In defense of messy hair

Now I have perpetually messy hair. It might help if I BRUSHED it once in a while, but when I have (years ago), it just got fly-away & messier yet, so I don't even try. But, personal bias aside, it seems to me there's a lot of messy hair out there these days along with a lot of hair in our eyes. And that's all right with me. I venture to say that the more conservative the outfit, the more we need messy hair to offset it. Cases in point...

Fly-away hair
This woman's hair looks similar to how mine does when I brush it (as far as I remember)--definitely fly-away. But if you're going to wear a British tweed blazer, you'd best do something to lighten things up, don't you think? 

Boden British Tweed Blazer, $159.60-$182.40

Hair in your eyes
Hair in your eyes is still hot. It's mysterious. It's seductive. And once again, it balances the too-sweet, prissy nature of a pretty pink dress. Imagine if she'd put a pink headband in her hair--very different effect. Hair in your eyes is ok by me.

Boden Evelina Dress, $198

The partial tie-back
My hair often looks like this because it slips out of the half-hearted tie I've put it in. It hangs unevenly down on one side or the other. I also have layers that won't fit into the ponytail. I've been a bit embarrassed about this problem, so I'm so glad to see the look on models!

Boden Cashmere V-neck Sweater, $133.20

Boden Short Sleeve Breton, $34

I'd be lying if I didn't admit to liking sleek, shiny, straight hair, defined curls, braided hairstyles, & short, piecey cuts. 
And I'd probably keep your hair out of your eyes for a job interview since it suggests you're hiding something.  

But if we're rushed in the morning or can't get our hair to stay, maybe it's ok. Maybe a bad hair day is a good hair day after all. 



Do you wear your hair messy or in your eyes some days? Is your hair messy or neat?