Wierd mid-life indulgences

[OakLeaf]

Heh. Yeah, that could've been me when my hair was chin length. If I didn't style it, it looked absolutely. freakin. HORRIBLE. It took me 25 minutes every single day, and if I was going to see another human being during that day, I really could not pass on it. If she was on vacation, well, yeah, that's kind of excessive, she could've bought new appliances at her destination if they got lost in transit - but if she was traveling on business, then I can totally see her being sure of her appliances rather than risk having to find a store (which might require renting a car she hadn't planned on) and shopping when she should be preparing for her presentation or whatever.

That's why I'm so disinclined to lose the wash-and-go style I've had since the early 90s. Because I have been in the other place, and it was an ENORMOUS PITA.

[Crankin]

Well, hair products and a flat iron have changed my life. My hair was ultra short (wash, wax, go) for 10 years, on and off. Any time I tried to grow it, even a little it was hell. And, I felt like it was really mannish looking. Now, the top is longer, and I no longer look like an alien because one swish of almond oil and an application of semi-wax smooths my hair. If I have time, I let it air dry and then run the flat iron through the longer part. That takes me 5 minutes. If I really need to get ready in a hurry, I towel dry it, put the products in, then use the hair blower, then the flat iron. Yes, that takes me about 10 minutes, but so worth it to me. I have never been to a hotel that didn't have a hair blower. I also bought a travel sized flat iron, that I took on my trip to Italy. It could fit in my purse.
So, my hair is no longer wash and wear, but it's manageable and looks great. Before I started using these products (the oil is bought at CVS, but the wax is expensive, but worth every penny), even a flat iron didn't help me. I can actually get up in the AM and not have to totally have to wet and redo my hair.

[Irulan]

I'm a wash-n- go girl myself, but I don't judge people on what they feel they need is important to look/feel OK. I can't always relate but not relating is different from judgements;

[AppleTree]

Crankin, can you share the name of the wax product you use? I am highly interested! :-)

[Crankin]

Bumble and Bumble Semi-Sumo. It is not a stiff hold, and it gives shine. I used to use the heavier Sumo wax when I had spikes and still have it around for a little use on my bangs once in awhile. The semi-Sumo is in a blue jar. I really think it's a combination of the wax and the almond oil. I just use a tiny amount of each. I bought wax at the beginning of August and just bought more, so it's not purchased every month, as it is expensive.

[AppleTree]

Thanks Crankin. I need to try that. I use argan oil, but my hair is fairly thick, and doesn't do well in humidity. Maybe this will help some.