Ponytail Sheitel

Senior Member Joined: Sep 28 2005 Posts: 127

My dh suggested that I get a ponytail sheitel, as the hair wouldn't fall into my face (which makes me crazy) and I look good in that style.

I honestly think they look a little too casual and girly for my taste. I love looking married and don't want to look like I'm sixteen anymore.

He won't push it if I don't want it, he just wants me to feel comfortable in something I know I look good in. Do you think I'm reading too much into things?

Would you wear a ponytail sheitel? Why or why not?

Gold Member Joined: Apr 02 2006 Posts: 1653

I DO wear one!
I have a one length sheitel that I pull into a pony on hotter days. Its definitely more comfortable, and most people DONT go around on a casual day with a beautiful long haired style that a lot of sheitels have.
Its a more casual natural look, and maybe your husband liked how you looked in a ponytail and wants you to do it again!
Trust me, even though you want to look 'married', everyone who knows what a sheitel is will know that yours is pulled in a pony!!! And how can you pass up the opportunity for a new sheitel???

Diamond Member Joined: Apr 30 2004 Posts: 4367

I have a sheitel that I wear in a pony, half pony or plain down.
it can do what ever I used to do woith my real hair.
you can make a pony and then pull some hair from above the temples like wisps. it looks good!
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Posted: Wed, Jul 19 2006, 3:57 am Post subject: re: Ponytail Sheitel

Many rabbonim say that a ponytail sheitel is assur. A sheitel shouldn't be longer than shoulder-length.

Executive Member Joined: Jun 05 2006 Posts: 299

BH for my ponytail sheitel! Once it is on I dont think about it for the rest of the day. It always looks neat. There are those people who don't beleive Im wearing a sheitel which I take as a compliment but if you want a sheitel look, you can get the effect even with a ponytail.

Platinum Member Joined: Jan 01 2006 Posts: 48145

I wore one years back - synthetic - and the ponytail pulled a lot on the top of my head as it was heavy.

if you get one, make sure you have a lot of baby hairs around your face to make you feel pretty, and that it isn't too heavy.

if you're afraid of looking too young, you can have it french braided and put up and then anyone can wear it.

get us a picture! enjoy whatever you decide!

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Posted: Thu, Jul 20 2006, 2:28 pm Post subject: Re: re: Ponytail Sheitel

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Posted: Thu, Jul 20 2006, 2:42 pm Post subject: Re: re: Ponytail Sheitel

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don't presume people wear it because they asked a shaila.
I wear a jean skirt- did I ask if its permitted? I wear clogs- maybe I should ask about that too.
I have a garden - should I ask if I can have that?
why would you think its NOT permitted?

Platinum Member Joined: Sep 11 2004 Posts: 19241

mummyof6, im curious about that.
why is a sheitel longer than your shoulders assur?
does it still count if youre wearing it up and doesnt fall below your shoulders that way?
can you tell me who these Rabbonim are and which community follows them?

Senior Member Joined: Sep 28 2005 Posts: 127

As I understand it, the Rabbanim in E'Y and in America are split on this issue. Most Rabbanim in E'Y hold that a sheitel longer than shoulder length is pritzus and should not be allowed. Most Rabbanim in America do not hold this way. I am speaking for the Ashkenazi, non-Chassidishe world, as I do not know first-hand about Chassidishe Rabbanim.

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Posted: Thu, Jul 20 2006, 4:38 pm Post subject: Re: re: Ponytail Sheitel

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thanx mummyof6.

I think that this must be one of those differences in American vs Israeli Chareidi lifestyles.
like some things which are perfectly acceptable in America are completely assur in Israel, ie. jean skirts (I dont wear them anyway), going to amusement parks ( I was told quite emphatically: Only the Chilonim do that!), and others.