Friday Randoms: Hair help and a Hodge Podge…

September 12, 2014 by Susan 25 Comments

Oh friday, you really snuck up on me this week. Maybe because I was working out of my popup office in Florida for the bulk for the week. Either way, how are you dear Friday? Welcome to my week. My brain sometimes just goes in a million different directions. So today, we are gonna roll with it! Here are five random things are currently spinning around in my noggin.

Curly hair in the back, straight hair in the front

Curly hair underneath, straight hair on top

My hair: Y’all are going to think I am completely nutzo… but I have seriously been considering getting a perm. *GASP!* Not that crazy, horrible 80s look. I have never, ever done anything to my hair before, other than cuts. But right now, my hair has gone all cray. I’m assuming it is some weird hormonal imbalance but the back, under layer of my hair is completely curly. The top and front, on the other hand, are completely straight as a board!

I cannot brush it because it just frizzes up and fluffs out. I can straighten it, but my hair is so freaking thick it takes me hours, and ain’t nobody got time for that! I honestly don’t mind the curls… I just want all of my hair to match. This half straight, half crazy nonsense is for the birds.

I am beginning to wonder about a body wave perm… but maybe just for the non-curly parts? Has anyone ever had a body wave? I don’t want ringlets and I don’t want 80s hair. I just want waves in the parts that are super flat. Suggestions? Advice? Help!

On the road again: After being home for approximately 30 hours, I am hitting the road again today, after a quick chiropractic neck snappin’! I’m working with a lovely client for a beach wedding in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. They have rented the stunning oceanfront house for the week of partying and fun. Let’s all do our anti-rain dance though for tomorrow as their ceremony is right on the beach! I will snap lots of pictures and share the beautiful deets with you on Wednesday!

You must watch: I am beyond obsessed with this video, and I’m not too proud to admit I have been watching it every single day for the past week-ish.

What?! Yesterday I told my husband that I wanted to turn our garage into a garage gym. You know, semi-crossfit style. With weights and manly things. Something very similar to this post from the Art of Manliness. To my surprise, he wasn’t really overjoyed with this idea. I mean, his wife just told him that she wants to lift weights and that he can build and buy the things needed for this manly in-home workout room… and he basically said “eh…” Who are you and what have you done with my husband?!

Prayers needed: On a much more serious note, one of my clients, actually the first bride that ever trusted me and hired me as her wedding coordinator 6.5 years ago, passed away earlier this week. It is absolutely crushing and so surreal. Today is her funeral, so thoughts, love, and heaps of prayers to her husband, their two little girls, and their families.

I’m linking up with Amy and Amanda today.

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Samantha Green

First of all, so sorry to hear about your first bride. So sad!!! My prayers are with you and her family!

On a happier note - THAT HOUSE. One of my BFFs did this same thing for her wedding last September/October and it was SO MUCH FUN. They got married on a Tuesday, so it was nice not to have to immediately get into the wedding stuff and when it was over, we still had plenty of party time the remainder of the week! So wish I could have helped you with this one! Fingers crossed for no rain!!!
Fiona Naughton

So sorry to hear about your first bride client, RIP to hear, my thoughts are with her family <3
http://www.spiffykerms.com Nancy

I’m terribly sorry to hear about your client from a few years back, that’s so sad.

Your hair sounds like mine. Underneath - super curly and other sections are so straight. It doesn’t match and doesn’t make any sense.
http://bbritnell.com/ B. Britnell

I don’t think it’s crazy that you’re considering a perm! (I’ve kind of thought about it but I’m too much of a wimp when it comes to my hair). I love body waves!
Melissa Haag

Perms now are MUCH gentler than perms of the 80’s, so soft natural curl is definitely possible! Deep condition your hair pretty religiously while you are thinking about it. And sympathies on the passing of your client.
Erica

A garage gym, such a faboulus idea!
http://www.simplysinova.com/ Angelic @ SimplySinova.com

So sorry to hear about your client. Sending loving thoughts and prayers to her family and loved ones <3
Lavende L.

Our neighbors just built a garage gym and seem to be using it a lot!
http://www.asavoryfeast.com/ Jenna Brussee

I have curly hair, but there is one tiny section that is always straight! No matter what I do to it, it will not curl. It’s weird now that works.
Anne

Sad that she has passed. My prayers are with her family! Can’t wait to see the pictures from your wedding this weekend.
http://www.willowberryroad.com Alisha H.

I know all about hair woes. I finally figured out how to work with my natural hair and now it’s the main thing I get complimented on, so I guess I’m doing okay.
http://loveforlacquer.com/ loveforlacquer

Ooh I would love a garage gym!
http://www.tobethode.com/ Stefany @ ToBeThode

Prayers for the family and friends of your client who passed away. I am not sure about the body wave for the hair. I would be afraid of it doing something crazy.
http://www.workathomewisdom.com/ Christen

Since I lived through the 80’sand many perms-yes I had a body wave AND spirals and whatever else they ever had LOL. Don’t do it. When it starts to grow out you have half curl and half not curl and you either have to cut it really short ot live with it. Also, you can wind up with more frizz. I’d probably just straighten or curl it manually each day even though I knew that is a huge PITA. Perms have crossed my mind at times but I always remind myself of the pitfalls I lived through! Sorry for your loss as well.
http://www.treatsbytanya.com/ Tanya Coffman

Maybe try hot curlers before going harsh chemical perm route? My condolences to you and your family *hugs*
http://www.GoldenStateMom.com/ Maryann Peik

Oh so sad. Prayers for the family.
http://www.brendybeauty.com Brenda Lawrence

I’m so sorry about your first client and for her family.
http://www.everydaytrish.com/ Trish

I just saw pictures of a lady who got a perm and it looked really good! Probably going to a good stylist who knows what he or she is doing is key
Deanna Ritz

I am so sorry to hear of you first clients passing. Just awful! She was probably young…just hate it when life is taken too soon. On another note you should go with a perm. It sounds fun and different.
http://www.celeryandcupcakes.com/ Jemma Andrew

Oh no! That’s awful. I’m so sorry.
http://youreinbrookelynn.blogspot.com Brooke @ You’re In Brookelynn

I’ll definitely be sending good vibes to your client’s family, what a terrible loss.
http://teamwiking.com/ Jessica at Team Wiking

That’s so sad to hear about your client. I hope she’s resting in peace. I hope you get your hair figured out.
http://www.beawarriorqueen.com/ Raewyn Smith

My thoughts are with your client’s family!!

I have the opposite problem with my hair - straight underneath and curly on top. I use Garnier Fructis curling gel after my shower and it evens it out! Also, try using a t-shirt instead of a towel to dry your hair - it cuts back on friz and makes the waves look tamed!
http://www.martinmanifesto.blogger.com/ Leslie @ The Martin Manifesto

I saw your comment on another blog that it rained before, during and after the Outer Banks wedding…I’m guessing they had an indoor back-up plan? Omg…I can’t imagine the stress/anxiety you had to have been feeling…all while trying to keep everyone else calm!

My jaw literally dropped open as I ready your fifth point…and now my heart just hurts. I truly hope the family can find at least some comfort in all the thoughts and prayers coming their way. So very sad.
GlamistaHome

I am sorry to hear about your client’s passing, my heard goes out to her family. From time to time I have moments when I want to transform my hair in any kind of way. I have never had a perm since my hair is naturally curly but I chemically straightened it and wasn’t really impressed with the results. Happy to have to hear I have, for now.

BY the way, I have nominated you for the Liebster Award, you can read more about it here http://glamistahome.blogspot.com/2014/10/liebster-award.html