Hair YEAH and Hair NO!

As promised, I've been trying out all kinds of new "industrial adhesive" hair products, and I've found two winners (and at least one loser)....

1) The best one for spiky, piece-y hold and great on damp or dry hair is actually from Target - I never mind forking over $7 or $8 to try something new because hey, if it doesn't work, maybe my husband can use it to caulk a tub or adhere something to the under-carriage of his "classic" car.  It's Garnier Fructis Style Survivor Tough It Out Glue (no I didn't make that name up).  I mostly tried it because Garnier usually smells good (which this one does), but major bonus that it actually works too.  Garnier Survivor Hair Stuff 

Magic K8 Ball Rating: 8 (Gotta Have It!)

 

2) My next winner is by Bumble & Bumble, and while it's a bit pricey for hair product, the tube will likely last for months, esp. with shorter hair.  Plus, who doesn't love buying products at an actual salon vs. chucking them in a shopping cart with TP and and Twizzlers?  So make a mini investment in Bb Texture Hair (un)Dressing Creme - it's definitely a lighter hold than the Survivor Glue, but it has just the right amount of smoothness to keep things in place.  I prefer it on dry hair (tames the "scare hair" in the morning), but the lovely salon gal also suggested blowing it dry for more volume - need to try that next.  B&B (un)Dressing Creme 

Magic K8 Ball Rating: 6 (Outlook Good)

3) Unfortunately, one of my losers so far is also from Garnier.  My first clue should've been the word "surf" since pretty much anything that promises "that perfect, out-of-the-ocean, beachy, wavy, golden goddess hair" thing is like saying low-fat sorbet is just as satisfying as Chunky Monkey. Plus, it was TOO cheap at under $4. It's called Style Surf Hair Texture Paste (okay seriously, someone at Garnier needs to lighten up on the adjectives), and all it really does it make your hair dull, sticky, and weirdly powdery. Anytime I touched my hair during the day, I was reminded that unless I had a wet wipe or sink nearby, my phone was doomed to become as disgusting as my nephew's sippy cup after a play-date.  Garnier Bad Day at the Beach Junk 

Magic K8 Ball Rating: 2 (Don't Count On It)

 

I'm also slowly rediscovering clips, headbands, bandanas (a lifesaver for the gym), and the versatility of parting on either side.  But the best part (no pun intended) is saving at least 15 minutes every morning and having an excuse to reapply lipstick often (short hair means major face focus).

Til next post...stay cool, WEAR SUNSCREEN, and let me know about any of your beauty successes or questions - it's Never Too K8!

Pixie, Sassy, Edgy - No, Not the Missing Dwarves...

Nope - it's my new short haircut.  I went in for a minor trim, and next thing I know, I'm pulling out pictures of short hair styles I secretly covet and start telling my stylist to "just keep going!"  Of course, I experienced some minor regret almost immediately until I heard my sister's voice in my head yelling, "I LOVE when your hair is short!  Not many people can pull it off, so you DEFINITELY should do it!"  Whew, thanks sis.

I have to admit, it was fun at work today with all the wide-eyed reactions.  I think my favorite comment was, "Wow - you are brave!  I could never do that!"  Um, thanks, but it's not like I just marched across broken glass barefooted to take down the Rebel Force or anything.  Still, I appreciate the support.

So as I get used to it and play with every kind of hair putty, wax, cement, and glue (why do they all have to be named after industrial adhesives?),  I can justify all my new hair product and earring purchases since I'll be using the same bottle of shampoo for the next year.  Sure, I have to wear a little more makeup each day (edgy hair requires a feminine face), but those who know me also know the only thing I hoard more than hair product is beauty product, so game on!

Obviously, this will likely lead to many new product reviews, so stay posted, and for now, the Magic K8 Ball rates the new haircut as a solid 7: Signs Point to Yes!