3.13.2013

Blogging just isn't happening right now

Hello all!

So it's been very, very busy at work and home right now, so I do apologize for the lack of blog posts (I know I cheated by updating an old post, and that doesn't count.)

I will soon be back to my regularly scheduled blogging; I think if I can't find more people to volunteer for the Friday Feature then I'll feature mahself (yay) because I have still been faithful to the Conditioner Only routine and would like to share a little more about that and get some decent hair photos out there.

Other than that, I took a photo for you and hopefully I'll be back by next week!  Luvs yooze :)

Oh! And I took a photo of the tree behind our building:

3.09.2013

Subscription issues with my blog and an update


Hello everyone!

First of all, thank you so much to one of my reader's for letting me know that my subscribe option was not working on my blog, which might explain the high volume of views, but no followers - it's either that or I'm just not worth following *enter melodramatic violin music*.

So I have fixed that!

Also, I want to apologize because I have not been blogging near as faithfully as I would like to these past two weeks; it's been very busy at work and a lot of stuff has been happening at home, so I've just been a little to busy.

Lastly,
My mom has been hit by the period hair bug and has been trying lots of cool different hairstyles, so I wanted to share that with you today.  If anyone is super interesting in how to do this hairstyle, let me know and we'll record a video for you.  I do want to start doing hairstyle videos too, but I'm still trying to find the right place in my house to do it and figuring out the right settings on my camera; I don't know enough about it yet to really be efficient about it and I hate poor quality videos because you lose so much of the detail.

Okidokies, I think that's it for now!

Here is my mom's hairstyle creation:

Side view





















Front view:





















I love this style because it is very versatile; you could use this for a number of different eras and it's still modern enough that you could easily use it for everyday work use as well.  Very classy and apparently it held very well, so a good long lasting hairstyle.  Thanks, mom!

3.01.2013

Friday Feature Fun!

Yay! I got another interviewee! This is my dear friend and "other mother", if you will, and she has graciously accepted my persistent nagging and begging requests to interview her hair. 


Here you go! 










































Current length: 35 inches



Are you currently growing your length or maintaining?: Growing

If growing, how long have you been growing your hair?: I would guess about six years.
As a fellow hairaholic I find it very interesting to hear what exactly about hair it is that others find fascinating. What started your interest/obsession with hair?: I have had long hair most of my life. For some reason, I just don't like the look of short hair on most people. I think long hair is more beautiful and certainly more versatile.
As with any hobby, there is always something that irks us just a little bit. What are some of your frustrations/pet peeves as a person with a hair hobby, be your hair long or short? (i.e. nasty comments, getting stuck in doors, hard to take care of, styling, etc.etc.): I am tired of the notion that older women shouldn't have long hair. It seems to be a mid-west thing - but I could be wrong. People seem to think when you hit forty, you are supposed to cut your hair, perm it, and dye it blue. Otherwise, you are considered an "old hippy." I think it's ridiculous.
If money, damage, social stigma, etc. where not a factor, what is the one thing you would love to to try out?: A professional hot oil treatment.















What do you love about your hair: That I can do so many things with it.
What do you hate about your hair: The ends are dry. That seems to be an ongoing battle.
What’s something you like to do as a “treat” to your hair?: Conditioning treatments - the kind you leave for a couple of hours.

What are your favorite products?/What are you currently using?: Coconut oil, coconut oil, coconut oil!
What’s your hair care routine? (In a nutshell; I know most of us have pretty extensive hair care regimes): It's about as basic as can be: I wash it two or three times a week. I only wash the scalp. I don't wash the long part of my hair. Then I condition. When it dries, I put some coconut oil in the long part. Once a week I condition with coconut for a couple of hours before I wash it.









































Many of us have one thing that we will never, ever do to our hair no matter what (i.e., bleach, curl, straighten, color) what is that one thing for you?: I have two things. I will never color it again. I have done so many times in the past. It's too damaging. Now that my hair is beginning to turn gray, I will let it happen naturally. I will also never be likely to put layers in it again. I regret that I did that a few months ago. If I could turn back time...
If you have a favorite hairstyle, what is it?: My most common hairstyle is parted on the side with combs. My favorite hairstyle is a loose French braid or in some kind of an updo. I think it's less intrusive than all the hair.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received regarding taking care of hair?: Coconut oil, coconut oil, coconut oil! Thanks, Eli!