See what I did with that title? 
I’ve already expressed my general distaste for and inability to do all things DIY. One is not likely to find a bigger fail whale than the aftermath of my glue gun and me spending some QT together.
So why did I decide to do my own hair and makeup for our engagement pictures? Because I’m stubborn. And cheap.
I originally reached out to the artist (is that the technical term?) doing hair and makeup for my girls and me on our wedding day, and it simply cost too much to justify. Her work is gorgeous, without a doubt, and I’m super excited to have her…but I just couldn’t do it for our engagement pictures.
I had a vision of my hair in our engagement pictures. It was something kind of like this:
Sources, from top left: Faith Hill via moviespad.com, Carrie Underwood via Nash Vegas News, Julianne Hough via perfectlocks.com, Faith Hill via rootfun.net, Faith Hill via newhairstyles-haircuts.info, and Carrie Underwood via woohair.com / Sensing a pattern?
Yup, friends, you caught me: I love big-ass country singer hair. In fact, those were the words I said to BMs Y and Blackout recently. “I want to look like a country singer.” Unfortunately for me, my hair doesn’t really hear the words that come out of my mouth.
Forget about curl—it doesn’t really do much of anything except lie there. I had to get a “body wave” during high school just to have a reasonable prom ‘do; I have had every “volumizing” haircut in the world; I have tried every product and the best I can get with t-o-n-s of effort is a little bit of lift at my roots.
Personal photo / This picture of BM Y and me is ridiculous, but I wanted to show you the “height” my hair gets with the aid of a Bump-It. For real, so much hairspray and teasing went on JUST to get this.
Personal photo / BM Y, me, and BM Blackout. This is my normal hair. See what I mean? It’s just chillin’.
I’m not complaining, really, because I’ve long since accepted this—just explaining my dilemma. I was bound and f’ing determined, though, folks, to get big hair for my engagement pictures.
My hair for our wedding day is going to be a bit more refined, mostly because I don’t want to have to worry about it. I wanted to go big or go home (pun TOTALLY intended) for our engagement pictures. So, I invested in a crimper.
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Image via Amazon / The Conair CD400R You Wave 3-Barrel Ceramic Styler
Yup. A crimper.
Because I was well aware of the likelihood of yet another epic fail whale, I decided to do a trial. It was going to be just one afternoon when I was at home and not busy, but again, I decided to go big or go home (nope, it’s not getting old…). I had a girls’ night planned with BM Y and BM Blackout, and I decided to do it for this night. Worst case scenario, I pulled it up in a big, hairsprayed pony. Best case scenario, I had giant country singer hair for a night out on the town (squee, for real).
Next up: The documented epic hair trial.
Anyone else put this much thought and effort into their hair for their engagement pictures? Anyone else buy a crimper in this decade?
HAHAHA! Even for all of those photos you posted, “country singer hair”= WEAVE! Why not just get some clip ins for your engagement shoot?
my hair is the exact same! My friend who went to school for hair talked me into getting the “beach wave” perm, and let me tell you, I LOVE IT!!! I’ve had it for over a year now and I seriously love it. I have body and my hair looks thicker.
@Asia: You aren’t the first to suggest this to me and honestly, I’ve looked into it – but I can’t justify it. It makes me too nervous. The thought of searching to find the ‘right’ shade and then spending a ton on them to only theoretically wear them once. . .mer. I just can’t. Granted, I could wear them again, and I probably would (especially if I purchased them), but it just wasn’t worthwhile to me. BM Y has clip-in extensions and so do a handful of my friends and I’m super envious.
@katie1494: That’s what I got for Mr. PT’s prom in HS and I LOVED it. I’ve considered getting another one, but I always talk myself out of it. GAH. My priority is & has been to maintain what I have in terms of color, length, health, etc. but maybe post-wedding I’ll reconsider. . .hmmm. . .perm and PWC?! Oh I’m getting excited.
I have a crimper like that because my hair is super fine and also “just chills”—I LOVE it! It’s a little time consuming to do since my hair is long, but always looks great! Can’t wait to see your pictures!
Yessssss….I have big ass Texas hair whether I want it or not, haha…I love your inspiration pictures! Can’t wait to see how the crimper worked for you!
I bought a crimper just last year. I totally approve 
@Kefloydfreak: Blah hair that just sits blows! I’m glad you have a crimper, too – and thank you!
@Miss Armadillo: I’d kill for your curls, lady! And thank you, I’d say it was a success.
@Miss Blue Whale: Crimpers FTW! They’re just so fun.
I cannot for the life of me work something other than a hair straightener in my hair, I am too afraid of burning it all off.
Miss Palm Tree, Pittsburgh, PA Age and Occupation: 23, Lease Analyst Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Associate Systems Analyst Engagement Date: December 22, 2011 Wedding Date: May 2013 Venue: The Fez in Aliquippa, PA About Me: I’m Miss Palm Tree - an opinionated, loyal and outgoing bride-to-be. I currently work as a Lease Analyst by day and a catering assistant by night. Mr. Palm Tree is a Computer Engineer with a love for all things cats. Mr. Palm Tree and I are absolute soul mates. Having grown up across the street from each other (I have the scars to prove it), we have been a part of each other’s lives for almost as long as we can remember. We are far from perfect: we fight, we get annoyed with each other and we certainly take advantage of knowing one another so well when pushed to the edge, but ultimately, what truly defines us as a couple is our love.
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