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New Year’s Eve!

by whoorl

Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve and I have a sneaking suspicion many of you will be lighting up the town – dressed to the hilt with PERFECT hair and makeup, of course.

(My plans, however, will involve putting my toddler to bed and drinking half a bottle of Nyquil. We are a little sickly over here…)

However, I want to live vicariously through you! What are your plans? Where are you going? Most importantly, how are you wearing your hair?

For those of you who are hitting the town, I thought you might be interested in a video from Nikon’s newest how-to webisode series called Look Good in Pictures with Carson Kressley. Remember Carson from Queer Eye For The Straight Guy? I saw him once at a boutique hotel in Dallas and had to refrain from pinching his perfectly-dressed gay butt.

In this episode, Carson and special guest Steven Lake are showing viewers the best ways to do their hair and make-up for a big event that will involve a lot of photography. Steven is a celebrity stylist, doing hair and make-up for red carpet events, award shows and music videos. Um, the man knows what he’s talking about.

I had the chance to ask Steven some holiday-inspired hair questions, and here are his words of wisdom:

Besides wearing hair tight against the head, what are some other hair no-nos for photos?
A couple no-no’s for hair in pictures are using too much product, hat head and big hair! If you got a big mane try pushing one side back and leaving the other side in front leaving more room for you in the photo.

What are some of your favorite styling products for hair?
A couple of my favorite products are CHI Silk Infusion for moisture, shine and manageability. Also, Schwarzkopf Citre Shine/Shine Miracle.

Any suggestions for keeping hair protected from the winter elements (wind, snow, etc)?

To protect hair from winter keep it nourished and moisturized! Try a detangling spray or a light conditioning spray. You might even want to keep a Bounce sheet in your pocket for those static days!

What can a person with mid-length or short hair (e.g. chin-length bob) do to create a special look for holiday parties/photo ops?

For a special holiday look try going with you opposite texture! If you normally wear your hair straight go wavy or curly! If you are curly go wavy or even straight. You’ll make people look twice!

Thanks, Steven! For more ideas and tips, check out this video.

Ramón’s Girlfriend

by whoorl

Remember Ramón?
I made a promise to you
earlier this year

Much to my chagrin
I keep my promises, go
easy on me please

However, that is
not Ramón, it is a gift
from my cool father

Now, what should we name
this guitar? She’s a little
smaller than Ramón

Have you checked out all
the great entries at Neil’s blog?
Best concert ever

Met Susan for lunch
yesterday, we had on the
same outfit, good times

Snickers and coffee
Breakfast of the champions
Holy hell, WIRED

Haiku #2

by whoorl

Oh, this week was chock full of fun. Enjoy.

ER 1 am
Oh stomach issues, why do
you make my life suck?

After six hours of
CAT scans/ ultrasounds, it’s not
appendicitis

Now I must dabble
in the world of stool samples
I think I might hork

What you are telling
me is that I need to shit
in that plastic cup?

And put it in the
freezer? Should I place it next
to the chicken strips?

My pants are falling
off my hips, this girl needs some
down-home good cooking

Heather B, our phone
conversation was a mere
glimpse at my mania

Am I Bea Arthur?
Sis called me geriatric
while at Bloomingdales

Are these underwear
granny panties? Am I not
bringing sexy back?

Well, her sales pitch worked
I now own the Cadillac
of thongs, lots of them

I could not decide
amidst the pretty colors
so I bought a lot

Whoa, is that a breeze
on my ass cheeks? Awkward, yo
Husband sure likes them

Mind has certainly
been in the gutter lately
Maybe it’s the thongs?

If you think some blogs
are sellouts, then quit fucking
reading them, simple

The best mascara
is sitting on drugstore shelves
LashExact, trust me

And no, I was not
compensated to say that
Peace be with you

I mentioned before
The Carpenters make me cringe
My personal hell

If I hear one more
Carpenters Christmas song, I
will off myself soon

It’s confession time
I enjoy writing haikus
Have a great weekend!

Friday Haiku

by whoorl

It frightens me that I’m finding it easier to express my feelings in haiku form than in basic sentences, but I feel the need to go with it. I’m glad to know that I will retain 4 readers.

Thus, I give you Whoorl’s Week in Haiku.

Man, there is a lot
of stink ass perfume out there
Nostril damage, yo

The end of the world
in 2012, no need
to tell me that, Mark

It is possible
to have blunt and sideswept bangs
concomitantly

“Concomitantly”
is the most overused word
by pharma sales reps

Who cares if Twilight
is old news next Halloween
I will be Bella

D will be perfect
as Edward, with his vampire
Blue Steel model stare

My child did not poop
for eleven frickin’ days
Now it is shit city

The most perfect home
was this close to being ours
Up yours, New York man

However, he still
might be our landlord so I
better shut my mouth

When I get nervous
I chew my bottom lip, it
looks like shredded wheat

Wito needs to quit
with the guttural groaning
or it’s bitch slap time

I can’t believe it
but it actually feels
like fall in So Cal

I need to film a
hairstyle tutorial but
my voice kills kittens

Yes, I know I look
like Kristin Davis, yes I
hear it all day long

“People You May Know”
is the most horrifying
app found on Facebook

It’s like a collage
of ex-boyfriends and blind dates
No thank you, AWKWARD

I just wrote sixteen
haikus, now it is your turn
Hit me with your best

hair thursday makeover 52

by whoorl

This week’s participant is Kat.

Kat is one of Hair Thursday’s biggest supporters – she leaves positive, insightful comments all of the time and I just love having her around in general.

Now, as you can see from the above photos, Kat has beautiful hair. For God’s sake, look at that perfect ponytail.

Oh, and don’t forget the shine.

Sickening, really.

Kat’s hair grows super fast and is super straight and she is SUPER BORED. She even put up a poll at her own blog to help her make a decision. Long or short? Natural or highlights? Bangs or no bangs?

Here are my two cents. I’m willing to put money on the fact that people would kill for Kat’s shiny, straight thickness. However, I know she is bored and wants a change. My suggestion to Kat would be to keep her hair color as natural as possible – no matter what kind of color she uses, nothing is shinier than virgin hair. Amen to that. If Kat continues to highlight, I would not suggest going any lighter than the highlights in the above photos. I DO think they look very pretty, so if that’s what Kat needs to feel like she’s making a change, by all means, go for it.

As for a style, I don’t think Kat should discount the idea of bangs. Looking at the above photo, it seems her bangs are cut a little too wispy for her hair type. If she tries bangs again, I would suggest heavier ones. (By “heavier”, I mean I don’t want to see the forehead through the bangs. Also, do I detect a cowlick? If so, the heavier bangs will help with that.)

Here are some examples of heavier bangs.

Some of these bangs are cut on an angle, some are straight across, but they all are heavier than Kat’s previous bangs. I definitely think that is the key.

(Kat, since your hair grows super fast, I would recommend going with a blunt, straight-across bang first and as they grow, have your stylist shape them into an angled, sideswept look. That way, you get the best of both worlds.)

Take a look at these options.

If Kat decides against the bangs, I like Option #1 for her hairstyle. The layers around the face add some movement and texture, which could help add some dimension to Kat’s straight hair. Kat would definitely need a pomade or wax to help separate and “flick” the ends. (Maybe even use a flat iron to create some loose waves? By the way, I’m working on that video tutorial and it should be up next week, if I can stop vomiting over the sound of my voice.)

Option #2 has the same kind of beachy, separated look but with bangs.

Of course, both of these styles will look great in Kat’s natural straight state, but I thought the addition of some waves would be a nice departure.

So what do you all think? Should Kat cut bangs to change it up?

Can You Say Carpal Tunnel?

by whoorl

1. It’s not all tofu and hemp over here. I’ve finally admitted to my paper towel addiction.

2. If you have an iPhone, you have to check out these apps for parents. (Your iPhone can act as a baby monitor! That calls you at your number of choice when it detects sound! DUDE.)

3. Plus-sized tips and cute fall fashions. 

4. Playing catch-up at Hair Thursday.

5. Victory rolls! Be sure and watch the video I posted by Super Kawaii Mama. (I’m cyber-stalking her in a mild, rule-abiding way.)

6.  If this kid doesn’t make you feel all warm and fuzzy, you are an asshole robot.

Wow. Maybe there is a reason why I can’t get things written at Whoorl. Like, MY FINGERS ARE FALLING OFF. Now, if you will excuse me, I’ve got a couch and a DVR calling my name.

Have a super weekend!