Sarah Potempa's The Wrap Up

I have slick hair. It's shiny, it's stick straight, and it is impossible to manipulate. You name the product, I've tried it. I've watched many a hair stylist dissolve into near-tears trying to give me an up-do.

To wit, during adolescence, I got a perm. Day one, I looked like a lion. Which is bad, in case you're wondering. But luckily for me (less so for my mom's wallet; it set her back $60, a fortune back then), by Day 14, it had fallen out.
 
Straightening fanatics are jealous of my wave of shiny straightness. In the hot New York summers however, I turn slightly homicidal as my neck heats up. Years ago, I remember walking through Bloomingdale's first floor and seeing a hair accessory that purported to make a French twist or bun, faster than you could say "bobby pin". I didn't buy it, probably because I was too busy dodging perfume sprayers. And always regretted it.
 
So for years, I watched late night infomercials, hoping the product would resurrect itself. Several instant-cook spaghetti makers (they don't work) and Spacebag sets later (they do work but pop holes), this nifty item appeared on QVC.

It works. I have yet to make a successful sideways twist, but even someone hair-challenged can make a bun from this puppy.

You put your hair in a ponytail. You pry open the wires, you shove your hair through, you smash the wires flat, pull the object down your hair and then start twisting up and tuck in the ends. (Don't worry, it comes with a handy illustration.)

In fact, if you wait till your hair is nearly dry, and rub in some mousse or balm, then twist your hair up, about ten hours later, you'll even have curls. (Well, I did. For about two hours anyway. Good enough for parties.)

Sarah Potempa, I love you.

PROS:
It's a bun for dummies. Really works.
Priced to move.
Life-changing for those of you who can't put your hair up.
Can give you curls; no curling iron or curlers required.

CONS:
Your hair has to be all one length for you not to have straw-like pieces poking out.
Doesn't really work for French twists or sideways dos.
After much wire-twisting, you probably will need a second one.
You can see it in your hair unless you're really good at moving your hair around it because it's biggish.

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