[pct-l] Long Hair question...

[Ellen Shopes]

I carry a small comb, keep my hair tucked up in a bun with a small clip, and 
cover with my hat.  Keeps all those small hairs wout of the way, eliminates 
tangles, and gives me that 'glamour look'!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jessica Winters" <jessicawinters at mac.com>
To: <kbecksvoort at gmail.com>
Cc: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 7:30 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Long Hair question...


>I have very long hair and have done 3 thru hikes with it!  I do cary
> a very small, itty bitty brush with the handle broken off, it's so
> light weight at an ounce.  You can get one probably in the travel
> section in the drug store, or one of those little black combs maybe.
> It's a necessity pack weight and I am very grateful I have it in town
> which is pretty much the only time I use it, after that shower and
> lots of conditioner.  So, no big deal, you have a brush in your
> pack!  While hiking I usually just have it in a braid and I wear a
> head band also to keep the whispys from tangling up too.
> Wildflower
>
> On Apr 14, 2008, at 4:07 PM, katherine becksvoort wrote:
>
>>
>> Okay all, don't laugh. I'm flying to San Diego in six days to
>> start, and have all my packing and such almost done, except for one
>> thing.... Last time I thru hiked, I shaved my head.This time, I'm
>> growing my hair for Locks Of Love...donating a minimum of 10 inches
>> after my hike to help make wigs for cancer patients. (And will be a
>> maid of honor in a wedding in october, so shaving my head wouldn't
>> do this time anyway)Having longer hair this time (brushing my
>> shoulders now)...you folks out there with long hair (men and
>> women)...what do you do? Do you carry a brush? A comb? Braid it and
>> let it be? I feel absolutely silly including a brush in my backpack
>> weight.I'm imagining getting a shower in town and after washing it,
>> not being able to brush it clean without a real brush. I know, once
>> I'm hiking, that I'll just pull it back however and leave it be
>> until my next shower...but what about when you absolutel HAVE to
>> brush it to avoid the solo dreadlock? Any thoughts on this matter w
>>  ould be appreciated....MoonPie
>>
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