Locks of Love
I want to give you a "heads up" about Thursday’s TODAY show. I will be working with one of my favorite charities, Locks of Love. Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces for children suffering long term hair loss from any medical diagnosis. That's right, all women with long hair that has been growing forever! It's time to give it up!
You will feel great about donating your hair and you will look better too! You probably grew your hair long because you did not know what else to do with it. You know it's time for a change, but the thought of having a staid, boring, short haircut is horrifying. Calm down, Rapunzel! Short hair can be very chic and incredibly sexy. Concentrate on your breathing and let's look at some great looking short hair styles for Spring/Summer 2007.
First of all, I have to say that short hair this season is not that short. Short hair has never been longer, especially around the face. Bangs are flirty, swooping down foreheads and touching the eyes. Hair without bangs is shorter at the nape, with length and movement around the face.
The first new short hair cut that I must mention is Victoria Beckham's. It is an incredibly chic new haircut with a tapered nape, an asymmetric front, and long bangs. The girl always looks sensational and has more style than most of the glitterati. I just can't figure out why she never smiles. She has beautiful children, dream homes, and David “Bend It Like” Beckham. I mean, this girl has it all! Hey Victoria, what's that pout about?
The second long short 'do I want to talk about is Jenny McCarthy. Jenny has a short layered bob with longer hair around her face. This haircut changes her image from California blond girl to sexy chic girl. This angled hair cut is strong enough to give her style even when she is in her sweats and Uggs. Jenny is always smiling with her new style and so is her beau Jim Carrey.
I know the big argument against short hair is that it is such a nightmare to grow it out. Don't be so negative! You might love your new not so short 'do and want to keep it forever. Well, for right now at least! Sienna Miller cut her hair into a retro ‘60s “Twiggy cut" to play Edie Sedgwick in Factory Girl. The cut had a long, heavy bang with a short boy's cut in the back. Sienna has been having fun with her hair ever since and has never looked back. She has worn many different styles as her hair is growing and it always looks great.
Part of the fun of short hair is the styles that you discover as it grows. I noticed that Sienna has been making her “growing out hair” look short again. Do you think Sienna will cut her hair in another short style? I would not be surprised!
Short hair has style, and so will you if you choose to go short. If you decide to go short, you must be sure that your haircut is the right one for you. Bring pictures of your favorite short styles to your hairdresser. He or she will be able to tell you if you made a good choice for your face shape and hair texture.
Watch the show on Thursday and see if you fall in love with a new short style. Also, be sure to check out locksoflove.org. What could be better? A new you, and helping a child in need.
See you Thursday!
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My six year old daughter wants to donate her hair, do we just show up at the Plaza? What time?
Mr. Licari - I am one of the volunteers donating my "ponytail" for Locks of Love on the Today Show tomorrow. I really enjoyed reading a number of your blog entries. As a fairly new mother (I have a 20-month-old), who hasn't had a short hair cut since 1990 and who is starting to grey, I hope I get a chance to meet you at the show and pehaps get some suggestions for my new cut and possibly a new color. - Kathleen Acuti
Good luck with the show today! I won't be able to watch as I'm in the UK, but still cheering you on!
My 9 yr old daugher donated her hair 2 years ago and is currently growning it out to donate again. She and our stylist Rochelle are growing their hair together and are going to donate it together on Rochelles 50th birthday in 4 years. We are trimming the ends up about twice a year, but right now it is almost to the middle of her back. She has alot of little fly aways - is there anything that I can get to put on it that with help keep it from flying away?
Thanks -
Karen
P.S. I love your blogs!!!
I think it's great that people have been inspired to help sick kids, I'm just not so sure Locks of Love is the best way to do that.
I've donated my hair in the past, but I won't be doing it ever again. I read some articles online about LOL and they make very few wigs compared to the number of donations they get. Obviously, so hair can't be used in wigs, but it seems as though the vast majority of donations are just being sold to doll makers.
I will still grow my hair, but I'll sell it myself and donate the money to a charity that is going to use close to 100% of the money to help those in need.
People should really examine how many wigs, I should say, how few wigs, are being made. Of course, NBC probably would not admit that it's been duped by "Locks," as have its staff and viewers, into supporting a cause that does not do what people are made to think it does. Claire is right.
Hi again! i am even more thrilled that you replied to my comment. do you know about india?have you ever been here?i want to visit the u.s, but i am not sure when exactly.but till then, what do you suggest about my hair? what hairstyle should i opt for?i cant do too much styling, but i want a good wash and go kind of hairstyle.please help me.
And thank you very much for replying.
Bye
Sowmya
Tricia,
Sorry i missed your comment. Check out LocksofLove.org for more info.
Louis
Kathleen A.,
I am sorry I missed you on the day of the show. I would love to meet you. Please stop by for a consultation anytime I am in the salon in NY or LA.
Talk soon,
Louis
ukyankee,
Thanks for your good wishes.
Louis
Karen,
Here's a little tip that I learned from watching hairdressers on shoots working on models who have fly away hair:
1. Spray a small amount of hairspray in your hand.
2. Rub your palms together
3. Glide hands over fly aways.
This should give it the weight it needs to stay in place.
Good Luck,
Louis
Claire & Caveat Emptor,
Thanks for your comments. I will look closer into this matter.
Louis
sowmyagungi,
It is difficult for me to tell you how to cut your hair without seeing it. Wash and wear hair usually requires a few long layers. This will give your hair a little lift and some movement. Layers around the face are flattering around any face shape. I haven't been to India but it is on my list of things to do.
Good Luck,
Louis
my boyfriend's mom owns a salon and would like to know the name of the organization that is like Locks of Love, but donates to adult women. do any of you know?
Pantene's Beautiful Lengths donates wigs to adult women cancer survivors. What's the name of her Salon?
Crystal,
Locks of Love is the only hair charity organization that I have worked with. Perhaps Locks of Love can make you aware of other charities that deal with adults.
Thank You,
Louis
I'm a 50+ woman and going back to work. My face is kind of long and my hair is wavy/curly and rather short w/some gray. I'd like suggestions on hair styles that don't look too young or old. I'm planning on coloring my hair gradually, but would like to come up with a hairstyle first.
Thanks,
Sharon
How does Sienna Miller pull her hair back?
How does Sienna Miller pull her hair back?
Louis I think your posts are really informative and insightful. Your a man of many talents. You must be a fun guy to work with.
Louis I think your posts are really informative and insightful. Your a man of many talents. You must be a fun guy to work with.