I am sure that each and every one of you read Whoorl and her Hair Thursdays. The girl was in the NEW YORK TIMES last week! I am so very, very proud of her.
When she first posed the question as to whether or not she should start the series, I fully encouraged her. I did not, however, sign up.
This had nothing to do with what I thought of her ability to choose hairstyles. She is gifted in that regard.
The issue is my hair. I am limited with my options.
Let me show you.
I have naturally curly hair, that is thicker than all get-out. Seriously. It weighs about a tonne. No kidding.
I am actually quite thankful that I have curly hair. Why? Because for the first twelve years of my life, my hair was straight. No curls to be seen. I envied my sister Mel, for she had a head of corkscrew curls that begged me to pull them daily, just to see them spring back. My hair was 90% straight, with 10% frizz. See?
Oh, grade four. I was so cute(ish). Then grade five hit, along with the ten-year awkward phase.
Case in point, from grade nine (Posted before, because it is classic).
This photo also proves why I cannot do bangs. They stick up regardless of what I do. Add a little Ice Mist and BAM! Instant height.
I once bucked my hair off, to barely below my ears. The year was 1998. I was about thirty/forty pounds heavier than I am now.
I was also apparently a fan of the mumu. IT WAS THE NINETIES. I refuse to take the blame for that dress.
I loved that haircut for about…a day. I promptly decided to grow it out, which was a (rhymes with) itch.
It got to a length where I could rock the “friends” hairdo, as it was the times I was living in.
That is me on the left, and my friend (and college roommate) Tanya on the right. I was still a porker.
The hair finally passed the awkward length and I reverted back to the long and curly.
I got fit, met and married Honey and we had a baby. Graham. In my post-partum glory, I thought I should cut my hair. Not short short, but short. It was a bit shorter when it was first cut, but there were only about three photos taken of me that year. This gives you an idea.
HOW CUTE IS GRAHAM?
Back to the hair.
I liked that length. Sort of. I felt cute. But not pretty. I vowed never to go that short again.
On the drive to my hairdresser’s yesterday, I pondered my options.
Bangs were out.
Short short was out.
Straightening my hair every day? WAS OUT. I am lucky if I make it out of the house fully clothed and in my right mind. I HAVE NO TIME TO MESS WITH A STRAIGHTENING IRON. Besides, I tried “poker straight” a few years ago and aged twenty years in the matter of minutes. This face of mine? Needs hair with BODY.
I have done a variation of the same theme for the past five years. Long layers. That’s it.
So what could I do?
My hair has gotten all funky lately. Blame it on hormones, aging, or the jet stream. Whatever the reason, the underneath layer of my hair (which used to be the curliest) is now the straightest. It was hanging there all straight and frizzy. Three inches below the curls. HAWT.
(Not)
I also found that the super long layers that I had in the front were not conducive for pulling my hair back and leaving wisps of hair around my face. The “wisps” were eight inches long. At least.
Also? NOT HAWT.
So? Jenny cut at least three inches of nastiness off of the back, and gave me some super short tendrils around my face. Those short pieces do not even reach my chin. When I pull my hair back, I have the curly-haired version of ponytail “bangs”.
My hair is still layered, and longer at the back than what you can see at the front. This photo does not give it justice, but I like my new ‘do. A lot.
I feel lighter, fresher, and springier. Here is hoping the weather follows suit.
43 Comments
you are stunning. and so is your hair! looks like the perfect length for you!
Comment by ali on April 23rd, 2008 @ 6:50 amYou look lovely! and MY are your eyes BLUE!!!
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Comment by Erin on April 23rd, 2008 @ 7:01 amYou look gorgeous… wonderful cut and looks great.
I always hate trying to do something with my hair…its very thick and doesn’t want to ever do what I would like it to
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Comment by Barb on April 23rd, 2008 @ 7:07 amIt’s very pretty!
Even at your personal heaviest, I would never ever think you were a “porker.” You don’t even look heavy! But I am glad you have a body you love now. 
Hot cakes! Lookin’ saucy!
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Comment by Amanda Brown on April 23rd, 2008 @ 7:28 amThis is my older sister, people, isn’t she sexy? I know, HOT!
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I was going to say exactly what sizzle said.
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Comment by bethany actually on April 23rd, 2008 @ 7:43 amI like it! I have super curly hair too - and I recently got it cut a bit too short for my curls. To wit: http://flickr.com/photos/rhirhi/2434262426/
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Comment by Rhi on April 23rd, 2008 @ 8:01 amIt looks fantastic! I love it!
I’ve been blessed with the curly haired gene as well. When I was younger, I absolutely hated how many curls I had. I wanted to be just like all my other friends, who all had incredibly straight hair. Older ladies used to come up to me, and gush over how gorgeous my hair was, but I hated it.
Over time I grew to love the curls, and now I embrace them fully. I do get the frizzies at times, but for the most part I’ve learned how to manage it, and make it look halfways decent most of the time.
I’ve straightened it a few times, and while others thought I looked great, it just didn’t look like me. In the pictures I have, it looks like my face and body, but looks like someone Photoshopped a different hairstyle over top of my head. 
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You look absolutely FANTABULOUS!! And the porker picture? Not so porky. In MY opinion anyway.
And that picture of you and Graham? So SO cute!!!
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Comment by Mrs. Wilson on April 23rd, 2008 @ 8:09 amyay for getting a haircut you love!
I always hyperventilate at the hairdresser (one day I will work up the courage to cut off my long hair … just not anytime soon.)
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Comment by hills on April 23rd, 2008 @ 8:13 amI had all sorts of comments, and then I saw that picture of Graham… now I can’t think straight. What a cutie!
How funny, I was getting my hair cut (and colored…*shakes fist at grays*) yesterday! I like you new ‘do!!
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You look beautiful, in every single one of those shots. But I love the new ‘do. Very YOU.
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Comment by Kerri Anne on April 23rd, 2008 @ 8:50 amIt looks great! My hair has been getting progressively wavier and wavier. It’s kind of freaking me out. I also have a ton of hair and a LOT of body.
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Comment by 180/360 on April 23rd, 2008 @ 8:55 amaie, you are definitely not a ‘porker’…
isn’t it great how a new do can perk ya up? looks good!
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Comment by Holly on April 23rd, 2008 @ 10:06 amLooks fantastic! I’m thinking of getting a new ‘do myself.
I think it looks lovely… I am also in love with your necklace in that last photo.
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Comment by K on April 23rd, 2008 @ 10:42 amNew do looks great Ange. Why is it that we always seem to do the hair cut thing around the same time. I did mine about 2 weeks ago. Too funny!!
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Comment by Mel on April 23rd, 2008 @ 10:46 amIt looks a whole bunch lighter, great look!
I remember your “poker straight” attempt. Your boss at the time couldn’t figure out what was different
My hair has really changed since the boys, I have to now straighten mine everyday, otherwise it looks like I stuck my finger in a light socket!
Love the posts!
Comment by Lee on April 23rd, 2008 @ 10:53 amThis post makes me remember the days when I longed for curly hair. And a different nose. My nose grew less turned up, but my hair grew no more curly.
Love the new cut. Looks great on you.
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Comment by Moose on April 23rd, 2008 @ 11:00 amLove the new “do” … you look hot!!
And OHMIGOSH you were NOT a porker!! If you were, then I’m an elephant.
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Comment by Hannah on April 23rd, 2008 @ 12:10 pmLookin good, and best of all you like it!
That shirt goes well with your eyes too.
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Looks great!
And no, you were never a porker!
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Comment by Kristabella on April 23rd, 2008 @ 1:30 pmI would kill for your hair.
At least you never sported the same do as Beeker from the muppets, because let me tell you…Orange is never flattering on ANYONE.
Ehem…
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Comment by Loralee on April 23rd, 2008 @ 1:42 pmOooooo, best hair ever! I love it. It is soft yet stunning and so flattering, whit-whew! (whistling)
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Comment by Anna on April 23rd, 2008 @ 1:46 pmYou look great in blue, it makes your eyes really look blue and sparkly.
Comment by Teej on April 23rd, 2008 @ 3:16 pmYou are so gorgeous! I have a theory that every woman has a Drop Dead Gorgeous phase in their life. Mine, unfortunately was when I was a toddler, but you, well, you are just hitting yours. All your pics are beautiful, but now… well, you’re HAWT!
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Comment by Sue on April 23rd, 2008 @ 5:55 pmOkay so this comment will have little to do with your hair but the irony is amazing. I was in the middle of reading your post… on hair when the phone rang. Guess who?
My hair stylist that’s who.
I was 10 minutes late for cut and colour!!!!!!!
Me, who never forgets about anything.
First sign of dimentia?
Maybe.
YOU?
Are stunning.
Always.
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I LOVE having short hair. I have wavy hair, and I love when it’s short and sticks up all over the place!
I love that cut on you, it looks really good! I think we need a ponytail picture!!
Also—Emily looks SO MUCH like your little-you picture! Same big smile and cutie-patootie-ness!
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Comment by Meg on April 23rd, 2008 @ 8:57 pmGreat hair cut! You look gorgeous. I am in desparate need of a new “do”. I have asked Whoorl for help … let’s see what she and her readers come up with!
Comment by Red Lotus Mama on April 23rd, 2008 @ 10:08 pmOh my goodness, does Emily ever look like you when you were younger! And how cute are Grahams rolls?!? Don’t you love looking back and seeing all the “styles” that you fell victim to? I think your hair looks awesome!
Comment by Michele on April 23rd, 2008 @ 10:31 pmCute! Hope it helps spring return!
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Comment by Kaili on April 24th, 2008 @ 12:35 amYou look beyond gorgeous. The cut is perfect. Now, let’s try to overlook the fact that I think we BOTH had that same hideous floral print muumuu dress in the early nineties. (It wasn’t our fault! It was the FASHION!)
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Comment by metalia on April 24th, 2008 @ 2:58 amYour hair is gorgeous! I don’t know how much I’ve spent on perms over the years trying to get my hair to look JUST LIKE YOURS. TFS!
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Comment by Marla on April 24th, 2008 @ 4:22 amYou look fantastic. LOVE the picture, love the style.
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Comment by Indygirl on April 24th, 2008 @ 5:01 amYour hair looks great. I so wish I had curly hair (I know, grass is always greener).
You look fab!
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Comment by skiplovey on April 24th, 2008 @ 8:42 amThe hair looks great! I have similar hair, but it goes flat by the 3rd hour so I either straighten it or powere thorough flat frizzy hair.
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Comment by Kristie on April 24th, 2008 @ 10:55 amNew haircut looks great. Baby Graham was a stunner! So cute!
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Comment by Heza Hekele on April 25th, 2008 @ 12:45 amI love the new style. And if you’re happy with it, that’s all the really matters.
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Comment by Missy on April 25th, 2008 @ 1:18 amVavavoom! You sure know how to rock those curls girl!
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Comment by Karla on April 25th, 2008 @ 4:10 am
I think my hair IS your hair. I was born with curls, but then my hair went poker straight for quite a while… according to my mother, I would scream and cry when she tried to brush it out, so she had it all chopped off and permed. SUPER HOT. I looked like a small boy for many, many years. I let it grow out again, around 5th grade, and it was super straight still… and then in 8th grade, apparently the hormones took over, and it went crazy curly again. It’s been curly ever since (very similar to yours - a medium curl, not too tight, exceptionally thick and heavy, etc)… however, this totally straight under-layer that you speak of? Yeah, I have that. Always have. It is super awesome, no?
Anyways, your new cut is SO cute… it frames your face really nicely, and it looks like it’s bringing out the best in your curls, too. Well done
Comment by Christina on April 23rd, 2008 @ 6:44 am