My braids still suck, and the fact that I still have some layers make them suck even more.     My hair isn't *quite* long enough for me to want to braid for sleeping, but I figure I better get cracking with the braiding thing, cause my hair will be at BSL in about 3 months, and I know I'll want it braided while I sleep by then!

When my hair is dry, I can't get it to behave at all when putting it up in sticks.  It falls out and is very frustrating.  So, since I wash my hair every other day, I've gotten a routine now: Sticks on washday, scrunchies on the offday.  I want some plain sticks to wear, all I have are LongLocks sticks, and while they are BEAUTIFUL, they really aren't a day at the barn or make a quick run to the grocery type hairstick.   

I've been using Garnier Fructis shampoo and conditioner, and it works well for me, but since I'm running out I was thinking of trying something a bit more natural, either LUSH or Burt's Bees hair stuff.  I love LUSH bath stuff, and I love Burt's Bees lipsticks, gloss and moisturizers.

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Er, cause I'm a klutz of the highest degree?   

Susan has already repaired at least one of my pairs of LongLocks, and I've got another broken pair that are sitting in my jewelry box.

I need sticks that I won't cry over if they break - cause I do break them!   

Breaking a $4 pair of plain wood sticks won't make me as sad when I pull a typical berkanna-move, or when a kitty chews the end, or when a HORSE chews it.  All of these things have happened to hair accesories of mine!

My husband dispairs - he is always afraid to get me nice things.

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lol, don't mind me if I just quote myself.  I hit the wrong button to change a spelling error.  Maybe I need another nap?

So - after a bit of searching around here, I discovered what seems to be the standard measuring technique, and as of Friday I'm at 22 inches - give or take.  My cats were facinated by the measure tape and caused some "technical difficulties".  So, my hair could be anywhere from 21 to 23 inches.  I gave up before I could get a solid number.  :p

Tonight is yoga, tomorrow is auditions for a production of Pride and Predjudice getting a part in that will be added incentive to keep the hair long, as I detest having to wear wigs, falls or extensions on stage - I always worry they'll fall off.

I've been french braiding my hair in the evenings.  About an hour into it, the last remnants of my bangs (which are now about an inch past my chin) decide they wish to be free.     There will be no braid-wearing in public for some time yet.

Yes, good luck on your audition.  I'd love to do plays and such, that sounds like so much fun! 

My cat's love the tape measure too, I guess they all do. You take it out attempting to measure something however, to them it's play time.

Sorry you didn't get the part berkanna but, at least you get to participate in the horse show!  And you can help your husband rehearse 

It's so good to be able to ignore your hair sometimes and just let it grow.  I definitely haven't been doing that, I've been experimenting with so many concoctions lately, I probably need to give my hair a break as well.

Congrats on the play!!!

Yeah, I'd think henna would work, and it's more gentle on the hair. 

Great,extra cash for hair toys! It's always fun shopping for new hair toys (or for anything as far as I'm concerned! ) and you can buy ones that'll compliment your new color!

The play (as expected) is taking up so much time and energy that other parts of my life are falling behind.

This really hit home this morning as I was giving pettins to Sidian, my 17 year old kitty.  She's a long hair, but she has some issues with her coat, and tends to matt up if I don't take care of her.  I haven't been, and her ruff is full of mats.     The wonderful thing about cats (well, all animals, really) is she totally could care less that I'd been neglecting her, she just was full of love and purrs as I gave her two handed drubs.  I don't normally give her the two handed treatment, as it tends to cause mats, but since she was already a mess...

On Sunday I got first place in a horse show - even though I fell off during my stadium course.  Allie decided it would be more fun to go THROUGH a fence, rather than over it.     Luckily, both of us survived with not even a bruise to show off.  Of course, I haven't ridden since then - the play has sapped me, and I've been having trouble getting up early enough to ride before work.  My monthly goal of 15 or more rides is in jeopardy! 

On the hair front:

I'm doing the henna this weekend.  Wish me luck.  I'm also scheduled for another trim next week, to continue to even out these layers that are driving me batty.  I finally realized my braids are a mess because of them, and if I can get them evened out, I'll actually be able to put my hair up in sticks and combs without needing 82 barrettes to keep the various bits in place.   

Also, I read everyone's journals here, and I find myself thinking, "Gee - everyone does so MUCH with their hair!  I wonder if I need to do more with mine?"  All the wonderful oils and treatments y'all do, and my hair just gets brushed out a couple of times a day, and washed/conditioned every other day or so.

My ultimate failing is my unending laziness.   8)