Teacherbear
March 16th, 2014, 08:40 PM
Hi, I don't know many of you, but I do see some familiar names, faces, and hair.
I've been away from the boards for several years. Way too much life was going on for me to be online.
I want to report on my hair, though. I'm keeping it between BS and waist length. I've had it a blunt cut for years, but last summer I had some very long layers put into it. At the same time I had some semi-permanent dye used on my hair to brighten my natural color and darken up the grey (though I knew it wouldn't cover it). Well, the grey turned orange-y brown. People said they liked it, but I didn't. I've spent the last couple of weeks using some around-the-house items to lighten the color. It is gradually working. I'm too cheap to buy Color Oops for my 2 little skunk stripes, so I'm growing it out and lightening it as I grow.
I just trimmed off 3-4 inches today, so I'm back to BS length. I like it. I was going to use Feye's self-trimming method, but I wanted some very slight layers. I did a variation of it. I pulled my hair into a pony tail that was about even with the lower part of my ears. I pulled my hair straight back, then trimmed my hair. I like how it turned out.
Let's talk products. I'm still faithful to Giovanni, but I am only using Direct Leave In. I can't seem to use any other leave in. I started using Yes To Blueberries shampoo and conditioner about a year ago and I love it! I've also started using a couple of the Organix products. They are good, too, but very concentrated. I only use gel or hairspray for VERY special occasions. That means I use them less than 3 times per year. I'm not worried about any negative effects to my hair.
Hair tools and toys: I bought a new blow dryer, my old one was more than 10 years old. I figured it was time. This one has 3 speeds and 3 temperatures. I use it about once a month, and only enough to make my hair not "wet". Ficcare? LOVE them! I keep one in my purse and several by the sink. I use them any time I want to toss my hair up. I use non-metal pony ties for pony tails. And, at night I still put 3 scrunchies down the length of my hair. I almost forgot, I still use Denman brushes exclusively. I have a "few" Kent combs that I'll use if/when I want to use a comb.
Well. That about sums it up.
Hello to those I know and those I haven't met yet.
I've been away from the boards for several years. Way too much life was going on for me to be online.
I want to report on my hair, though. I'm keeping it between BS and waist length. I've had it a blunt cut for years, but last summer I had some very long layers put into it. At the same time I had some semi-permanent dye used on my hair to brighten my natural color and darken up the grey (though I knew it wouldn't cover it). Well, the grey turned orange-y brown. People said they liked it, but I didn't. I've spent the last couple of weeks using some around-the-house items to lighten the color. It is gradually working. I'm too cheap to buy Color Oops for my 2 little skunk stripes, so I'm growing it out and lightening it as I grow.
I just trimmed off 3-4 inches today, so I'm back to BS length. I like it. I was going to use Feye's self-trimming method, but I wanted some very slight layers. I did a variation of it. I pulled my hair into a pony tail that was about even with the lower part of my ears. I pulled my hair straight back, then trimmed my hair. I like how it turned out.
Let's talk products. I'm still faithful to Giovanni, but I am only using Direct Leave In. I can't seem to use any other leave in. I started using Yes To Blueberries shampoo and conditioner about a year ago and I love it! I've also started using a couple of the Organix products. They are good, too, but very concentrated. I only use gel or hairspray for VERY special occasions. That means I use them less than 3 times per year. I'm not worried about any negative effects to my hair.
Hair tools and toys: I bought a new blow dryer, my old one was more than 10 years old. I figured it was time. This one has 3 speeds and 3 temperatures. I use it about once a month, and only enough to make my hair not "wet". Ficcare? LOVE them! I keep one in my purse and several by the sink. I use them any time I want to toss my hair up. I use non-metal pony ties for pony tails. And, at night I still put 3 scrunchies down the length of my hair. I almost forgot, I still use Denman brushes exclusively. I have a "few" Kent combs that I'll use if/when I want to use a comb.
Well. That about sums it up.
Hello to those I know and those I haven't met yet.