Beauty & Personal Care

So I asked Jim, "Do you mind that I usually wear my hair in a ponytail all the time now?"

To which he replied, "No... looks cute."

Which made me wonder...

A)  Is he just saying that?...
B)  How many of our neighbors would not even recognize me without my baseball cap -- because that's all they've ever seen me in!

Then I got scared... Have I become that old married lady who trapses to the grocery store, the gas station, and all over town without even caring about what she looks like anymore?

Why A Ponytail?

I dunno... maybe it's cuz I'm pushing 40 (...and my willpower to look "hot" and "sexy" is waning).

Or, maybe it's because all of those "upwardly mobile" thoughts about looking professional and climbing the career ladder and really being something someday have since escaped me (...and this look is definitely getting me nowhere fast).

Or, maybe it's because I'm a cyclist at heart (...and I figure I've always got the ponytail ready to fit inside my bicycle helmet, should I ever re-gain the desire to hit the pavement on 2 wheels again).

Or, maybe it's because I've always had a fascination with ponytails!

Then again, maybe it's just because I'm lazy.

I don't know why exactly it is. But it just is. It's a fact that I go everywhere wearing my hair in a ponytail these days, and I don't care!

Coming To Grips With My Ponytail

When it comes right down to it, a ponytail is quick. It's easy. And, it's flexible -- taking you from playtime in the afternoon to a night on the town with ease. Yes, ponytails can even be quite stylish (see below).

Whatever the reason, the Lynnette of today is no longer the Lynnette of yesterday -- not when it comes to hairstyles at least.

Just for laughs, check out THESE changes in attitude... changes in latitude HAIR-attitude!...

Ponytails Are "In"

Yep, these days I am quite comfortable in my ponytailed hair and baseball cap. Hey, if Faith Hill does it, it can't be all bad...

Then again, maybe I don't feel bad wearing my hair in a ponytail all the time and putting on a baseball cap (the most expensive fashion accessory I own, by the way) because ponytails and baseball caps are considered "HOT"!

Spread the word... Tell all your friends... Ponytails (and their best friend: baseball caps) are "in" now!

As an example of just how trendy it is to wear your hair in a ponytail, check out these stylish ponytail ideas...

Unique Ponytail Hair Styles

• Did you know that there's more than one way to wear a ponytail? 
   
• Check out these 5-minute styles for ponytails!
   
• See some fun ponytail styles with these 12 fun ponytail styles you might want to try.
   
• Here are some ponytail-perfect hair styling tips from hairstylist Paul Labrecque, who has worked with top stars like Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Hilary Swank. He recommends Goody StayPut elastics -- slip-proof hair bands that have an intertwining rubbery strip which gently and securely keeps hair in place without dreaded broken ends.
   
• Here's a fun ponytail video featuring hairstylist to the stars, David Evangelista. Follow along as he creates 3 fun ponytail styles. Don't miss his comments about Blax snag-free hair elastics (good prices on Blax here) and scrunchies, and fun uses for a toothbrush!)
   

I'm game for trying some of these in the coming weeks. Alas, there's hope for me and my ponytail. I'm sure to be stylin' again in no time.

What I Learned Today...

I know a guy who only dates women whom he pre-determines would look just as "hot" wearing a baseball cap as not. (UPDATE: He finally married one too!)