Valerian, - thanks for the info about Total Updo.  In that case, I could theoretically try adjusting the seperate parts of Victoria's Changing Ponytail, which I have, since the individual parts also load separately.  I am only a little worried the ponytail and fringe parts may not parent well or I may use the wrong part to parent to etc etc, but I suppose I should try that. 

Eternal Hobbyist