Anakin's hair

I wanna go as Anakin to a halloween party, and I need some tips.
Obviously I won't have time to grow a mullet (and the invitation to the party specifically stated "no mullets")
So I'm not terribly worried about the ponytail, but if anyone has tips on how to fake one, I'm all ears - though i doubt most people would even remember anakin's ponytail.

Ok firstly there is the padawan braid, which shouldn't be too hard, but any advice on how to make one simply and attatch it is welcome.

Secondly there is a certain "ball of fluff" look to his hair - how did it get like that?
My hair is a similar color to Anakin's so no worries there.

 

I don't know about the ponytail, but the "fluffy" look you could do easily with lots of hair gel.

 

Uh, good luck with the ponytail. You'd need hair extensions or something.

The braid, if your hair is long enough so that there's something there to work with, can be a real braid that somebody else braids into your hair. There's probably some girl around who can do it.

The fluff-ball hair you get with lots of gel (as stated above). You rub it in all over, then use the just the palm of your hand, no fingers, and rub small circles all over your hair while you've got the hairdryer going.

 

Hey, if you used teh nify search feature you'd see this topic had been brought up before...look up Padawan ponytail.

 

really? perhaps you can show me how the "nify" search works?

so anyone got an idea of what to make the braid out of and how to attatch it?

 

Use the SEARCH engine provided, will ya?

 

since nobody here seems to be much help about the Search function...

There's a link on the menu above right between Private Messages and Options...click that and enter your search.

 

enter your search.

be more specific.

 

Sigh . . . Some people . . . .

Now look at the 1st page of the Costuming & Props Page and don't tell me you can't see all the appropiate threads.

 

lol, and I thought I was being helpful...

you're so nice darth eagle

cg: you ever use a search engine before like yahoo or google? When you enter the item you're searching for? that's what "enter your search" means.

 

well let's see a demonstration then...

 

Haahaa, JediDragon, you should had seen what I initially wanted to write for my reply. Somewhere along the line of baby and IQ level.

Ya, guess I getting too soft these days.

 

I almost too...some people are just lazy yes?

 

So does anyone know what to make the braid out of or what?

 

Go to a craft store or some sort of store like Claire's or something. Buy fake hair. Make a braid. Colorful rubberbands are cheap, look for them in the same general area as combs and clips and shampoo at places like Meijer and Wal-Mart. You can use spirit gum to attach it behind your ear or, if your hair is long enough, have someone braid it in. Ponytail? Good luck, I only know about four guys with hair long enough for that.

And just for the record, searches and new functions can be intimidating, so have patience, guys!

Kate

 

Thanks a lot rvqavalon! I was hoping I wouldn't have to buy fake hair, but that's what I guess I'll have to do ... I feel kinda wierd asking someone with long hair for a sample of their's, lol.

I was also thinking of strands from a rope - but matching color would be a little hard.

 

You can actually find great fake hair at beuaty shops for 1.99 per bag. I've been usng that for my Chewie costume. Just ask for Kanekalon hair.

 

This TFnet bosrd is so stinking massive I have problems getting around and haven't found everything yet. As far as I know it hasn't a search engine function that I've found. if it does, please post a think. TF.N is so massive it'd be easy to miss it.


FOr the padwan braid, if you can ask a beauticain to make one for you from some hair the same color as yours. Either real hair, or a synthetic. That's how mine'll be done. A friend's beautican is braiding it.
The Mullet?? beats me, I guess if you've enough hair, have one if not, don't worry about it. (If you'er a guy)

 

The search feature can be accessed by clicking the Search link that is in header of every forum index, thread listing, and post message form.

Additionally, there is also a white text field in every forum index that allows you to enter your search string right from the forum. There is a search button next to it.

I can't be the only one who sees it.

 

JediToren, perhaps you can see it - but show us if you can use it to get positive matches. I actually have written search engines and other information storage and retrieval systems myself (I'm a software engineer). And I can tell you, I tried using this site's one, prior to creating this thread.
I also run 2 forums aswell, so I know the importance of search facilities. Since Primrodo, Darth_Eagle, and JediDragon didn't bother to try to use the search facility themselves, they were in no position to post the comments they did. I tried several terms; braid, padawan, ponytail etc.. and couldn't find any older threads on the subject. I can't figure out if JediDragon's advice to 'enter your search' was a joke but it was funny.

 

Well, anyhow you FAIL to move your lazy fingers and search through all 10+ pages of threads! Those thread are initially only on pages 5-8 on my settings!

Many of us had to search through 20+++ pages initially to find the threads we need before the days of the search engine. Now the old threads had been trimmed off and the search engine functioning most of the time, so less thing to search through and yet you still too lazy to search through!

And yes, I did went through the search engine!

And listen to yourself. The answers had been posted in the threads already created as I had up and yet you still asking the same question! If you didn't sweat a bit for it, you'll not get it!

I rest my case!

 

While the actuall Search link doesn't seem to work well, I got plenty of positive matches by using the search field at the top of the forum index.

My Results

 

Is this really worth getting worked up over? In a hundred years, or even a few weeks, no one will care! Really. Pick your fights and don't cause premature heart problems, they stink.

Anyway, CG, I know what you mean about asking someone for a sample of their hair. Though really, I wouldn't need to since my hair's down (almost) to my waist. Want some? hehe You can get some very nice synthetic hair though, or if you really wanted real hair, go ask a beautician for a longish lock that they cut off somebody else.

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Kate

Edit: Not saying there's flaming going in, just repeating what I'm constantly being told when I get worked up over something. Sorry if I was misunderstood!

 

Who said anything about fighting? I wasn't aware that there was any flaming going on.

 

Okay CG guy, if you're going to come on here and just EXPECT someone to give you the information you're looking for because you're too lazy to look for it yourself, I do believe you're mistaken. Show some respect.

I told you exactly where the link for the search function was. Darth Eagle and I both used it and saw some helpful threads and Darth Eagle even bumped several of them up (which is more than I would have done), but you apparently ignored them. I believe you have received all the help you deserve in the matter.