Home alone for weekend. Blah.

But, hair is doing great. I washed it with Carrot Milk & Honey + the customary ACV. Maybe the scent of the shampoo bar has become a bit milder, or I have accustomed to geranium smell because it felt quite ok now. It still doesn't produce much lather, but hair seems to like it neverthless. I also spent quite a while in dusting, and now I finally wheel that split end situation is in control- for a little while, anyway.

I'd love to keep my hair braided- must be the coming summer- but it's VCHD, so I guess I'll have to settle for a scarf bun. Speaking of which, my bandana collection has grown even faster than my hairstick collection- the picture I took for this journal a while ago, isn't even near the truth. Maybe I should update the pictures when I go for summer (or uncertain monetary situation...still no progress with research project) break from collecting hairsticks.

I noticed that Rapunzel has put more ShadowStix to boutique. I'm keeping my hands crossed up to elbows that she'll do the same with FuturiStix soon. And Swingstix and...and...

I think I might wash tonight. Seems that I've taken a step back in stretching my washing intervals when I changed to shampoo bars- the only negative effect. Though I don't know whether it's the shampoo bars or just that they're so yummy that I need just an excuse to jump to the shower.

No scarf bun today: a trip to Helsinki requires again a cinnabun with hairsticks. No energy for trying classic braid or anything fancier. I promise, I'll do the updo research someday soon.

Egads! (as Rapunzel says) My newest hairstick shipment has been taken hostage by customs.  Instead of being in my care, they're lying in cold shelves of customs office. And freeing them is going to cost.  A lot, I'm afraid (though, of course, I have no slightest doubt that they're still more than worth it). At least, I managed to get them transported to a service point in Helsinki, where I can get more easily. In any case, it'll be next week until they're here. *grumbles*

Blah. I miss them.

We're going to have longhair meet tomorrow. It'll be great! I guess I better cheer up myself by going to select, which of my hairsticks I'll be taking with me. 

Ooh, I like your theory, BB. Especially, since it's a shipping that contains 3 pairs of SE hairsticks. 

So, the meet was yesterday. There were three of us: me, Viviane and Miuku (+ one baby). We had a nice time, walking around and talking hair stuff. The funny thing was, that we found out that Finnish translations to things like CO and ACV and such sounded really weird- and nobody knew what a snood is in Finnish. :lol: But it was fun. Two of us had shorter hair, but Miuku had a goooooorgeous thick, dark hip length hair. Viviane's hair was even shorter than mine, but it had a really gorgeous shine. Beautiful!
    I brought about half of my LL hairsticks, and they caused many oohs and aahs  (Was there ever any doubt of that?), and resolutions to check this site. I also learned, that apparently one can find non-plastic simple hairsticks from Finland- just not from hair accessory shops. Both Viviane and Miuku had found nice hairtoys from local ethnic shops- I hadn't ever thought to check them.
  So, all in all, it was a very nice meet and I'm happy for having been able to get there. I'll post link to LHC thread once we get one.

Update: I received a notification from Helsinki customs office, that my hairsticks had arrived there.

http://www.longlocks.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=ponytales;action=display;nu...

has a story of what happened when I went to declare them. I thought it was just too funny to hide here in my journal.   

But, here's my traditional hairstick review.

Glittering Sea SE GlitterStix: When I ordered these, Rapunzel added a little note to the order confirmation saying that she almost kept this pair herself, and I can see why! The beads are absolutely beautiful, a rondelle and a crystal compliment them perfectly, and glitter finish combined to capri blue sticks makes them truly look like glittering sea. It's easy see why that customs officer lady was nearly breathless!

Keylime Pie SE GlitterStix: On mint green, the glittering effect is subtler, and very elegant. I totally love the beads with light green glass swirls. Cube crystals in the middle and a lovely vermeil bead cap topping the bottom bicone chrysolite crystal make the design look just perfect.

Spring Daisy SE SpiralStix: These don't obviously have glitter finish, but in their own way, they are just as stunning as the others. (Don't even try to wonder, which pair is my favorite!) The amethyst purple color is luscious, and the beads...oh the beads! They are so pretty I would like to take them and plant them in a garden! As I don't have a garden, they will just have to make my hair flower.

I'm sooooo happy to having these hairsticks, no matter the cost and extra trouble! I hope my hair life settles down a bit- now I'm only looking for Sunday when we have tickets to Star Wars. I hope to come up with some nice hairstyle for that...

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Did you notice her hair changed length during the movie?  She had a braid that was almost tailbone at one point, but when her hair was loose it was only waist length!

I agree, G_L, FuturiStix were just perfect for the occassion. 

I noticed the mysterious changes in Padmé's hair length, BB. Maybe she likes wigs? 

The weather continues sunny and very warm. I can't believe that it's barely 2 weeks since the first spots of green appeared to the trees, and now we have a really summery weather. So fast change Finland's seasons.

I'm working at home today, so I'm finally wearing a nice and protective summer style, french braid under a bandana scarf tied around my head. This summer bandanas tied around the head seem to be a popular style here- among girls 13 and younger. For once, we have a fashion that wouldn't be bad for a bit older people too...

Washed my hair last night just as I had planned (Rosemary Lavender Aloe again)- the deep conditioner especially seemed to be a good idea. That and oiling have really renewed my ends and they don't look dry at all any longer.  Just a little thin- but an inch off should do wonders with that.

I'm a bit sad after hearing what happened to BB. That was really scary.
I'm a bit paranoid too- I mean, there's not much one can do to prevent a thing like that from happening. It could happen anywhere. In my culture, people are very strict about personal space -"don't touch a stranger intentionally" is a rule well respected. But, LL hairsticks are so irresistible that it makes even me a bit wary.

Sakina's Chinese bun picture reminded me that I haven't weared that style for a long time though I like it. Today my hair's too clean, but maybe tomorrow or the day after..?
My hair has clearly grown (now I have to turn my braid over my shoulder in order to finish it- that's something totally new  ) so I hope that also Chinese buns are a bit easier to make.

Today, it's VCHD, and though I wanted so badly wear Glittering Seas pair, I have to admit after four tries that they won't stay. Haven't still decided whether I'll be wearing a scarf or Spring Daisy pair when I leave to Helsinki. Guess I'll let the weather decide.