Braid hair Clip Holder

⭐⭐= may require access to or purchase of 1-2 moderately priced items or tools ($10 - $30)

Nutshell: Inspired by, and in solidarity with, the hong kong protesters. Transform hair/wig into a solid sturdy braid capable of holding your phone using a modified hair clip.

wwww project: Civic Minded DIY Body Camera

When not using the phone clip, flip the braid back to be in stealth mode

Materials + Tools

Materials:

Long Wig (any color, at least 32"): $8.95 on Amzn

(While you can use your own hair, for safety purposes we recommend using a wig in case someone grabs for your phone. Furthermore, disposing of the wig will provide a "costume change", which may be useful)

Chunky Hair Clip from Dollar Store: $1.00
Hair-tie from Dollar Store: $1.00
Flat Stick Magnetic Car Mount: $9.99 for 3pk on Amzn
Cheap Compatible Phone Case: $3-$10

Consider using a separate case while using our designs as we recommend adhearing metal plates directly to the outside of the case for maximum hold, which may permanently damage your preferred phone case.

Recommended: 3ft charging cord

For this design we recommend that the battery charging bank be kept in a pants or coat pocket or in a fanny pack. This will keep any additional weight off of the hair/wig and allow for maximum mobility for the wearer.

Tools

Hot Glue Gun

Step 1: Braid Hair In Front of Face

1. Start by separating the hair into three sections. The first section is comprised of hair from both sides of the face, and should be gathered in front of the face, a little lower than the height of your chin.

2. Divide the rest of the hair in half to create the remaining two sections.

Optional: If you or your wig has thick hair, you can leave a portion of hair in the back alone, creating 3 sections, front, left, and right, and a long "mullet" like portion in the back, as noted in the "stealth mode" image above.

3. Braid hair. If you have never braided hair before, Below is a simple video tutorial to follow.

Optional: if you have alot of experience braiding hair, try this variation, just make sure to start lower, so that you can place the phone clip correctly,

Step 2: Creating The Phone Clip

1. Using the adhesive backing provided, press the magnetic mount down firmly onto the hair clip and hold for 30 seconds.

2. Use hot glue to fill in the gaps where the mount doesn't meet the hair clip. Be careful not to hot glue the hinge or the clip may not open.

3. Hot glue around the teeth of the hair clip so that glue melts onto the gap you just filled, making the mount even more secure.

4. Put your phone in the case. Using the provided adhesive backing, attach the metal plate to the back your phone case. Press down firmly for 30 seconds.

Recommended: Take a small hair tie and wrap it around the mount and clip so that it can be used to secure your phone. Add hot glue to keep hair tie in place

The hair tie will act as a deterent for anyone trying to take your phone and may help secure your phone to the mount during any drastic movements

Step 3: Add the Clip to the Braid

1. Add clip without phone attached for easier handling. Be sure to grab onto as much hair with the clip as possible

2. Add phone to magnetic mount and position where comfortable and plug in your charging cord.

3. We recommend keeping your battery charging bank in your pocket for this design, so make sure you have a cord long enough (at least 3ft) to be able to move comfortably

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