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December 02, 2002

John Kerry's Hair

According to today's Drudge Report, John Kerry spends $150 to get his hair cut, and obsesses over it constantly. "It's always a fight to get mirror time," notes one green room insider at FOX NEWS's D.C. bureau. "He obsessively primps and poses before he goes on the air."

Is it just me, or does the thought of a politician 'primping and posing' in front of a mirror give you the willies?

Kerry Demonstrates His Excellent Hair Smoothing Technique

I'm going to avoid pointing out, as the article did, that you could feed a family of three for two weeks on this amount of money. Hell, that amount of cash would probably even pay for Michael Moore's dinner at Buffet World. But I have sympathy for Kerry, because the last time I got a twelve dollar 'SuperCuts' special, I came out of the place looking like a French Poodle that was attacked by Phyllis Diller.

No, what worries me more than the hypocrisy of a populist politician getting a $150 haircut is that his hair stylist is a man named "Christophe". I am scared of Christophe. Hair stylist to both Bill and Hillary Clinton. Holder-upper of jets on runways. Twisted manipulator of Truman Burbank's artificial world. And, he has only one name - a sure sign of evil. Clearly, the man is a menace. How far has he insinuated himself into the seat of government in America?

I demand a Presidential commission to examine the Christophe threat. James Traficant could lead the investigation. Traficant is perfect - there is no possibility of a conflict of interest, since the last thing that went near his hair was a family of squirrels. Perhaps a bipartisan commission headed by James Carville and Ari Fleischer - two men whose natural immunity to hair make them perfect for such a task.

Posted by Dan at December 2, 2002 12:31 PM
Comments

Aaaaiiiigggghh! He looks made up like a drag queen who's tried to create the illusion of high cheekbones.

Possibly Mr. Kerry's hair, like mine, has a stubborn tendency to frizz. However, I can use styling products without making my hair look like a helmet!

Posted by: Anne on December 2, 2002 02:41 PM

That's gotta be kevlar.

Posted by: anna on December 2, 2002 07:47 PM

It's not the hair or the cut that bothers me when looking at that photo (you're right about the r-missing Christophe, though), it's that I can't stop my brain from saying:

"Why the long face, John?"

I feel so childish...

Posted by: Scott Chaffin on December 2, 2002 11:00 PM

Can I be the first to coin the nickname John "Hairy" Kerry?

Posted by: Sean Kirby on December 3, 2002 12:06 PM

Jeez, you guys should be writing this blog. Funny stuff.

Once we get rid of Christophe, who could replace him as hairstylist to the Clintons and Kerry? One name springs to mind: Theodoric of York.

If you don't get the reference, you're just too damned young.

Posted by: Dan on December 3, 2002 12:27 PM

What's even more troubling is the resemblance between Kerry and the evil Doctor Hill character from "Re-Animator"; see, for example
this picture.

Posted by: Steve on December 4, 2002 02:11 PM

Huh... OK, just try this URL

http://www.fantasticfactory.com/mmedia/img/reanimator1.jpg

Posted by: Steve on December 4, 2002 02:12 PM

Wow. His "hair" looks like the stuff my urban-cammies are made of!

Wonder how many cans of starch he goes through a day?

Posted by: Greg on December 5, 2002 12:01 AM

Apparently, unlike the usual customer, Sen. Kerry also does not pay full freight; there was a discussion about that in someone's comment section to that effect.

Posted by: MommaBear on December 5, 2002 11:44 AM

That reminds me - I need to beat the rugs...

Posted by: mojo on December 7, 2002 11:55 PM

I just want to know if Teresa Heinz-Kerry is mad that he got into her wigs?

Posted by: aelfheld on December 10, 2002 10:32 AM

Oooh, yeah. Why can't his hair be more like Trent Lott's? Trent keeps his really still, and shiny, so that the cross burnings make all, like, twinkly little light shows on his head when they are reflected there.

Dweeby little right wing bloggers like to look at hair, as opposed to political substance, while they are waiting to grow up.

Shiny, shiny fire-light hair! So festive!

Posted by: HENRY on December 12, 2002 08:27 AM

He spends 150 bucks to have a guy make his natural hair look like a cheap wig?

Posted by: puggs on December 13, 2002 10:04 AM

Me and Kerry have the same face so I like that part about him, I also am obseesed with hair so I don't see what is wrong with that.........Except I spend 10 dollars for a haircut plus a 2 dollar tip.

Posted by: Dave on May 9, 2003 05:05 PM

It's not just Kerry's hair that's funny.

There's something profoundly weird as well about his furtive membership in SKULL AND BONES, Yale University's secret society for the scions of the Eastern Establishment. A finer assortment of globalist 'New World Order'-mongers could scarcely be imagined! And -guess who? - George W. Bush is also a member.

Two globalist Bonesmen 'competing' against each other to lead the United States into the embrace of a coming One World Government - democracy in action!

You'll find a full report at http://www.survivalistskills.com/kemp.htm and a full selection of invaluable articles on the New World Order at http://www.survivalistskills.com/sect22.htm

For a wide array of recommended books on the groups and individuals fostering the New World Order, at the expense of America's sovereignty, see http://www.survivalistskills.com/sect21.htm

And for a growing list of rare and hard to find books on alternative history, see http://www.rarehistorybooks.com

Posted by: John Whitley on July 7, 2003 02:28 PM

Quench the Thirst of Frizzy Hair
By Diana Dudas

It seems like such an enigma. Of the hundred or so emails I receive daily, the same question pops up endlessly. “Why is my hair so, FRIZZY and dry, coarse or brittle?” I intend to try and solve this mystery. And my first clue has to do with moisture deficiency!
Oil and Water...
90% of us suffer with dry brittle or frizzy hair because our hair is deficient of (moisture) WATER! There is a certain preconceived notion that has been passed on from generation to generation. That is the idea that our hair is dry, because we are lacking in natural oils. We are told that if we nurture our hair by brushing vigorously 100 times a day, or if we nurture our hair with hot oil treatments and cholesterols. If we do all of these things, then we are sure to be blessed with beautiful, shiny and healthy locks. This might be the case, if you have young virgin (hair that is not chemically treated) hair. But this is certainly not the case, once you have impaled your tresses, with harsh chemicals such as bleaches and alkaline permanents. Or if you have naturally curly hair,
Naturally Curly Hair...
Those of you who have curly hair, have these curls, because of a curvature of the hair follicles .A normal hair follicle under a microscope would be seen as perfectly straight. However yours would have a definite bend in it. This causes the hair to curl. Where the hair curves it compels the cuticle (the outer layer of the hair) to lift.
The cuticle...
Under a microscope, A cuticle is similar in appearance to shingles on a roof. When the hair is in good condition, and is straight and has good porosity the tiles or cuticle layers are tight together and in perfect in shape, giving the hair a smooth appearance. This makes light reflect off the hair enhancing shine! When hair is in bad conditioner, is curly or has poor porosity, the cuticle layers are lifted and sometimes damaged and broken. This makes the hair feel coarse and brittle. It also causes the hair to absorb light, giving the appearance of dull lifeless hair.
To sum up this scenario. Because curly haired cuticle layer is permanently lifted, it feels, coarse, and brittle and has no brilliance. Hence the dull, lifeless look. It also means that our hair has poor porosity.
Porosity...
Is the ability for hair to be able to absorb and retain moisture. The best way for me to explain this is to would be for you to imagine a sponge. First of all imagine a brand new sponge. It will have tiny holes in it, and when you immerse it in water, it will soak up a large quantity, and be able to hold that liquid for a long period of time. This is because it has good porosity. Now imagine an old sponge. Its holes have become damaged and distorted. It might even be torn in some areas. When you immerse this sponge in the same amount of liquid, it will absorb far less and will certainly not be able to retain the moisture so readily.
It is the same with hair. Hair that has poor porosity will not be able to absorb or retain moisture as well as hair that has good porosity. making hair permanently dry.
Hot oil treatments...
Traditions have taught many of us that lavishly applying oil to our hair will give us the soft, shiny hair that we all desire. However more often than not, the opposite takes place. Most oils if they are not essential oils do not have the ability to penetrate into the hair shaft. Nor do heavy cholesterols. What they will do, is to lay on top of the cuticle, and coat the cuticle. This may give the hair some Brilliance. However, it will also coat the hair. And causes product build up.
Product build up...
Once the hair is coated, your problems will commence. First of all, the moisture that our hair so desperately needs will not be able to permeate through the wall of product build. The moisture is then not able to find it’s way underneath the cuticle layer. The hair cannot then be conditioned. Also the oils will not diffuse, but sit on top of the cuticle layer. If you use any kind of hot styling tools such as blow dryers or hot irons, what will happen to your hair, is exactly what happens when you put an egg into a hot pan. It will fry!
If you live in a sunny climate, the oil will do the same thing. The sun will heat the oil and fry your hair. You must have heard the term, my hair feels fried.
Optimum condition...
For hair to be in tiptop conditioner is has to have a moisture (water) content of at least 8%, and the right balance of protein and natural oil. Most of us produce enough natural oil (sebum), to keep our hair healthy, but lack the moisture. After having a chemical service your moisture level will drop as low as 2%, causing, drying of the hair, followed by split ends. The same will happen with constant use of blow-dryers and hot styling tools, such as curling or flat irons. If the moisture level is not restored to it’s optimum 8%; by the use of good moisturizing products your hair will ultimately become brittle and possibly break.
What to do...
You need to give your hair lots of TLC, with shampoos that are designed to restore your hair’s moisture level to its optimum 8%. Along with intense conditioners that will help to repair damaged cuticles, improve porosity, elasticity and general health and appearance of your hair. Avoid product build by using products that contain natural ingredients. Also avoid hot oil treatments, heavy cholesterol type conditioners, petroleum-based and silicone-based products. Also hairsprays, mousses and gels that have a high alcohol or butane content.
Those of you with naturally curly, wavy or frizzy hair, those of you who use hot styling tools or who chemically treat your hair, will need to give your hair extra nurturing by supplying it with the necessary nutrition and moisture that it needs. Sun worshippers need to make sure that your hair care products have sunscreen properties to protect your hair from the damaging affects of the UV rays.
Summary...
Our hair needs MOISTURE, MOISTURE, and MOISTURE! Who needs to add moisture more than most? People with naturally curly hair, chemically treated, hot styling tool users or people who live in hot sunny and arid climates.

Please feel free to email me with any hair care questions that you may have at DUDASDIANA@AOL.COM
Copyright ã2002

Author is an expert with more than 28 years experience in the beauty industry. She has answered over 2000 questions for allexperts.com and has had her work published in many well-respected beauty magazines both online and off.


Posted by: DIANA DUDAS on August 26, 2003 06:58 AM

Am I the only one who thinks he looks like Jay Leno?
Kerry just has too much hair. Maybe he has one of those hairstylists who cuts off 1 cm and calls it a haircut. Heck, if I was getting $150 a pop that's what I'd do. Make 'em keep coming back.

Posted by: hair-etic on September 10, 2003 07:37 AM

Yes, Henry, you are correct. Kerry's hair is not a substantive topic. His substance, of which there is none, is a legitimate topic. Has he decided on which Iraq "story" he is going to stick with yet?

Posted by: Alex on November 29, 2003 12:06 PM

Aw come on Alex, don't tease poor little Hank. See he's just mad @ all those big bad 'publican's.
Hank doesn't have a real job, he's riding that state government gravy train. Hank says anyone who'd reduce the government dole, is just a meanie. Come'ere Hank, lets have a little warm fuzzy cuddle. ;)

Posted by: Winky on December 10, 2003 01:30 AM

Can someone confirm that Kerry does wear a rug? I've thought so since I first saw him.

Posted by: Barbara Daviss on January 21, 2004 10:33 AM

C-SPAN camera zoomed tight on the nape of Kerry's neck yesterday in NH to show distinctly curly short wisps of brown hair covered not at all with thick layers of gray straight hair combed down from the back and top of his head...he's wearing a full wig.

He's as fake as Gingrich, Janklow, Lieberman, Hyde, Burton, and Bush. No real men would sellout to the Rockefeller/Rome/CFR/CIA Babylon.

Posted by: Patriot's Blood on January 26, 2004 09:03 PM

I always thought that he wore a wig,my friend who is a Liberal firmly denies it,saying that when she knew him as an up and coming politician in Mass, his hair was always thick..can anyone shed any light on this

Posted by: Joe Mamo on January 28, 2004 12:11 PM

See if you can find the bit in John Kerry's parting where the roots of his hair are joined to his scalp. You won't be able to. Proof if ever it were needed that he is a rughead.

Posted by: Hayesgooner on February 4, 2004 05:46 AM

How embarrassing it would be, if the president of the United States' wig came flying off in public.

Posted by: Jon on March 15, 2004 03:54 AM
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