How do I Bead Hair Hugger Combs?

Transform ordinary hair combs into extraordinary hair huggers.

Hair huggers are basically strings of resin or nylon-bead work suspended between two hair combs. The combs and stretchy beading are used to make hairstyles such as buns, half or full pony tails and a variety of others styles without much time or hassle. The bead work creates a feature on the hairstyle reminiscent of medieval beaded hairnets. Making your own hair hugger is relatively simple, although it might be a difficult for a first-time beader.

Things You'll Need

• Nylon/resin string
• Scissors
• Beads, various sizes
• 2 metal combs

Instructions

1. Cut six lengths of the nylon or resin string to around 8-inches long. Place the strings in pairs lying flat, horizontal and parallel to one another on your work surface.

2. Choose three, identical beads which are around two-sizes larger than the beads you want to do the majority of the beading with. Thread both of each pair of strings through the bead and position the bead in the center of each pair.

3. Pull each string to a diagonal, so that an 'X' is formed around each of the three central beads. Thread 2-inches worth of the smaller beads onto each individual string. What you should have now is three, central beads which have four, diagonal arms of bead work extending out from them in an 'X' shape.

4. Position the combs on either side of the beading with the spine of the comb facing the bead work and the teeth facing away from it. Arrange the beading so that the 'X' arms fall within the length of the comb spine.

5. Tie each string to the spine of the comb, securing it in its place. Wind the excess string around the spine of the comb then tie again and cut the tails. Pull the combs gently apart to test the stretch and flexibility.

Tips & Warnings

• The top and bottom 'X' arms should line up with the ends of the combs, while the middle 'X' arms should touch each other and form two diamond shapes in the center of the bead work. More intricate interweaving can be achieved by creating smaller 'X' arms and having a second series of central beads.

• When you use the hair hugger, the comb teeth should be facing each other in the hair, held tightly by the tension of the resin or nylon string.

References

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