You Choose My New ‘Do!
As promised, today I’m hosting the first ever “In the Dailies” poll! Yay!! I know, the crowd goes wild. Well, as Monica recently stated so well, “this is a mommy blog, meaning you are all subject to the most mundane aspects of my life.” But today, I’m including you in the mundane aspects of my life!
It’s time for a haircut. I haven’t had one in a year. In fact, I’ve only had my hair cut twice in the three years since Zach was born. The problem is I can’t decide how to get it cut. So I’m going to let you choose.
This is what I look like now.
I’m not unhappy with my look, but I’m ready for something new. Below are some options and you can vote for your favorite. Or just vote to keep it the same. Here are some things to consider:
- Rick likes long hair, and it’s always important to keep the husband happy. *grin*
- I like change, especially in my style. I tend to be a bit drastic with my hair, and Rick is used to this. (In the 13 years we’ve known each other, my hair has been long, short, straight, curly, blonde, brown, red, auburn, green, purple and striped (with cherry Kool-Aid – that was fun!). Not much would shock him.)
- I’m a little self-conscious about my forehead. (I’ve been told it looks like a drive-in movie theatre.)
- I’m a mom and a low-maintenance chick. In other words, my time and motivation are limited. I don’t mind taking a few extra minutes to look great for a date or special events, but for day-to-day purposes, I need a ‘do that can look decent in less than 15 minutes.
Okay! One last warning and then onto the makeovers: these photos are perfectly unscrapbookable. Up to this point, I’ve cheated with ‘Fro Me to You. Sorry! I’m a scrapbooker and I scrap everything. And I mean everything. But today I’m truly working within the essence of the carnival. The following photos will never, ever see the inside of a photo album.
There are some great virtual makover tools, but most of them cost money. However, if you do a Google search, you can find a number of free ones as well. They usually limit your use until you purchase a membership, but I found the free version met my needs just fine. These first three looks are courtesy of InStyle.
Option #1: Layered something-or-other. (Obviously, I’m not up on my hairstyling lingo.) It’s cute and different, but my hair is pretty fine. Too fine for this look?
If you like this, vote #1: Layered Look.
Option #2: A fresh bangs-all-over look. For someone who typically hates bangs, I’m surprised how much I like this. However, I know Mr. Rick would still love me and say I look great, but also know he would miss my long locks.
If you like this vote #2: Bangs All Over.
Option #3: Taken directly from the head of Victoria Beckham. It’s angled, artsy and funky. Again, it’s probably too short for my husband’s seal of approval, but I think it looks pretty spicy. (Get it?)
If you like this best, vote #3: Posh Spice.
And now for makeovers from the second great site I found: iVillage.
Option #4: Here’s another celebrity look, this one taken from Jennifer Lopez. I don’t know how recent this look is for her, but I kinda like it. It’s relatively simple. It’s not too drastic a change and still looks long, even if it’s not. (A plus for my mister.)
If you like this one, vote #4: J. Lo’s Flip.
Option # 5: This may be my favorite, but I’m not sure if I can pull it off. What do you think? It’s kind of a rounded bob with some light layers. It has enough body to make up for the missing length, but will this be too high maintenance?
If this is your favorite, vote #5: Layered Bob.
Okay, now we’re just getting crazy short.
Option # 6: Pixie Variation. Let’s be serious: I’m not going to get this cut.
If you want to vote for it anyway (who knows? Maybe you’ll change my mind!), vote for # 6: Pixie Variation.
Option # 7: A straight blunt cut with some color. I may have experimented a lot, but I’ve never gone really dark. This might be fun! I like the cut, but am thinking the fringe in my face would drive me crazy. Might be investing in lots of barrettes.
If you think this is the best ‘do for me, vote for # 7: Dark Blunt Cut.
If you like the color (or would like to recommend another) but prefer a different cut, let me know in the comments section.
So, place your votes!
The poll will be open for one week. I’ll announce the winner on Friday, September 18th. And then, of course, I’ll post pictures after the deed is done. Should I be nervous?
Oh! One last picture. Just have to show you which hair Ellie liked best. Of course it’s a wedding ‘do!
Isn’t it lovely? For more totally unscrappable memories, visit We Are THAT Family.
Posted on September 11, 2008, in Just for Fun, picture. Bookmark the permalink. 28 Comments.
this is too funny.
I’m going with no. 7.
glad to be an inspiration to ya,
m
Ah, yes. “Purp.” I was amazed how many different colors your hair turned with that one bottle of dye…
What a great post!
And idea…you know you shouldn’t ask me..I’d tell you to be “spicy” which is what I did!
Shame on me …but hey you were warned with my post..I like to “livin” things up a bit! LOL ;0)
This is too much fun!! I like several of them. Choices, choices! Can’t wait to see which one is the winner!
I like the J-Lo flip, because I think it would be the easiest to style and still leaves you some length. But, I also think you’d look great as a brunette!
Are you donating your hair? I chopped 12 1/2 inches for Locks of Love in January. If I’d known about it at the time, I’d have given it to Pantene’s Beautiful Lengths program. I miss my long hair now, and am growing it out again…I think.
Can’t wait to see what you do!!!! You’ll look great whatever you decide!
OMG- that bride one was a hoot. I went with 1. It or 7 looks easiest!
THANKS, everyone, for voting!!! Send your friends over this way, too.
Taryn: I hadn’t heard about the Pantene campaign. I had been plannning to do Locks of Love, but this may actually be better for me. Thanks for the tip!
I like the J Lo flip because it isn’t too short so if you wanted to cut up into the other shorter ones later you could….baby steps for me.
I also like the blunt cut, but I don’t think I would do it so dark. Maybe I just got used to you as a blond. but like you said, you’d had so many different colors, it probably wouldn’t shock you too much. Good luck! Getting your hair cut is a big deal even if you do it often!
Hey Tanya! This was fun….I’d like to try it out and see what kind of fun new look I could get! I voted for #1, as it looks so cute, but would have to say that #4 looks the easiest by far. No matter what you choose I am sure you’ll look great!
~Jen
Very cute idea! I was tied with #1 and #3, but I voted for 3. Also, MaryKay.com has an AWESOME hair makeover kind of deal like you’re doing. They have TONS of hairstyles and it’s free. No, I don’t sell Mary Kay – lol – I just found the site one day
This was TOO much fun! I loooooove number 4 – the J-Lo flip. I also liked number 5, but I voted 4.
I liked #3 and #5
Great idea! I am so indecisive, I NEED help!
Very cute! I love #5!!!
I like number 5, but I also like the idea of you going dark, because we have the most fun!
I love this poll idea! Fun!
The wedding one is hysterical! The cuts are cute, but you need to talk to a stylist to see which ones are really possible on your kind of hair, and more importantly, which ones are right for your lifestyle. Some of those would take styling everyday, and some don’t. With young kids in the house, you might want the ones that take little time.
What a clever idea! I like #1 and #5 the best. I voted for one of them.
I voted for #3 but maybe you should go short slowly and go with # 4 first and take it from there. Remember you can always go shorter. Mine is short and I already want it long again:(
Woman pay big bucks to get blond hair so leave the color alone! Love number 5!
I’m lovin the dark blunt cut one.. #7
I voted for number 5. A STRUCTURED WELL FRAMED haircut.. cant go wrong. With that long hair it would be great to cut it off at a length it could be donated to locks of love.
The wedding do wasn’t on the poll whats up with that??
I voted for Option #1, but I also like Option #5.
Something to consider with the choppy, layered styles is product. I resisted salon products for quite a while because I thought they must be overpriced. Yet I have changed my tune. They make all the difference and can significantly reduce styling time. Redken’s Rewind is amazing and seemed expensive until I discovered it lasted for six months (Redken’s Fabricate is also excellent). The combo of Pureology’s Shine Max and Texture Twist is also a good choice.
Okay, I’ll get off my product soapboax.
Have fun whatever you decide, girlie.
I remember your Red Koolaid hair!! Interesting way to start the school year. Who would have known that koolaid doesn’t wash out of blonde hair and would have to grow out instead. LOL
I voted for 5 but 1 or 5 are really a toss up… both are very attractive cuts for you.
LOL, LOVE the wedding ‘do!
No 7, but keep the blond hair.
Remember, my mom voted #2.
Pingback: I warned you. « In the Dailies