Hair Thursday - 2.15 Couples Edition!
Written by whoorl · Filed Under hair thursday, photos
Awww, will you look at these two lovebirds?
Meet Allison and Blake, my very first Hair Thursday: Couple Edition victims. The future of their healthy tresses is entirely in my hands. I’m drunk with power! MWAHAAHHHHAAAAAA.
Oh, don’t worry. I’m a Pepper too, Blake.
Allison’s hair:
Medium brown, natural highlights
Normal to dry
Usually washes every other day or two
Very straight
Preference for long hair. Her hair is her “security blankie”, and will not chop it off.
Addicted to hot rollers
Lots of ponytails
Let’s hear a little bit about Allison’s hair issues.
I have become addicted to my hot rollers. Truth be told, I’m a wannabe curly top. I want wavy hair! Alas, it is stick straight, heck, straighter than most sticks. And the whole curling iron, blow out thing is tough to do daily with our 4 children here. Did I mention I homeschool? THERE IS SUCH LITTLE TIME FOR ME. I end up taking about 3 FULL showers per week, meaning my hair is dry enough that for several days I can spit bathe, and pull my hair up. Braids, pony tails, twists, whatever. There are only so many hours in a day to take care of our 4, eat, bathe, work out, clean house, work on a remodel project, etc.
I’m hella exhausted just reading that, but I think Allison is approaching her hair routine exactly how she should. Honestly, how else could she approach it? She wants long hair, she doesn’t have time to style it every day, she needs low-maintenance options, etc.
Let’s look at a photo of Allison using her hot rollers.
I think her hair looks nice when hot-rolled- very healthy and full of bounce. Don’t you? So, what could we do to add a little spice to that head of hair?
I KNOW!
Well, two things. First, Allison needs to trim the ends and shape up the layers in the front.
Secondly, let’s COLOR it. (Squee!)
Judging by the photos, I think Allison could go a wee bit darker. Think luscious chocolate…in fact, her hair color change could be similar to one of our past participants, Lori.
Remember Lori?
Remember how Lori’s blue eyes just popped once she went a little darker? Well, if you take a look at Allison’s peepers, I do believe they are beautiful and blue and BEGGING to be noticed.
Here are two shades that would look lovely on Allison. It’s important for her not to go too dark, or she will risk looking a little garish. The first shade isn’t too much darker, but has red undertones throughout. Option #2 is about as dark as I would recommend going, but would still look pretty with Allison’s complexion.
Which shade do you prefer for Allison? Either way, her hair will look incredibly shiny and those blue eyes will shimmer.
Let’s not forget Blake!
Blake’s hair:
Very thick and wavy
Large cowlick in the front
Has worn all lengths
Needs a style that won’t hang in his eyes while looking downwards
Uses products (Aveda styling stick)
Blake is a graphic designer and has super hair, but both he and Allison think his current style is a little too Kris Kristofferson 70’s shaggy. (For the record, I am a huge fan of wavy, shaggy hair on boys. This may or may not be related to the fact that I live in a beach town with tan, shaggy-haired surfers everywhere. Yummy. Especially the ones with super dark hair and really white teeth…or the ones with the sun-bleached ends…yeah…definitely…wait, what was I talking about?)
Sorry.
Yes, the options.
Oh, I know what you’re thinking. Patrick Dempsey? HOW OBVIOUS.
Trust me, I spent hours yesterday (literally, HOURS) trying to find two suitable haircuts not involving Patrick Dempsey, but y’all, Blake has Patrick Dempsey hair. (!!!) Thick, wavy, healthy…seriously, how could I NOT.
Taking some length off the top in Option #1 would really enhance Blake’s thick waves. Right now, his hair is too weighed down to get much lift off his face. Plus, we need to get Blake’s cowlick to work with him, not against him. American Crew has some great grooming creams and pomades that would help keep the hair up, up and away. I also like how the sides and back of this haircut are left a little longer, where you can see a little wave here and there.
Option #2 would still leave some length on the top, but would be a much tighter cut around the sides and back. This is when Blake’s Aveda Style Stick would come in handy, just rub some between the palms and go crazy. Blake definitely has the volume to pull this off.
Now, go ahead. Tell Blake what you think!
kat
May 15th, 2008 7:20 amoooh a couple. how fun! seriously though, choosing for blake was tough. i have NO IDEA what cut would look for a guy. i scrolled up and down a bunch of times. ultimately i went with patrick b/c he’s just HOT. i think blake would then exude hotness.
i thought martina’s hair - option 1 was maybe too close even with the red so i went for option b since a full dark chocolate would look lovely. and i know she doesn’t want to chop but i do think maybe a few inches off, maybe more defined swept bangs would look so good especailly with allison’s face shape!
Jamie
May 15th, 2008 7:20 amCREW products for men are amazing - I’ve used them on my own hair, even. The pomade smells heavenly, and will always remind me of my college boyfriend. He ultimately turned out to be a big, fat jerk - but MAN did he have a great head of hair.
andrea
May 15th, 2008 7:44 amWill you be doing a children’s edition soon because Charlie’s current shag isn’t doing anything for him.
Lauri
May 15th, 2008 7:46 amLove your advice… I agree 100 %. Is it my turn yet…. is it? is it? am I next? soon? please tell me soon? last I heard I was in the cue for june. I am totally holding off on a big change until I get me some whoorl advice… see my blog
June 19th..hold on…you can do it, Lauri!
allison Tannery
May 15th, 2008 7:53 amOh Holy Hilariousness! This is so fun…Blake and I KNEW there’d be a Patrick Dempsey shot! We’ve known this about his hair for years! You were stubborn (brave?) to even TRY to avoid that obviousness. How funny. For the record, I like the bit of length on that one, as opposed to the other option. And yes, I voted. And as usual, you are brilliant in your suggestion for me to only shape up (you wouldn’t want to see me cry), and go darker!?!? I’d never thunk it, oh great hair guru! Usually everyone says highlights, go lighter, get some highlights. *sigh* The maintenance on those suckers suck.
Can’t wait to see the results, thanks so much for fitting us into your rapidly growing (ha, no pun intended) Hair Empire!
bethany actually
May 15th, 2008 8:15 amWhen I saw the photo of Allison, before I even read the post, was, “She looks a lot like Lori, she should go darker!”
bethany actually
May 15th, 2008 8:16 amAck! Should proofread before hitting ’submit.’ Please edit previous comment to read:
When I saw the photo of Allison, before I even read the post, my first thought was, “She looks a lot like Lori, she should go darker!”
And then delete this one. :-) Thanks, Sarah!
Jill - GlossyVeneer
May 15th, 2008 8:36 amThis is awesome, I was just thinking that you needed to feature a guy on your site. (This thought came to me as I was buzzing my husband’s head this weekend, that’s his big hair makeover… first change in style since he was about 12 or so!)
Laura
May 15th, 2008 8:52 amThey are adorable! I love the couples idea.
Walking With Scissors
May 15th, 2008 9:01 amCome on ladies, you just voted for Patrick Dempsey because he’s HOTT and the other guy looks a little effeminate, didn’t you? Admit it!! I am one of the few who voted for “the other guy” because I think that hair would work better with Blake’s face shape. Can’t wait to see the final result!
Marty Mankins
May 15th, 2008 9:17 amCan you also suggest a new shirt for Blake? at least a different color. Red shirt and his color hair seem to clash, at least I think so.
Jake Tannery
May 15th, 2008 9:17 amHi, this is Jake, Allison’s son. I don’t have any idea about the hair, except that really short hair on my mom looks REALLY bad(I would know, I’ve seen the pictures in the photo album), don’t think I’m slamming her, she said so herself.
For my dad, I just don’t like him with hair longer than what it is now, but from the posts, I don’t think you’re going to do really short hair on my mom, or long hair on my dad.
That’s all.
Dr. Maureen
May 15th, 2008 9:21 amNothin’ wrong with looking like Patrick Dempsey, if you ask me.
Manda
May 15th, 2008 9:28 amPatrick Dempsey!! *drool*
Also, what the heck kind of hot rollers does Allison use? I have some and my hair is similarly stick straight and I NEVER look like that after I use them … instead I look like a 1980’s debutante/pageant entry. Oy.
Natalie
May 15th, 2008 9:31 amCouples, fun! It’s no fair though that both of them have such gorgeous hair :D
(And weird, I’m usually in the minority on the polls but today, I’m 1 for 2. Sweet! Maybe I’m getting better at this whole thing!)
Allison Tannery
May 15th, 2008 9:37 amOh yeah, Manda, we’re bringing back the hot rollers! Flat irons, be gone with ye!
These were cheapies…from Walgreens. Conair, the little mini-soft pack thing for travel, 8 medium blue ones, and 4 small green. I completely dry my hair, and then roll in 2 layers, sort of like you’d try to blow out your hair. 3 rollers top layer, one up by each temple (twirled around the roller almost spiral-like), and one in the back at the crown of my head, then 2 more, one at each ear, and one or two to get the rest of the back pieces. Leave it up, like, 10 minutes while I put clothes on, the down, finger out, spray spray spray (sorry, it’s true) and go go go! It looks better in about 15 minutes as it falls some. Trust me, I’ve had the 80s pageant hair, too. Oy is right.
abbersnail
May 15th, 2008 9:58 amI think this speaks to how much we all love Patrick Dempsey.
abbersnail
May 15th, 2008 9:59 amOh, and I’m totally stealing the Martina McBride color for my very own!
Sue
May 15th, 2008 12:18 pmI think Allison would look great with some lighter highlights around her face too! Great hair!
mommypie
May 15th, 2008 12:21 pmA couple — how awesome are you? Can’t wait to see the results!
sunny
May 15th, 2008 2:35 pmI see Blake rocking a very good judd nelson type look. A little long on top a little short on the bottom. that sorta 80s power attorney/bratpack thing. Any YES..I’m a pepper!
love the red undertone idea for Allison!
Jake Tannery
May 15th, 2008 3:26 pmI wanna be a pepper!
Seriously, though, I didn’t know what a pepper is until just s few minutes ago.
I think that my mom should do the No.1 cut, but with the No.2 color. I think that No.1 looks too red for her, and No.2 is too flat and straight, which she doesn’t like.
For my dad, I still think patrick dempsey is cool. I’ve said before that he looks like him, with the facial features and hair.
As for option No.2 for him, I think it’s too short. The spike looks like something out of a video game, though.
My dad doesn’t like it really short, so he might not like to do No.2.
(By the way, No.1 for mom and No.2 for dad are currently winning in the polls)
Kristin
May 15th, 2008 6:02 pmAllison, awesome hair! And thanks for explaining the hot rollers, I was totally going to ask and now I might need to go to Walgreens!
seven
May 17th, 2008 11:15 pmFor some reason I can’t vote… I click and nothing happens.
But I vote for #1 for Allison and #2 for Blake.