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Re: Angelhair
Reply #165 - Apr 30th, 2010 at 9:27pm
 
Trish: Hehe. Nice one. Wink

Hair: CWC today with Suave waterfall mist light conditioner and TRESemmé anti-breakage S&C. The TRES conditioner didn't seem to do much, so I worry that it may render the same dried out results as last time. Sad Perhaps I'll give it a week and see what happens.
    Alas, the real moisture was down to today's leave-ins. Kenra Daily Provision & ELOO as usual. Thank goodness for them. And just in case the TRESemmé ends up sucking eggs, I still have an obscene amount of products stashed away.

As far as shampoos are concerned, I'm liking the Suave Kids line best so far. Granted, I haven't used it much on the regular, so we'll see.

Etc.: Got a super cute new top from JCP yesterday that I can't wait to wear, but will have to save for summer. It's been sunny but windy & cold lately. Staying indoors sort of weather.

The gums around my wisdom teeth have been killing me for days and are finally beginning to heal. I also have a canker sore in there somewhere so my mouth is really not happy. Sad I did venture to eat some of the chips & salsa that Lizard put out for the band last night and that went alright. The jam was decent - it was great to see Moon Pie again. And John 3:16 said that he liked my hair down.
 
The guys are all talking about going to see Boscoe's new band, Rodeohead, tonight. Yep, country fried Radiohead covers. Grin Only Boscoe, I swear. Hope my father's up for the drive. It'd be a total gas if we could go.

Anywho, I'm off to get dinner and finish laundry. Ciao!
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Reply #166 - May 1st, 2010 at 9:49pm
 
Hair: Day 2 of consistent TRESemmé use and I'm already longing for Pantene. Sad It's apparent now that the TRES conditioner is best used as a light conditioner. But the S&C, when used together, are indeed drying. Even in CWC's, as I learned this morning. *sigh*

Darn you, Pantene! Why do companies have to go and wreck a good thing? If it ain't broke, don't fix it! Herbal Essences pulled the same crap years ago and I stopped using it.
    My hope is that Pantene will continue to make Restoratives products so I can just bypass the basic lines. That would work. Though I'll obviously have to give up using their Purity shampoo and Detangling leave-in as they've been discontinued. Angry

So everything's up in the air again and I'm trying to go with the flow and see what transpires. When the dust settles, perhaps I'll find new products that I really love.
    For now, though, it's about using what I've got and trying to make it work, and making good use of leave-ins and contained styles when it doesn't work.

Measuring today, my hair came in at 28.75." Waist length is about 30-30.5" on me, so I'm just over an inch away. Unfortunately, I probably won't reach it before my trim in July. Sad Maybe in the latter half of the year.

Etc.: The pain from my wisdom teeth is nearly gone, though I fear that's just the tip of the iceberg. I still have a nasty canker sore and one of my molars has a deep cavity that seems to get worse every day. It will only continue to get worse, of course, until I can afford to have it filled. Ugh! It's only when we're already down and out that the worst things happen. One crap thing on top of another until it becomes this insurmountable pile. It's designed that way, I'm quite sure. Fate is the devil's handiwork - there is no dodging or avoiding it, and there is no escaping it without a scratch.

In other news, it's May day. 3.5 burning months to survive before the first traces of autumn creep into the stores. I'll be waiting. ...
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Reply #167 - May 3rd, 2010 at 10:00am
 
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In other news, it's May day. 3.5 burning months to survive before the first traces of autumn creep into the stores. I'll be waiting.


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Reply #168 - May 3rd, 2010 at 7:59pm
 
Hair: Clarified. If Pantene Purity shampoo has been changed or discontinued, I'll most likely switch to Herbal Essences Drama Clean. It's cheaper and smells better anyway. Roll Eyes

The only leave-in for the day was Kenra daily provision on the bottom half of the length. Style is a bun with the usual 3 bobby pins.

Etc.: Worked out for an hour this morning, looked for work, went to the bank and activated my new debit card.
    Yesterday, I cleaned the house, did laundry & dishes, then collapsed on the couch to watch Close Encounters Of The Third Kind. Cheesy 70's sci-fi never gets old. Wink
    Now I'm in the process of painting on one of my signature dark mani's. When the sun goes down, I'll stop by the post office to drop off a car payment and then either head home to watch tonight's TV with the family or drive off to the coast to write.

Speaking of the family, they all seemed to have a decent time at Bats Day yesterday. They returned home with all manner of stories about the fashion sightings - the good, the bad, the ugly and everything in between. Go figure I was the only one who didn't go.
    Even the goth bartender from my sister's work whom I dated years ago was there and spent some time with my family. My friend T was there with other friends and was briefly introduced to him.

My family wasn't there because of Bats Day or anything, it was purely coincidental. But anti-goth as they are, they seemed to take it well. T isn't goth either, obviously, but his friends were at the park and he's known to go there when he has nothing else to do.
    This year, I simply couldn't afford it and I'm ok with that. It's not the first Bats Day I've ever missed and it won't be the last.
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Reply #169 - May 5th, 2010 at 1:40am
 
Hair: CWC today with Suave waterfall mist light conditioner, Suave Kids 2-in-1 and blended conditioner. This plus the usual leave-ins would've made for an epic hair day, but it was not to be. I decided to try out my new sunblocks this morning, which meant pinning my hair up while it was still wet. Even despite such efforts, the underside still ended up getting totally gunked. Tongue So I just rolled the mess into a bun before it was dry, not even bothering to detangle it all the way. Definitely looking forward to washing tomorrow! Tongue

Etc.: Sunblock also seemed to eat away some of my nail polish - I just finished doing repair work and adding another clear coat. It most likely took some of the finish off of the bracelets I had on today, which I feared might happen, so I wore cheap, plastic ones. They'll probably go into the shower with me tomorrow morning for a good cleaning. Also had to wash the necklace that I'd worn. Stupid sunblock. Angry

Went on sort of a mad shopping spree this afty. Cheesy Picked up all kinds of things...I guess in celebration of having my UI claim extended. Tomorrow, I'll probably get a few giftcards for my parents since Thursday is my mother's b-day and I was dead broke for my father's.

So things are getting a bit better in Angel's world. Well, aside from the usual crap and being sticky and gross...did I mention that I don't particularly care for sunblock? Roll Eyes

Tomorrow I'll use an ACV rinse and try out a new conditioner. 'Til then, amigas.
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Reply #170 - May 5th, 2010 at 11:05am
 
If the Suave kids line works for you (and it seems to, from what you've said), why not use it exclusively? 
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Reply #171 - May 5th, 2010 at 11:38pm
 
Trish: The Suave 2-in-1's seem to work ok for basic use, but I prefer have a separate clarifying shampoo without conditioners built in...for a super clean slate once a week. That's just what seems to work best.

Hair: Gave it a fruity treat this morning. CWC with Suave waterfall mist light conditioner, Suave Kids orange mango 2-in-1 and Herbal Essences Hello Hydration conditioner. Leave-ins were Suave Kids apple spray conditioner and ELOO. My hair both feels and smells amazing. Cheesy
    The only things I need to watch for are whether 1.) the Suave Kids Smoothers 2-in-1 is too heavy for my roots, and 2.) Herbal Essences causes any chemical burns to the back of my neck as it has in the past.

Other than that, epic hair day. Cool Style is a simple bun.

Etc.: Not a whole lot going on today. A distant relative from wayyy up in north county came down to go over some genealogy research with my mother.
    Discovered that one of my "Jewish great grandparents" wasn't Jewish at all.

Weather wise, it's finally starting to heat up again. Back into the 80's & 90's. It'll be in the 100's before long. Soddin' summer. Tongue
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Reply #172 - May 6th, 2010 at 7:30pm
 
I am glad your UI was extended.  I keep hoping for good news on the job front for you.

I have been meaning to ask you, what is ELOO?  It sounds exotic, and I am curious.
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Reply #173 - May 7th, 2010 at 3:23am
 
Melusine: Many thanks, and ELOO is extra light olive oil. Not domestic but not exotic either. Wink

Hair: Roots were disgusting this morning, especially after working out, and I didn't get in the shower until after 11:00, so the routine was a mandatory W-CWC. Used Suave waterfall mist light conditioner, Pantene Volume shampoo and a regular conditioner blend. Leave-ins were Kenra Daily Provision spray and ELOO. Style was a crazy twisted updo that I've since taken down.

Etc.: Becoming gradually disenchanted with my mineral foundation. It just doesn't seem to be working as well lately. Might have to switch back to the liquid stuff. Tongue Perhaps an even mix of liquid foundation and sunblock. I just bought 2 new sunblocks, both oil-free and SPF 100+.

Still fretting over dental issues. My other top wisdom tooth is beginning to chip away and will probably soon fall apart like its partner on the other side. One of my bottom molars has a terrible cavity and the gums around it may be infected. To think that I was once the poster child for naturally perfect teeth. Cry
    All of this could of course be remedied with a single month's full time income. Bloody infuriating.

Today was my mother's birthday, so the lot of us met my sister for dinner at the restaurant where she works. I gave both of my parents giftcards for Mimi's Cafe.
    All in all, it was a good time but we were all painfully full afterwards. I was the only one who went power walking and exercised after we got home and my stomach is still all stretched out and bloated. Bleh. Tongue

Anyway, that's it for now. I'm dead tired & don't want to write anymore. Peace. ...
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Reply #174 - May 8th, 2010 at 1:25am
 
What a day! Right now, I'm prepping the washer & dryer for my 4th load of laundry. Shocked It's been a good amount of work on its own, not to mention trying to keep the process a relative secret from the 'rents (it's better if they aren't around while I'm doing laundry). But all in all, I've gotten a lot done and with no drama. Smiley

Decided to celebrate by ordering new trousers online, then going out to indulge my sweet tooth. Anyone tried those Quaker True Delights granola bars yet? They're awesome! Cheesy
    Also picked up a dark chocolate raspberry Chocolixir from Godiva, then hung out at the coast for awhile after sunset.

While I was out, I hit the 2 story Target in the town where I was born...and they have much of the new Pantene in stock. My morbid curiosity was rewarded when I noticed that one of the shampoos for fine hair isn't as harsh as all of the the others. Looks like I don't have to give up Pantene after all! Cheesy Best news of the week.

Not much else to report hair wise. CWC today. Didn't have time for leave-ins right away so I just slicked a little ELOO on the ends after my hair was dry, then put it up in a bun.


You Are a Cool Person

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You are calm and collected. You don't make much of a fuss - in fact, no one can tell when you're excited.
You are not very emotive and expressive. You tend to temper any feelings with logic and rationality.

You are steady and consistent. You are a person of your word, and you like to keep to a schedule.
Your energy tends to be at the same level throughout the day. You know how to pace yourself.

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Reply #175 - May 8th, 2010 at 7:33am
 
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Day 2 of consistent TRESemmé use and I'm already longing for Pantene.  It's apparent now that the TRES conditioner is best used as a light conditioner. But the S&C, when used together, are indeed drying. Even in CWC's, as I learned this morning. *sigh*

Darn you, Pantene! Why do companies have to go and wreck a good thing? If it ain't broke, don't fix it!


I should've read your journal entry before I washed my hair this morning. Roll Eyes  I know our hair textures are different and our problems may be different but I'm not impressed with Tres.  I agree on this: "Why do companies have to go and wreck a good thing? If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"
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Reply #176 - May 10th, 2010 at 1:55pm
 
Drear: Indeed, I've used TRESemmé several times in the past, always with the same result. Really don't know why I bother. Isn't that the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over, hoping for different results each time? Roll Eyes

Hair: Clarified yesterday. No leave-ins...well, unless you count the bit of Pantene treatment that didn't quite rinse out in places. Undecided My clarifying shampoo blend is winding down and when it runs out, I have no qualms whatsoever about using Herbal Essences Drama Clean. Pantene has indeed discontinued their Purity shampoo Angry so it's their loss, really. I rather like Drama Clean better anyway.

Roots are getting greasier as the weather gets warmer. Ugh, I hate the hot season and it always lasts the longest. Tongue It might be better to switch from a 2-in-1 to a regular shampoo so I don't end up looking like Swamp Thing halfway through the day.

Played around with the new Pantene at Target yesterday, coordinating different bottles with different bodywashes, etc. Purely for ćsthetic purposes...just to see if I could make anything work. I'm not pleased with the changes but I'm sure I've mentioned that already. ...
    Decided that the Color Preserve Volume S&C bottles were the most gothic looking of the bunch and that's pushing it. They're also a bit difficult to coordinate with other shower stuff. Oy. Curse you, Pantene! Angry

As it stands, I will probably continue to use some of the heavier Pantene conditioners as well as the treatments, though I could take or leave the rest. A hair product gypsy's what I've become. Roll Eyes The only allegiance I have is to myself.

Other Stuff: Yesterday I picked up my bass and played it for the first time in months. Egad, I was predictably rusty. Shocked Let's try not to make these prolonged absences a habit, mmmkay?

The family might be going to Disneyland later today so I'll have some time to raid the groceries they bought yesterday myself. Roll Eyes

Anyroad, I'm off to block out the world with great music and burn some calories.


You Are Calculating

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You are elegant, withdrawn, and brilliant.
Your mind is a weapon, able to solve any puzzle.
You are also great at poking holes in arguments and common beliefs.

For you, comfort and calm are very important.
You tend to thrive on your own and shrug off most affection.
You prefer to protect your emotions and stay strong.

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Reply #177 - May 10th, 2010 at 3:22pm
 
Angel wrote on May 8th, 2010 at 1:25am:

...when I noticed that one of the shampoos for fine hair isn't as harsh as all of the the others. Looks like I don't have to give up Pantene after all! Cheesy Best news of the week.


And which one is that?? 
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Reply #178 - May 12th, 2010 at 1:55pm
 
Trisha: Fine Hair Solutions: Fragile to Strong. The only one that doesn't use sodium lauryl sulfate as its base detergent. That said, I haven't tried it, so it could be awful. Roll Eyes

Hair: CWC's for the last 2 days and a WCC today. Leave-ins have been Kenra Daily Provision spray and ELOO. Styles have been simple, from single braids to buns to nothing. I'll usually put my hair up in the dreaded loop ponytail when I work out in the morning, simply because I haven't time to fuss with tangles or braids or fishing bobby pins out of the plastic bag in my hair drawer. When it comes down again, it's usually something of a disaster and I've grown tired of meticulously combing out every tangle...like trying to chip away a boulder with a needle. This morning, I found more success with a brush.

Speaking of which, there's an inexpensive, black, plastic brush at Walmart (heaven forbid) that I rather like and am thinking of eventually getting. I've already checked it for seams, of course, and it's not bad. Especially if I only use the thing for huge tasks that my combs and patience can't handle.

Anyway, my hair is attempting to air dry at the moment despite it being about 50° in the house. If it warms up outside soon, I'll just go out and drive around. Obviously I'd rather not resort to the blowfryer. Tongue

In other news, I finally broke down and bought the Pantene color/volume S&C yesterday. The shampoo won't go anywhere near my hair, but I do plan to try out the conditioner. I've also noticed that lighter conditioners have a cetyl alcohol base while the heavier, more moisturizing conditioners have a stearyl alcohol base. Not sure what cetearyl alcohol is exactly...a combination of the other two? Huh

Etc.: At night and in the morning, it's been ridiculously cold for May. I'll definitely be putting the 2nd blanket back on my bed today and cranking the electric one up a little higher.

My mouth is still in pain, though not as much as it has been. I still get shooting pains, inflamed gums, etc. but that's just how it's going to be until I can afford to have some dental work done. God only knows when that will be. So long as I can eat without screaming or crying, I'll consider myself lucky.

Still no luck with the job search. I wish I could just relax a bit and not even bother looking right now, as brother Moon Pie suggested, since there's nothing to look for anyway. All it's really doing is making me hopeless and depressed. Though I can't bear the thought of not making the effort and missing out on whatever small chance there may be. You never know. Maybe that's just naďveté. Embarrassed Maybe there's something like the Buddhist middle way, where I could still look but not drive myself crazy with it.

Anyway, my mother & sister are off to work the horses so I've gotta get some laundry done. Peace!


You Have an Extremely Active Imagination

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Your mind is vivid, lively, and colorful. There is a lot going on in your head.
You have the ability to make pictures and movies in your mind. You are extremely visual.

Your creativity knows no bounds. You don't put restrictions or limits on your thoughts.
You have a gift that other people wish they had. So exercise that imagination as much as you want!

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Reply #179 - May 14th, 2010 at 11:32pm
 
Hair: CWC today. Finally exhausted the Suave waterfall mist light conditioner and my regular blended conditioner. I'm replacing them with a blended light conditioner of some sort (I made it awhile ago so I don't remember exactly what's in it) as well as a heavy blend of Kenra Moisturizing and Herbal Essences Hello Hydration conditioners - both of which smell like coconut.

As far as bottles go, I've decided to stick with the plain, transluscent Suave containers with the labels removed so I can see what exactly I'm blending and how much. Doesn't make me any less goth, just my shower friends. Roll Eyes The real artistry is what's inside them.

Anyway, still using Suave Kids Smoothers 2-in-1 orange mango outburst as a daily shampoo. I think it is indeed too heavy for my hair so I might see how it works as a bodywash. Roll Eyes It lathers beautifully, smells fantastic and doesn't seem to be drying like the cheap Suave shampoos are.

Leave-ins are as always: Kenra Daily Provision and ELOO. Style du jour is a flipped ponytail.

Music: Crappy jam last night. Crappier than usual. Roll Eyes Our drummer couldn't make it, so it was just the 4 of us, plus a guest musician that Lizard invited. A woman who used to play with my father's band years ago, which didn't end well. Oh Lordy, does she love to talk...and talk...and talk. The only time she didn't talk was when she was playing or singing. She had never heard any of our material, yet for some reason, the guys thought it would be a good idea to let her sub on drums so we had to follow her lead. Huh Genius!
    Grateful Ed had to leave early, so we cut our break down to 5 minutes and sped through about 12 songs. It was a night of rushed tempos, endless talking and people out of place. Everything was off kilter, but we went with it.
    While the guest musician borrowed Ed's guitar to do an old Merle Haggard tune, my dad backed her up on drums:

...

He must be a closet drummer, I think. He's always jumping behind the kit whenever John 3:16 is away.

Etc.: Not much going on at the moment. Sharing shoe shopping suggestions with a friend (say that 5 times fast) and doing a little laundry. Speaking of which, funny story...yesterday, I washed all of my exercise clothes and hung one of the bras that I typically wear while being active outside to dry. That was fine until a person from the utility company came over to check the meters and my sister led him to that side of the house...right where my bra was hanging. Embarrassed D'oh!
    Thank goodness I wasn't around at the time and the guy had no idea that it belonged to me. And thank goodness it was at least a somewhat nice bra from Victoria's Secret instead of some tatty old thing. Not that I own anything tatty. Roll Eyes And people who go to other people's houses for a living see all kinds of crazy stuff, so in ways, it could've been worse. Nothing I can do about it now, so I might as well have a laugh, right? Stay classy, ladies. Grin

Speaking of class, I think I'll head to Walmart (shudder) and see if they have something I'm after. Ta-ra!
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