Raccoon Tails
Raccoon tail hair refers to chunks of hair, either long strands or bangs, that are striped with contrasting dye. These pieces are also referred to as "coontails." This hairstyle has become popular among young girls and teenagers, especially those involved in the "emo" or "hardcore" music scenes. Many of those following these scenes enjoy using bold, bright colors that really stand out and grab an onlookers attention. Volume is important, too.http://www.squidoo.com/Coontail_Hairstyle
Though this look is popular among younger women, it is relatively easy and inexpensive to achieve for anyone looking to spice up their mane! Those looking to create this look have the choice of dying their real hair or a hair extension.
Steps to Creating a Basic "Coontail"
Gather needed materials: masking tape, bleach OR hair dye, gloves, hair ties, bobby pins
Section off the piece of your hair you would like to dye and make sure to have all other hair secured out of the way.
Starting at the roots, wrap masking tape around hair in sections and make sure they are equally spaced apart.
With gloves, take the bleach or hair dye and rub it into the untaped sections of hair with your forefinger and thumb. Be sure to coat these sections completely.
Allow proper set time for bleach or hair dye and wash off accordingly. The masking tape will slide off when wet.
Enjoy your new look!http://haircrazy.info/dyeing-techniques/how-to-do-a-coontail/
How to Create Raccoon Tail Hair Extensions
This YouTube video depicts a step-by-step guide on how to properly dye hair extensions to have the striped look of a raccoon tail. This guide uses good quality hair dye and hair extensions that must be sewed into the hairline for use, however, the demonstrator does walk you through the sewing instructions.
Another Method to Create "Coontail" Extensions
![[EASY!] How To Make Your Own Coontails](http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/pyqguLYfWbg/hqdefault.jpg)
This YouTube video is an instructional guide for how to achieve the raccoon tail hair hairstyle in one of the most inexpensive ways. The demonstrator uses hair extensions instead of chunks of real hair, a permanent marker instead of hair dye, and tape, to create easy-to-wear-and-remove "coontails."
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Fast Facts
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Allow the proper time for dye to set
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Work your hair in sections, if in fact using your real hair
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Start at the roots
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Always use gloves
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Use a good hair conditioner after dying
