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Mom Ponders Haircut: "I Have Kind Of A Pinhead..."

Alex Kuczynski's had a controversial career, veering between legit (if oft-infuriating) journalist and the time-honored path of professional self-absorbed person. We've talked plastic surgery, we've talked surrogacy. But now she's tackling a new Issue: should she cut her hair?! More »

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Mommy, What's A Merkin?

Says Lucy Lawless, who chose not to wear one in Spartacus: Blood in the Sand: "It's a way of wearing pants when you don't have any hair." [NY Mag Vulture Blog]

01/20/10

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By Anna N.

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To The Dismay Of No One, Kate Ditches The Hair

As part of her "Kate Clean Slate" campaign, Kate Gosselin allowed People to make her over, complete with 20 hours worth of extensions. And as we women know, nothing says "moved on" like gluing hair to your scalp. [People, NYMag]

01/06/10

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By Katy

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Sherri Shepherd's Mullet

FYI: This morning on The View, Sherri Shepherd's wig was styled into a faux mullet. She said it was supposed to go with her whole Lakers look.

12/23/09

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By Tracie

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Scientists Isolate Curly Hair Gene

It's cool that the finding can help in forensics at crime scenes; it's messed up that the researchers plan to partner with a major cosmetic company in the creation of a straightener — as though they're curing a disease! [Telegraph]

12/07/09

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Hairy Girls Were "Welcomed In The Courts Of Europe"

The Marvelous Hairy Girls tells the story of 16th-century sisters with hypertrichosis universalis — hair all over their bodies. They weren't ridiculed — because all women were considered a little bit "monstrous." [Echidne of the Snakes]

10/30/09

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By Anna N.

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Click here to read Oprah & Chris Rock Talk <i>Good Hair</i>

Oprah & Chris Rock Talk Good Hair

Today on Oprah, Chris Rock discussed his documentary Good Hair, which investigates how black women treat—and feel about—their hair. He tried to explain weaves to white viewers, but they already learned all about that from Tyra and ANTM. More »

09/30/09

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Keeping Michelle's Hair In Perspective

Jenee Desmond-Harris wrote a piece for Time titled "Why Michelle's Hair Matters." It's both refreshing and sad that black hair keeps making the news. More »

09/03/09

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Click here to read Better Question: Is Anything <em>Not</em> A Fetish?

Better Question: Is Anything Not A Fetish?

It would seem innocuous bob haircuts are a major fetish for a certain subset, who associate the do with "prostitutes." Who knew - besides the apparently thousands of fetishists?! [WCP]

09/01/09

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At-Home Haircuts: A Horror Story.

Despite the fact that 90% of the time it is among the world's worst ideas and an inarguably false economy so far as self-respect goes, frugal at-home haircutting is apparently on the rise. I can vouch for it: More »

08/31/09

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Combing Through The Deeply Rooted Politics Of Black Hair Issues

In today's New York Times, Catherine Saint Louis attempts to get to the root of the politics surrounding black hair. She touches on "good hair," the "creamy crack," Malia Obama's twists and Chris Rock's new documentary. She writes: More »

08/27/09

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"I Am Her HAIRDRESSER!!"

Sarah Palin's hairdresser calls bullshit (via Twitter) on claims that Sarah's hair was thinning because of stress.. "U will not use me in a LIE media!!!!" she deftly elaborates, then blaming the left-wing media. [Wonkette]

07/20/09

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Kendra: "I Am A Waxing Virgin"; The Rest Of The World: "Huh?"

On last's night Kendra, Kendra claimed that her fiancé "has always putten [sic] up with this big bush I have." Then she said she was a "waxing virgin." You could have knocked me over with a pubic hair. More »

07/13/09

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Anna Wintour's Hair: Slim

Hairdresser Charlie Chan: "I tried [to change her hair] but she wouldn't have it any other way...But the bob suits her. It suits a certain face. It works best on a thin, Oriental face, a slim person." [NYMag via NST]

07/02/09

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"Trend" Alert: Clean-Shaven Balls

Judging from ad campaigns launched by several different manufacturers of men's shaving products, we're here to report that ball trimming/shaving seems to be a new, encouraged standard of grooming. Finally, a marketing trend we can get ~~behind~~ on our knees for! More »

05/27/09

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How Hair Affects African American Girls' Self-Esteem

Taking a cue from Chris Rock's documentary Good Hair, today's Tyra examined how black women — including little girls — feel about their hair, and the (at times painful) lengths they go to alter it. More »

05/12/09

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A burgeoning "no-poo" movement is putting the kibosh on shampoo!

03/25/09

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Blowing Out Hair At Home Really... Blows

03/05/09

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A Haircut So Special Only Rich People Understand It

02/26/09

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20 Years Of Bret Michaels' Hair

Bret Michaels puts more effort into covering up his scalp than most Rock of Love contestants do with their breasts or crotches. What's a goin' on under that bandanna? More »

01/07/09

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