I hate summer weather.
Here in southeast Missouri, the summers are hot and humid; it's almost suffocating. Too much heat and humidity make me sick, literally sick, so I tend to stay indoors as much as possible from the end of May to September/October.
My granddaughter, The Princess, has lost her two front bottom teeth. (She's 5, will turn 6 in a few weeks.) The permanent teeth had erupted but the baby teeth were not vacating the premises quickly enough. She was "under" for some other dental procedure, so the dentist removed them.
I've hit upon a combination that seems to hide the thinning spots pretty well. I apply mousse on freshly washed hair, let it dry, then work some dry shampoo through, and ta-da. In fact, this combo works well enough that it makes me want to try growing out my hair again. I know, I know...am I *really* going down that road again?? The only way to find out is to let it grow, and I have a hair appointment next week, so I need to decide fairly quickly. I guess I'll keep doing the combo every day, to see if it continues to help (with appearances). The so-called experts advise not to wash our hair every day, but they're only talking about people with normal/average strands. Will let you know what I decide.
Showing posts with label grow it long. Show all posts
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Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
2018 Happy New Year
Another new year, another opportunity for growing long, healthy hair. :-)
I'm still using Organix shampoo and conditioner, and liking it very much. I was just checking their web site to find out what sort of styling products they offer, if any, and I see one I'd like to try; the Bamboo fiber-full thickening root booster looks interesting. I just have to find out which of my local stores carries it and, handily, there's a "where to buy" button. Hmm, looks like I need to make a trip to Walgreens, or I may need to resort to Amazon.
One of the perks of my job is that all employees get a nice Christmas break, usually around 1 1/2 to 2 weeks off, depending on how the calendar falls. During that time, I tried some Monat shampoo and conditioner samples a long distance acquaintance had sent me. This woman and I belong to a supportive pro long hair group on Facebook, where I have shared my struggles with thinning hair. She offered the samples to me months ago, but I declined. After much thought and research, I finally gave in. Here's the thing...I am 100% a skeptic, and my state's motto rings very true: Show Me. You've got to PROVE to me that something is real because I am not simply going to take your word for it. I fully believe that most of these companies such as Monat Global are selling snake oil. They're selling false promises and empty hope. I'm not saying they're not made with healthy ingredients that make you feel better, etc. But I think the average customer has to shell out way too much money up front in order to find out whether or not these products will work for them. And yeah, I know, money back guarantee, blah, blah, blah. Anyway, I'm getting off track here, lemme get off the rant train!
All right so, the Organix products have been working well enough that I really didn't want to mess anything up by suddenly using the Monat stuff. But I had requested the samples, and I felt somewhat obligated to my long distance acquaintance, and I had plenty of at-home days where no one would see me (if things went awry). So I took the plunge and tried the Monat s+c...I can't even remember which line it was; either the "intense repair" or the "let it grow"?? Hell, I don't know, and it doesn't matter, because the odds that Monat will give me thick hair are worse than money dumped into slot machines at a casino. Listen, these sort of products may help some people, and God bless you if you fall into this category. I have to face the reality that my problem, my condition, is not going to be changed by using this kind of stuff.
I'm still using Organix shampoo and conditioner, and liking it very much. I was just checking their web site to find out what sort of styling products they offer, if any, and I see one I'd like to try; the Bamboo fiber-full thickening root booster looks interesting. I just have to find out which of my local stores carries it and, handily, there's a "where to buy" button. Hmm, looks like I need to make a trip to Walgreens, or I may need to resort to Amazon.
One of the perks of my job is that all employees get a nice Christmas break, usually around 1 1/2 to 2 weeks off, depending on how the calendar falls. During that time, I tried some Monat shampoo and conditioner samples a long distance acquaintance had sent me. This woman and I belong to a supportive pro long hair group on Facebook, where I have shared my struggles with thinning hair. She offered the samples to me months ago, but I declined. After much thought and research, I finally gave in. Here's the thing...I am 100% a skeptic, and my state's motto rings very true: Show Me. You've got to PROVE to me that something is real because I am not simply going to take your word for it. I fully believe that most of these companies such as Monat Global are selling snake oil. They're selling false promises and empty hope. I'm not saying they're not made with healthy ingredients that make you feel better, etc. But I think the average customer has to shell out way too much money up front in order to find out whether or not these products will work for them. And yeah, I know, money back guarantee, blah, blah, blah. Anyway, I'm getting off track here, lemme get off the rant train!
All right so, the Organix products have been working well enough that I really didn't want to mess anything up by suddenly using the Monat stuff. But I had requested the samples, and I felt somewhat obligated to my long distance acquaintance, and I had plenty of at-home days where no one would see me (if things went awry). So I took the plunge and tried the Monat s+c...I can't even remember which line it was; either the "intense repair" or the "let it grow"?? Hell, I don't know, and it doesn't matter, because the odds that Monat will give me thick hair are worse than money dumped into slot machines at a casino. Listen, these sort of products may help some people, and God bless you if you fall into this category. I have to face the reality that my problem, my condition, is not going to be changed by using this kind of stuff.
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
12.06.2017 Starting Length
Will try to remember to post a picture every month to document growth. Here's the first one, taken in the lovely ladies' room at my office.
About Me
I realize these introduction posts are necessary, but I hate them; so I'll try to keep it short and sweet.
I'm 55 years old, have thin hair (androgenic alopecia (male/female pattern baldness)), currently have a pixie cut, and have decided I want long hair again. Aside from the thin hair, I am a healthy, happy middle-age woman. The thinning hair results from (a) genetics--both my parents had thin hair (my father was bald), and (b) the "fallout" from not being on any hormone replacement therapy post hysterectomy in 2003. (Ovarian cancer, stage 3a.) I'm mostly able to conceal my thin spots, which are at the front hairline and at the crown. The disturbing and scary thing is that I have no idea if or when the thinning is going to get worse. Hey, I've been bald before (chemotherapy), so at least I know what I look like bald. :-)
I had long hair most of my childhood, and from 2004-2009, which is when the thinning began. Thin hair or not, I'd like to have it long again, if that's remotely possible. This blog is to document my progress, and my product usage--what works and what doesn't.
I'm 55 years old, have thin hair (androgenic alopecia (male/female pattern baldness)), currently have a pixie cut, and have decided I want long hair again. Aside from the thin hair, I am a healthy, happy middle-age woman. The thinning hair results from (a) genetics--both my parents had thin hair (my father was bald), and (b) the "fallout" from not being on any hormone replacement therapy post hysterectomy in 2003. (Ovarian cancer, stage 3a.) I'm mostly able to conceal my thin spots, which are at the front hairline and at the crown. The disturbing and scary thing is that I have no idea if or when the thinning is going to get worse. Hey, I've been bald before (chemotherapy), so at least I know what I look like bald. :-)
I had long hair most of my childhood, and from 2004-2009, which is when the thinning began. Thin hair or not, I'd like to have it long again, if that's remotely possible. This blog is to document my progress, and my product usage--what works and what doesn't.
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