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To think im not too old to have two plaits?

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FlyRussianUnicorn · 14/04/2016 21:18

  1. Thinking about having my hair in two plaits tomorrow. Am i being unreasonable to think im not too old?
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Cocolepew · 14/04/2016 21:34

I like those boxer/dutch plaits KK has sometimes

scarednoob · 14/04/2016 21:35

Depends on your face and style, not your age. I looked shit in them even as a kid. Jennifer aniston looked amazing in them at 35 on "friends"!

Fratelli · 14/04/2016 21:36

I do it! But I couldn't give a tiny rats ass if people don't like it Grin

FlyRussianUnicorn · 14/04/2016 21:36

Madam ginger I work in a charity shop so I dont know. Sick of a boring old bun. goes off muttering to myself like the old lady I obviously am

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Lumpylumperson · 14/04/2016 21:37

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Antlily · 14/04/2016 21:49

I'm 29 and have two plaits occasionally for work, more often one. I do think one is more professional but I sometimes want a change. I might also add ribbons on the end.

I would have thought in a charity shop it would be fine.

On a side note: How do you get a bun that's comfy and stays put all day? I have similar hair to you, thick and long, and I can't make it stay in place without about 3 scrunchies.

Spudlet · 14/04/2016 21:50

I do mine in two plaits for walking sometimes, it helps stop the wind from knackering it! I won't see 25 again...Envy

NotReallySureNow · 14/04/2016 21:50

Of course not do what makes you happy it's only hair!

Buddahbelly · 14/04/2016 21:53

Oooh is this like the kardashian braids they see to be wearing all the time now.... If your hair is long and you can pull it off do it, I saw a girl this week who had her hair like this and it looked fab. Mine is only just past my shoulders so when i tried just basically looked like the moon due to my massive round face.

If you like it then do it, who cares what anyone else thinks, Ill just be over her being jealous....

Ludways · 14/04/2016 21:58

Lumpy I agree, I sound a complete nob there and I'm usually the one saying age doesn't matter a jot. My comment was very biased as she's a total cow who hurt someone I love dearly very badly. She most def isn't fabulous but it has nothing to do with her hair.

LyndaNotLinda · 14/04/2016 22:02

Who gives a fuck how old you are? Wear what you like and what you feel happy in. And if that means plaits, wear plaits :)

(I am 51 and sometimes wear my hair in a plait)

BennyTheBall · 14/04/2016 22:05

Like dungarees, they're potentially a bit tragic on the over 5s.

However, some people can totally get away with either or both. Depends on overall gorgeousness imo.

SchnitzelVonKrumm · 14/04/2016 22:08

I sometimes put mine in two plaits to go running. People quite often tell me it looks nice. I'm 46.

Salfordlass · 14/04/2016 22:11

U are not too old but it can look a bit nineties raver, however that's all back in now isn't it? I keep seeing teens in clothes I wore when I was their age (I left school in '95)
If u are pretty other women could find it threatening (it's a bit slapperish, like wearing a school uniform on a night out int it?)u could look like ur trying too hard to get male attention.

FlyRussianUnicorn · 14/04/2016 22:14

Antilly- i put it in a pony tail and secure with two thick hairbands and then spray with hairspray. Wrap it into a bun and secure with another two and a scrunchie and then more spray. The higher it is on my head the more likely it is to stay in.

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FlyRussianUnicorn · 14/04/2016 22:16

I cant do kardash style plaits (never thought id say this in relation to them but I wish i could). Anna from frozen style plaits! Thank you Lumpy Wink

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MySordidCakeSecret · 14/04/2016 22:18

I'm 23 and love to wear my hair in a plait, although i'd recommend doing one to the side, i think it looks much better than two, and have seen quite a few others with it like this lately and all have looked great Smile

MySordidCakeSecret · 14/04/2016 22:18

low down that is, so justswept to one side then plaited down.

HawkEyeTheNoo · 14/04/2016 22:20

I'm 40, I do it! I don't care if I'm old! Grin

Dontyouopenthattrapdoor · 14/04/2016 22:21

It's hair, it's fucking HAIR.

Wear it however makes you feel good. There are no rules. Only sheep.

:D

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 14/04/2016 22:21

I'm 46 and still wear mine in bunches. Fuck it.

EatShitDerek · 14/04/2016 22:29

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BillBrysonsBeard · 14/04/2016 22:30

My friend wears it in plaits and she's 46. It looks great, and definitely makes her look younger! She also wears it in high pigtails.

IPityThePontipines · 14/04/2016 22:31

If you have long, thick hair, then plaits are more comfortable then a bun, so do it.