Ode to Short Hair

Fortunately for me, my hair grows fast. I've never worried much about changing my hair because I figure it's easy to change it again, if I don't like the way it looks. That's not to say that I've never had a hair meltdown.  I've had a few.  Once when I was a teen, I asked for a feathered, Farah Fawcett cut and I got a mullet like shag.  There were tons of tears and stress while it grew out.  The biggest stresses have been about color. Luckily for me, that is an easy change. Once there was a platinum blonde mistake that took hours to create and then correct.  It also took many days to get my scalp back to normal. Lots of pain.  I've done a few shades of dark brown that I didn't love and some shades of red that were fun at the moment.  Right now, I'm dying to change my hair and go short again.  I love being able to style my long hair but I miss the ease and fun on my short styles.  This photo of Miley Cyrus' new cut made me want to chop mine off even more...

photo credit: @MileyCyrus

She went from a shoulder grazing cut to this fantastic short style. I love it and she's thrilled with her new do.  I really want a messy up do for our wedding in April so I'm fighting my urge to cut.  This little post is an effort to enjoy my short hair without cutting it (until after the wedding).  My first super short do was in high school when I had an asymmetrical do that was spiked on the side and long in the front.  I will post a picture someday, if I can find one.  It's been short and long and all phases in between. Some haven't been my favorites and I've changed them quickly. At the time the change was good for me and was good for me. It gave me the lift I needed.

2012

2009

2008

2007

2005 (me and my Honey)

The moral of my story (and I think Miley's too) is to try something new.  If you don't like the result, you can always change it again.  Talk to your stylist about your hair and your face shape, they can give you great advice.  A new hairstyle can change the way you feel, lift your mood and give you wings. If you take a chance it can make you feel like a new woman.

Inspiration - This Week's Pinspiration

You all know my love of Pinterest. It's been a great tool for wedding planning and I collect everything from style ideas to recipes on the site. For years I've torn pages out of magazines and shoved them in a folder. The favorites link on my Internet browser could use its own Dewey Decimal system. I save ideas, sites, thoughts and everything that inspires me. Pinterest is a dream come true. I thought I'd share with you, some of my latest inspiration.

Five fashion editors wore the same rock t-shirt, five different ways. I love the way it shows individual style but you all know I love mixing rock t-shirts all sorts of ways.

Great tip on accenting your eyes.  I love the step by step that you could use with any eye color and liner.

Cherry lime popsicles made fresh from real fruit.  These scream summer to me. I definitely need to make them pronto!

Four easy braided hairstyles.  With this crazy hot weather and my struggle to keep from cutting my hair off, I've been loving braids lately.

What's not to love about an ombre glitter manicure?  It's already on my list of, must try, manis this summer. The color options are endless.

This outfit is simple, fun and a great way to try neon without looking like an 80's flashback. Did I mention that I used to own a neon ski jacket?  Mixing neon with neutrals is a perfect way to try the trend.

This saying spoke to me as soon as I saw it.  I've been in relationships and had supposed friends who dulled my sparkle but not anymore.  Growing as a person has taught me to never let anyone dull my sparkle.

Do you have a Pinterest account?  If you don't, be sure to request an account. It's fun and a great way to collect your ideas.  Once you have an account don't forget to show me some love and follow me.  I'm in the process of  following all of you lovely folks who are following me.

Easy Summer Beach Hair

I'm a bit of a hair chameleon.  Throughout my life, I've regularly grown out and then cut my hair.  I've never been afraid to try a new style. Usually when summer rolls around, I cut my hair shorter because I long for easy, stress free hair.  I've had to fight that urge this summer.  I really want a messy up do for our wedding next April.  I'm starting to hear that little voice that says, "Cut your hair Deb! It's easier to manage!"  If I cave to my inner voice and cut my hair really short, I won't have enough time to grow it out before next April. Hats are always my beach go to. When I leave the beach and venture out later in the day, I usually ditch my hat.  A cute hairstyle is definitely in order.

My Favorite Beach Hat

Because of this I've been contemplating easy beach hairstyles for our vacation next week.  On Saturday we leave for a week in the Outerbanks of North Carolina.  My goal this year is to go even more simple than in years past and to pack very light.  I'm going to leave the curling iron and blow dryer at home. I know, I'm even shocking myself!

A top french braid or front braid will keep my hair out of my face.  I don't wear my hat when I go in the water so these styles will look chic and keep my hair out of my face.

French Braid - source

Front Braid - via The Beauty Department

Pig tails or a side braid will work on the beach and after the beach.  If I let my hair dry while wearing braids, I'll have loose waves when I take them down.

Marilyn's Pigtails

Lauren's Side Braid - from The Beauty Department

Instead of fighting the texture I'll get from the ocean and wind, I'll use it to my advantage and go for a messy pony tail or a messy up do.  If I add a flower to my messy up do, it will look more polished for evening.

Use Beachy Texture - Create a Messy Pony

Use Beachy Texture and a Flower - Create a Messy Updo for Evening

I have really straight, non-curly hair.  Usually to get waves I need to use a curling iron or hot rollers.  Since I'm not bringing those with me, I could use my damp beach hair to create pretty waves.  I love the tutorial from Maegan of ...love Maegan on using a soft headband to create waves.  I've used butterfly clips many times to create waves.

Roll Damp Hair in a Headband for Loose Waves - from ...love Maegan

Create Waves Using Butterfly Clips - Instructions Here

How do you style your hair at the beach?