Gibson Girl Instructions by Hare Do

Mist the hair with water, apply more to the ends.

Comb the hair smooth.

Extend the Hare Do lengthwise and slide the excess fabric (equally) to both ends forming rosettes.

Two Hare Do's are required for this dynamic hair style.

Slide the first Hare Do underneath the hair and lay on the neck.

Place the second on top of the hair.

Both hands hold the Hare Do's strands together (as one) with the hair place between them.

Both hands grasp the Hare Do's strands together (as one) with the hair placed between them.

Important:

Hold both of the Hare Do's strands eight inches from the hair.

As you hold, position the hair in the center of them and hold the strands against the nape of the neck.

Both hands twist the Hare Do's strands in the same direction (overhand) 1 time clamping the hair.

Twisting Directions:

Hand Position:

Hold the Hare Do's strands eight inches from the hair.

Form loops (holes):

Both hands thumb pushes the bottom strand as the index fingertip pulls the top loop open.

Tips:

The loops allow the fingers and thumb to twist.

If you pinch the loops (holes) flat the Hare Do's will not work properly.

Retwist both of the Hare Do's strands in the same direction (overhand) 1 time clamping the hair.

Twisting Directions:

Hand Position:

Hold the Hare Do's strands eight inches from the hair.

Form loops (holes):

Both hands thumb pushes the bottom strand as the index fingertip pulls the top loop open.

Tips:

The loops allow the fingers and thumb to twist.

Twisting with three fingers takes a little practice.

Both hands slide the two ends away from the head (outward).

Important:

As you slide, maintain tension on the hair by twisting both ends underhand one-eighth of a turn.

Slide the Hare Do as low as you can reach (down and back).

Both hands slide the two ends away from the head (outward).

Important:

As you slide, maintain tension on the hair by twisting both ends underhand one-eighth of a turn.

Slide the Hare Do as low as you can reach (down and back).

Keep sliding and STOP with a quarter of a twist at halfway to three-quarters of the hair length.

Important:

As you slide, maintain tension on the hair by twisting both ends underhand one-eighth of a turn.

The lower you slide (down and back) the easier and smoother the hair rolls.

Twist the Hare Do's strands in the same direction (overhand) 1 time rolling the hair.

Twisting Directions:

Hand Position:

Hold the Hare Do's strands eight inches from the hair.

Form loops (holes):

Both hands thumb pushes the bottom strand as the index fingertip pulls the top loop open.

Tips:

The loops allow the fingers and thumb to twist.

If you pinch the loops (holes) flat the Hare Do's will not work properly.

Retwist both strands in the same direction (overhand) 1 time rolling the hair.

Twisting Directions:

Hand Position:

Hold the Hare Do's strands eight inches from the hair.

Form loops (holes):

Both hands thumb pushes the bottom strand as the index fingertip pulls the top loop open.

Important:

As you twist, gently pull back on the hair applying tension for a smooth hair roll.

If you pinch the loops (holes) flat the Hare Do's will not work properly.

The loops allow the fingers and thumb to twist.

Retwist both strands in the same direction (overhand) 1 time rolling the hair.

Twisting Directions:

Hand Position:

Hold the Hare Do's strands eight inches from the hair.

Form loops (holes):

Both hands thumb pushes the bottom strand as the index fingertip pulls the top loop open.

Important:

As you twist, gently pull back on the hair applying tension for a smooth hair roll.

If you pinch the loops (holes) flat the Hare Do's will not work properly.

The loops allow the fingers and thumb to twist.

Retwist both strands in the same direction (overhand) 1 time rolling the hair.

Twisting Directions:

Hand Position:

Hold the Hare Do's strands eight inches from the hair.

Form loops (holes):

Both hands thumb pushes the bottom strand as the index fingertip pulls the top loop open.

Important:

As you twist, gently pull back on the hair applying tension for a smooth hair roll.

If you pinch the loops (holes) flat the Hare Do's will not work properly.

The loops allow the fingers and thumb to twist.

Keep twisting both strands and STOP when the hair is rolled tight at the back of your scalp.

Important:

As you twist, pull back on the hair applying tension for a smooth hair roll.

Both hands lift both rosette ends up and around in a circular motion along both sides of the ears.

Place the rosette strands on the top of the head and secure them with one twist around each other.

Important:

The twisted strands form a knot that holds and supports the Gibson Girl.

Both hands lift the Hare Do's up off the hair letting the short (unrolled) hair fall over the face.

Place the Hare Do's back down on the top of the head.

At the left side of the head both hands fingertips tuck the unrolled hair up, over and down the inside of the Hare Do's.

Tips:

Start tucking the hair at the forehead first as you work you way down past the ears.

After tucking, the hair will feel loose on top of the head.

Don't worry we will repeat this step a number of times.

At the right side of the head both hands fingertips tuck the unrolled hair up, over and down the inside of the Hare Do's.

Tips:

Start tucking the hair at the forehead first as you work you way down past the ears.

After tucking, the hair will feel loose on top of the head.

Don't worry we will repeat this step a number of times.

Both hands fingers retwist the Hare Do's one half twist on top of the head.

At the left side of the head both hands fingertips retuck the hair down the inside of the Hare Do's.

Tips:

Retuck the hair at the forehead first as you work you way down past the ears.

Notice the difference on how the hair is firmly securing itself around the Hare Do's.

At the right side of the head both hands fingertips retuck the hair down the inside of the Hare Do's.

Tips:

Retuck the hair at the forehead first as you work you way down past the ears.

Notice the difference on how the hair is firmly securing itself around the Hare Do's.

Retwist the Hare Do's one half twist on top of the head.

Finish tucking the hair down the inside of the Hare Do's.

Tips:

Start retucking from the forehead first as you work you way down past the ears.

Finish tucking the hair down the inside of the Hare Do's.

Tips:

Start retucking from the forehead first as you work you way down past the ears.

Untwist the rosette ends to straight them.

Hold the strands firmly against the head as the other hand starts rolling the tips of the right rosette in a tight ball on top of the head.

Finish rolling the tips of the right rosette in a tight ball on top of the head.

Notice this makes a decorative bow on top of the head.

Hold the strands firmly against the head as the other hand starts rolling the tips of the left rosette in a tight ball toward the head.

Finish rolling the tips of the left rosette in a tight ball toward the head.

Notice this makes a decorative bow on top of the head.

Important:

Reposition the rosettes (bow) on top of the head covering the knot that holds and supports the Gibson Girl.

Optional:

Hold the rosettes against the head as you insert bobby pins clamping the Hare Do's strands to the hair underneath the rosettes.

Congratulations you have now created the Gibson Girl!

Benefits:

This precious victorian hair style has the right appeal for that special wedding or church.