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Never fear….Underdog is here! Besides, I only threaten my hair with scizzors! Although keep it quiet, I don’t want them to know it’s only a threat!

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Now, I am most curious as to why my chosen profession explains so much?! And, yes, because of my good fortune you ARE entitled to a green envy smile.

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Oh-oh! “Omni Gallia en tres partes…” to quote what I remember of Ceasar’s Gallic wars. And…I ain’t claimin’ the spellin’ is write!

Now, now, greek_lady, I did say that I did not have a Cro-Magnon eyebrow.

Ya know, I started this hair journal with the best intentions. I wanted to provide 1) an outlet for my creative juices (oh my! That sounds disgusting!) and 2) to chronicle my hair exploits. I see that it has been 7 days since my last update. I feel low and overjoyed at the same time.

SFreud: Why do you feel low?
Patient:   Well, I wanted to have more to contribute to this endeavor than I have contributed in the last few days.
SFreud: But you did give an update 7 days ago?
Patient:  Well.. yes, but I didn’t really have anything to report. And part of the dilemma is that I still don’t. The current routine seems to work really well; thus I feel overjoyed. These hair goddesses know how to treat hair.
SFreud: So..Vhat is yer problem, little man? Eeef the tings ees wurkin’ fer ya, what ees your problem?
Patient: Well, um, I feel guilty for wasting web space with a journal that doesn’t say anything.
SFreud:   LIAR! Dees ees another eggsample of ye garnerin’ attention. Go! Leave! Vamoose!

Alas, I have not much to report. My hair has been behaving nicely. My morning routine since using the multi-banded pony-tail at night is simpler, and I can braid my hair in no time flat.

One noteworthy item, I went to get my car inspected today, it’s only 2 months overdue, and while waiting, I went to dollar store nearby. I managed to pick up some VO5 SKR conditioner. My local grocer does not carry it. So, I’ll be giving this a try. I have already found that this is more watery than the Suave I’ve been using.

I did put this on my hair this afternoon when I baked. The SKR takes much longer to rinse out than the Suave as well. As I’ve always been partial to raspberries, I do like the scent. I only worry that it might be too over-powering for me. We’ll have to see. I can say that as a leave-in during the sun worshipping sessions, it has left my hair feeling better.

I also think it’s time for an ACV rinse. For the last couple of days, I’ve noticed that my hair, when I comb, brush and “do” in the morning, has a certain odor. It’s not exactly unpleasant, just different. It smells the like wax or paraffin. Sort of like opening a box of crayons. This is bothersome, but I’m currently attributing it to using conditioner when I lay out as a protective layer for my hair. We’ll have to see if an ACV rinse takes care of the smell.  Also, it’s been 2 weeks since the last rinse, and it could be that my hair desires its normal PH.

Keep ya posted.

:-[ Thanks, biker_braid. Until I read your response, I didn’t realize how pathetic that sounded. My point was that I do enjoy this board; because of all the welcome advice, camaraderie, and well wishes, my hair is getting healthy and easier to manage.

<<bows deeply>>

It can be so embarrassing to just say *GREAT!!!* - get over it and keep it up  

And ummmm .... Dr. Happy "vamoose?????"   I love it!...g

edited trying to figure out how spell vamoose

LOL - they forgot meece  ...g

ah-HEM. Having trouble signing in, eh Rogue?

August 11, 2005
Darn *&%@# broadband connection. I’ve half a mind (ok, everyone knows that  ) to go back to dial-up. Mr Modem, to borrow a name, continues to go “offline” whenever he feels like it and I wish to actually use the connection. Very frustrating; therefore, I shall make my journal entries and upload them when HE decides to do some work around here. 

Up to this week, my hair was doing very well. Some of the reason, I believe, might be the result of my hair getting a light condition and rinse everyday. With this week being so grey and threatening rain, I haven’t gotten any sun. Boy, does my hair notice! Perhaps, I’ve some plant cells in my DNA because I miss the sun too.  Today, while combing out my braid, I had quite a few tangles and the ends felt dry. Okay, part of that was not combing out my braid the day previous. I just felt like being lazy, yesterday, with respect to hair. **Note 2 Self:: comb-out your hair every day and night.** Mmmm, I wonder what SFreud would say about that?

SFreud: I vood say you are a cuckcoo, you silly person!
Patient: I thought that talking to one self is a healthy way of doing introspection.
SFreud: Ahhhh, so now you tink you ‘ave dee answers, smarty-pants? Intrrospexion is a quiet exercise, not a conversation wid yerself. I vant to see you on the couch, next Vendsday.

Ahem.. When I re-braided my hair this morning, I slicked up my hands with some conditioner that I watered down. After braiding the hair (all of them actually  ), I, as normal, shea buttered the tail. I used a little more than normal for insurance.