Kellygirl, Bonnie, Aliona, Una, and Debbie, Thank you all for your comments and encouragement.
Shelia, Except for one friend who really liked the hair and DH, who was confused by it, I didn't get much feedback here.
Laura, I have very little wave in my hair but have a little for the first time. One comb through when it's wet, though, straightens it immediately.
Lisa, if this hairstyle can help me look sexy, it is a miracle.
Angie, thank you. You always make me feel more confident when I step out of my comfort zone.
Aida, thank you for enabling the hair. I did try scrunching the bottom but it is still very straight. It felt fun and young but I think DH likes a more polished look. His eye may just need to adjust. I will try some smoothing product next time.
Vildy, your comment was beautiful. It made me smile. I wish there were a poetic button. Growing up with Beach Boy tunes, I would love to look like a California girl! You are a sweetheart.
Suz, Aida had some helpful comments on my thread with the neckerchief. I picked up a very inexpensive salt spray at Target to try before ordering the one Aida uses from Amazon. I followed her instructions and those on the spray, using the diffuser on the hair dryer to partly dry the hair first.
I did get the top at the Rack. It is a Small. An XS would be better but I wanted it and at the reduced price thought it would be worth trying. I may have the Rack's wonderful tailor take it up some in the shoulders. Thank you for your encouragement.
Cobalt blue, if the salt spray recipe works out, please share.
