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As the name implies, open-face hoods have a large opening in front that leaves the face exposed, sometimes tapering down at the centre of the wearer's forehead in a curved V-shape, thus creating a kind of heart-shaped frame for the face.  They fit snugly over the head much like a swimming cap and commonly cover the wearer's entire head and neck and might have an appearance like a medieval wimple or traditional [[nun]]'s habit.  [[Image:128PONYcut.jpg|thumb|left|Side view of a black latex "ponygirl" hood, with a ponytail made of synthetic black hair.]]
 
As the name implies, open-face hoods have a large opening in front that leaves the face exposed, sometimes tapering down at the centre of the wearer's forehead in a curved V-shape, thus creating a kind of heart-shaped frame for the face.  They fit snugly over the head much like a swimming cap and commonly cover the wearer's entire head and neck and might have an appearance like a medieval wimple or traditional [[nun]]'s habit.  [[Image:128PONYcut.jpg|thumb|left|Side view of a black latex "ponygirl" hood, with a ponytail made of synthetic black hair.]]
Tight-fitting open-faced bondage hoods are sometimes worn by [[Dominatrix|dominatrices]] to depersonalize and erotically objectify the wearer, projecting an image of intimidating sexual power and [[Domination and submission|superiority]]. Some feel that the aesthetic appeal of these open-faced hoods in [[BDSM]] lies in the way that they define the shape of the wearer's head with a smooth, shiny, luxuriant form-fitting fabric and emphasize the dominating woman's stern and haughty expression by elegantly framing her face.
 
  
 
One of the most popular kinds is the "[[Human animal roleplay|ponygirl]]" hood.  This type of hood is so-named because it is typically associated with [[pony play]], as it usually features ponytail at the back of the head and does not interfere with the wearing of bit gags.  Ponygirl hoods may have a small opening at the top, allowing lengthy strands of the wearer's hair to be tightly gathered, threaded through and left hanging down the back of the head and neck as a ponytail, possibly for use in hair bondage.  Other hoods of this type have no such opening for hair and instead feature a plume made of artificial strands (usually plastic, nylon, latex, or synthetic hair) protruding from the top and down the back of the head as a kind of decorative mock-ponytail.  Using these artificial ponytails for hair bondage may result in the attachment breaking off.
 
One of the most popular kinds is the "[[Human animal roleplay|ponygirl]]" hood.  This type of hood is so-named because it is typically associated with [[pony play]], as it usually features ponytail at the back of the head and does not interfere with the wearing of bit gags.  Ponygirl hoods may have a small opening at the top, allowing lengthy strands of the wearer's hair to be tightly gathered, threaded through and left hanging down the back of the head and neck as a ponytail, possibly for use in hair bondage.  Other hoods of this type have no such opening for hair and instead feature a plume made of artificial strands (usually plastic, nylon, latex, or synthetic hair) protruding from the top and down the back of the head as a kind of decorative mock-ponytail.  Using these artificial ponytails for hair bondage may result in the attachment breaking off.

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Clubber wearing open-face "Medusa"-style black latex hood at Torture Garden.

Open-face hoods are a type of hood which covers the head but leaves the face exposed. These accessories are particularly popular with females (both dominant and submissive) for both practical and aesthetic reasons. Unlike full-face hoods (such as gimp masks, isolation hoods, and executioner hoods), open-face hoods are much safer to use because they do not obstruct the wearer's breathing; also, wearing an open-face hood does not smudge makeup, nor does it disguise or obscure the wearer's identity. These hoods are usually constructed from either latex or leather.

As the name implies, open-face hoods have a large opening in front that leaves the face exposed, sometimes tapering down at the centre of the wearer's forehead in a curved V-shape, thus creating a kind of heart-shaped frame for the face. They fit snugly over the head much like a swimming cap and commonly cover the wearer's entire head and neck and might have an appearance like a medieval wimple or traditional nun's habit.
Side view of a black latex "ponygirl" hood, with a ponytail made of synthetic black hair.

One of the most popular kinds is the "ponygirl" hood. This type of hood is so-named because it is typically associated with pony play, as it usually features ponytail at the back of the head and does not interfere with the wearing of bit gags. Ponygirl hoods may have a small opening at the top, allowing lengthy strands of the wearer's hair to be tightly gathered, threaded through and left hanging down the back of the head and neck as a ponytail, possibly for use in hair bondage. Other hoods of this type have no such opening for hair and instead feature a plume made of artificial strands (usually plastic, nylon, latex, or synthetic hair) protruding from the top and down the back of the head as a kind of decorative mock-ponytail. Using these artificial ponytails for hair bondage may result in the attachment breaking off.

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