I looked in the on-line magazines before my last hair appointment to see what the trends are for hair in 2012.

I am happy to report that for the first time in fashion history the hair trends are perfectly appropriate and matching the life-style of the classic autism mom.

Since you do not know, I will tell you – the new hot hairstyle is greasy at the top and messy on the bottom. Yes! Exactly what we needed: fashion is on our side!

Here is how you can achieve a salon look while maintaining your busy autism-mom-schedule:

You are waken up at 5 am by your child and she refuses to back to sleep? You turn your head on the pillow from side to side in disbelief that she is doing this to you AGAIN!?

Great, achieving your messy look is on the way.

You make the lunches and get your kids ready for school. You leave without a chance to even brush your hair? Great, you are one step closer.

You work, workout, do errands pick up the kids from school to bring them to their ABA/ speech therapy/ OT or what not? Great!

You are late for ABA and sweating with guilt in the waiting room? Awesome!

By the next morning – especially if you fell asleep in front of the TV and had no time or energy to shower – you will achieve the latest hair look for 2012: greasy at the top, messy on the bottom.

Congratulations!