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How do you put your hair up without it pulling?

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Using a pencil or hair sticks is a great way to minimize pulling. Elastic hair ties are more likely to cause tugging or pulling, so use a fabric tie instead if you need to tie it up. It’s also best to avoid putting your hair up when it’s wet, since wet hair is more prone to pulling and breaking.

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Is it better to wear your hair up or down?

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It totally depends on the situation and your preferences. If it’s windy or you’re worried about your hair getting in the way of something you’re doing (such as working with food or machinery), it’s best to put it up. Hair can also get tangled more easily when you wear it down. On the other hand, wearing your hair up too much can put stress on the strands and cause them to break or pull out, so use gentle hairstyles (like loose buns, braids, or ponytails) and give your hair a break from being tied up on occasion.

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Can you put your hair up with a pencil if you have short hair?

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Since this style involves wrapping and twisting the hair around a pencil, you’ll probably have a hard time doing it if your hair is super short. But as long as your hair is at least shoulder-length, it should work!

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Can I do this to a doll's hair?

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Yes. If it is like a Barbie doll, use a toothpick. For bigger dolls, a pencil should work.

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