It’s the little spiky bits on my head that I don’t like as I get older. You know the ones (shh, the grey wire wool bits that just don’t stay down).
I know they’re not going to go away, so I might as well embrace them – I’ve even considered Brylcream – Oh-mi-gosh – remember that? Smarmy, wasn’t it on our Dads and Grandads?
A little bit of modern-day styling product does help flatten the rats tails though, but it’s on days like this that I think I should put my hair up, you know for neatness and a bit of style. But I never know how to whip my hair up into a neat chignon or knot, it just all seems too complicated to attempt. It’s generally a scruffy ponytail for me.
My bright idea was to contact my clever blogging friend Christina from Romance Media & Hair Romance (in Sydney) who is The Oracle when it comes to hair. Yes, really. And she’s written a fabulous book … scroll on down to find out how to get it. If you don’t have long hair it might make a lovely present for daughters or nieces who do.
One of the Classic Hairstyles for older women
“I think a great style is the Gibson Roll. This is a simple and elegant hairstyle. It’s a classic style that became popular in the 1940s but I’ve created a modern twist. You start with a low ponytail and simply roll your hair up into the space above your hair elastic. Tuck the end of your hair in and pin in place with bobby pins. The Gibson Roll is surprisingly easy to do and creates a great silhouette.” Christina Butcher
Christina’s book can be found on Booktopia in Australia and in the US it’s called Braids Buns and Twists on Amazon.
Short, long, medium hair? What’s your favourite style? Lifestylers – Do tell 🙂
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I love the Gibson roll and no matter how hard I try to do this it just doesn’t look like the one in the picture. I guess not being able to see what I’m doing from behind is a bit difficult……hummmm maybe this is something my partner could do for me!!
Hi Helen, I wonder … I think my hubby would struggle 😉 I managed a version of the Gibson Roll in a previous post, and it didn’t look too bad, but I guess practice makes one … err … almost perfect 😉 Will be watching out … lol!
Those annoying spiky grey bits appeared shortly after the arrival of now Mr4. So annoying indeed! I used to try and do fancy things with my long hair and yet recently my instructions at the hairdresser have been “make it just long enough to tie back but short enough that I can just wash and wear”! I probably am in desperate need of Christina’s book I think!!
That’s a great solution I think Amanda and I’m glad someone else gets what I mean about the short and spikies! I’ve also gone a bit shorter recently for practical reasons. Yes Christina’s book’s a winner 😉
One reason I still have long hair is that I can’t be bothered going to the hairdresser all the time to get it cut, and in those hot summer days I just twist it up and it is out the way. But I would like to be able to do some more styles. I like the look of this GIbson Roll though – Christina makes it sound easy! And I do like the look of that plated style on the front cover. One never has enough hands though! Happy hair rolling everyone!
Thanks for your comments Jill – I think Christina is an old hand at all this twisting, turning and plaiting of hair. Meanwhile I am all fingers and thumbs when I go about it. Good luck – would love to see a pic of you if you manage the Gibson Roll one day 🙂
I never get my hair long enough to pull back into a ponytail or an updo. As our hot humid Summer approaches I wish I could as my hair ends up frizzy and unruly. Very annoying when I’m exercising too. So my favourite hairdo is a short bob a la natural!
You have beautiful hair Kathy – and I always think you look sleek and sophisticated – even when you’ve been travelling in your caravan.