Hair Decisions

Hair Decisions

July 29th, 2010 @ 8:44 am by Mrs. Cardigan
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I’m so proud of myself. I finally made a decision about my hair! If you’ll remember, I was having a hard time deciding what to do with my hair for the wedding. But y’all are pretty amazing and really helped me out on making my decision. After reading through all the comments, it was pretty obvious that the favorite was the gorgeous Serena Van Der Woodsen style from Gossip Girl!

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I was really excited when I finally chose to use this hairstyle, partially because I love it, and partially because it officially resolves my “hair flower vs. headband” debate!

So, with a hairstyle in mind, it was time to book a hair trial! I really wanted to get it done before student teaching starts next month, so this afternoon Mr. Cardigan and I loaded ourselves up in the car and drove to Austin for my trial with Angela from LucieMarie.

And… I love it! Angela did such a great job and I’m so happy with the way it turned out. First, the “before” photo:

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And the after! (Sorry, the lighting is kind of wonky!)

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(There’s a random hair out of place here, but it was kind of windy outside, so I’m sure that caused it!)

I really really love how it turned out! It’s hard to see in the photo, but Angela put a few random braids throughout it, and I think they added a lot! I didn’t get to try it with the headband that I’ll be wearing (because the post office hates me), but I promise I’ll share that with you as soon as I get it!

The style seems to have pretty good staying power too—it lasted through lunch at Chuy’s, the ride home (which included a Dashboard Confessional dance party! ), and it still looks great! A few pieces have been falling out, because I made the mistake of washing my hair yesterday afternoon, which made it really hard to work with. My hair does much better when it has a good 24 hours of getting dirty before you try to do anything with it!

So, that’s my hair trial! I’m so glad that I chose to go with this hairstyle, and I think it will look perfect with my dress!

What do you think? Did you have a hair trial before the wedding?

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30 Responses to “Hair Decisions”

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StrawberryBee (message) 149 posts, Blushing bee

Love it! can’t wait to see the headband

7/29/10 @ 8:57 am (reply)

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Miss Sloth (message) 3,184 posts, Sugar bee

That is probably the most accurate “inspiration to reality” hair trial I’ve ever seen. It looks JUST like the photo.

I really like it. It’s so unfussy and romantic.

7/29/10 @ 8:57 am (reply)

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trishisadish (message) 433 posts, Helper bee

CUTE

7/29/10 @ 9:07 am (reply)

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jgoulart (message) 1,069 posts, Bumble bee

I love it!

7/29/10 @ 9:07 am (reply)

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Miss Knitting (message) 1,072 posts, Bumble bee

That’s gorgeous!

7/29/10 @ 9:08 am (reply)

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Mrs. Trail Mix (message) 6,312 posts, Bee Keeper

Perfect!! And the headband will be a great accessory, loooooove it!

7/29/10 @ 9:10 am (reply)

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Miss Seashell (message) 1,713 posts, Bumble bee

Gorgeous, Cardy! It’s such an accurate replica - props to Angela!

7/29/10 @ 9:11 am (reply)

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Miss Locket (message) 2,837 posts, Sugar bee

I loved her hair in the episode too! I get to do my trial run this weekend and I can’t wait! I have Carrie Underwood’s wedding hair as my inspiration!

7/29/10 @ 9:15 am (reply)

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paw (message) 369 posts, Helper bee

Love the hair! I bet the trial makes it stress free to you know your hair will look great the day of!

7/29/10 @ 9:26 am (reply)

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Mrs. French Fries (message) 2,217 posts, Buzzing bee

It looks awesome!!! I really loved that hairstyle, too…but unfortch, I couldn’t find a headband (and had already purchased THREE different hair flowers) so I went a different route. Super cute!

7/29/10 @ 9:27 am (reply)

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peachplum09 (message) 622 posts, Busy bee

So pretty, I love it!

7/29/10 @ 9:30 am (reply)

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MrsSl82be (message) 7,970 posts, Bee Keeper

Looks great!

7/29/10 @ 9:42 am (reply)

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crazybabyinlove (message) 216 posts, Helper bee

Cardy have I told you lately that I <3 you? This EXACT picture was my #1 for my wedding day. I LOVE LOVE LOVE GOSSIP GIRL!!!!!!!! But, alas, after much deliberation, I have chose to go with Cameron Diaz’s hair style from My Best Friend’s Wedding! But Cardy your hair is BEAUTIFUL! You are going to look stunning!

P.S. - My hair does good after some natural oils too!

7/29/10 @ 9:51 am (reply)

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kjwinter (message) 209 posts, Helper bee

you’re totally channeling blake, i love it

7/29/10 @ 9:57 am (reply)

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Miss Glasses (message) 2,741 posts, Sugar bee

I am so glad you chose that style, it’s gorgeous and looks great on you! Now you get a pretty headband

7/29/10 @ 10:13 am (reply)

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MissMichele (message) 134 posts, Blushing bee

So Pretty!!!!!

7/29/10 @ 10:14 am (reply)

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Mrs. Hamster (message) 4,045 posts, Honey bee

So pretty!!

7/29/10 @ 10:20 am (reply)

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Miss_Cannoli (message) 90 posts, Worker bee

Very pretty! And thank you for answering my question. I just finished checking out the website! You’re a good Bee, Cardigan!

7/29/10 @ 10:24 am (reply)

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Mrs. Frozen Yogurt (message) 2,685 posts, Sugar bee

I love it!! It looks so great and with the headband?? I die.

7/29/10 @ 11:16 am (reply)

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ktisthatbees (message) 2,742 posts, Sugar bee

ahhhh, so glad you went with this one, the stylist did a great job translating the style to work for you. It is loose and romantic, love love love it.

7/29/10 @ 11:33 am (reply)

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