Comments on: The hair dilemma http://www.deannascorner.com/2006/03/31/the-hair-dilemma/ I'm over here... Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:19:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Deanna http://www.deannascorner.com/2006/03/31/the-hair-dilemma/#comment-73 Deanna Sat, 01 Apr 2006 05:38:11 +0000 http://www.deannascorner.com/2006/03/31/the-hair-dilemma/#comment-73 Handy Girl is indeed correct - the required donation is 10 inches. Well, this puts a new spin on things, doesn't it? Handy Girl is indeed correct - the required donation is 10 inches. Well, this puts a new spin on things, doesn’t it?

]]> By: Oddball http://www.deannascorner.com/2006/03/31/the-hair-dilemma/#comment-72 Oddball Sat, 01 Apr 2006 03:28:11 +0000 http://www.deannascorner.com/2006/03/31/the-hair-dilemma/#comment-72 There's always a high-and-tight. There’s always a high-and-tight.

]]> By: Handy Girl http://www.deannascorner.com/2006/03/31/the-hair-dilemma/#comment-71 Handy Girl Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:41:40 +0000 http://www.deannascorner.com/2006/03/31/the-hair-dilemma/#comment-71 I must be in a slightly evil mood today to feel the need to brag about MY last donation to Locks of Love. I gave a 21" ponytail (a personal best), so there! And I still had enough hair left to barely get it into a very stupid looking stubby ponytail. Of course that was after 3 rounds of IVF and many thousands of $$ of fertility drugs. But you have two of the cutest kids I have ever seen, and I still have none, so I have to brag about something! :) If you want to go look at haircut catalogs sometime, I'll go with you... PS: I think Locks of Love only requires a 10" donation, not 12". So you are more than half way there. I must be in a slightly evil mood today to feel the need to brag about MY last donation to Locks of Love. I gave a 21″ ponytail (a personal best), so there! And I still had enough hair left to barely get it into a very stupid looking stubby ponytail. Of course that was after 3 rounds of IVF and many thousands of $$ of fertility drugs. But you have two of the cutest kids I have ever seen, and I still have none, so I have to brag about something! :) If you want to go look at haircut catalogs sometime, I’ll go with you…

PS: I think Locks of Love only requires a 10″ donation, not 12″. So you are more than half way there.

]]> By: Mormondaddy http://www.deannascorner.com/2006/03/31/the-hair-dilemma/#comment-66 Mormondaddy Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:21:20 +0000 http://www.deannascorner.com/2006/03/31/the-hair-dilemma/#comment-66 My mom had really short hair while she was raising us kids. She didn't grow it back out until we were all grown. She probably had it cut short for 10-15 yrs. Personally, I think short hair is a good idea. After all, it works for me! My mom had really short hair while she was raising us kids. She didn’t grow it back out until we were all grown. She probably had it cut short for 10-15 yrs.

Personally, I think short hair is a good idea. After all, it works for me!

]]> By: Linda http://www.deannascorner.com/2006/03/31/the-hair-dilemma/#comment-65 Linda Fri, 31 Mar 2006 16:45:49 +0000 http://www.deannascorner.com/2006/03/31/the-hair-dilemma/#comment-65 Wow! Deanna, Elizabeth said it all!!! All Mom's, I think, have met this dilemma at one time or another! I chose to have a really short 'do' and it worked very well when Cassondra was a baby and for work! You could always consider a little older 'do' like Grandma Woody's 1960's French twist! Just kidding! You will be beautiful no matter what the style is! Wow! Deanna, Elizabeth said it all!!!
All Mom’s, I think, have met this dilemma at one time or another! I chose to have a really short ‘do’ and it worked very well when Cassondra was a baby and for work!
You could always consider a little older ‘do’ like Grandma Woody’s 1960’s French twist! Just kidding! You will be beautiful no matter what the style is!

]]> By: Little Cousin's Mommy http://www.deannascorner.com/2006/03/31/the-hair-dilemma/#comment-64 Little Cousin's Mommy Fri, 31 Mar 2006 14:11:11 +0000 http://www.deannascorner.com/2006/03/31/the-hair-dilemma/#comment-64 Well, you have a few options with your hair but your dilemma limits it to only a few. Like you said, one option is just chop to your regular “short” cut – which is technically medium because the hair still touches your shoulders, or is only an inch higher. Another option, again no surprise here, is to grin and bear it until you can do the 12-inch ponytail. If you go that route, you may have to stick to ponytails for a while to keep it out of Baby Boy’s reach. Third, I know you say you do not like layers, but I think your visualization of layers is the shaggy, choppy, Meg Ryan look that I never liked and would not look good on you. Layers can be subtly done to add shape and bounce to hair, if done by the right person. A few long layers to a shoulder-length cut or your current length (minus trim) would look good on you. Layers would certainly update your look. You have natural wave – which is very desirable now. Waves are natural, soft and romantic. Look at the photos from the award season that just past – waves! Also, styling products are essential for the frizz. Even people who have the “wash and go” hair type and cut usually have to run something through damp hair. For you, look for something designed to tame frizz, add shine and manageability. Nearly every hair care line has a silicon serum now that can accomplish that, just use a little amount because too much can be greasy. If you do not want to experiment with a serum, look for a more foolproof product with words like “cream,” “lotion,” or “polishing milk” in the name. These will give your natural waves a soft, even texture to manage while calming frizz. Gel, mousse, or anything that reads “firm” or “strong hold” should be avoided for your hair; the result would be stiff, crunchy strands or unnecessary volume. Here are a few tips when getting your haircut: Flip magazines for pictures to show whoever ends up cutting your hair what you like. That way there will be no misunderstandings about what you do and do not want. The waiting room typically has hair books, catalogues, and magazines that can help you, but it is best to come prepared. Do not let the stylist go near your hair with thinning shears or a straight razor – THEY ARE BAD FOR YOUR HAIR TYPE!!! If you do not like it, say something immediately to the stylist or front desk. Their goal is to make you happy. Nevertheless, remember it is hair and if you hate the cut, it will grow back, eventually. Well, you have a few options with your hair but your dilemma limits it to only a few.

Like you said, one option is just chop to your regular “short” cut – which is technically medium because the hair still touches your shoulders, or is only an inch higher.

Another option, again no surprise here, is to grin and bear it until you can do the 12-inch ponytail. If you go that route, you may have to stick to ponytails for a while to keep it out of Baby Boy’s reach.

Third, I know you say you do not like layers, but I think your visualization of layers is the shaggy, choppy, Meg Ryan look that I never liked and would not look good on you. Layers can be subtly done to add shape and bounce to hair, if done by the right person. A few long layers to a shoulder-length cut or your current length (minus trim) would look good on you. Layers would certainly update your look. You have natural wave – which is very desirable now. Waves are natural, soft and romantic. Look at the photos from the award season that just past – waves!

Also, styling products are essential for the frizz. Even people who have the “wash and go” hair type and cut usually have to run something through damp hair. For you, look for something designed to tame frizz, add shine and manageability. Nearly every hair care line has a silicon serum now that can accomplish that, just use a little amount because too much can be greasy. If you do not want to experiment with a serum, look for a more foolproof product with words like “cream,” “lotion,” or “polishing milk” in the name. These will give your natural waves a soft, even texture to manage while calming frizz. Gel, mousse, or anything that reads “firm” or “strong hold” should be avoided for your hair; the result would be stiff, crunchy strands or unnecessary volume.

Here are a few tips when getting your haircut: Flip magazines for pictures to show whoever ends up cutting your hair what you like. That way there will be no misunderstandings about what you do and do not want. The waiting room typically has hair books, catalogues, and magazines that can help you, but it is best to come prepared.

Do not let the stylist go near your hair with thinning shears or a straight razor – THEY ARE BAD FOR YOUR HAIR TYPE!!!

If you do not like it, say something immediately to the stylist or front desk. Their goal is to make you happy. Nevertheless, remember it is hair and if you hate the cut, it will grow back, eventually.

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