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Reply #120 - Apr 4th, 2010 at 2:35pm
 
Note to self: use less oil, and use it while the ends of hair are still wet.
    Greasy ends again today. Undecided Routine was a simple CW: conditioner on the bottom, shampoo on the top, rinse both out together and there ya go. Done.
    Leave-ins were Pantene Detangling spray and (too much) ELOO. Were it not for the latter, my hair would probably look and feel just fine.

The TRESemmé shampoo that I'm now using is too diluted and quite watery. It shouldn't take long to run out of it at this rate...which isn't a bad thing. I'm just not a fan of watery shampoo.

But this is a relatively new approach for me and I'm still working out the kinks. So long as all of the products I have get used up, it's progress.

Anywho, I've been ordered to clean the bathroom. How predictable. Roll Eyes Good thing I already tackled some of it last night.

Happy Easter, everybody. ...
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Reply #121 - Apr 5th, 2010 at 10:19am
 
Angel wrote on Apr 2nd, 2010 at 10:28pm:


I just requested my free sample (fine hair), so we'll see.  As for the "...first reality hair advertisement..."  as I can say is WTH??   Huh
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Reply #122 - Apr 6th, 2010 at 10:37pm
 
Trisha: You're a brave woman. I didn't even bother with the free samples. The "reality" ad with celebrity endorsements was enough to lose my vote. Hope the new formulas work for ya.

Hair: Clarified yesterday...kind of. Undecided I ended up forgetting to bring the ACV rinse into the shower (D'OH!) so I just washed twice with the clarifying shampoo. Guess the ACV rinse will have to wait until the next time I wash all of my hair.
    Today's routine was a simple CW, which I'm beginning to like more and more. Not only is it a good time saver, but my hair doesn't seem to be suffering for the shortened process.
    Leave-ins were Kenra Daily Provision, which I'm not so thrilled with, and ELOO. Speaking of ELOO, I was able to find a store brand version of it for about 5 and a half quid while I was out and about today. The only problem was that there was this cloudy white stuff at the bottom. Huh
    Anyroad, the hair is safely braided now, despite it feeling amazingly soft. My first instinct was to leave it down, but it became something of a nuisance after awhile. It may indeed be too long for its texture.

Oh, and I picked up a 1L bottle of Fiji water (my fave) to serve as my next bottle for ACV rinses.

Etc.: Last night the entire family went to Disneyland except for yours truly ($500 for a new annual pass is just asking too much right now). As a reward for dogsitting, my sister bought me this cool Captain EO shirt: ...

and this even cooler chomping skull light:
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I'm thinking of attaching it to one of my car windows. Wink

While I was poncing around in the fragrance section at Sephora this afternoon, a very flamboyant sales associate offered to assist me in choosing one and then asked if I worked in the mall because we were dressed alike (apparently all black attire now translates to mall clerk, dear oh dear). And for some reason, I only responded with a coy laugh instead of tendering the usual amount of cheek ("what can I say, honey, I have impeccable taste!", "maybe we have the same stylist," etc. etc.). Hope I'm not going soft in my old age. Roll Eyes
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Reply #123 - Apr 8th, 2010 at 12:05am
 
Hair: After much deliberation this afternoon, I decided to just go with another CW. My hair was just going to be twisted into the usual crazy updo anyway, so it didn't need to be immaculate. Just the same, this routine left my hair insanely soft as before. Even softer than Pantene used to make it, if that can be believed. Shocked Still trying to get my head around that.
    Leave-ins were Suave Kids apple spray conditioner and lots of ELOO. The plan for this evening was a jam with the band - our lead singer was inviting some friends over to watch us, so I wanted my hair to be in show mode.
    Of course those plans were cancelled last minute so my hair's all twisted up for nothing. All dressed up with nowhere to go. Such is life.

Tonight I'll likely take it down and drown the length in oil overnight.

Etc.: After getting my stage makeup on for the night, I've decided that neither black eyeshadow nor blue glitter eyeliner are the least bit flattering on me. The latter of which now rests in the reject drawer - I swear, some of the stuff in there would frighten off Ziggy Stardust, Pete Burns and a parade of drag queen disciples. Shocked
    This little epiphany naturally provoked a quick reevaluation of my eye makeup collection, which brought about another little epiphany: I don't like shelling out 20 quid for a single eyeshadow anymore. I used to get a kick out of collecting whichever designer shadows struck my fancy at the time, but now? Being unemployed for so long has put a lot of things like that into perspective. Things that seemed fun and posh while I was working now seem disgustingly extravagant. I'm grateful for that little wake up call. Smiley

Anyway, before I go washing off this shameless excess for the night, I think I'll darken my room, turn on the FX lighting and transform the place into my own private little dance club for an hour. It's way more fun than power walking. Roll Eyes

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Reply #124 - Apr 8th, 2010 at 12:59pm
 
Angel wrote on Apr 6th, 2010 at 10:37pm:
Trisha: You're a brave woman. I didn't even bother with the free samples. The "reality" ad with celebrity endorsements was enough to lose my vote. Hope the new formulas work for ya.


Is Pantene just adding this new line of product or is this to replace our beloved existing items??  Please tell me it's not the latter!   Tongue


Angel wrote on Apr 6th, 2010 at 10:37pm:
[b]While I was poncing around in the fragrance section at Sephora this afternoon, a very flamboyant sales associate offered to assist me in choosing one and then asked if I worked in the mall because we were dressed alike (apparently all black attire now translates to mall clerk, dear oh dear). And for some reason, I only responded with a coy laugh instead of tendering the usual amount of cheek ("what can I say, honey, I have impeccable taste!", "maybe we have the same stylist," etc. etc.). Hope I'm not going soft in my old age.


I think as we grow in maturity, we come to realize that some statements, and some people, are just not worth our full attention.  --Or you were just tired.  LOL   Cool

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Reply #125 - Apr 8th, 2010 at 1:40pm
 
Quote:
- I swear, some of the stuff in there would frighten off Ziggy Stardust, Pete Burns...


The mental image of someone frightening off Burns is hilarious. Grin
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Reply #126 - Apr 8th, 2010 at 6:40pm
 
Trisha: Quote:
Is Pantene just adding this new line of product or is this to replace our beloved existing items??  Please tell me it's not the latter! Tongue

As I understand it, it's a total overhaul. Sorry, lady. Sad

Quote:
--Or you were just tired.  LOL Cool

Probably more nervous. I'm dead shy around people. Roll Eyes

Drear: Quote:
The mental image of someone frightening off Burns is hilarious. Grin

Isn't it? Wink And I didn't even mention Boy George.

Hair: WCC with Dove cucumber & green tea S&C + Suave green apple conditioner. Sprayed Suave Kids leave-in on the length and all was well until I went for the ELOO. Now I'm a greaseball. Tongue Mandatory single braid.

Etc.: Earlier this afty, my father called from work and said that the rest of the band wanted to get together this evening. With an audience, I wonder? No thanks! The schematics of our little "stage" are all wrong - the drums are off in a corner and they have me up in front instead of the rhythm guitarist. This works when it's just the lot of us jamming, but would look dead silly to anyone watching; particularly when I start dorking around the "stage" area while I'm not singing. Plus, my percussion instruments were lost in the music room remodel and I wouldn't embarrass myself playing air maraca in front of people. ...
    Perhaps if I work in a good Ian Curtis spaz dance whenever I don't sing, someone will figure things out and rearrange the stage. Then again, I could get placed in the center. Roll Eyes

Speaking of music, my sister is in the hallway clucking away a Kings Of Leon tune because she thinks they sound like chickens. Grin

Anyway, today I received my final UI check. It won't be enough to cover my next car payment. Cry Leaving this one in God's hands. I'm already doing all I can.
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Reply #127 - Apr 9th, 2010 at 10:03pm
 
Hair: CWC with Suave green apple light conditioner, diluted TRESemmé anti-breakage shampoo and current conditioner blend. Used an ACV rinse before the final conditioning. Leave-ins were Pantene Detangling spray and ELOO. I always seem to wait too long to apply the latter and the ends of my hair are always greasy as a result. Grrr. Angry

Took a chance and bought some more TRESemmé anti-breakage S&C. Hopefully regular use won't ruin the positive outlook that I have on them now.

Music: There was indeed a jam last night, and Lizard's relatives did indeed watch. My father was angered for my decision not to go, poor fellow - he tried various different ways to persuade me; but I'm relieved not to have suffered the embarrassment. Perhaps I'll go next week if we don't have an audience. Embarrassed

Etc.: Predictably, I've been sending out résumés like a fiend. Just as predictably, there have been no responses yet. I'm hoping against all odds that the next few weeks will be a steady blur of interviews. Today's mantra: act as if it's impossible to fail.

Speaking of which, the sun has almost set and it will be time to go for another power walk soon. Cheers!
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Reply #128 - Apr 10th, 2010 at 6:54pm
 
Hair: CW with the new TRESemmé anti-breakage S&C. Suave Kids detangling spray was the only leave-in. All seemed well until my hair dried with a nasty serum residue that makes it tangle and get stringy. I sincerely hope that this is something left over from yesterday and not a result of the new TRESemmé products. Undecided

Perhaps tonight I'll do a heavy ELOO treatment and then wash it out tomorrow morning with a WCC. If I use the Suave leave-in again tomorrow, I'll know where the residue is coming from, although it's never given me this kind of trouble before. Huh

As for today, I've left my hair down and forced it to obey its natural side part. I need to be more adamant about parting my hair when its down - it just looks and lays better that way.

A little while ago, I finally got around to doing a S&D on the front left section of my hair. This time, it was just under 20 minutes. I could see doing S&D's more regularly if I can limit them to about 15 minutes. Small commitments I can handle. Roll Eyes

Oh, and one other little thing about TRESemmé: the pumps that they sometimes put on the bottles are a joke. The actual caps work much better.

Etc.: Another earthquake last night. We've been having them like crazy lately. On easter Sunday, there was a 7.2 in Baja that rumbled for over 30 seconds. I was in the doorway of our garage at the time and remember watching my father's water truck shaking. There were small aftershocks that followed for days. Last night's was about a 3.0. This map shows just how frequently they've been happening in CA lately, most especially in SoCal/Mexico.

Still no news in the job hunt. Sad

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You are free spirited and carefree. You are a total wild child, and no one is going to tame you!
Your hair tells people that you're an individual who doesn't care what other people think. You and your hair break all the rules.

You are a mysterious type who has many secrets. You prefer to keep to yourself.
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Reply #129 - Apr 11th, 2010 at 11:45pm
 
Hair: Did a heavy ELOO treatment overnight last night, then clarified this morning. One thing about leaving Pantene behind is that I know I won't miss their Purifying shampoo too much - I absolutely love Herbal Essences Drama Clean. Roll Eyes Been missing Herbal Essences in general lately...I do wish it didn't give me chemical burn. Sad

Anyway, to rehydrate the length after clarifying, I used Kenra Nourishing Mask. Shocked Sacre bleu, I don't think my hair has ever been so silky after clarifying! This is definitely a method I'll stick with.

No leave-ins today. I didn't want to risk ruining the clarifying experience with a potential overload of serum slick. Tongue Also washed every comb I own today to avoid putting any residue on clean hair.

Style is a single braid.

Etc.: After washing all of my combs, I also washed a hairbrush that I hadn't used regularly in years and ultimately decided not to keep (too hard to clean). Also did a load of laundry, gave myself a mani pedi and washed all of my makeup brushes, replaced applicators, sponges, etc. I want to be ready for whatever this week has in store.

Wanted to wash my car as well, but was too soddin' tired by the end of the day and I'd already gotten a lot done. Maybe tomorrow.

Haha. My dad's chasing the dog around the kitchen with a remote control dinosaur. Grin
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Reply #130 - Apr 12th, 2010 at 1:58pm
 
Hair: CWC with Suave green apple light conditioner and Pantene Volume S&C. No leave-ins; hair is down. I might do a S&D later.

Speaking of hair, I just finished cutting my dad's into what he termed a "kinda cool, '50's spiky flattop" at his request. He's quite pleased with it.
    Hehe. Angel...hairstylist to the (local) stars. Cool Grin

Etc.: Woke up early and it was pouring rain, so naturally I decided to go for a walk. After returning from the usual half hour trek, it was a bit of work pulling off my wet clothes and unraveling the soaked velvet scrunchie from my equally soaked hair so I could shower. But what an epic way to start the morning. Cheesy

Even more epic would be to hear from a few prospective employers. Hello...?


Your Hair Should Be Brown

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You are an intelligent, well respected person.
You are very confident. You take yourself seriously, and other people take you seriously too.

You are a good leader, and you can be trusted with someone's life.
You motivate people well, and you command respect easily.

You are competent, successful, and organized. You can't stand chaos.
Some people mistake you for being cold, calculating, or elitist.

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Reply #131 - Apr 13th, 2010 at 5:46am
 
What a great way to start your morning!  I like wet greens when it's raining or has just rained.
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Reply #132 - Apr 13th, 2010 at 11:11am
 
It's early...which means I have time for a quick entry.

Speaking of prospective employers, I have an interview this afternoon with a new company in one of the poshest business complexes I've ever seen. I'll try to get a few pix of some of its grandiose water features while I'm there if I'm able.

So most of my day will be spent preening, primping and getting my corporate goth glamour on in preparation, as well as just trying to stay cool and focused.

As for my hair, today's routine will be a simple CW with a Suave/Pantene conditioner blend and diluted TRESemmé anti-breakage shampoo. Style wise, I'm feeling the double bun updo would be appropriate. Haven't rocked that one in awhile. Therefore leave-ins will be mandatory. Maybe even a little hairspray. Shocked

Yesterday I went a little crazy and picked up two 15 oz. bottles of Suave waterfall mist light conditioner. Something to use when I run out of the green apple stuff.

Oh yes, and as luck would naturally have it, I have to do this interview with a MONSTER ZIT on my chin that simply refuses to go away. Angry Thank God for makeup.

The band is planning a jam tonight but I haven't made any commitments. I don't know if I'll be feeling up to it this evening or what my father's schedule is like, so we'll see.

Right now, the only thing I'm committed to is this interview. And perhaps making some oatmeal. Breakfast would be nice.

Cheers, loves. Wish me luck.
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Reply #133 - Apr 13th, 2010 at 9:01pm
 
Good luck, Angel!!!!!
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Reply #134 - Apr 13th, 2010 at 9:01pm
 
Good luck!!  Let us know how it goes!  Pics,too,if ya can! Wink
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