After years of being challenged in the hair-on-the-head department, a trip to CVS may have just changed all that
I went to CVS the other day for a pretty basic trip to grab a few things, while running around town to do some errands. But this trip was different and I can’t tell you when shopping made me this happy!
First of all, if you know me, you know I’m follickly (sic) challenged; my forehead basically ends in the back at my neck. When golf is on the calendar, and I’m playing, there’s a hat involved…always!
I can’t tell you when the last time I woke up from a good night’s sleep with a bad case of bed head. And fortunately, I don’t have dandruff, but probably only because I don’t have hair.
It’s not necessarily a good problem to have.
Anyway, there I am shopping and find myself in the shampoo aisle; I know what you’re saying, “why the heck are you buying shampoo?” Honestly, that’s a great question, but my answer is because it’s only out of habit.
But there I am looking for the perfect purchase. The shampoos all offer a little something different – some are for oily hair, some for dry hair; and some even repair damaged hair; there’s some for short hair, and some for long hair. And then, of course, there’s all the different fragrances to make you smell fresh and clean.
But one shampoo in particular caught my eye and has given me hope that’s been a long time in coming. It’s a shampoo in a tan, plastic bottle, or container. It’s called Dr. Squatch.
The Dr. Squatch logo is a goofy half-gorilla, half-man character smoking a pipe with bubbles rising up out of it. It’s hardly a selling point. In fact, what it has to do with shampoo is, frankly, beyond me.
But that’s not why a bought it. And it also wasn’t for the coconut castaway additive to make one’s hair smell good and “attract the chicks” if you know what I mean.
No, it was for an “implied” promise down at the bottom of the front label where it informs you that this Men’s Natural Full & Thick Shampoo provides “thicker looking hair.”
Imagine that!
Now, I still have the remnants of my previous bottle of shampoo that hasn’t run out yet, but I can only imagine when I finally get to this new Dr. Squatch what my “thicker looking hair” is going to look like.
Curly, wavy, straight…I don’t remember.
I do think it’s a little premature to invest in a new comb and/or hairbrush…but my optimism has gotten me to check Amazon for when that time does come.
Honestly, it’s been so long I can’t remember if I part my hair on the left or the right, but I’m sure I’ll figure it out.
I even called the DMV to check and see how easy it’ll be to change the hair color on my driver’s license once the hair does grow out, if it’s a different shade after all these years.
And now…the big issue…what style will I display? Do I just let it grow and use that “unmanageable” look my Tackling Sports (a monthly free sports program in Newport Beach) partner Laird Hayes so proudly and confidently pulls off and displays; or do I keep it short and professional looking, well-groomed, like Councilmember Bob Whalen. Maybe, just maybe I grow it a little, long enough for the “man-bun” to be as cool as Newport Beach Mayor Pro Tem Noah Blom.
I realize the possibilities are endless.
And hopefully, now you can now sense my excitement. This week I’ll crack the new bottle of Dr. Squatch, use it, and then just sit back and watch it grow…“thick”…as promised.
I’m sure I’m going to feel like a kid again!
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This Sunday, Aug. 9, the Sawdust Art Festival is hosting their annual Artists Benevolence Fund Live Auction, where art lovers can purchase one-of-a-kind original artwork while directly supporting Laguna Beach artists in their times of crisis.
The auction features paintings, jewelry, ceramics, glass, photography, sculpture, textiles and more, all generously donated by Sawdust artists.
One hundred percent of proceeds provide emergency financial assistance to Laguna Beach artists facing serious illness, injury, natural disaster or other unexpected hardships.
The event is open to the public, and admission is free for anyone attending the auction, which will run from 12-3 p.m.
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Just down the canyon at the FOA, painters, photographers, sculptors and jewelers will be swapping their studios for the runway, which is also this Sunday, Aug. 9. It’s the Festival of Arts annual Runway Fashion Show, from 12-2 p.m., where seven exhibiting artists will trade their traditional artistic mediums for fashion design, transforming recycled, reclaimed and repurposed materials into one-of-a-kind couture creations.
It’s a fun production you won’t want to miss it.
And, like a regular runway show, there will be a panel of judges led by who else but arts leader Pat Kollenda who will select a winner.
Guests may purchase reserved VIP seating in advance for $35, which includes admission to the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show that day.
For more info, go to www.foapom.com/?s=recycled+fashion+show.
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The names for this November’s ballot listing Laguna Beach City Council candidates is growing, with still several days available for nomination, ending at 5 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 7.
So far, all three incumbents have pulled papers, including Mayor Mark Orgill and Councilmembers Alex Rounaghi and Sue Kempf. Kempf and Orgill have also both returned their respective paperwork, becoming officially qualified.
Of the challengers, Nick Aronoff is also officially “in.”
Then there are the newly announced candidates in the last several days that include Edward Bayuk, Joy Berry, Ashley Cintas and Karen Martin.
Martin brings experience as a land use principal with Pacific Planning Group; Cintas is a restaurateur with Oto Sushi; Berry has Silver Lining Hospitality and Bayuk’s credentials point to being a “consultant to Retail Wholesale Energy Industry Oil/Gas/Electrical & High Frequency Emergency Communication and Real Estate Management.”
It might’ve been easier to say what Bayuk isn’t involved in, but that’s a story for another day.
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Laguna Beach Live! continues their popular chamber music series this Sunday (Aug. 9), from 1-2 p.m., featuring a performance by internationally acclaimed saxophonist Douglas Masek at the Laguna Art Museum.
Known for his versatility across classical, contemporary and jazz-inspired repertoire, Masek will perform works by Debussy, Frank Campo, Beverly Grigsby, David Heath, Bill Cunliffe and Pedro Iturralde, showcasing the remarkable range and expressive power of the saxophone.
Masek has also performed as a soloist with orchestras around the world and collaborated with artists including Herbie Hancock, Diana Krall and John Legend, while also recording for major Hollywood film studios.
Admission is free for Laguna Beach Live! and Laguna Art Museum members. For more information, visit www.lagunabeachlive.org.
This concert is partially funded by the lodging establishments and the city of Laguna Beach.
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Next Wednesday (Aug. 12), come see Orange County’s finest fire and police departments in the Motorhome Madness & Figure Eight Demolition Derby at the Orange County Fairgrounds. Join OC Fire and Police Departments by donating to support Rady Children’s Health, formerly CHOC. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; start time is at 7:30 p.m.
Here’s the Fire Chiefs vs. Police Chiefs lineup:
–Chief Amir El-Farra, Garden Grove PD
– Battalion Chief Bryan Morris, Anaheim FD
– Battalion Chief Chip Gilmore, Laguna Beach FD
– Division Chief Tim Saiki, Fountain Valley FD
– Chief Jeff Calvert, Laguna Beach PD
– Chief Manny Cid, Anaheim PD
Come root on our Battalion Chief Chip Gilmore and Police Chief Jeff Calvert!
For ticket info and to donate to the giving page, visit https://raiseup.choc.org/ocderby2026.
