American Idol

[Karen]

Regarding the dreadlocks, Karen i was always under the impression that they were hardly ever washed,i mean how would you wash them and keep them that way? puzzled?

Someone can correct me if I am wrong, but it is sort of like keeping your hair in braid, like some African American kids get cornrows every summer, you just wash it where it is, so the shampoo goes on, massaged in to the roots and around, and then get rinsed off. With Caucasian hair, it takes somewhat more maintenance, it's not exactly braiding but twisting and weaving, and some product, and it does get a little "fuzzier" after time than some African hair textures. I would not have the patience for dreadlocks, myself, and even a simple braid I tend to undo before even the end of the day if it hasn't already fallen out on its own.

[caseysmom]

I think your right Karen. My kids had their caucasian hair braided in mexico years ago and they washed there hair witht he braids in.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Ellie, I am going to miss Simon alot. I think he was great this year. Alot less rude and I actually started enjoying him.

As rude as his comments were, I thought he was always right. Well, almost all the time. I usually agreed with him.

[carole]

Ellie i agree with you, i loved Simon, he was what made the show worth watching,yes the contestants were good too, but he just was the icing on the cake really, yes he could be darn rude at times, but i guess that was just his way, total honesty and that is what i really liked about him,none of this pussy footing around, he called a spade a spade,and you are not the only one who liked him, it was so obvious from the crowd how much he was appreciated, you could even see when he made comments, if they were good it mean't so much to the contestants to hear it from him.

He will be sorely missed by me, and i just have to wait and see whether the show will be worth watching without him, i have to say i heard not so good things regarding Ellen, she was not particularly liked, i found that hard to believe, i thought she was just brilliant, i was not so keen on the other woman judge though.

Again in Crystals defence, i just think it was her alternative style, i mean Jason from the last idol had dreadlocks,no-one seemed to make a fuss about that, was that because he was a guy?
thanks for the info Karen, again i learn't something new today. cheers.

[redbird]

To me her teeth look clean, but like she grew up without the attentions of an orthodontist, and probably dentist. There are several teeth that need to be shifted and aligned. Maybe now this is over, she'll think about getting it taken care of, especially now that, if you're in "show biz" or even just someone who is embarrassed by it, you can get "invisible" braces that work just fine.

Many people think dreadlocks look "dirty," but it's just a way of styling one's hair, and they get washed as often as anyone else's hair.

Just to make myself a little more clear, I never mentioned her dreads, that is not what I meant by looking unkempt. Her teeth and the way she dressed just made her look dirty. Now if dreads were on Carrie Underwood, she would still look beautiful whereas Crystal is just dirty looking. I just couldn't stand to look at her when she opened her mouth. As I said before, she has a good voice tho if you like her type of music.

[carole]

gosh i just cannot agree with you on this one at all, some times she looked so lovely, i admit in the beginning she needed a bit of work, but what about the time she had on that beautiful black dress,?

I never once thought she looked dirty looking, maybe her style was not to your taste, but other than that, i cannot see why you think she looked dirty looking , the teeth were an issue for sure, but hey not everyone can have perfect teeth,and with some more work on them i am sure she will look fine.

Well we all have our opinions, and are entitled to them, but i do feel sorry for Crystal, imagine how you would feel if you read this about yourself,, let us hope she does not come to PT, lol.

[Karen]

I saw this story about Crystal Bowersox today and thought of this thread. So does this help, those who thought she looked "dirty?"