The day after my island hair television debut I met up with Live Longer, Beaner, Rated R and BioMom for drinks. The morning of the gathering I had taken the time to change the plates on my iron and opted to straighten the island right out of my hair.
Sadly, one can take the crimp out of their hair, but they can’t take the visual out of the eyes of those who witnessed it’s magic on TV. Thanks Philo Farnsworth.
Just prior to meeting up with my lady friends I received an email from a former coworker who informed me she had seen the news and my “hair was voluminous.” I hoped that would be my only feedback.
Nope.
“I saw you on the news last night,” BioMom told me as soon as I sat down. “I was like, ‘I did a piece of my hair like that in the 80s.'”
“A piece of your hair?” I asked.
“Mmmm hmmm, just like you. One crimped section of hair on the one side of your head,” she said.
“How can I see this interview?” Live Longer asked.
“Yes, this is a must see,” said Rated R.
“Try the world wide web,” I advised.
“I think I can still see a little bit of a crimp,” Beaner said, combing through my hair with her fingers.
“Shit, she’s right. There it is, 80s island hair girl,” Rated R piped in.
“Not OK!” was my only response.