The Top Knot

July 26, 2011

Last December, I cut a fair amount of hair off, and with the exception of 5 or 6 days since, I’ve been in mourning. It hasn’t mattered how “fresh” people told me it looks or that “I needed the change,” the truth is, I LIKE MY HAIR LONG. I am lame, and the antithesis of [...]


The Braid

July 21, 2011

This braid is beyond. It’s a twirling barefoot in the damp grass braid. A flowing, flowered maxi skirt braid. A sun kissed shoulders with rosy, glowing cheeks braid. I want to make out with it. Are you feeling me (up)? Not the easiest look to achieve, but advanced braiders need to jump on this look [...]


10 Summer Hair Looks

June 16, 2011

Hey! You know what day it is? Hair Thursday, that’s what! I just had to share these Colette Malouf sketches I received in my inbox this week. Aren’t they gorgeous? (Click photos to enlarge.) You can’t possibly tell me that you don’t have any ideas for ways to wear your hair this summer NOW, can [...]


10 Summer Hair Looks

May 16, 2011

10 beautiful hairstyles for summer here.


Figuring Things Out

May 16, 2011

Let’s pretend you are a therapist. I’m sitting down on the couch now. I’m toying with the idea of consolidating back to one blog. Freelance work is hopping, the kiddos’ activities are increasing every month, and I just feel like running both Whoorl and Hair Thursday is too much. I’d love to be able to [...]


Hotheads Extensions are RAD

April 27, 2011

I totally forgot to tell you all that I put in a few Hotheads extensions into my hair a couple of months ago. I know what you’re thinking – Sarah just can’t live without long hair, but actually, I didn’t use the extensions for length. I used them for HIGHLIGHTS. How awesome is that idea? [...]


Reagan Goes Red!

March 31, 2011

Do you all read Hairdresser on Fire? Reagan is a hair goddess who creates some of the greatest tutorials EVER. (Seriously, I will SO rock this braided look when my hair gets a tad bit longer.) Reagan just decided to venture into red territory and it looks amazing, don’t you think? Major girl crush over [...]


Top 10 Wedding Hairstyles

March 25, 2011

Daily Makeover has their top 10 picks for wedding hairstyles over here. What do you think of the picks? Did you wear your hair up or down on your wedding day?


T3 Featherweight Journey Travel Dryer Giveaway!

March 8, 2011

I’ve gone on and on and OOONNNNNN about the importance of using a quality hairdryer – it speeds up drying time, smooths the hair cuticle, and just creates an all-around better blowout. Can you imagine owning an super high quality dryer that was also small enough to travel with easily? Look no further! The T3® [...]


Three Twisted Buns Tutorial

March 7, 2011

Did you all see this amazing updo on A Cup of Jo last week? So fresh and lovely! Check out the step-by-step tutorial here. {photos by Jamie Beck}


Jennifer Aniston Debuts New Honey Blonde Bob

February 23, 2011

Contributed by Lauren Le Vine Photo: Before © Christopher Polk/Getty Images for PCA, After © Fotonoticias/WireImage Seriously, what is going on in Hollywood? Has every celebrity suddenly decided that they’re bored with their signature look? Yesterday, Justin Bieber shed his signature hairstyle, and this morning, our friends at Lock & Mane sent us word that [...]


Gwyneth Paltrow’s Fave Hair Product

February 4, 2011

So, APPARENTLY I’m not the only one!! Photo: © The Image Gate/Getty Images Gwyneth Paltrow says the secret to her gorgeous hair is dry shampoo. The Country Strong actress always keeps dry shampoo on hand to mop up excess oil from her roots and scalp, with her favorite being Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat [...]


The Best Dry Shampoos

February 1, 2011

Ladies and gents, if you haven’t seen the light in regards to using dry shampoos, you best be watching this video and taking notes! Dry shampoos are amazing for quickly cleaning second and third day hair, keeping oily bangs at bay, and awesome for post-workout hair. (I seriously need to buy stock in Klorane, is [...]


Favorite Products for a Smooth and Shiny Blowout

January 24, 2011

Instead of sprinkling product recommendations randomly throughout my posts, I am planning on putting together some videos where I list all of my favorite products in one place. That way, you don’t have to go pilfering through years of posts looking for that ONE time I might have mentioned my all-time favorite shampoo/curl product/curling iron/etc. [...]


Gorgeous Gray

January 13, 2011

The hilarious and quite lovely Alice of Finslippy fame recently decided to give her monthly coloring treatments the heave-ho and embrace her natural silver gray. Alice had been coloring her hair auburn for many years. Which was a great color, but the constant upkeep was not so great. So, she started to grow. And grow. [...]


Long, Loose Waves

January 12, 2011

As we should have guessed, I am longing for long hair again. I saw this photo on The Sartorialist and have been daydreaming about loose, tousled waves all morning.


Best Tressed of 2010

January 3, 2011

Hello, darlings! I hope your new year is off to a beautiful start. Mine has been a little rainy so far here in Southern California, but the clouds are supposed to part later this afternoon. Hooray! So, are you thinking of rocking a new look in 2011? Did you find any inspiration in some of [...]


Lock and Mane Friends & Family Discount!

December 13, 2010

I loooooove Lock and Mane. LOVE. I am truly grateful to the ladies of Lock and Mane for introducing me to Alterna Styling Tonic and the Futuro Marilyn Brush, both of which are staples of my styling routine. If you are looking for anything hair related, I must direct you to the website, where you [...]