Alice bands/general accessories
Posted by david on February 25, 2004 at 11:07:28: Previous Next
hi.
Im currently growing my hair out and Im about seven months into it.
The question is have, would you or what is your opinion of guys wearing alice bands. Plus would you wear it outside as I think a thin black one would look cool when my hair is longer it would also help while growing my hair out.
Also what about other general accessories such as bar clips, etc.. what is considered too much (girlish) or is it really up to the person.
Thanks
Re: Alice bands/general accessories
Posted by chuck on February 25, 2004 at 13:49:25: Previous Next
In Reply to: Alice bands/general accessories posted by david on February 25, 2004 at 11:07:28:
: Also what about other general accessories such as bar clips, etc.. what is considered too much (girlish) or is it really up to the person.
: Thanks
I just bought me a couple of bunjii's. I really enjoy them.
http://www.bunjii.com/display.asp
Good luck!!!!
Chuck
What...
Posted by FITMUS on February 25, 2004 at 14:18:02: Previous Next
In Reply to: Alice bands/general accessories posted by david on February 25, 2004 at 11:07:28:
...is an "Alice band"? As far as feminine, I suppose arguments could be made that all hair accessories are feminine since women have traditionally worn them much more than men.
Personally, I wear small scrungi's (sp?) and metalless elastics in or out of the home. During my more difficult times while I was in the awkward stage, I've even worn butterfly clips and other types of more "feminine" clips, but I didn't wear those out of the house.
Generally speaking, I think the accessories you see men wear out in public are less feminine than the accessories you don't see them wear out in public (butterfly clips, head bands, etc, you don't really see). If society changes, so does the term "feminine". Long hair in and of itself could be considered "feminine" because there are a supermajority of women that have long hair then men. But let's say one day a majority of men have long hair and it's been that way for a while, long hair would probably not have the same "feminine" stereotype. The same goes for hair accessories. In other words, if we started seeing a good many guys wearing hair clips, they too would probably loose the "feminine" label after a while. Earrings are a prime example of a feminine accessory gone universal. As society changes, so does that label.
Alice bands and hair goodies
Posted by Elizabeth Regina on February 25, 2004 at 18:34:06: Previous Next
In Reply to: What... posted by FITMUS on February 25, 2004 at 14:18:02:
As far as I know, an Alice band is another name for headband, think Alice in Wonderland style in Tenniel's illustrations.
I think accessories get placed in categories more by style than type or function. My own tastes run towards the children's department at times and the accessories have a specific look to them. Should one of the kids at school try to tell me I am wearing kids' stuff I happily inform then that anybody can wear purple dangly sparkly clips or some such fun item. The same applies equally well to a tradionally female accessory on a male.
Elizabeth
Re: Alice bands/general accessories
Posted by Nyghtfall on February 25, 2004 at 17:26:53: Previous Next
In Reply to: Alice bands/general accessories posted by david on February 25, 2004 at 11:07:28:
: The question is have, would you or what is your opinion of guys wearing alice bands.
I once knew a guy with shoulder-length hair, who often wear a bandana in a position identical to how an alice band is worn. I liked the look, but never tried it myself. As for my opinion, I certainly wouldn't object to trying one on. If I think it looks good, and it feels comfortable, I might even be willing to wear it in public.
Re: why not?
Posted by Lupi on February 25, 2004 at 18:28:05: Previous Next
In Reply to: Alice bands/general accessories posted by david on February 25, 2004 at 11:07:28:
I think they look fine depending on the individual. On some guys they look great. Generally speaking the guys I've known to wear Alice Bands (the thick fabric sort not the think plastic kind) wear them much further forward on the forehead than most girls. So that it closer resembles a sweatband I suppose.
It's all about what you think suits you babe. :)
Found A Few Links
Posted by Nyghtfall on February 25, 2004 at 21:17:21: Previous Next
In Reply to: Alice bands/general accessories posted by david on February 25, 2004 at 11:07:28:
Seeing your post prompted me do a Google on the question. The links I found kept referring to a Snooker player named David Beckham, who apparently has a thing for Alice bands, so I did an image search for his name and found this pic:
After seeing this, I've concluded that, personally, I think they look stupid on us. Nevertheless, they're apparently pretty popular among men in Britain, namely because of Beckham's endorsement of them as a convenient way of keeping hair out of one's face. Re: Found A Few Links In Reply to: Found A Few Links posted by Nyghtfall on February 25, 2004 at 21:17:21: : Seeing your post prompted me do a Google on the question. The links I found kept referring to a Snooker player named David Beckham, who apparently has a thing for Alice bands, so I did an image search for his name and found this pic: : : After seeing this, I've concluded that, personally, I think they look stupid on us. Nevertheless, they're apparently pretty popular among men in Britain, namely because of Beckham's endorsement of them as a convenient way of keeping hair out of one's face. It actually looks like a very practical hair accessory for guys with hair that is a bit too short to put in a ponytail but long enough to be unruly. Absalom Re: Found A Few Links In Reply to: Found A Few Links posted by Nyghtfall on February 25, 2004 at 21:17:21: : : : After seeing this, I've concluded that, personally, I think they look stupid on us. Nevertheless, they're apparently pretty popular among men in Britain, namely because of Beckham's endorsement of them as a convenient way of keeping hair out of one's face. As you probably know, David beckham plays football, not snooker. That looks good! In Reply to: Found A Few Links posted by Nyghtfall on February 25, 2004 at 21:17:21: I wouldn't be "put off" by seeing a man with that in his hair. I find it intresting how... In Reply to: Found A Few Links posted by Nyghtfall on February 25, 2004 at 21:17:21: although we think the world in the internet age is a small village ,a soccer player very known in Europe and Med. sea area(and even Asia AFAIK) is unknown to the Americans(atleast those I read their messages). GAH! Sorry, Missing Closing Tag! In Reply to: Alice bands/general accessories posted by david on February 25, 2004 at 11:07:28: Seeing your post prompted me do a Google on the question. The links I found kept referring to a Snooker player named David Beckham, who apparently has a thing for Alice bands, so I did an image search for his name and found this pic: After seeing this, I've concluded that, personally, I think they look stupid on us. Nevertheless, they're apparently pretty popular among men in Britain, namely because of Beckham's endorsement of them as a convenient way of keeping hair out of one's face. Re: GAH! Sorry, Missing Closing Tag! In Reply to: GAH! Sorry, Missing Closing Tag! posted by Nyghtfall on February 25, 2004 at 21:17:57: Wow, that looks cool. Think I will try that. Re: GAH! Sorry, Missing Closing Tag! In Reply to: GAH! Sorry, Missing Closing Tag! posted by Nyghtfall on February 25, 2004 at 21:17:57: : Seeing your post prompted me do a Google on the question. The links I found kept referring to a Snooker player named David Beckham, who apparently has a thing for Alice bands, so I did an image search for his name and found this pic: He is a SOCCER player (called football in UK) , not snooker (which is billiards). His hair seems to be setting the trends these days Re: GAH! Sorry, Missing Closing Tag! In Reply to: GAH! Sorry, Missing Closing Tag! posted by Nyghtfall on February 25, 2004 at 21:17:57: : Seeing your post prompted me do a Google on the question. The links I found kept referring to a Snooker player named David Beckham, who apparently has a thing for Alice bands, so I did an image search for his name and found this pic: : Beckham : After seeing this, I've concluded that, personally, I think they look stupid on us. Nevertheless, they're apparently pretty popular among men in Britain, namely because of Beckham's endorsement of them as a convenient way of keeping hair out of one's face. or here http://www.beckham-magazine.com/# PS How is Tom Brady's golf coming along? Re: GAH! Sorry, Missing Closing Tag! In Reply to: Re: GAH! Sorry, Missing Closing Tag! posted by David on February 26, 2004 at 10:06:25: : I think you Americans need educating so far as David Beckham is concerned - Snooker player indeed. So I mis-read one of the articles! It sounded like Snooker is what the British call Soccer! Sue me! hehehehe Re: GAH! Sorry, Missing Closing Tag! In Reply to: Re: GAH! Sorry, Missing Closing Tag! posted by David on February 26, 2004 at 10:06:25: You're absolutely right! I had never heard of him until I saw the movie. I just think that it's unfortunate that while he is such a great positive example of a man with long hair, the film only shows him with a buzz cut. :-( We definately need some more postitive long hair examples here in the States. Re: GAH! Sorry, Missing Closing Tag! In Reply to: GAH! Sorry, Missing Closing Tag! posted by Nyghtfall on February 25, 2004 at 21:17:57: Eh... That hair band really isn't my thing. Re: Alice bands/general accessories In Reply to: Alice bands/general accessories posted by david on February 25, 2004 at 11:07:28: : hi. for the general stuff things like Well what do you think would you wear this type of stuff. Re: Alice bands/general accessories In Reply to: Re: Alice bands/general accessories posted by david on February 26, 2004 at 07:02:04: : Well what do you think would you wear this type of stuff. Nyuh-uh. Re: Alice bands/general accessories In Reply to: Alice bands/general accessories posted by david on February 25, 2004 at 11:07:28: Some guys, I'm sure, could get away with it.
Posted by Absalom on February 26, 2004 at 02:07:07: Previous Next
Posted by Surferdude on February 26, 2004 at 10:16:11: Previous Next
I saw Paul hunter (snooker player) wear an alice band a couple of weeks ago on TV and I must admit it did suit him. They are practical and I think they need to be marketed more in britain as a hair accesory for men in the future.
Posted by Sherri on February 26, 2004 at 20:01:37: Previous Next
Posted by Adi on February 27, 2004 at 02:39:24: Previous Next
Well,on the other hand,I have no idea about known American athletes...
Posted by Nyghtfall on February 25, 2004 at 21:17:57: Previous Next
Posted by Reflective on February 25, 2004 at 21:32:53: Previous Next
Posted by scaredresser on February 26, 2004 at 08:44:19: Previous Next
Posted by David on February 26, 2004 at 10:06:25: Previous Next
I think you Americans need educating so far as David Beckham is concerned - Snooker player indeed.
Have a look on these sites, they might help a bit.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/world/2003-05-08-beckham_x.htm
Posted by Nyghtfall on February 26, 2004 at 18:37:18: Previous Next
Posted by Reflective on February 27, 2004 at 15:01:29: Previous Next
Posted by Evil Milkman on February 26, 2004 at 15:45:39: Previous Next
Posted by david on February 26, 2004 at 07:02:04: Previous Next
This is the sort of thing I am talking about. For the alice band..
http://mp.hairboutique.com/_images/products/K1247BKX1_350.jpg
a thinner black version of this..
http://www.boots.com/shop/product_enlarge.jsp?productid=1033088&classificationid=1020606&slmRefer=000&imageid=1
Posted by Nyghtfall on February 26, 2004 at 18:38:31: Previous Next
Posted by Luckskind on February 26, 2004 at 21:02:35: Previous Next
Ummmm, well, speaking only for myself...
I could never get away with wearing an 'Alice Band' because, quite frankly,
I would end up just looking like an Alice.
It would be nice if they could come up with a more 'masculine'
version of an alice band....perhaps a slightly different shape
or angle?
And if they did, one thing is for sure: they would make lots and lots of money!
