Another hairlight idea for Speedlites

I want to use this Alien Bees 7" reflector with the grids as hairlight for Speedlites. The simple mod starts with 2 piece L brackets, joint together with a bolt, the idea was to separate them for easy storage. Since the reflector and grid together weight only couple ounces, I use 3M double side tape to stick the L bracket to the reflector. The back shielding disk is made out of cardboard.

Lotto, your inventions always look professional and work well. I just don't know if it's really better than a simple snoot or strobist-type drinking straw grid attachment in practical usage?

Curtis, I could've gone Strobist route if I don't already own the set of AB grids and gels, and since I use softboxes for my Bees, those reflectors are sitting on the shell most of the time.

I think this setup is more efficient to tramsmit/reflect the light forward than the staws, plus a bit softer light.

Lotto - very creative and a fine looking hairlight mod. Plus, as you point out, probably delivers good directional, soft light. I find really interesting the DIY adaptations that closely approximate expensive accessories - also some good ones on FM occasionally.

Thanks for the post!

Here's a post on FM for a DIY snoot using drinking straws much like Curtis mentioned:

http://www.fredmiranda​.com/forum/topic/62096​7