Hair Stuff
I’ve been so busy cruising around the state that I haven’t
done a product review in what feels like forever.
Since I’ve gotten my hair cut, I haven’t done any heat
styling at all. The plain fact is that it’s too dang hot. Today it was 94
degrees. I can’t be taking the time to dry my hair, or curl it, or straighten
it, because the inside of my house is sweltering. The good news is that the air
is so dry here that I don’t have to worry about frizz. There’s not enough
moisture to cause that to happen. I’m also pleased that I picked now to get it
all cut off. I haven’t been out west in about a decade, so I didn’t realize how
hot the summer was going to be. I don’t think I could cope with all that
weighing me down.
Not the best photo (taken late at night after a couple drinks), but pretty good for before and after comparison of the length. |
Since I have sworn off of heat styling, I’ve been using two
products exclusively to make sure that my crazy curls are manageable.
First is Lush’s R&B. I’ve been using this bad boy for
more than a year now, and like most Lush products, it’s got an expiration date
that I’m about to hit. I’ll have to wait until I get to Canada to get some
more, just because it’s easier for me to go ealk into a store and pick up a jar
than it is to order it and wait. It’s actually cheaper to do it that way for
me. Anywho. This stuff is great. It has a love it or hate it smell, but when I
put it in wet, it does a great job of moisturizing, smoothing, and taming my
curl. This bad boy is $22.95, but the one jar has lasted me about 18 months,
and I gave a good bit of it to my sister.
Next is Matrix Total Results Amplify Volume Mousse. This stuff is
super great. It’s not strictly for my hair type, but it does a really good job
of giving you that soft curl, but still a lot of hold. My hair doesn’t get wide
when I’m using it, but it also isn’t weighed down. I use about a ping-pong ball
sized amount. I got my can at Ulta, but you can get it at salons or online if
you don’t have one near you. My Ulta just happens to be next to the
Kohl’s...we’re there a lot.
Usually I’m good a second or third day once the hair is
done. I have to say, missing ten inches of hair is great. I spend a
significantly less amount of time getting ready. I spend a lot less time in the
shower because I have fewer hair products to worry about. I miss being able to
braid my hair. That’s about it. Oh well. Sacrifices had to be made.
Did you change up your hair for summer? Big change or just a little?