I’m short on time. I have a new niece to visit in Minnesota tomorrow (squeal!!!), so today is a bit of a scramble. But I’m energized to post, so here I am. I think it’s the combination of excitement of getting away meeting my new niece and a stunning day, weather-wise here in the ATL. This is Heaven’s forecast. Pretty sure that’s scriptural y’all.
Anyway.
Have you ever done something brilliant that you then for the life of you could. not. replicate??
Such has been the case with my hair this week. Precipitated more by necessity than intent, I let my hair dry a little wavy and scrunched it up with gel and hairspray last Friday. The effect was amazing.
I’m serious as a heart attack on this. Can you say your own hair was ever amazing?
For the one day it lasted, it was magical. For the first time ever, I had body. And I loved the layers I never asked for from my scissor-happy stylist.
Naturally, I tried it again. I was no match for the lure of no more blow, velcro roll, straighten, rat, smooth, spray fight. All this time, I’ve been fightin’ God and what He gave me folicularly. (Is that a word?) So, I turned from my wicked ways and sought forgiveness.
Ever since though?
Frizz.
Last night, Spin finally said something. He said, “Soliloquy, your hair looks…… good. (pause) You know, in a White Snake kind of way.”
Basking in the glow of what I thought was a compliment, I thanked him.
Wait.
White Snake?
As in White Snake, the 80′s band?!
I’m not going to say Spin was wrong….. but……… wow.
I mean, take me to bed or lose me forever, right?
Gah.
So I’m back to the fight. I would consider a different hairstyle altogether, but it has been stated in no uncertain terms that my hair must remain long.
Spin has been very clear.
Funny. The things I’m clear on aren’t mutually regarded. Do you know, it’s Fall, and I cannot take a nap now until Thanksgiving, for fear I’ll wake up and the Christmas tree will be up. It’s no joke.
I’ve got an ace in the pocket for this weekend while I’m gone, though.
If when I get here there’s a tree in my family room, I’ll just go get a perm haircut.
Nice little insurance policy, wund’tyasay?
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I haven’t had a haircut since June. Haven’t found someone in WI yet. This week I think my hair has become angry.
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I know exactly what you mean! I did the same thing to my hair…scrunchy…looked great the first time I did it…from then on…not so hot! I still don’t understand why I can’t get it to look the same.
Yes, I remember the Tree incident…LOL What a great insurance policy you have there!
Did you say that you’re going away this weekend?
Itttttt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas………………………..
Spin
It’s all about product my dear
My hair is naturally curly, thick and frizzy! I use Kenra Curl Defining Creme #5 – scrunch some on wet hair and let it dry naturally if I can. Then I use Kenra Silkening Gloss for the frizz.
But seriously, with the humidity in the south? getting good hair on a consistent basis is hard! So glad it’s cooling off
Hope you have a splendid time away with no hair worries
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Use John Frieda Frizz-ease while your hair is wet, then scrunch, (I then dry a little to get the extra water out,) then use Aveda liquid gel and let dry naturally. Those results you loved will come back! I swear by this routine when I don’t want to fight the curl, and have for almost 15 years, through several different hair cuts, and it always turns out great.
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sometimes i try to let my hair go natural, with a little gel and scrunchin’ and i usually regret it. it never looks the same twice. matt says he loves it curly/wavy but i think it’s just because it doesn’t take me near as long to get ready when i do it that way. he’s all about time and schedules, and not so much looks! you should have taken a pic of your amazing hair!
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The flat iron is my bestest friend. I tried to “embrace” my flip. It was not pretty! No amount of product could help. And I’m a product kinda girl. Good luck with do!
I use wave defining (or curl… whichever one works for you) mousse and any of the frizz-ease serums. let air dry…
bet you looked great…
white snake? nah… maybe more farrah?
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I personally – would like to encourage Spin to put up the tree. It has good results for me.
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I didn’t blow dry/flat iron my hair today and I’ve been trying to convince myself that it looks good. Really, it does, but only if I avoid looking in the mirror…
About the tree – please don’t blame me. I hope I didn’t give him the idea this time…
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Soliloquy, I first found you by way of Darcie, who mentioned the Christmas scenario going on over here last year. I have to say that I found it more than amusing.
I am so looking forward to the holidays this year, if only to see what kind of antics Spin pulls on you.
You made me smile today…I feel like doodie, so smiling is hard to do. Thank you for that.
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Don’t worry, Shauna…the tree is going up on my terms.
I’m not scared by some “haircut threat.”
I fight the frizz every day … straighten, pomade, and all. But, I could never go back to the curl, seeing as I look more like Rosanna Rosanna Danna when my hair dries naturally.
And, for the record, Whitesnake had some great hair. In fact, the Tawny Kitean (sp?) had the same hairstyle as her boyfriend, the lead singer, and she was gorgeous. (but doesn’t look so great now as I’ve seen her on Celebrity Rehab … the ’80s … whew! Glad that’s over.)
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Before you go all ‘semantics’ on me, you’d better know I’m dead serious. If, when I get home, there’s a Christmas tree in my family room OR ANY OTHER ROOM IN THIS HOUSE for that matter, I’ll do it.
Don’t think I won’t.
I knew you were going to say that…..
You are most certainly to blame! No one said the words “Christmas tree” IN SEPTEMBER except YOU.
Well, then I owe a debt of gratitude to Darice for sending over one of my favorite bloggy friends!