Hair Share: Products for Short, Thick and Unruly Hair

Posted on July 3, 2009 · Filed Under hair share, products · 3 Comments

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This is Sizzle. She has some rocking hair. (Trust me, I’ve seen it in person.)

Sizzle describes her hair as “short, thick and unruly” and swears by two products:

Weleda Rosemary Hair Oil – smells delicious, tames some frizzies and won’t weigh down hair

Alterna Hemp Sculpting Putty – gives good, non-greasy hold without hardening for that messy bed head look

In Sizzle’s own words:

Judging by these two recommendations you’d think I was a borderline hippy with the hemp and the hair oil, but I like to think I’m where hip meets hippy.

Couldn’t have said it better myself. Thanks, Sizz!

Share the hair love! If you have a great hair tip or two, email me with the details.

Volume 3.18 – Transitional Cuts

Posted on July 2, 2009 · Filed Under brunette, medium, short, straight · 4 Comments

Meet Celeste.

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Celeste’s hair:

Naturally medium brown
Normal/oily condition
Wavy/Curly

When Celeste first wrote me in July 2008 (yes, there happens to be a 12-month waiting list right now UGH I’M SORRY), she was requesting advice on whether or not she should try a pixie cut alá Audrey Tatou. However, when I recently checked in with her, she wrote:

Right now, I’m actually thinking about growing it back. I haven’t had long hair since college, and then it was the heavy ‘90 tent hair (which made me look a little like Cousin It – I’m 5′4”). I’m curious to see how I’d look with a longer layered cut, but deep inside I haven’t abandoned the idea of the pixie. I’m trying to let it grow for the next six months (if you have some suggestions on “transitional cuts” which don’t look like a helmet or a mullet, they would be immensely appreciated!) and then, if I don’t like what I see, I’ll go for the chop.

Don’t say another thing, Celeste! I’ve got a few chin-length or slightly longer styles for you to peruse.

ONE CAVEAT, THOUGH. Celeste described her hair as “wavy/curly”, which I don’t really see from her photos. (I’m wondering if maybe she flat-ironed it on photo day?) I think all of the following cuts could be achieved with either straight or wavy hair, depending on how much styling time you are willing to dedicate.

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Which cut do you think would look best on Celeste? Let her know by voting now!

Looking for a new hairstyle? Check this contest out!

Posted on July 1, 2009 · Filed Under stuff · 4 Comments

If you want a totally free, totally awesome hair makeover, you must check out this contest hosted by Susan, Heather and Danielle.

The only caveat is that you must be in Chicago on Thursday, July 23rd. (Going to Blogher? Well, hot damn, you’ll be there!)

If you want to be considered for the makeover, leave your entry in the comments section of one of the above ladies’ posts before midnight on July 3rd. Got it?

And what do I have to do with this contest? I get to judge the entries and choose the lucky winners. (I love my job.)

Alright! No dilly-dallying! The contest ends this Friday at midnight. Good luck!