So that's what startled the cat! (We both ignore earthquakes.) ;^) But, if a person was really compulsive, and meticulous, and determined... they MIGHT be able to get a braided mane? The Worley image is quite nice... it even thins down near the tip naturally. It reminds me of the Wyeth drawing of the lady next door... someone who really LOOKED at hair. BTW, a couple of years ago, I was dating a Jewish man with a nice thick thatch on his chest. After a few minutes he looked down and said, "What ARE you doing?" I replied, "corn-row braids" with an innocent grin. He freaked for some strange reason. I think it would have looked handsome. Even without beads. :sigh: Men are no fun at all. Carolly