| Jessica Simpson's Hair Truths & The Beauty Beneath |
| Karen Marie Shelton - Dedicated to Jess & Kenney! |
| Revised Date: 12/05/06 - Original Publication Date: 07/31/2006 |
Introduction
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Jessica
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7-15-06 |
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I have had the
tremendous blessing to meet Jessica Ann Simpson on two different
occasions over a four year span of time. In both cases I was
in her presence for a period of days.
I first met Jess
(along with her
celeb
hairdresser Ken Paves)
in Dallas, Texas in July during the sizzling hot summer of 2002.
She was
there for a Seventeen magazine shoot and to perform for a special
related
Seventeen grand opening event.
During our first encounter I
was within just a few feet of her for what amounted to a period of 2
1/2 days. I was stunned at how incredibly beautiful, sweet,
soft spoken and shy she was in person.
As a
result of observing her closely I became
one of her biggest fans and developed total respect for what she had to
deal with as a star.
That was before
she really became a major A list celebrity. After that first
encounter with her in Dallas, her career literally exploded and she became a household
name, adored by fans around the world. Her Newlyweds MTV
reality show was a major turning point.
I kept up with
Jessica's career through her hairdresser
Ken Paves who is also a
very dear man,
a brilliant hairstylist and all around great person.
I know I am probably babbling but he is honestly a saint in my book.
He has done so much for me that I can't begin to share everything in
this short article.
Over the
years he would fill me on Jessica's latest career activities from
the view of how he was
styling her hair.
I literally have stacks of notes in my files from those snatched
conversations. As much as possible I
have reported many of this strictly hair related stories and
episodes here at HairBoutique.com. You only have to go to the
section
dedicated to Ken Paves to know how special he is to
me and how much we have worked together over the past few years.
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Ken Paves &
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Courtesy Ken
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Last year I went
through the most traumatic experience of my life with the unexpected
tragic death of my beloved husband, best friend and business
partner. Felled by a sudden massive heart attack, the kind, brilliant
and spectacular man who had been part of my heart and soul for 25
years was suddenly gone.
Even though I was
holding his hand as he lay dying in the ER, I was powerless to do
anything to save him and keep him with me. The unbelievable
depths of grief that I experienced were completely indescribable,
even for a passionate writer like myself. At that moment my
life, as I knew it, changed forever.
While my family
and dear friends were there for me during the tragedy, so was Ken
Paves and Jessica Simpson. In a totally unexpected but
incredibly kind, unselfish and loving gesture, Ken and Jessica
invited me to a top secret, closed photo shoot (no press but me), in
Hollywood.
As Ken explained it, "he and Jessica both understood my pain
and wanted to invite me, as their special guest". They both
felt "getting away for a short time and focusing on something other
than my grief would help me heal". How right they were.
Both Ken and Jessica compassionately welcomed me with open
arms and provided TLC for my broken heart and fractured soul.
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Trust me, two of
the best human beings on this Earth live in Beverly Hills California
and are named Jessica Simpson and Ken Paves. They both had a
very special hand in helping me heal some of my deepest pain and
sadness from my traumatic loss.
As long as I have
breath in my body I will not forget their loving, comforting gestures
during such an immensely challenging time in my life. It's
easy for people to be kind during the good times, but it is much
harder to be there for someone during the bad.
So what is Jessica Simpson
really like in person without the cameras? Truthfully? To sum
it up, she is a really special person who just happens to be
incredibly beautiful. In fact, in the four years since I last
saw her, Jessica
has matured into an absolute
goddess. I witnessed her completely au natural with tousled
hair and no makeup. She was absolutely dazzling. After
the brilliant hair styling by Ken and the skillful hand of her
make-up artist Mary Phillips she was so
resplendent it
was almost surreal.
Photos and
live cameras only capture a small percentage of her real radiance. My own
private
theory is that Jessica's incredible external beauty radiates from
deep inside her heart
and soul, which cameras may not capture as easily. This spectacular person is as
beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. She is truly
a kind, loving, gentle person who really does adore babies, small children and
animals. Her dog Daisy is a total delight bursting with an impish charm
and adorable face. Jessica showers Daisy with infinite love,
devotion
and care.
Jessica Simpson
is not involved in
Operation Smile or her other charities because it
offers great photo ops. The woman has more photo ops than she
knows what to do with. No, Jess is sincerely dedicated to
highlighting the plight of the
Operation Smile children. And
Ken Paves is the same way. Which is just one of the many
reasons why the two of them are
the very best friends in the world. They are cut from the same
cloth. And speaking of clothes - both of them would give the clothes off their backs to
someone in need.
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Since we're speaking of photo ops, regardless of what you've heard
or read, Jessica Simpson is a true lady who is always polite,
gracious and the consummate professional.
Unfortunately, as her fame has accelerated so have the number of
frenzied
photographers and paparazzi that literally stalk her 24/7. Those close
calls you hear about with photographers swarming to dangerous levels
are fact and not fiction. I have witnessed them firsthand and
they can be incredibly frightening. Imagine being the focus of
the swarm. Jess is the non-stop target.
Besides her elegant charm, boundless good heart, alluring beauty and caring traits,
the woman is a world class major talent. She is also well read
and very intelligent (the dumb blonde persona is truly an act) and so much fun with a fabulous sense of
humor. When I heard her sing four years
ago I
was covered in goose bumps for the entire length of her live concert. Ken was
right there next to me supporting his friend (and long time client) during her
performance.
If you ever have a chance to see this magnificent performer in a
live concert do not miss it. Jessica gives her all to her
fans. Everyone at HairBoutique.com listens to
Jessica's CDs on
a daily basis over our sound system since she was unanimously voted
to be placed (for life) in our list of most favorite artists in the
company's IPOD library.
Ironically the
famous blonde superstar was born under the astrological sign of Cancer
along with
her Moon, which is her Sun's ruler.
That makes her a "double" Cancer with multiplies the emotional punch
and endless compassion she was born with.
According to her mom's (Tina Simpson) recollection of her birth time, Jessica was
born under the ascending sign of Scorpio. In some regards her
chart reminds me of another famous and much beloved blonde Cancerian
celebrity - Princess Diana of England. Isn't it interesting that
Princess Di was thrust into the limelight due to her marriage to
Prince Charles, just as Jessica became instantly famous after her
wedding.
Her double Cancer
planetary positions combined with her Scorpio ascendant would tend
to make Jess shy, retiring and an extremely private person. I
can not even fathom how she survived her stint on the Newylweds
under non-stop camera watch.
Even more amazing I often ponder how she manages to survive the
constant and unrelenting assault on her life and privacy while still being able to
smile and maintain her grace, elegance and charm. Cancers are
naturally very sensitive. I can say that as matter of fact
since I share both Jessica's sun sign and rising sing.
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While they often
don't show when their feelings have been hurt, Cancers like Jessica,
feel the wounds very deeply when they occur. Yet she continues
to smile on the outside, not willing to ever disappoint her fans.
I seriously can't
begin to imagine how this lovely goddess survives the constant
barrage of pressure and criticism about everything from the hair on
her head to the color of nail polish she wears. Can you
imagine having the world criticize you because you wore the wrong
shade of lipstick or gained a pound? How ghastly would that
be?
Jessica was
destined to be a superstar based on her chart and she has
instinctively known that her destiny for this lifetime was to bring
joy and happiness to others through her incredible voice and her
charitable actions.
I know from first
hand experience that this lovely young woman is as polite as she is
stunning. I know of specific instances where she has gone out
of way to avoid hurting her fans or the people around her.
Unfortunately, when constantly exposed to reporters who are
desperate for even the tiniest tidbit of Jessica Simpson buzz, so
many completely false and ridiculous things are written and reported about her
under the guise of "reliable sources" and "hearsay".
Although she may
appear soft and somewhat fragile, this woman is truly a superstar who can turn
it on and off for her fans. She is the proverbial iron fist in
the velvet glove who is incredibly strong to her core. Jessica is a survivor.
She has learned to lean on the loving support of her beloved family and loyal
friends who include the fiercely loyal and devoted Ken Paves and her
sister Ashlee.
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Jessica is a
very spiritual person who lets her deep faith support and guide her
through trying times. It is a source of her ability to be
strong and keep performing and giving back to her fans, regardless
of what is happening in her personal life.
It doesn't
surprise me that Jessica has told the media that she hopes to adopt
children someday. Cancer is the sign of motherhood and Jessica
would be the most incredible mother in the world.
Don't believe
that she would do it for any other reason that to share her
boundless love and kindness with those that were less fortunate.
Forget everything
that you have ever read about Jessica Simpson that is negative.
If you don't know her or have had the chance to meet her in person,
please know that she cares deeply for people, wants to give her very
best to her fans and is not a diva by any stretch of the
imagination.
Whatever happens
in her private and personal life should never be probed or
dissected. Her privacy should be respected as others would want
their privacy honored. After all, how many people would be
able to sleep peacefully knowing that a 24 hour team of papparrizi
was camped outside her front door?
When she is
performing she gives 100% to her fans and audience and that is
something everyone should care about because she herself cares
deeply.
Summary
Some day in
history I predict that Jessica Simpson will be beloved as one of the
superstars of our times much like Marilyn, Grace Kelly and Princess
Diana. She is just getting starting and I have no doubt that
she will reach the top of any mountain that she is determined to
climb. I for one am blessed to have met the real Jessica
"behind the scenes" in this lifetime.
I am also very
blessed to have met and had the honor to work with Ken Paves, the
other half of this superstar team. Both Ken and Jessica are
two of the best people I have had the opportunity to meet in this
lifetime.
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