Sarah Palin's Saucy Updo

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Chic... but is it Vice Presidential?

When Sarah Palin bounded on the political scene last year, I couldn't help but notice her upswept hairdo—one of my old standbys—the updo pony tail. The former beauty queen has been accused of frumpifying herself by piling her hair on top of her head. Critics are appalled by the former VP contender's use of a plastic chip clip to secure her locks. Others are pleased by her departure from the helmet head bob so prevalent among her female politician counterparts.

Either way, tongues are wagging, and hairstylists and wig sellers all over the U.S. have reported a sudden demand for Sarah Palin's trademark updos.

Cover Girl (and VP Candidate) Sarah Palin

Are Stylists Down On Sarah's Updo?

  • She's disheveled. It's way too long. She needs a cut.


  • It gives me the impression that she just washed her hair, pays attention to the front, and throws up the back in a bun.


  • It's about 20 years out of date.

Long Hair After Forty 

To Cut or Not To Cut

How do you feel about long hair on women over age 40?

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Cut your hair and act your age!

Sharedtroubles says:

Shaved is best

DAD1104 says:

Forget about it; cut your hair and look 5 years younger.

JustAls says:

If its on Sarah Palin its bad looking!

aniaArt says:

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clouda9 says:

Short or long...get a grip...what we need to know, does she have our back should McCain not be able to carry out his duties?

If it looks great, who cares?

terri says:

whatever looks good

LaDonnaBella says:

If it looks good on you, GO FOR IT!

bgamall says:

Oh,her hair is ok, but it is her political views that are dangerous. I point them out in my palin sucks lens. Please people, educate yourselves about what she stands for and what implications it has for future American foreign policy. Your instincts are correct, don't trust her. I just give the ammunition for you to work to make sure she doesn't have a successful career in politics!

WifeLA says:

Love long hair after 40, if it's well trimmed and suits the person.

kathyrclark says:

Love Sarah Palin and her hairdo. However, I am over 60 and hate seeing long gray hair. Short is so much easier too.

mlmblonde says:

WHO CARES, It's their hair and a free country. Last time I looked it was anyway, and people can chose to wear their hair anyway they want. Some people need to get a life

TrishOleary says:

I personally love long hair on women over 40. Whenever I see an older woman with long hair I believe they have a tremendous amount of confidence. Love it!!

Cari_Kay says:

I'm 39 and have long hair. No plans to chop it next year.

shelby says:

its sexy. shut your mouth

Zut_Moon says:

no matter what Sarah does - long hair or short - she will always provide a belly-aching laugh to us here in Canada.

Margaret_Schaut says:

I wear it all the time. Short hair makes me look like a horse... Besides, its probably my best feature. I've got hair. wowsers.

dodie_cross says:

Forty-schmorty! Who cares? Long or short, if it works, don't try to fix it. I have friends who have very short hair, which I'd love to try because it looks so easy to care for, but I know I couldn't get away with it: I don't have the face or neck for it. Ditto with the long locks. Most women know what looks the best on them. So, give us a break.

ebay-grandma says:

I think she has the best of both worlds - long and short. A hair style after my own heart when I had a choice. After may rounds of chemo and radiation I'm just thankful to have some hair - regardless what variety it comes in this time. Since when did a hair give a person the ability to lead a country?

rebelcomputerguy says:

I like it, regardless of age. I think Sarah Palin is very pretty.

Treasures-By-Brenda says:

I have to say, you nailed it with "If it looks great, who cares?"

 
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A Political Dead Ringer on Saturday Night Live 

While actress Tina Fey seemed to effortlessly mimic Sarah Palin's speech patterns and mannerisms on the 2008 season open of Saturday Night Live, it took more than 50 hours to create her not-ready-for-prime-time tresses. Preparing the wig was no easy task, according to SNL hairstyling-department head Bettie Rogers. The process involved a hairdresser, a team of wig makers, several colorists, and a pound of specifically styled human hair. "We read the sketches on Wednesday night to determine the wigs to be built at Bob Kelly's, a wig maker on 46th Street," explained Rogers. "The ladies who make the wigs work around the clock until Friday night, sometimes even late Saturday." The finished product was a cross between a French twist and a '60s bouffant with bangs. SNL hairstylists went to work painting darker colors at the roots to give to give the hair additional contrast. On the day of the taping, when the wig was finally placed on Fey's head, only minor adjustments to the bangs were needed. According to Rogers, the wig has been properly stored at SNL, along with a cork and canvas replica of Tina Fey's skull, which was used for fitting numerous wigs during her regular role on the show from 1997 to 2005.

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Tina Fey as Sarah Palin and Amy Poehler as Hillary Clinton
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Sarah Palin's Hair in the News 

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Ladies with medium length hair can easily recreate this look at home. Simply arrange hair in a half ponytail for height and control, then use a hair clip to hold the rest of the hair in place. Add wispy bangs and you've got Sarah Palin ...
Sarah Palin's Most Memorable Style Moments: A Slideshow ...
Long before $150000-gate, Sarah Palin seemed to love clothes. This week, in honor of her resignation as governor of Alaska, here's a look back at some of her most memorable style moments. ... Need I point out that picture of her in the grocery store? MO's worst outfit, the picture of her walking the dog wasn't near as bad. SP never knows what to do with her hair, and a skillful make-up artist can make anyone look good. Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:02 AM on ...
Wonkette : Peggy Noonan Chastiseth Thine Wolf-Childe Sarah Palin!
Which is to say that Peggy Noonan's column this week ?makes fun of Trig Palin for having Down Syndrome,? in Internet jargon ? in English, this translates to ?criticizes Sarah Palin.? It's a feisty, determined Madame we have this .... ?I think intellectuals call her working-class because they see the makeup, the hair, the heels and the sleds?? Sleds? You mean like Flexible Flyers? Does Peggy mean that upper class types prefer toboggans? Or does she mean ?sleds? in the Kar ...
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Evidently Sarah Palin has the last laugh. This is HUGE. One of the things the Dems are using against Sarah Palin is her ?rogue? attacks on Bill Ayers during the campaign. Certain un-named McCain supporters implied the campaign had nothing to do with ..... Complaint Filed Against Palin, Compromise, Con Con, Con Web Watch, Condi Rice, Congress, Congressional Relief Action Plan, Connie Culp, Connie Hair, Conservative Attack on the Constitution, Conservative Attack on the GOP ...

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Palin Talks to Vogue About Her Style:

A reporter once asked me about it during the campaign, and I assured him I was trying to be as frumpy as I could by wearing my hair on top of my head and these schoolmarm glasses.

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Sarah Palin's Glasses in the News 

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Suzanne Hughes asked: One of the interesting aspects of the 2008 American presidential elections is the Sarah Palin glasses. Women in America who are going for prescription eye glasses are increasingly opting for Sarah Palin glasses. ...
Pushing fifty...gently...if I can find my glasses.: SCOOP! Sarah ...
"Governor Palin, it's Vladimir Putin. Either close your drapes or put on some goddamn clothes!" Go, bloggins, go! -- Who's been calling Sarah? In the "He Said, She Said" department ... Michael Jackson once supposedly told someone that ...
George Washington Was Reverse-Influenced by Sarah Palin's Courage ...
Sarah Palin's resignation in Alaska. You know, now that I think about it, Benjamin Franklin wore glasses? just like Sarah Palin! And Abraham Lincoln was known for his penchant for breathing oxygen? just like Sarah Palin. ...
Why Does Sarah Palin Look So Good in Her Glasses?
Kent Hamilton asked: There is a big fuss about Sarah Palin's stylish glasses. Sarah Palin's glasses were made by Kazuo Kawasaki and cost around $400. The reason she looks so good in her designer glasses is because she chose the reading ...

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Learn From Master Stylist Ron Soto 

If You Can Create a Ponytail, You Can Create an Updo

YOU TOO CAN UPDO!

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Master stylist Ron Soto shares six of his newest updo creations, all based upon a simple ponytail, with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions. His stunning updo styles are perfect for every special occasion: proms to pageants, wedding ceremonies to cocktail parties. Beautiful imagery set to relaxing music with instruction that is clear and gentle sets this DVD apart. If you can create a ponytail, you can create these updos.

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Raquel to the Rescue

A client asked WigSalon.com to make her a wig that matched Sarah Palin's hair style and color. She expected to wait weeks for it, but got a call the next day from the owner who recommended the Raquel Welch Valentine wig in glazed hazelnut.

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Lively Discussions About the 2008 Election 

Much Ado About Sarah's Updo... 

What do you think of the attention given to Governor Palin's hair?

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I admit to not being a fan of Sarah Palin, but I also have to admit that this is a fantastic lens, you did an amazing job here. 5***** well deserved. I am still amazed at how many lenses were created about her. I think it just goes to show that there will in future be lensmasters looking to covers every possible angle on anything in the news or media. It certainly makes for great lenses and great reading.

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