Temptalia Grows Up & Gets a Hairstyle
Thursday, September 4th, 2008
I’ve spent the past week or two drooling over the above haircut. It just appeals to me, and I couldn’t really tell you why. Perhaps it’s because the model has such amazing features that she can rock this cut. I’ve always gone to the same hair salon for $8 hair cuts–yes, $8 haircuts–but I’ve always wanted to go to a professional hair stylist and have them do my hair. (Not to say they did a bad job; most of my visits were fine, but I didn’t ask for anything beyond lots of long layers!)
Well, I finally took the plunge. I went to Allan’s Salon this afternoon (I was so excited that they had an opening!) after reading all the rave reviews on Yelp!. $65 (and tip) later, and I’m loving my new ‘do! Allan was amazing–I brought in the photo above, but also something less tame, a lot longer, and he said I could totally work the one I wanted. But since I had expressed concern over going super short, he said he would add more length to it. Perfection. Absolute perfection.
I watched him when he did my blow out, to see how I would need to style it myself, and it didn’t look overly difficult. It’ll be interesting when I attempt it myself, but he just used a thermal protectant (duh), thickening spray by Bumble&Bumble, and then some pomade/wax. I think what I am so happy with is it is obviously different from my hair of 21 years, but it doesn’t look overly drastic. I was also thrilled to hear I could go shorter (he said I had the facial features for it) if I wanted to. Never was sure if I could pull off short hair! Nonetheless, parts of my hair had at least 7-8 inches taken off, so it is definitely a lot shorter than it was a few hours ago.
OK, OK, I know you just want to see how it turned out. Peep my new hair…
Side-by-side comparison!
yeah you look better with this new hairdo
Sorry, I don't have that hairstyle any more.
ELLEN PAGE! thats who valeri meant. omg. i totally love ellen too. you look amazing with this style! did you ever get cut shorter?
I did cut it shorter! Didn't last long though!
Great hair cut! I am currently looking for heat protection products, mostly for flat ironing. I am wondering which bumble and bumble one he used on you? I currently just add hair serum to my hair before flat ironing it but I don;t know if thats enough. I bought a spray one at Ulta a long time ago but I did not like it bc it made my hair kind of stiff and with out much natural movement. Do you recoment any heat protectants?
Thanks, Patty! I use FHI or T3 usually!
I thought they were flat irons. I will look into heat protectants by FHI and T3. Also, I really like bumble and bumble so I am wondering what heat protectant your stylist used. Thanks again :D
wow, your hair looks so good! I think it looks a LOT better than the model. It fits your features and face very well :) worth the price!!
Aw, thanks, Nicci!!
i love this hair style on u
Thanks a lot, Laura :D
Oh i love this i have the shape face that would pull this off so well, i love this cut specially on you. Having a heart shape face i have to be careful what cuts i get
Thank you so much! :)
Hey Christine. You definitely look good in this short haircut. love it!
Thanks, Sabrina!
Wow! I love your new cut! I am so inspired by that photo used as your picture guide that I may try and get a similar cut as a celebration if I get this job that I really want. (I have a working interview on Monday.)
Thanks, Sara! I'm so flattered that you like that cut that much! Good luck at the interview :)
You look absolutely gorgeous,Christine!!The side bangs suit you a lot :)
Thanks, Ann :)
Christine, I love the new hair. And it does not "age" you one bit! It merely looks a wee bit more grown up, yet spunky and stylish. I actually copied the pic to "My pictures" on my computer and will take it to me hairdresser when I go there again. It's perfect. I have to grow mine a bit more to get it there, but I absolutely luv it.
Thank you so much, Hilana :D I'm so flattered!!
I always thought you always looked good...but even better with the new cut!
Aww, thanks, Cristina!
Love it!
Thanks, Mariah!
Looks super cute! Nice choice. My friend got a style similar, but closer in length to the picture. I want to cut my hair again, but my face shape is too varied (i.e. round meets square meets something else) so I have a hard time thinking what would look good on me.
Thanks, Diana :D I don't even know what my face shape is, but my stylist said it was long so I could do short hair... something like that!
Fab! You look so pretty! I can imagine it'll look really good when it grows into it a little, you know that's the way with new cuts ;)
Thanks so much, Rowan ;) Very true!
WOW love it! It really is a haircut!
Thanks, Rocketqueen!!
I love your haircut. The more I look at your inspiration photo, the more I think all you'd have to do to recreate the look is put your hair in a low ponytail and leave the front pieces out.
Thanks so much! It's pretty tough to put it in a pony tail right now, but it's true, if I keep the longer layers in the back, it looks very similar to the original model's cut!
Wow! This is a nice change, really chic! I admire your guts to cut your hair, I have long boring hair like curtains! But I never dare to cut it too short or change the style. Heh you'll be a chic, and stylish lawyer!
Aw, thanks, Jan! I've had long boring hair for years and years, though I always loved it and liked it. But I fell in love with the model's cut, so I think that's why I finally changed!
Yesterday i saw a pic for you and i said to myself that you need a new cut hair LooL..you look great :)..
How funny, Balqees! Thanks!
I love it! It's beautiful and sophisticated and it really suits you!
Thank you, Gio :)
Ur cut is alot more classy! But, the model's haircut is alot more edgy! I love them BOTH!
I agree with this :)
wow christine!!! this is cut is perfect for you. it really gives your beautiful face a even more beautiful shape! congrats you did it :D have fun with your new hair! :)
Thanks, Katja! I can't believe I finally did it, ha!
I love it girl....you have inspired me...i need a new look too...lol
LOL! What kind of look do you want? :)
Loves it. Beautiful. Love the bang!
Thanks, Dode!!
Girl, you gotta treat yourself to a pro stylist, even if it is only a couple times a year! I think next time you should go as short as the model, why not? Hair always grows back!
LOL! Well, I never needed one before, either ;P
You look awesome! I wish I could be adventurous with my hair!
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