Last month, however, I read a lovely post over at Evie's Tea Room about how Miss Ivy sets her hair and began to wonder if it wasn't time to add a different setting pattern to my repertoire. Monday evening I set my hair with Ivy's set in mind and came up with something a little different than usual.
Yesterday was a very rainy and very humid day and, as usual, despite my efforts, my do was destroyed in a matter of minutes. Knowing the likelihood of this, I snapped a few photos (albeit poor ones) before I went out so that I could admire my handiwork later.
I'm not sure that I (or my hair) will ever adjust to living somewhere that the humidity regularly lingers around 90%- I can't even escape the humidity during the Winter, for goodness sake! Somedays I think that I might move back to NY just to have a good hair day again. Other days I think that there must be a magic product somewhere out there that will make my hair impervious to humidity; if there is, I haven't found it yet.
Now that you've read all about my hair, tell me about yours....especially if you've found the magic ant-humidity product! :)
What a gorgeous curl!! I may have to try my hand at that tutorial too!
ReplyDeleteHumidity is always a killer for my hair too, but I've heard a light waved perm often does the trick. Not sure I'm up for all those chemicals on my scalp personally, but it's awfully enticing sometimes. Otherwise, rainy days are simply up-'do days for me ;)
I've been the whole perm route several times, and usually I just end up with a handful of different problems, though I could see the value of a perm for someone with fine/straight hair.
DeleteI think your suggestion of an up-'do is probably the most sensible option, though I am often tempted to see what I'd look like with a pixie cut :)
I am so very flattered, thank you! Your do looks fantastic! I don't usually have humidity issues, but my hair gets really oily if I don't wash my hair everyday. I also have a bit of breakage at my temples, so it's difficult to get them calmed down when I'm styling my set. Hopefully you find a great product that helps your humidity issues!
ReplyDeleteIvy
Me thinks we have very different hair types, I could go forever without washing mine! Though, I too have breakage near my temples.
DeleteThanks for dropping by, and thanks so much for posting such an inspiring set!
Oh my, I love your hair! (and cardigan, and dress/blouse, but ok)
ReplyDeleteThe main reasons why my vintage hairdo never works out are usually the strong wind and the fact that I can't always get myself to actually setting my hair; I have very 'thick' and long hair and I get myalgia in my arms quite easily when doing my curl setting work (by the way, myalgia: is that really the word you use for pain in the muscles? Or is it just Google Translate being too formal Ö )
Xo Jessica
Haha, why thank you!
DeleteI know exactly what you're talking about with the arm pain (myalgia, I suppose, if you want to get real technical :) ) in fact, the longer my hair gets, the messier my sets are because I hurry to finish curling so my arms will stop aching! Ah, the things we do for beauty!
It looks so lovely. Humdity is awful especially in Melbourne currently. I love to use argan oil to make my hair silky and non frizzy!
ReplyDelete- Jaimee
www.hollyhocksandpolkadots.blogspot.com.au
I've heard many good things about argan oil; I think you have just convinced me to give it a try :)
DeleteThanks for stopping by!
You're absolutely adorable! I love your blog and the way you mix different eras, modern and vintage. Very cute outfit today!
ReplyDeleteJordan
http://jordansvintagekitchen.blogspot.com