Are you sitting down?
Because I am about to blow your mind with the creativity and talent of our friend Allison.
Our friend Allison goes to a small charter school where they have TONS of school spirit. Everyone goes all out for spirit week at their school. I die every year when I get to see pictures of the creations she’s whipped up. Keep in mind that she is a hair dresser, so she knows her stuff. Also know that she has more creativity in her pinky than I could hope to have in my life. She has a successful hair accessory business that has been keeping her busy for years, but doesn’t fail to use her creative skills to have some fun with her kids!
So today I’m ecstatic that she gave me permission to share her pictures with you.
Genius creativity should be shared with the world, I say!!!
This could be the definition of crazy hair! I love it!
She used styrofoam cones at the base of the head, and wrapped the hair around it!
Every young boy secretly wants a mohawk!
Crazy hair day is the perfect opportunity to pull off that punk rock look!
If you’re not dead yet…. because I know you’re dying right now…. take a look at these cupcakes!
She used bulletin board borders wrapped around these pig tails. That is her (teased) hair on top!
This one was just a head full of grass! Some insect infested grass! She stuck them on his forehead with scrapbooking glue dots and said they came right off. She glued the bugs in his hair to a clip first, then clipped them in the hair.
This is the first time I’ve ever thought bugs are cute! I hate bugs! But he can pull them off!
This one was a vegetable garden. They’re even planted in rows!
Ack! I can’t even stand it! This might be my fave! He really did catch a wave!
Can it get any cooler than that? YES!!!
Aren’t you impressed? She has mad hair skills, I tell ya! This is a darling apple orchard! The tree trunks are made by putting a pony tail band at the base, then wrapping the hair around a vertical velcro roller, then putting a band at the top of that. The rest of the hair was teased and turned green.
This is her littlest kiddo who wanted in on the fun, so she did a crazy hair-do to match her outfit!
How cool does she feel fitting right in with her siblings?
This birds nest is as intricately created as a real bird’s nest! Holy coolness batman!
Here is a picture of her with her friend who showed up with a beehive! Allison says some of her other friends’ favorites were an octopus, peacock, pumpkin, candy store, and a race track.
Now you’re going to go from dying to dying laughing as you remember the American Idol contestant, Sanjaya! This was dedicated to him! Sanjaya thought it was crazy hair day every time he preformed! Alexa looks wayyy better with the rocker look! I love the flower too!
I changed my mind, because this one is my fave! This is a rose garden! It is all contained by a mini picket fence. She sprayed the hair green and clipped a bunch of flowers into it!
Totally gorgeous!
I think this is creativity at it’s best. She used her skills and ideas to enrich her kids’ life! They were crazy hair day rock stars! This inspires me, not only for spirit week, but in all aspects. I can’t go all out on every aspect of parenting, but if I really put some thought and creativity into something, it can be a blast for my kids! A few of these were inspired by Martha Stewart, but she says when she looks for ideas, she hardly finds any out there. So she was kind to share her inspiration with us! If you have more specific questions, I can put you in contact with Allison.
I asked Allison for her best tips. She said…
-My favorite spray color is from Sally Beauty Supply. Spray outside, and cover their clothes.
-Use lots of hairspray!
-Do a practice run. Don’t leave it until the morning of, to experiment.
My sister and I love the concept of idea sharing on this here blog. We have always featured our own projects and creations. But we’ve been talking recently about how many crazy talented friends we have who don’t necessarily blog. I just feel sad for you, that you don’t get to share in some of the things I see. So that is why we shared one of our “in real life friends” with you today!
Thanks for sharing Allison!
How creative !!! Love it !
To bad i don't live back at home or i would have to hire her for some serious photo shoot!!! I'm sure she could do some serious couture brides!!
Holy cow! I am completely amazed. Those are some amazing hair skillz! 🙂
How cool! I have never seen such crazy/amazing hair styles! I will have to try some with my kiddos!
Those were AWESOME!!! How in the world did she get them to sit still long enough to do all that? I could hardly brush the tangles out of my girls' hair when they were little. Way to go Allison!
So awesome!!! We just did a rocker party for my youngest & had some awesome hair. Faux hawks mostly. My oldest will unfortunately miss her crazy hair day, bc we're moving. Don't know if her new school does it. My fave is the cupcake…and surfer. They're all so cute!!!
WOW! How cool are those hair styles? Amazing!!
That is awesome- and thank you for reminding me of Sanjaya.
WOW!! Those hairdo's are super creative!! 😀
Those are some mad skillz!
THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!!
my 10 year old is gonna flip out when I show her these pics! Thanks for sharing, she's so inspiring!
That…is….AWESOME!!!!!!!! Hate to have to wash that out after! haha.
I'm speechless. This is so cool!!
Those are SO cool! Wow.
How fun!!
Allison never stands to amaze me!!! Every single one is amazing!!!!! I'm totally in love with every one of Blakes do's!!!
Dang you!! Now you just kicked up crazy hair day to a level I don't think I can reach..I will definitely share this with ALL my friends cuz this is RAD
I have never seen anything like this. This is material for a great book! Parents would love having a book that showed great pics with step by step instructions. Fantastic ideas.
I'd love to know what else your school does for Spirit week. I am a PTO president and always looking for new fun ideas and it looks like your school has a good time!!
Wow! Thank you so much for showcasing her incredible talent. I would never have thought of anything like this. Amazing.
Wow! What kind of hair coloring does she use?
I really, REALLY have to bookmark this! My poor daughters crazy hair does not hold a candle to these!
OH MAN! i need to meet this girl! I'm A crazy hair kinda person myself!!! I'm totally trying these on my girls for school!!! AWESOME!!!!!
can you email me her info! i would love more ideas!!!
allysonkayephotography@yahoo.com
What holds really, really fine hair in a mohawk? We tried super-hold gel on my son's hair and it just flopped. (said it was 'good for mohawks & stiff spikes') I'd welcome tips & suggestions. He LOVED the surfer!
Try Got to be Glued….it works well!!!
Our little rural Mupu School goes-out with everything they do. I feel soooo lucky my chidren had that fun experience. Some of my grand children are blessed to go there and my other kids only wish. Kinder-8th grade and every project is elaborate in every way. Wacky Wednesday-Tacky Tuesdays! Oh my kids collected weird all years. The Mupu kids get in to our med-sized high school as the most popular and excel acedemically because they are used to making the ' most' of everything. Poise is a lot when you are called to stand-up to give a report, lots of experience doing just that…only dressed like a bear or wolf because the report is on Kiplings, Jungle Book. 8Th graders embrace it all as well. Can't wait for their Christmas Program! Thank you for your great post …really thinking outside the box with hidden props. Love it!
Our little rural Mupu School goes-out with everything they do. I feel soooo lucky my chidren had that fun experience. Some of my grand children are blessed to go there and my other kids only wish. Kinder-8th grade and every project is elaborate in every way. Wacky Wednesday-Tacky Tuesdays! Oh my kids collected weird all years. The Mupu kids get in to our med-sized high school as the most popular and excel acedemically because they are used to making the ' most' of everything. Poise is a lot when you are called to stand-up to give a report, lots of experience doing just that…only dressed like a bear or wolf because the report is on Kiplings, Jungle Book. 8Th graders embrace it all as well. Can't wait for their Christmas Program! Thank you for your great post …really thinking outside the box with hidden props. Love it!
Wow, they really go all out for crazy hair day. We just used the day to wear funky pig tails or put all our clips in, lol. I love this a whole lot more. <3
That is just amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing that with us!
These are just so darned fun!!!!!
Oh my gosh those are awesome!! I'm so glad that your friend shared her amazing creations!! Pinning for when my kids start school!!! Oh and I am following you now! 🙂
xo
Heather
I have had your pictures pinned on my Pinterest board for a while, but finally got to use one of the ideas for Crazy Day at my daughter's school today. I have the picture posted on my blog, along with a link back and credit to you and this post. Thank you so much for the ideas! Here is a link to my blog post with the picture: http://www.withglitteringeyes.com/2012/03/still-loving-my-cricut-espc.html
How does she get the bugs and surfer to stay?
I agree that she should publish a book with pics and how-to. Very cool.
Where did you get your plastic straw cups for the teacher art project with their name on it? Are the inserted into the cup or taped onto the outside?
I made the names with paper, then laminated them and stapled them into a circle. Then I slipped it on to the cup like a coffee cup cozy. I think I got the cups at Target. I was just looking for clear, hopefully you can find them. Good luck! 🙂 Kathryn
Wow! Way cute ideas! Where on earth did you find a surfer for the wipe out hair-do???
I'm not sure where my friend Allison found the surfer! It may have been luck! But if I ever see one, I'll let you know where!
I loved all of these. Wish I'd see these while my kids were still in elementary!
How many days was their crazy hair day!?
This is a collection of pictures over a handful of years! Just one a year! It sort of appears as though she was doing a new hair-do everyday though, doesn't it!
does the color wash out good? or is it hard to get out of their hair?
I've used the spray in color from Wal Mart (usually found around Halloween) – the cheap – couple of dollars kind – and it washes out great but best if washed out in the tub because it gets everywhere while washing out if u do it in the shower – it doesn't stain or anything – just very messy washing out –
Also have used expensive kind from Sally's – this also washes out well but makes bigger mess washing out – because the coloring is more vibrant –
These messes r not a problem – just a pain if washed out in the shower
As for washing out of the hair – use good Shampoo – and a lot of it – then wash as usual
How do you do the rocker hair style….my daughter wants to have a rock star party for her birthday and it would be great to have her hair look that good.
Can't wait to try the cupcake idea – but I changed it a little – I plan on doing one super large cupcake – thought that would look better – and the kids would know what it was doing it like this – but THANKS for the idea – and wish us luck! Sandra and Kaylee Williams in WV
Awesome hair! I wish I was that creative
Just wanted to thank you for posting these great pics. Sent my two boys to school today. One with 1/2 blue, 1/2 green hair with a guitar, music notes and a skateboard that said rock star on it. The other one woke up and said "Today is crazy hair day and I get to be a bug man"! He had the green hair with all the bugs. Thanks for making this Mom look cool!
awesome! love it! love the apple orchard!
HOw DID you get the surfer to stay?
How good do these look .Although I think the children will want the ground to open up and swallow them when they are a little older .★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
How good do these look .Although I think the children will want the ground to open up and swallow them when they are a little older .★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
I am curious as to what kind of color product she used to color their hair, such vibrant colors! Thanks
I am curious as to what kind of color product she used to color their hair, such vibrant colors! Thanks
what a great collection
photo masking
really u prove that your collection always nice
This post is really very nice. And the styles are wonderful.
clipping paths
How did you get the surfer to stay in place?
Awesome hair! I wish I was that creative