04:03 PM

Like Penny says. Crows nest, maybe.

Wish I HAD hair on my head. Got it everywhere else, back, ears, nose.....   Production fine, just distribution problems.

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: Alice
Date: 31 Oct 08 - 04:48 PM

My hair has never been healthier or looked better than it does now... since I STOPPED USING SHAMPOO.

I use Suave brand Coconut based conditioner only to clean my hair.

My hair has always tended to by oily, so I would shampoo it every morning. It would go from being rather dry early in the day to stringy oily by the end of the day.

Now, I saturate/scrub my hair in the shower with the coconut oil conditioner, rinse it out at the end of the shower, and it looks great all day. It doesn't get as oily or unmanageable as it used to when I used shampoo and conditioner.

Try just the conditioner to clean with. You'll be surprised how well it works.

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 31 Oct 08 - 05:14 PM

braid

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: Sorcha
Date: 31 Oct 08 - 06:10 PM

I just keep mine super short. About 1/4" long on top, 'boy cut' in back and over the ears. Bangs/fringes. Shower, comb and go.

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 01 Nov 08 - 05:35 AM

Alice - I've stopped using shampoo & wash with conditioner after hearing a Dermatologist speak on the radio earlier this year. He is convinced many hair & skin problems are caused by modern cleaning products that strip goodness from hair & skin. Skin Fitness - Safe & Healthy Skin Care by Hugh Molloy & Garry Egger

article from The Age on the book.

I have very long, fine hair which I can almost sit on, & keep it in a pony tail held with 4 elastic rings & found that my normal twice a week wash, using conditioner only, rather than shampoo & conditioner works well.

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: Janie
Date: 01 Nov 08 - 09:45 AM

Thanks Mud ladies.

My hair is quite thick and is wavy, especially in the back. If shorter than shoulder length, my face tends to resemble a pumpkin, so it is always long enough to tangle with my collar. I also have tendency to simply assume that what ever I see in the mirror in the morning when I finish my ablutions remains unchanged during the day.

What I really want is an incantation I can recite as I comb out my hair after the shower that will asure everything will stay in place without further thought from me!

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 01 Nov 08 - 10:16 AM

The only thing I can suggest is a good conditioner or tying it back. I've just had my nearly waist length hair cut off, so I don't have this problem any more

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 02 Nov 08 - 07:01 AM

Janie, how about "what the eye can't see, the mind doesn't need to worry about"

Tho maybe a (heavy) dose of some hair product that sticks it together in a solid sheet might be better.

I also wear hats & berets depending on season & they tend to keep hair in place.

good luck

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: SINSULL
Date: 02 Nov 08 - 05:00 PM

Janie, my love, rat's nest hair is something I tend to notice and have never seen it on you. I have the same problem - straight heavy hair in front and on top; curly stuff underneath. Go with any shampoo but a good coditioner used sparingly.

Then forget about it. We all think you are beautiful.

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 02 Nov 08 - 05:55 PM

Wearing shirts with no collars helped me with my 'rat's nest'... I have wavy hair that is perpetually tangled at the back.

Regular combing, having hair in a braid or plait, and wearing collarless shirts/tops is all I can suggest.

Oh, and not giving a rat's arse about what it looks like helped!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Ladies, back of head hair rats nest
From: Janie
Date: 02 Nov 08 - 07:26 PM

Truth to tell, I don't pay much attention to my appearance, and spend very little time on it.

When I do see pictures of myself, I'm always startled to see that it shows:>)