Open face hood

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[[Image:TG_OCT03_0010.JPG|thumb|Clubber wearing open-face "Medusa"-style black latex hood at [[Torture Garden]].]]
 
[[Image:TG_OCT03_0010.JPG|thumb|Clubber wearing open-face "Medusa"-style black latex hood at [[Torture Garden]].]]
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'''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 mask]]s, [[isolation hood]]s, and [[executioner hood]]s), 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]].
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An ‘’open face hood’’ is a type of [[hood]] which, as the name suggests, does not cover the face. Whilst not nearly as common as full face hoods (such as [[gimp mask]]s, [[isolation hood]]s, and [[executioner hood]]s), they are popular with some (mainly female) wearers as they frame the face in a striking manner and do not interfere with make-up, the effect of wearing one is much like that of a [[nun]]s [[Wikipedia:wimple|wimple]]. Open face hoods are usually constructed from [[leather]] or [[latex]].
  
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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.
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Open face hoods are worn by clubbers who like the visual impact of wearing a hood but also do not want their ability to interact with other people to be impaired. They are also worn by [[Top|dominants]] who enjoy the degree of  sexual [[objectification]] that the hood imparts but also does not want to hide their face from the sub.  
  
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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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Open faced hoods are popular with [[pony play]] aficionados as the design does not interfere with the wearing of [[head harness]]es, and [[bit gag]]s. A number of manufacturers produce hoods (both open face and traditional) with a pony tail of fake hair attached to the top of the hood.
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This type of hood can also be worn by people find it difficult to wear full face hoods, either because they find traditional hoods claustrophobic or they overheat in them.
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==Safety==
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Hoods in themselves are generally safe to use in [[BDSM]] play providing that they to not obstruct breathing or induce gagging or vomiting. These risks are usually brought about by combining some form of [[gag]] with the hood. The risks are heightened if the wearer is [[bondage|bound]] and cannot remove the hood themselves (see [[Bondage: Safety]]).  A secondary issue is that when a hood covers the face it is more difficult for the [[top]] to gauge the condition of their captive and my not be aware that they have become unconscious. Open faced hoods by this measure can be considered very safe
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
  
 
* [[Hood]]s
 
* [[Hood]]s
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* [[Nun]]s
 
[[Category:BDSM equipment]]
 
[[Category:BDSM equipment]]

Revision as of 05:49, 21 May 2008

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

An ‘’open face hood’’ is a type of hood which, as the name suggests, does not cover the face. Whilst not nearly as common as full face hoods (such as gimp masks, isolation hoods, and executioner hoods), they are popular with some (mainly female) wearers as they frame the face in a striking manner and do not interfere with make-up, the effect of wearing one is much like that of a nuns wimple. Open face hoods are usually constructed from leather or latex.

Open face hoods are worn by clubbers who like the visual impact of wearing a hood but also do not want their ability to interact with other people to be impaired. They are also worn by dominants who enjoy the degree of sexual objectification that the hood imparts but also does not want to hide their face from the sub.

Open faced hoods are popular with pony play aficionados as the design does not interfere with the wearing of head harnesses, and bit gags. A number of manufacturers produce hoods (both open face and traditional) with a pony tail of fake hair attached to the top of the hood.

This type of hood can also be worn by people find it difficult to wear full face hoods, either because they find traditional hoods claustrophobic or they overheat in them.

Safety

Hoods in themselves are generally safe to use in BDSM play providing that they to not obstruct breathing or induce gagging or vomiting. These risks are usually brought about by combining some form of gag with the hood. The risks are heightened if the wearer is bound and cannot remove the hood themselves (see Bondage: Safety). A secondary issue is that when a hood covers the face it is more difficult for the top to gauge the condition of their captive and my not be aware that they have become unconscious. Open faced hoods by this measure can be considered very safe

See also

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