Flat Head

Flat Head

April 19th, 2011 @ 7:04 pm by Mrs. Sparkler
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Hair. Let’s talk about it.

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Via Huffington Post

No, no, no… not that.

WEDDING hair.

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Close enough.

Anyway, I’ve been thinking about my wedding day ‘do a lot this week, because I have my first hair trial next Wednesday. While I’m super excited, I’m honestly not expecting much. My hair has a tendency to get really, really, flat. Any professional volume or curl seems to magically disappear after 3-4 hours. Flat hair = Sad hair.

That sounds SO pessimistic, I know. And I really am TRYING to be positive, but the many prom/homecoming/bridesmaid hair disasters of my past are haunting me.

To take my mind off of a potential hair flop, I’ve been narrowing down my inspiration pics to a couple of ”could-be-fabulous” choices. I’m 99.9% sure that I want to wear my hair up, with lots of (forced) volume at the crown. The phrase “relaxed updo” seems to fit what I’m liking at the moment:

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Mrs. Buttons first posted this from Project Wedding

Red Carpet Fashion Awards

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Twigs & Honey

I really like simple styles (as you can probably tell). And, as I said before, I’m 99.9% sure I want to wear my hair up. Why only 99.9%? Well, I was 100% sure. Until I saw this:

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Matthew Ray Salon blog

I. AM. OBSESSED.

Yes, my fascination with The Biggest Loser has actually led me to stalk Alison Sweeney’s hair stylist, and follow his blog. Don’t judge me. It led me to a step-by-step tutorial for this hairstyle. And I love it. All of it… the braid, the half-up, half-down-ness, and the way it would perfectly compliment the style of my dress.

The only thing I’m worried about is my volume-challenged locks. I can just picture the ponytail section falling flat before our ceremony is even over… leaving me with a rat tail-esque accessory on my shoulder. Ew.

What do you guys think? I guess I could turn it into an updo, but I really love the overall effect of the original. Any tips for a flat haired bride?

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23 Responses to “Flat Head”

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kimbo89 (message) 652 posts, Busy bee

I dont know what youve tried so far in terms of trying for volume,maybe things like blow drying your hair upside down,or even a leettle bit of backcombing,as the hairstyle your in love with,you could get away with hiding back combing if its done well.I struggle with volume too,my hair is way to friendly with gravity, but I usually find these things work,and not overly straightening your hair.
Oh and also a really lightweight shampoo/comditioner helps as this doesnt make the hair too heavy thus losing volume
ps love your inspiration pics!!!!

4/19/11 @ 7:16 pm (reply)

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Miss Jaguar (message) 4,656 posts, Honey bee

You could totally mimic the front (gorge!) and sweep it into a loose up-do with more volume. I reckon it’d be BEAUTIFUL!

4/19/11 @ 7:19 pm (reply)

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xtatic1 (message) 778 posts, Busy bee

You could try hair extensions for the pony tail part. They hold curl way longer than your own hair. Or I agree with Miss Jaguar, keep the front look and do a low bun instead of the pony.

4/19/11 @ 7:22 pm (reply)

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Miss Candy Apple (message) 1,465 posts, Bumble bee

I’ve recently become obsessed with braidy dos. Love it, sparkler! You could totally rock this style

4/19/11 @ 7:28 pm (reply)

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Miss Ostrich (message) 1,948 posts, Buzzing bee

OB. SESSED

4/19/11 @ 7:41 pm (reply)

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Miss Ostrich (message) 1,948 posts, Buzzing bee

ps- i’ve loved allison sweeny since her days as Sami Brady on Days of Our Lives - she’s fantastic!

4/19/11 @ 7:47 pm (reply)

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Miss Pain au Chocolat (message) 1,698 posts, Bumble bee

Maybe you could retouch your hair between ceremony and reception??

4/19/11 @ 8:16 pm (reply)

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Miss Pain au Chocolat (message) 1,698 posts, Bumble bee

Maybe you could retouch your hair between ceremony and reception??

4/19/11 @ 8:17 pm (reply)

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Miss Snow Cone (message) 1,026 posts, Bumble bee

I’m totally with you on the flat hair front… I give you major props for considering a partially down style! I am too much of a weenie, so I’ll probably go with a faux volumized style that’s cemented into place with a lifetime supply of hairspray.

4/19/11 @ 8:30 pm (reply)

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Miss Tartlet (message) 3,207 posts, Sugar bee

@Miss Ostrich: OMG - me too! Ahh, the melodrama that Sami would unleash on Salem.

My hair doesn’t hold volume/curls for long either, but my stylist was able to work miracles with her arsenal of products. You would look incredible with this hairdo! I so hope it works out!

4/19/11 @ 8:34 pm (reply)

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Miss Hyena (message) 1,881 posts, Buzzing bee

Can you use some extensions to give your hair a little more oomph?

4/19/11 @ 9:19 pm (reply)

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Miss Lox (message) 1,128 posts, Bumble bee

I have fine hair and since I treated it with keratin it has gone limp (but blissfully frizz free!). Anyway, I’m a wuss and am going with an updo teased out for volume and enough hairspray to stop Superman in his tracks!

4/19/11 @ 10:54 pm (reply)

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Miss Bacon (message) 656 posts, Busy bee

What if you left the curls for the ceremony and swept that pony tail into a low, loose bun for the par-tay?

4/19/11 @ 11:11 pm (reply)

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Miss Cotton Candy (message) 436 posts, Helper bee

I have think hair that refuses to hold any type of curl so I’m going with a messy updo with tons of back combing

4/19/11 @ 11:15 pm (reply)

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Miss Seal (message) 1,179 posts, Bumble bee

You will own this ‘do, Sparks!!! Love the braided look and love Ms. Sweeney…she’s got sass and charm like a certain Sparklin’ bee I know

4/20/11 @ 1:58 am (reply)

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Joanna910 (message) 65 posts, Worker bee

I am obsessed with Allison’s hair too! She had a hairstyle a while ago that I loved for my wedding hair and I actually took pictures of the TV!!

4/20/11 @ 7:32 am (reply)

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Alison Sweeney has the BEST hair, by the way. I LOVE that style! I’ve seen the side braid thing before but not like this! That is awesome! Looks like you could totally pull it off too!

4/20/11 @ 8:26 am (reply)

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Mrs. Husky (message) 1,754 posts, Buzzing bee

Oh, Sparks, I feel ya - flat is my hair’s middle name! Or it would be if, you know, my hair had a name at all…

4/20/11 @ 10:31 am (reply)

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Misslizzy (message) 282 posts, Helper bee

EXTENSIONS!!

4/20/11 @ 12:13 pm (reply)

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Miss Gazelle (message) 994 posts, Busy bee

I am no help! I am ultimately going updo thanks to my limp locks. Although a lot of ladies recommended extensions to me when I was thinking about the side pony.

4/20/11 @ 4:08 pm (reply)

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