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Some WIW and a hair question

Janet

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1 WIW a few days ago to work at home and then run errands. Basic but the jacket provided some fun.

2-3 WIW Friday for a lunch meeting (arts organization) and work in studio on an unseasonably warm day

4-8 WIW yesterday to work at home and ended up going out to grab a casual dinner out because I didn’t feel like cooking. My belts have been neglected so I tried a semi-tuck for the first time in a while. Also trying to show my haircut and color in better light, not blown out straight. More on that later.

9-12 WIW today. Snowing now so I’m glad I wore the Sorels! New necklace from Anthro. Again, trying to show the color in my hair in some of the photos.

Ok, here’s my hair question. I love it styled straight, but I’m not going to attempt that every day. I can’t get it as straight and sleek as my stylist does, and I don’t like to use so much heat styling on my hair.

I struggle with it on wavy days though when I’m not blow drying it much. I generally dry the crown and bangs a bit and let the rest go wavy. It has a mind of its own and never looks the same twice. It drives me nuts.

The issue is mainly that I feel like the style loses some edge when I wear it wavy. I feel like perhaps there is some styling technique or product I need to be using. It tends to frizz, but I am very sparing with product because I want the effect to be a bit piecy but not greasy.

Any suggestions from hair-savvy Fabbers?

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Angie

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EVERYTHING FABULOUS. LOVE the floral jackets. Have you tried the floral tee with the floral jackets?

Got to run Janet, but wanted to reassure you that the wavy hair does NOT lose its edge because of the uneven severe fringe, which suits you to a tee. The rainbow colours help too.

stylecooky

I have wavy hair and sometimes blow it dry straighter, but it never comes out the same way twice! I don't have short bangs, just longer ones that I can tuck behind my ears. I usually smooth the top and bangs quickly and just let the rest dry wavy. it turns out nice. (usually!) A little product for frizz and control is necessary. Your hair looks great both ways.

Cardiff girl

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I like you with wavy hair the best ,it suits you.All of your outfits are lovely as usual ,I would say that you have your look sorted!

Anonymous

I don’t have ideas on products but wanted to say that the colour (dark brown) is gorgeous on you. I also like the teal bits—why not?

Colette

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You look so great in moody florals! I have to say that your hair is super fab. To be honest, I looked at the pictures before I read your post and absolutely love your hair wavy. Still looks cool and edgy. I do understand the frizz thing because my hair gets frizzy if I let it air dry. Have you tried a sea salt spray? My stylist encourages me to let my wavy frizzy hair air dry and suggested a salt spray, but I haven’t tried it.

AngieB

I have super curly hair. I stopped straightening more than two decades ago, back when i still got a lot of side eye for having "frizz." I am a big proponent of working with your natural texture. You don't look like anyone else, so why should your hair look like everyone else's. I love the fact that my hair never dries the same from day to day, wash to wash, weather situation to weather situation. You are a hot mama, now go rock your waves!

Janet

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Thanks for the reassurance about the wavy hair. It’s not my preference, but I’m trying to embrace what my hair does naturally. Colette, I do have a sea salt spray — it doesn’t seem to make a huge difference, but I tend to use it on second-day hair.

I had a sample of some grooming crepe (Kiehl’s maybe?) that I really liked. I think it’s in my travel kit — I’ll have to look for it and maybe get a full size of it.

The dark brown is pretty darn close to my natural color, or at least the hair that hasn’t already turned grey, but dang those greys are coming in fast and furious now. And speaking of which, holy cow, taking close-ups really shows I’m getting old. Sigh.

lisaflex

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spritz with three sprays of its a 10...the stuff is a miracle worker! for frizz and much more! love the stuff. highly recommend

olga

I think the hair looks great either way, great colors

Janet

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Thanks!

Lisaflex, I use It’s a 10! Great stuff. I think it does help with manageability and frizz. I suspect I need to use a finishing product too when Iet my hair air-dry.

Christina F.

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I love your hair so much, and it harmonizes so well with your wardrobe.

I’m no expert on styling my hair, which is also a bit wavy, so I’ll be following the recs you get.

Janet

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Oh, Angie, I forgot to answer your question about mixing the florals! I am not much of a bold pattern mixer. I have to be in the right mood, and they have to be the right patterns. I’m much more likely to mix a stripe (or some other non-floral) and a floral. But I’ll consider it next time I’m working with one of these kinds of pieces, because heaven knows I have plenty of them!

rachylou

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Great ‘fits. Frankly, I think your hair may just be better, edgier wavy...

Molly Mac

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I have very wavy to curly hair and I love Deva products. The Wave Maker does a great job controlling frizz and is very light so your hair looks clean and bouncy, not crunchy or greasy.

Brooklyn

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Honestly, your hair looks great. I think I like it better wavy. Having curly hair myself, I know the phenomenon of which you speak but I don’t see evidence of it here. I like what you’ve done with your fringe.

You look fab as usual and I like the teal outfit in particular.

kerry

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I like your hair both ways too. I’m all for easier hair though. I have pin straight fine textured hair with not much tendency to frizz but I still have a recommendation - Alterna Caviar CC Cream. It’s a great product and seems to combat frizz among other things. It gives my hair some body and makes it feel amazing.

tulle

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It's always a treat to see the way you wear these colors and "midnight garden" pieces. That orchid jacket is divine! Your hair looks great, and plenty edgy, I think. I like the idea of blowing the bangs as straight as you can, and letting the rest wave as it will--a very fresh look. There's a product I used before I cut my hair short called "Miracle Silk Leave-in" by It's a 10. You spray a little bit on damp hair, and it makes the hair slippery enough to dry straight and avoid frizzies. Crank the blower power up and the heat down, and you should get good results.

Emily K

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You hair looks modern and edgy because of the razor-y cut and the color. I think I like it best wavy, but it is cute both ways. No product suggestions, but I love watching beauty bloggers for their product reviews. One I like (for me/my hair) is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6h_bit73VQ

Suz

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Janet, wow! You do moody florals so well. You and Brooklyn could have a dark floral party. The jacket and tee both look amazing on you -- and that teal asymmetrical thingie is amazing both with the boots (yeah, I have boots on the brain) and with that stunning new necklace. Amazing casual outfits with edge.

I love your hair both ways. I think it looks great wavy as well as straight.

Jaime

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Haven't read the responses. Despite being very pro-wavy, curly hair I do see what you mean about losing the edge. I think in your last outfit, which I love, the wavy hair works perfectly and the choppy bangs and streak of color are more than enough. On the other hand, with the floral top, which is fab on you, you have less overall edgy look and might prefer the straight hair. You still look great though!

Joy

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You look beautiful and edgy, even with wearing your hair wavy. With your great cut and color, how could it not be fabulous ?

MrsK

Chiming in to say the wave works! I think it’s still just as edgy with the wave.

ma

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A loooong time ago I really liked Redken water wax...it was blue and cool looking and I don’t remember it getting oily...although I was careful to use very little. I don’t actually know if they still make it, I should look. I think spray wax is also good, right now I have one by CHI, and again, I have to be careful to use sparingly. My hair is short and tends to get oily throughout the day. Yours looks great! Hope you find something you like!

Cee

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Glorious !

Jane

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Great outfits. The colours are so good on your. Have you tried argon oil? My hair is quite thick and can get unruly, and with a tiny bit of argon oil, it does go to almost hair dresser type obedience!

Bijou

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I understand how you feel about your hair because I am in a similar situation. My hair is naturally wavy but the only way I can get it straight is to use my GHD straightening irons on it. Despite using a heat protector spray, using them every second day,when I wash my hair, ruins the condition. So I embrace my wavy hair look for most days and for occasions, I will straighten my hair. I do use a shine spray on my hair (rubbing it into the lower ends only) and find that it does help prevent my hair from frizzing, but only a bit. I also have the frustration that some days it looks great and others, it is all a bit of a mess. Being able to tie it us is such a bonus on days like that.

Runcarla

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Wavy or curly hair just never seems to be edgy no matter how it is styled, but if you think of what it 'is' - romantic (?) rather than what it isn't - edgy, you might be more at peace with it. That is what I am trying to do anyway.

In your lovely set of pictures, your wavy hair looks fabulous. The asymmetrical cut is modern. I also think the waves work very well with the dark floral - modern-dark-romance.

My favourite product is Sebastien Potion #9, but I've been using Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Envy Perfect Curl Cream. (Where do they come up with these names!?). I use only a dime size amount, and it has a light lemon scent.

Angie

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PLEASE try that floral pattern mix - for me.

Anonymous

I'm always in awe of your collection of clothes and boots and jackets . I like everything here , and because I too have boots on the brain now (thanks to Suz) , those teal ones are calling to me. Note to self : STOP BUYING BLACK BOOTS. About your hair? I like it both ways, but admit I like the sleek straight look because it's "new". For everyday though, your waves are still edgy with your new bangs and colour. You have enviable hair

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