It takes a lot to make me appear on video, but your hair is worth it.
Well, I have the finished hair product to show you, but before you see it, I would like to inform you of a few forces I had working against me:
1. I couldn’t locate my flat iron, which is a vital instrument for the “bottom section” of hair. I was instead forced to use my curling iron to try to straighten out that lower section and listen, it just isn’t the same as my Chi.
2. It was raining and you know what that means: bad hair day.
3. I chose to do the “flip upside down and spray your hair” thing, which in its defense, is a good move on certain days. However, the day I chose to do it just wasn’t a good moment for it and I do believe it ruined a bit of the height and overall control.
4. If I was really vain, I wouldn’t show you this because, quite honestly, my hair didn’t even turn out that cute. Let it be a lesson, lovelies: you can want big, pretty hair but it doesn’t always mean you get it. Also: when I was fixing my hair in the mirror, I got distracted because I asked Nick if he likes big hair on girls and it took WAY TOO LONG FOR HIM TO ANSWER. And I was so distracted that it made me part my hair on the wrong side. THANKS, GOSLING.
I was going to do my hair for you on Sunday, but then I remembered that I had a dinner I was going to on Saturday night so I decided to just go ahead and fix it then. Nick was watching football on my couch while I did my hair and, at one point when I was walking around with the rollers in, he actually asked me if I could take my rollers out so we could go run an errand. Immediately I realized that no one had educated him about the whole “critical hair time” thing yet, so I took that responsibility upon my own shoulders and proceeded to explain to him that he cannot ask a girl to take her rollers out before she is ready.
I don’t know if he got it, though, because he just gave me this weird look and went back to watching the game.
When the moment of time came, I started trying to take pictures of it and decided that it just wasn’t going to suffice; we needed video. And this gave me pause because I cannot think of many things worse that being in one of my videos on my blog, especially when my hair doesn’t even turn out cute. But I decided that there was no other way and so, although I am already cringing at what you’re about to see, I present the following:
The Day I Attempted Big Hair
Narrated by: Nick and Amy Beth
Video by: Nick; Hair provided by: Amy Beth
Produced by: hot pink velcro rollers, hairspray and Amplify hair products
Rated: F for Failure to Achieve Pretty Hair
And, of course, the highlights:
1. “I wish it could happen every Saturday.”
2. “Take the big pink things out?”
3. “Then you can just toss the roller on the floor because your bathroom floor is already messy.”
4. “My life is going well. I don’t want you to miss any of this. Pull, pull.”
5. “And all that’s irrelevant because football is on. Bye.”
And now, a final hair benediction for you:
Go forth and attempt your own big hair. Don’t let what you just saw on video — a failed attempt at good hair — scare you. Think of it as a lesson in hair humility, a reminder that while one can want her hair to look good, you just don’t always get what you want in life. But don’t be afraid to get out there and try it, because I know that you will succeed. I believe in your ability to go to higher heights than I’ve seen, to spray your hair spray with more accuracy than I wielded. You have the power in you, so go amplify it, duckies.
And stat.
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Posted: September 21st, 2009 under Uncategorized.
Comments: 21
Comments
Comment from Rachel
Time: September 21, 2009, 11:24 am
AB, you have totally motivated me to try the rollers. Here’s my issue(s):
1. I have a big round face, which necessitates volume.
2. My hair is shorter than yours – a chin length bob, little bit longer in the front and stacked in the back (for fullness, obvs). 
Is there any way I can pull off the rollers with my length and style? I need your expert advice
Comment from Mrs Tiab
Time: September 21, 2009, 11:27 am
Nick did a GREAT job video taping that segment. I did not miss a thing:)
Comment from laura
Time: September 21, 2009, 11:30 am
Thank you!!! That was awesome. But, I have a question – I know you don’t have any personal experience with this, but does this work if you have curly hair? Or do you have to like straighten it ahead of time somehow? Or just make sure you roll it really tight? Inquiring minds want to know…
Comment from Samantha
Time: September 21, 2009, 11:58 am
Oh, I’ve been waiting! This is wonderful! And you are adorable! Your hair looked great–all your disclaimers were totally unnecessary!
Thank you!! I am truly inspired!
(Although my biggest hair problem is my 10-month old who constantly pulls my hair if I leave it down!)
Comment from Ben
Time: September 21, 2009, 12:07 pm
Ok…so I am going to get my velcro rollers tonight!!
Seriously, your hair looked fantastic. Nick was WRONG for hesitating. Every guy likes big hair!
(There are too many exclaimation points in this comment, but they seem necessary, so I am leaving them)
Comment from becky jo
Time: September 21, 2009, 1:44 pm
I have never wanted to have long hair until this ver moment! I want me some big hair!!!
Comment from Cyndi
Time: September 21, 2009, 2:39 pm
You are too cute. You should do more videos featuring you. I will NOT be attempting this feat, as I was born with big curly hair, and I require a video tutorial on making my hair small enough to fit through doorways on a rainy day.
Comment from trs
Time: September 21, 2009, 3:35 pm
My favorite, “I don’t think God minds if you ask for good hair now and then.”
So true. Desires of our hearts and all that.
Nick and his hesitation… oh my how funny. Oddly- men do like a girl in a ponytail. Anything that suggests low maintenance.
Whatever you do – don’t talk about the effort you put in your hair to men – until after you’ve got ‘em. Make the whole beauty thing mysterious… it’s best that way!
Comment from ran
Time: September 21, 2009, 3:36 pm
Too funny! I am enjoying your velcro roller tirades! I, too, am a velcro roller devotee! Love me some big hair…..maybe because I am originally from TX and everyone knows that TX girls have BIG HAIR! But what I would really like to see in a video, is how you manage to blow dry your hair and type at the same time. I have always had a dream of a contraption that would hold my hair dryer while I put on my makeup. I just need to turn my head a bit, to keep it moving. But you seem to have a better method going on there. Keep ‘em coming!
Comment from jmom@lotsofscotts
Time: September 21, 2009, 4:04 pm
I know Nick is ‘just your friend’ but any guy that would do this for you while football is on…SERIOUSLY is a keeper. (Unless of course he doesn’t love Jesus and that negates it!)
Comment from Danielle
Time: September 21, 2009, 4:07 pm
I mean, you’ve got that down to a science, sister! Watch out British Boy! And I would SO love to put your instruction to good use, but I have enough hair for 4 small children…I’ll have to save it for my girls who are a little less hair endowed!
Terribly entertaining! You should think about QVC…infomercials!
Comment from Megan
Time: September 21, 2009, 4:09 pm
okay. i have a hair tip. you gotta try FAT HAIR hairspray.
love it!!!!!! will never use any other hairspray that that-ever!
BELIEVE ME. im from texas and here- the higher your hair the closer you are to the LORD. (seriously, we take big hair pretty seriously) try using that next time.
Comment from Bekah
Time: September 21, 2009, 7:20 pm
YOU are cracking me up!! I loved the video and I wish you and your whole crew lived on my block because you’re FUN!!!
I have always wondered how the velcro roller thing worked, so I appreciate the tutorial…I might have to try it sometime, although my hair might be too heavy and attitudinal for it.
And for the record, I’m quite sure God doesn’t mind if you pray about your hair. My mom makes fun of me because every time I have company, I always pray (out loud) over the food that it won’t kill anyone. I’m a good cook, I’ve been told, so I don’t know why I feel the need to continue covering my food in prayer, but I figure the first time I leave that out – WHAM. not good.
Comment from Lindsee
Time: September 21, 2009, 10:16 pm
You are hilarious, girl! I haven’t watched the video yet, but in due time I will. I need to try this!
Comment from Kim
Time: September 21, 2009, 10:47 pm
I think you did Beth Moore proud with this video
Just got mine cut and it’s really, really short and spikey. I have not achieved the appropriate minimal spike level yet and am avoiding all cameras and videos until that has been rectified.
Comment from Dawn @ Wherever He Leads
Time: September 22, 2009, 11:36 am
You are too funny! You are a brave woman doing your hair live for the bloggy world to see. I really have nothing to contribute to this conversation because my life is defined by bad hair days and not so bad hair days – what do I know? I have been cursed with naturally curly out of control hair, which I have unfortunately passed on to my daughter. Bless her heart. : )
I do have one thing to mention. You will need to pass thing on to Gosling. It is not pronouced Looeyville – it is Louaville. Just trying to help the boy out.
Comment from Emily
Time: September 22, 2009, 12:12 pm
Amy, I for the life of me do not know how I came across your blog, but it CRACKS me up!! I have been out of town and had gotten behind on my blog reading. I am having a lazy day today making up and I just want you to know you are influencing future generations. I have a 7 year old (her name is Sarah Beth. Names are just cuter with Beth in them, aren’t they? And I have a 2 year old Kate. They both stopped what they were doing to watch your video. I mean, you had their full attention. I’m glad we had that moment b/c Sarah’s hair is straight as a board and Kate has corkscrew curls. I am already looking 10 years into the future when Kate is devoted to the flat iron and Sarah lives in the big pink curlers. It’s just bound to happen. Anyway, thanks for being such a great role model for my girls.
Comment from Kelly
Time: September 22, 2009, 7:16 pm
You bring the velcro rollers for me to experiment with when you come in October. I’ll teach you how to use a round brush with your new haircut!
Comment from Kristen
Time: September 23, 2009, 4:50 am
Three things:
1. Please move next door to me.
2. Thank you for teaching me your hair ways.
3. Nick has the second best voice I’ve ever heard in my entire life. Second only to my husband. Amy Beth, take my advice: you need that voice in your life forever. I’m just sayin’.
Comment from Amber
Time: September 23, 2009, 9:01 pm
Amy Beth, my husband just stood mesmerized through the entire video. He walked over to see what I was watching and just stared at you through the whole thing with his mouth hanging open. I think he is going to go buy me some of those pink velcro rollers stat.
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Comment from Carrie
Time: September 21, 2009, 11:21 am
So, I tried big hair on Saturday. Major FAIL!
First problem: my hair is a little on the long side right now. Second problem: I obviously needed an even bigger size of velcro rollers than I have (and I thought I had the gigantuan size, but your video has proved me wrong.
Third problem: It rained here on Friday. So Saturday the humidity was like 275% or something. So even though I managed to get it perfectly straight and cute within 2 hours it was a frizzy, wavy mess.
So, I will just continue to admire your good hair (even on a rainy day) from afar.