Reading about all the desperate measures women are resorting
to these days because salons are closed gives me a chuckle. I did that dance so
many times and for so long I know it by heart. During my blonde years I was
covering dark roots and as a redhead my roots were gray. Not to mention I've
been every color in-between concealing roots as well.
For the most part I was a home hair-dyer. But those
chemicals were strong and damaging to the hair if used too often, so putting up
with roots for awhile needed to be tolerated. And I became quite creative.
I have wigs in many different styles & colors. But now there's
a new trend that leaves me mystified -- wigs with dark roots! Why???? This is
so stupid!!! The purpose of a wig is to conceal them, not show them off!
However this being Florida the weather is too hot and humid
most of the time for wigs so I've spent months wearing hats and turbans.
Some have commented that I'm the first woman they've ever
seen who looks good in a turban. I must point out this all depends on the
turban! Cheap ones make everyone look ugly! Buy one from either a wig or
specialty shop. Those are really stylish! And if you look attractive in a hat
you'll be equally attractive in a turban.
However now that I've gone natural, life is a lot less
bother.
Not too long ago my locks were slashed shorter than ever.
(Shorter than in the photo!) I was sporting one of those mannish cuts I
absolutely abhor. But I had to make certain all that Brazilian blow-out junk
was gone! This had been an expensive mistake and disaster! The results were nothing
like the stylists assured. I should have taken before & after photos and
sued that salon!
However that hideous man-cut has grown out several inches and
is now looking really cute! But sadly I can't treat myself to anyplace nice in
pretty clothes due to the coronavirus! The irony!!! Boo hoo
I'd post a photo on Facebook except that I don't own a cellphone.
I'm home 90 per cent of the time under normal circumstances so a landline
works for me. Besides cellphones are too small and look as if they were made
for elves. I always wonder if they're manufactured in a cave next to that
hollow tree where the cookies are made.
Of course I'll need another haircut eventually and by then
the salons will be swamped! But never fear if nothing else I'm resourceful!
LONG hair is easy to cut yourself, especially a blunt cut.
While my hair is growing out I'll just have to resort to cover-ups. I certainly
have a wide variety to choose from!
Unless anyone hasn't yet figured this out, here's how to cut
longer hair yourself. First, sharpen your scissors! Do this by folding a piece
of tinfoil multiple times and then cut this into shreds.
Since my hair is wavy/frizzy I need to trim it wet. This
makes it easier, period.
Part your hair down the middle lining it up with your nose.
Do this all the way down the back, pull both sides forward. Comb, then snip,
snip on each side. -- It's easier than baking biscuits from a canister!
If you don't want a blunt cut, try this: after the initial
trim, part your hair behind the ears & tie back. Pull the front forward on
each side. Cut each on a slant. Then separate the back half & pin it away
from your face. Now cut the remaining 2 sides on a slant as well & you are
done!
However for a decent SHORT cut I recommend a stylist!
If I had to, I could get by never having to go to a salon
again. But sometimes I'm just in the mood for a change. Plus really short hair is
a time-saver; it requires nothing more than shampoo, mousse, and air-drying! I've
come to love the convenience and its Florida friendly!
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