1.21.2010

The Poof


Alright ladies, grab your rat-tail comb and your Bump It...it's time to talk about The Poof.

I'm a southern girl, born and raised in the great state of Arkansas, land of Johnny Cash, Bill Clinton, Wal-Mart and the Hogs. All fine things, in my opinion. And like all good southern girls, I love my sweet tea, my southern boys and, most of all, my poof.


To me, hair is best when it's vertical.

So, a little history on The Poof. You may want to grab some popcorn:



Made famous by the lovely Pricilla Presley, (a southern girl after my own heart), The Poof began in the 1960's and has been going strong ever since, (well, at least around this part of the country).


Unfortunately, the trend died out in the 70's and 80's due to a little something called "The Farrah". Feathered bangs, anyone?

However, things started looking up, (no pun intended), about a year ago when designers like Karl Lagerfeld and John Galliano started pushing the style on the runway again. And The Poof was re-born.


Want to create a heavenly bump of your own? Aight, aight. Here are some instructions:


Stuff you'll need:

-A teasing comb
(go to your local salon or supermarket and look for a comb with lots of tiny teeth and a really long, skinny handle.)

-Some stout freakin' hairspray
(I love Redken's Forceful 23 Super Strength Finishing Spray. It's as deadly as it sounds, ladies.)

-Clear ponytail holders and bobby pins
(If you're doing a poofy pony, my personal fave.)

-Mini hair clippies
(If you're going with a half-up look.)


Instructions:

1. Make sure that your entire head is completely tangle-free. After you start teasing, there's no going back.

2. Grab a 1-2 inch section of hair directly on the crown of your head.

3. Comb the section of hair up at a 90 degree angle and, starting at the top of the section, back-comb your hair until it looks like a big rat's nest.


Note:

If you look like Nikki Sixx ala' the Dr. Feelgood tour, you're on the right track.


4. Now...AND THIS PART IS CRUCIAL...with a regular brush or comb, smooth only the very top layer of the teased section so that there are no snags or tangles.

5. Finally, if you're going with a ponytail, pull your hair up, just as you usually would. Once it's up, pull the hair around the crown out and up slightly.



At this point, you'll have either a) a cute bump or, b) a really big mess. Either way, you're "poofed".



I'm a loyal fan of The Poof, but hey, to each her own. I personally think the bigger the poof, the closer to God.

It's just how I roll.



Tomorrow's Forecast

Something awesome. Of that, you can be sure.


Photo credits: {this is glamorous}, {a glamorous little side project} , Google Images

34 comments:

  1. Thanks for the info! I personally LOVE "the poof" especially because my hair is super fine and straight as a bored.

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  2. hahah. Girl I LOVE this post! I agree....poof is the way to go. A little teasing never anyone. ;)

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  3. Love the poof! You might enjoy this video if you love your poof :) haha

    http://brodyfrancis.blogspot.com/2009/12/hair-poofing-101.html

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  4. Ah the poof (I'm not gonna lie.. I got a bump it from a friend for my birthday aaaaand I love it) I'm so not good at teasing my hair I wish I was I've even asked my hair stylist to teach me but I still can't successfully do it. I wish I was from the south for the poof and because it seems like a great place to live! I'll need to visit!

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  5. "Hair is best when it's vertical." LOVE THIS. Great post. Who doesn't look fab with a poof?

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  6. Love the poof! Southern girl from neighboring state Louisiana and the poof is a southern tradition that my grandmother still takes on!

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  7. I am a southern gal that never quite figured the poof out, hoefuly your blog just solved that mystery!

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  8. i'm not southern, but personally love the ponytail poof and have been known to rock it on occasion.

    love the new look, btw!

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  9. I rock the poof too! Some days it's more poofier than others, but I love it! As Julia Roberts says in Steel Magnolia's "you can't mess up momma's hair, just make it look like a brown football helmet!"

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  10. I love the poof and would totally rock it if I had longer hair.

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  11. this is amazing! I love "the closer to God" quote! I said that to my stylist on my wedding day when I kept saying "BIGGER I WANT BIGGER!!" hahahaha

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  12. Love this post! I occasionally use a bumpit :) Haha! Too bad when doing a poof you have to have your roots freshly done! Darnit!

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  13. you are so a woman after my own heart...i've not been seen outside of my house without a poof since probably 2001...i would choose my blue tease comb over (almost) anything any day!!!

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  14. Girl you are awesome!!! This is one of the best posts EVER!!! I love the poof :) I am constantly trying to perfect my poof!!! You can't be a southern girl without some height to your hair! How does that saying go..."the smaller the town, the bigger the hair" ha :)

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  15. ha..ha..!!! I love that "the bigger the poof the closer to God!"
    Hilarious!

    I have tried to POOF my hair before but it always looks lumpy! I guess maybe I am not getting all the tangles out...I shall try try again!

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  16. First... love your new blog design!!

    Second... so jealous of your poof abilities. I want a poof so bad. I am going to try again. But I am a complete failure when it comes to great hair.

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  17. i will admit, i am a poof lover. and i wear the poof pretty much all the time. i think when you're weaing your "running around doing errands clothes" the poofed pony-tail makes you seem more "trendy" shall i say...rather than wal-marty...anyone else feel'n me!?!?

    xoxo
    michelle

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  18. This cracks me up honey! I do love the poof but have to admit my 11th graders are taking it to the extreme and it looks a little strange. Ehey almost look like they just walked out of the 60's! Hope you have a great day! Kori xoxo

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  19. The BUmp-It freaks me out...but I do love these classy poofs you've posted!

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  20. as hard as i try i can't get my bump right! i need more hair i think! well that's what my 8 yr old says ha ha

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  21. Haha,this post was awesome! As a sorority girl, I know the poof well and love it! Thanks for spreading the love for any new-poofers :)

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  22. I think the poof can be so pretty and stylish, I just wish I knew how to do it better. I will have to experiment. Posting some awards for your shortly! XO!

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  23. Love it! I just wish I could do it myself. Maybe with your tips I'll finally be able to!

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  24. i think its about time to give the poof one more try...i can tfor the love of me get my hair to poof :[

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  25. We poofed for my tiara at my wedding - I LOOOOOOVED it. I also spent about two and a half hours on my honeymoon caking my hair in conditioner to get the teasing out. All worth it.

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  26. I <3 the poof!

    I am sad to say that although a native Texan, I did not learn how to properly tease my hair until attending college at the University of Illinois and living in my sorority house (Thetas at UofI are known for their poofs). I had always just used velcro rollers (still my favorite, but now used in conjunction with teasing!).

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  27. do you want to know what i've got for poofing that's even better than my teasing comb? i teasing brush! i had no idea there was such a thing... it's pretty awesome. :)

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  28. LOVE IT!! I too am obsessed with the "poof" I agree with the redken 23, one of my favs, although I personally do not think the comb is your best bet. I am a fan of a brush with mix bristles of boar and synthetic. Your world will change forever.

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  29. the poof rocks...however, I do NOT like the jersey shore girl who RUINED it:o( YOUR blog shows how to make it classy and stylish, love it:o)

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  30. I found my way over here from The Yellow Front Door and must say that you absolutely crack me up. I am also a Southern girl and am so appreciative of a post that can from Elvis and Priscilla to Johnny Cash and then high end fashion seamlessly. You've got a great writing style!

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  31. I love poofs. I had a poof obsession about 3 months ago and mastered it. lol

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  32. I live for the poof! I don't know the last time I left my house without one! Such a great post!

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  33. The poof is a way of life!! We'll try and ignore Snookie for attemping to ruin it for everyone. I personally luv Bumpits...(I have thin hair and need a little assitance in reaching optimum height and volume)

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