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Kate's Spikey Hair - A 'Do or Don't?

by Josh Loposer (Subscribe to Josh Loposer's posts)
Posted May 14th 2009 at 2:00PM  
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Out of nowhere, it seems like everybody is obsessed with the Gosselins. Kate Gosselin from TLC's wildly successful Jon & Kate Plus 8 is rapidly approaching cultural icon status. And as it goes with most celebs du jour, her personal style, particularly her hair, is creating a lot of buzz (pun intended). At a signing for her new book Eight Little Faces, Kate showed up with a bold new style that's sure to get people talking -- but do we like it?

The cut reminds us of two things right off the bat: Victoria Beckham's hair circa 2007 and the kind of playfully rebellious, business in the front and party in the back attitude of a mullet (but a little more tasteful). We even think there's a little bit of Suze Orman in there.

Whatever it is, it's definitely on the opposite end of the spectrum from the wildly popular Palin hairdo. According to what Kate told Entertainment Weekly, her feisty new 'do is a major success:

Is Kate's do wacky and weird or hip and cool?
A "Plus 8" great!33174 (39.3%)
A "Plus 8" hate!51168 (60.7%)
"It's my attitude! Everybody wants it. It's work. I have very, very thick hair, so it's not going to work for everybody. I've seen people come through the book line with thin hair and it's just won't work. My hair stylist gets calls from all across the country."
Wow, was that last part a jab at people with thin hair? She is pretty sassy.

While we think the new style looks good on Kate, we're kinda hoping it's not going to sweep the nation. What do you think?

Christo Dishes on Short Dos

    Gennifer Goodwin made a seemingly overnight tress-formation, appearing at the He's Just Not That Into You premiere on February 2 with long, wavy locks. Two days later, she rocked a straight, shoulder-grazing bob. We're loving the new do - how about you?

    Paris Hilton has joined the Katie & Posh Club, shrinking her long blonde locks into a chin-length crop. We say "shrinking" because it's hard keep tabs on the extension-fanatic's true lock length. But hey, when you have your own line of hair extensions (Hilton's line is called DreamCatchers), your chameleon-like hair length is your best advertisement. Before you follow Hilton's, lead check out what stylist to the stars Christo told StyleList about how to pull off a short do.

    Getty Images

    Jessica Alba went from a flowing romantic 'do to a chic and edgy bob.

    Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com

    Victoria Beckham: Before the Cut

    There was a time when Posh had long, flowing locks (well, extensions) before she went for her dramatic razor cut bob that kicked off the trend in Hollywood.

    Milano Collezioni Uomo, Getty Images

    Victoria Beckham: Short Do

    "Victoria has a great bob that works with her style," says Christo. "There are not too many hair textures that can pull off this look; it has to be fine and straight." One advantage of a shorter cut? "They are fun to play with and can be very versatile. Ask your stylist how to play around with styling tools to create different looks."

    Ethan Miller, Getty Images

    Katie Holmes: Before the Cut

    When she started dating Tom Cruise, Katie's hair was long and straight.

    Getty Images

    Katie Holmes: Short Do

    "Katie Holmes can pull off a short cut," says Christo. "She went from a young pretty girl to a sexy woman who turns heads." But Christo warns, "Don't forget you need to be backat the salon 4-6 weeks after getting a short cut. Be prepared to put the money and time in."

    MICHAEL GOTTSCHALK, AFP / Getty Images

    Anne Hathaway: Before the Cut

    Before she chopped her locks for her upcoming film Dancing With Shiva , Hathaway was known for her long, thick hair.

    Evan Agostini, Getty Images

    Anne Hathaway: Short Don't

    "Anne's stylist played it safe and gave her a short bob cut. She's a very pretty girl but this look doesn't accentuate her beauty," explains Christo. "With her facial structure, I would go with a shorter cut like Selma Blair's."

    Jemal Countess, WireImage.com

    Rihanna: Before the Cut

    The Barbados beauty and R 'n B star had super long hair when she first hit the charts as Jay Z's protege.

    Frank Micelotta, Getty Images

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Tags: Eight Little Faces, EightLittleFaces, hair style, HairStyle, Jon Gosselin, Jon Kate Plus 8, JonGosselin, JonKatePlus8, Kate Gosselin, KateGosselin, mullet, Suze Orman, SuzeOrman, Victoria Beckam, VictoriaBeckam
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Babs, 5-14-2009, 3:14PM

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Babs

It's like a reverse-"shlong" butch haircut. All the in vitro-lactating lesbians are going to be running to the barber for that 'do.

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L.D., 5-14-2009, 2:20PM

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L.D.

That is a terrible hairstyle. It reminds me of salt and pepa 's hairstyle back in the 1980's. Next thing we will see her wearing big door knocker earrings too to complete the look. Yuck!

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sanchezalot, 5-15-2009, 11:34AM

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sanchezalot

the suggestion that she somehow was the first with it...... ive seen it on dozens of women, and it looked betta..... get a grip kate....

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Robin, 5-15-2009, 5:30PM

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Robin

Kate needs to stop worrying about her hair, writing books, and doing her show because if she doesnt get her act together it will be called "Kate plus 8...and Jon on a date". Get your priorities straight Kate.

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Judy, 5-15-2009, 5:44PM

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Ick hairstyle for sure.

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Dsuscorn, 5-14-2009, 2:27PM

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Dsuscorn

Hate the do! Funny thing is, SHE thinks it looks good! I have twins(the same age as her sextuplets) and I don't have the time to get highlights,mani,pedis like her. She sold out her kids for $$$$$$. A haircut,full dye job and style would cost me $100 at my favorite salon. $100 I would rather spend on the kids or paying bills. She probably gets her hair done for FREE like everything else. All of her kids are getting FREE clothes from HEALTHTEX (Walmart) for Season 5. She needs to get a job before Season 5 ends to afford her new mansion and divorce lawyer.

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Jaykanog, 5-14-2009, 3:41PM

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Jaykanog

Wow.. What is it like to be so jealous of someone? Are you saying had you been given the same opportunities, to do a show, get free clothes ect., you would have said no? I doubt it! Kate's kids are healthy, well behaved kids, more than I can say for a lot of other people's kids. No one can win these days, if she went back to work, she would have had to put her kids in daycare and then people would have judged her for that. Geesh!

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Carin, 5-14-2009, 7:46PM

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Carin

Well, walk a few miles in this family's shoes and THEN make your judgements!! You never know what you would or would not do. I personally like her hair although it is not for me to judge anyway. If it is true that the kids get their clothes from Walmart - it clear that they don't act like the kids you see shopping at Walmart. They are well behaved and normal. I can't imagine how consistent you would have to be with 8 kids!! They are doing a nice job.

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Lori, 5-15-2009, 7:15PM

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Lori

I agree! I can see getting your hair done before going on a book signing but for a mom of 8, how do acrylic nails stay on? An when does she get time to lay in the sun? Either she is getting a spray tan or someone is watching the kids while she lounges in the Sun! And here's my 2cents on her reply about her hunky body gaurd, I would believe she cheated first over Jon doing it first! She's been on the road by herself for some time now while Jon is home taking care of 8 kids. Must be nice to sleep in a hotel room by yourself and not have to worry about kids needing a glass of water or having a nightmare. Did I say alone?

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dsuscorn, 5-16-2009, 11:06AM

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dsuscorn

Her kids are in school. The 6 attended Preschool this year and will be in Kindergarten this Fall!
Behaved! Do you watch the show. Mady is a TERROR! Huffing and Puffing all the time. She forces them to take naps and use sippy cups.

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KAREN, 5-14-2009, 2:27PM

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KAREN

I THINK THE HAIRCUT IS HIDEOUS. SHE SHOULD GO GET HER MONEY BACK OF THE REST OF HER HAIR CUT. I HATE THOSE LOOKS THAT THE HAIR IS LONGER ON ONE SIDE THAN THE OTHER . LOOKS LIKE THEY DIDN'T FINISH THE CUT. AWFUL.

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Rachel, 5-14-2009, 5:19PM

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Rachel

I don't think it's longer, I think she just has one side tucked behind her ear. However, I DO think that she should be spending more time on her failing marriage than worrying about what people think of her book.

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lisa, 5-15-2009, 7:01AM

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you need to quit living in a time warp !! i think her hair looks fantastic . its todays fashion.get with the program !!!!

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Carol, 5-20-2009, 1:52PM

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Carol

So true. I hate it too. It looks stupid...oh, but how fitting. It's perfect for her because she's a total moron. No fashion icon here. Just a nut case with a seriously bad haircut. My little boys' hair looks like that just about every morning (not the weird long bangs part- the sticking up part) and I work like crazy so he can go to school NOT looking like that. Of course he's a lot cuter than Kate so he could pull off sticking up hair easier AND he's a whole lot smarter---better acting too even though he's eight years old!

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MissPa, 5-15-2009, 4:25PM

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MissPa

yYou ppl are a bunch of haters. Are you bored or jealous. I dont care one way or another, but i don't think it looks that bad. Jealous or bored ppl have opinions about uselss crap

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donna, 5-15-2009, 5:01PM

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LOOKS LIKE A HE/SHE TO ME! MAYBE THAT'S THE PROBLEM!

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jill, 5-14-2009, 2:43PM

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That is the worst hairstyle I have ever seen! Why would you say "everyone wants Kate's haircut" YUCK!

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kim, 5-14-2009, 2:29PM

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I love her hair not alot of people can wear short hair but she really can

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rachel, 5-14-2009, 2:50PM

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rachel

She does look cute in it, The funny thing is , it is not a new do
She has had for the last season or 2 just in different variations.

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Sarah, 5-15-2009, 7:43PM

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I totally agree. I think it's darling. As for the color, she said Jon likes it blonde and she does as well.

On the AOL front page it says Kate is "bragging" about her hair. An interviewer obviously asked her a question about it and she responded that people have told her they like it. I don't call that bragging, I call that being honest.

Kate and Jon are trying to save their marriage and family and now people are picking on her about her hair? My goodness.

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