| There are a few things you need when you're | | | | your hair under control. You can get some |
| styling your hair. Obviously you need a good | | | | that come close to blending in with your hair |
| hairbrush, but some other tools can make | | | | or use them for decoration. |
| things easier too. | | | | |
| | | | Curling your hair isn't the kindest thing you |
| A rat tailed comb is very useful if you like | | | | can do to it, but there are times when you |
| hairstyles that involve separating small | | | | just really want that look. Heat is just not |
| sections of hair. This can be useful when | | | | good for your hair, so while it looks great |
| making some kinds of braids, for example. | | | | you are doing damage to your hair. Also don't |
| | | | blow dry your hair unless it's an absolute |
| Elastics are very important for holding your | | | | must. Get good quality when you choose a |
| hair style in place. I strongly recommend you | | | | curling iron or hair dryer. |
| not use actual rubber bands or any elastic | | | | |
| with metal. These tend to tear and otherwise | | | | Claws can look nice, but they often have |
| damage your hair and just aren't much fun to | | | | rough edges that are really not gentle to |
| take out of your hair. Instead, make sure to | | | | your hair. Feel the edges when choosing claws |
| get elastics that do not pull your hair. | | | | to find ones that are not too rough. |
| You'll find them quite easily. | | | | |
| | | | Metal barrettes can also be hard on your |
| Alternatively, use a scrunchie. Some people | | | | hair. They can tear your hair when you take |
| consider these to be very much out of | | | | them out. |
| fashion, but I use ones that don't have all | | | | |
| that much fabric, a kind of thin scrunchie. | | | | Hair sticks, if properly made, can be quite |
| These are very gentle on your hair. | | | | kind to your hair. Watch for rough edges, and |
| | | | also see if the decorations are likely to |
| Hairpins are also quite useful for keeping | | | | catch and tear your hair. |