Is It Inappropriate??

[HairPhoenix]

Is it inappropriate for a grown woman, say thirty-something, to wear her hair in more than one ponytail?

I was thinking of a style with two ponies or buns stacked one above the other at the back of my head, kind of close together. I have always been able to get better control over my hair if I section it. I am wondering if it will look too crazy, stupid, ridiculous, silly, horrible, age-inappropriate, etc.

All of you style divas out there tell me what you think.

 

[mahoganee]

I don't think it's inappropriate. I've seen ladies do this a lot, myself included. I've worn it in two ponytails and entwined them together to make a bun also.

 

[Sosoothing]

Does it look good on you? better yet,..Do you like it?

If so then 30yrs or 300yrs...go ahead.

 

[Synthia]

I think two buns are OK.

Two ponies... that looks a bit immature for a thirtysomething ...just giving my honest opnion.

 

[plainj]

I'm glad you asked this question. I've been recently practicing with this style. (I am 30-something). I can't quite get it. If anyone has pictures and/or instructions I would be grateful if you post. Thanks.

 

[Isis]

It sounds very creative, not inappropriate at all.

 

[CandiceC]

For me, it would depend on the length of the hair.

 

[Mestiza]

Does it look good on you? better yet,..Do you like it?

If so then 30yrs or 300yrs...go ahead.

ITA!

 

[brownhaired_bonanza]

What a coincidence this question was brought up. Just a couple of days ago I wore my hair in pigtails. I washed it, parted it down the middle, made the pigtails and put rollers in on both sides. I got alot of compliments from work, mostly comparisons to Shirley Temple. I know it made me look younger (I'm 28) but I'm fine with that. Okay... I got a few strange stares on the train but that's alright. I like to wear my hair like that. I've got alot of hair so I can pull it off pretty well.

 

[sylver2]

I wore my hair in two ponytails for New Years, I looked so cute..lol

 

[HairPhoenix]

I don't think it's inappropriate. I've seen ladies do this a lot, myself included. I've worn it in two ponytails and entwined them together to make a bun also.

Hey that sounds like a good idea. It sounds like it will look more elegant that way.

 

[HairPhoenix]

Does it look good on you? better yet,..Do you like it?

If so then 30yrs or 300yrs...go ahead.

Thanks. Sometimes I do things with my hair that I like only to be told later that it doesn't look good. So I figured I'd get some opinions first before I got out of my house.

 

[Undefeated Queen]

ITA!!!!!!!! If it looks good, go for it. I wear my hair in two curly ponytails and get a lot of compliments.

 

[HairPhoenix]

I think two buns are OK.

Two ponies... that looks a bit immature for a thirtysomething ...just giving my honest opnion.

Thanks for the honesty.

 

[HairPhoenix]

I wore my hair in two ponytails for New Years, I looked so cute..lol

sylver, PLEASE!! Girl, I am not a young hottie like you! You could wear drawers on your hair and STILL look hot!!

BTW, that is a compliment. You look great.

 

[HairPhoenix]

What a coincidence this question was brought up. Just a couple of days ago I wore my hair in pigtails. I washed it, parted it down the middle, made the pigtails and put rollers in on both sides. I got alot of compliments from work, mostly comparisons to Shirley Temple. I know it made me look younger (I'm 28) but I'm fine with that. Okay... I got a few strange stares on the train but that's alright. I like to wear my hair like that. I've got alot of hair so I can pull it off pretty well.

I bet that was cute. I have shoulder length hair and I KNOW that I cannot pull off a part in the middle.

I just don't want to hear "Now you know that you are too old to wear your hair like that."

 

[sylver2]

sylver, PLEASE!! Girl, I am not a young hottie like you! You could wear drawers on your hair and STILL look hot!!

BTW, that is a compliment. You look great.

Thanks girl..lol
but I am also a thirtysomething year old.
As long as u like it and u look good do it.

 

[HairPhoenix]

Thanks girl..lol
but I am also a thirtysomething year old.
As long as u like it and u look good do it.

What? You don't look any older than about 25. Well, damn... you REALLY look good. Go mami!!

 

[Sistaslick]

I would need to see pics

 

[Cheleigh]

I'm thirtysomething, and I've worn my hair in twin buns & ponys, top and bottom buns & ponys. When fully relaxed, I only wore a bun or a single pony, but as I've gained more natural hair, I've also redefined what is a "kid's style." I used to think more than one bun/pony was a little juvenile, but I now realize that my transitioning/natural hair looks great in more than one pony/bun...so...

in short, I don't think it's inappropriate. This truly is one of those cases where you have to "do you."

 

[Super_Hero_Girl]

If you think it's cute, pretty, whatever then wear it. Screw what others think/say.

 

[MissYocairis]

Girl, my great-grandmother wore her waist-length hair in Pocohantas braids that she coiled up into buns like Princess Leia for 35 years! Was still wearing it that way when she passed on at 87! Do yo' thang!

 

[HairPhoenix]

I would need to see pics

Calling me out are you? That's alright... I'm working on getting my fotki together, so there will be pics soon.

I'm thirtysomething, and I've worn my hair in twin buns & ponys, top and bottom buns & ponys. When fully relaxed, I only wore a bun or a single pony, but as I've gained more natural hair, I've also redefined what is a "kid's style." I used to think more than one bun/pony was a little juvenile, but I now realize that my transitioning/natural hair looks great in more than one pony/bun...so...

in short, I don't think it's inappropriate. This truly is one of those cases where you have to "do you."

Yep, the transitioning and having more natural hair is what I am going through right now. It is getting too difficult to get all of my hair in one bun/pony w/o causing a lot of breakage. I have got to do something different that is easy and will look good. *Sigh* ...if only I could do bantu knots...

If you think it's cute, pretty, whatever then wear it. Screw what others think/say.

I hear ya'. I don't usually care what others think. However, the one criticism that I have always feared since I got into my 30's is that I am trying hard to look young and look ridiculous doing it. I guess it's because I have heard a lot of my guy friends talk something awful about women they view as being that way. And when your family tells you that something is too young for you... uuggghhhh, that stings! I do what I can to not give them any ammo.

 

[kristina]

I just wore a triple pony style a few weeks ago. It might make me look younger than I am but I think that's a good thing when I'm not at work.

 

[HairPhoenix]

Girl, my great-grandmother wore her waist-length hair in Pocohantas braids that she coiled up into buns like Princess Leia for 35 years! Was still wearing it that way when she passed on at 87! Do yo' thang!

Same here with my grandmother on my dad's side, although her hair wasn't waist length.

 

[PretteePlease]

i say it depends on you ie do you like it
and where will you be going some work
enviornments would poo poo on your do
but sounds ok to me

 

[HairPhoenix]

Thank you, ladies for all of your input. I'm going to play around with this a bit. I'll be sure to put some pics in my album... which is coming soon.

 

[Sistaslick]

I would need to see pics

Calling me out are you? That's alright... I'm working on getting my fotki together, so there will be pics soon.

oh Nahhhh girl!!! I am just bad at picturing stuff in my head. Now it doesn't sound too bad but I just wanted to see where you were going with it. I didn't want to just say "go 'head girl" without knowing exactly what you were talking about. I wouldn't send one of my sistas out into the world to get slaughtered by unwarranted looks and gaping mouths b/c I said it was cute and it really wasn't. Now if I didn't love you . . .

 

[HairPhoenix]

oh Nahhhh girl!!! I am just bad at picturing stuff in my head. Now it doesn't sound too bad but I just wanted to see where you were going with it. I didn't want to just say "go 'head girl" without knowing exactly what you were talking about. I wouldn't send one of my sistas out into the world to get slaughtered by unwarranted looks and gaping mouths b/c I said it was cute and it really wasn't. Now if I didn't love you . . .

Okay... I gotcha'. Thanks.