To be or not to be - gray

[Hairfixr]

Yes - the hormones did it to you girl

Females go through physical hair changes often in life.

1st event is the transition from baby hair to pre-adolescence. Remember the "wet doggy hair smell" kids frequently get It didn't matter what shampoo you used on them - you still couldn't get the smell out Blame the hormones.

2nd event comes with puberty. I have seen straight hair turn into very curly while going through puberty. It's not common - but never the less it does happen occasionally.

3rd - having babies will create scary hair loss with in a year after birth. Hair frequently recovers in a different state off straight/curl.

4th - menopause changes every thing from hair texture to hair loss.

5th - any illness along life's path. Chemo will cause significant texture changes in hair. Who cares - life is more precious - put a helmet on girl and lets go riding

It is common for a healthy woman of any age to have different patterns of wave mixed with straight hair. I deal with it routinely

hair fixr ~

[shootingstar]

5th - any illness along life's path. Chemo will cause significant texture changes in hair. Who cares - life is more precious - put a helmet on girl and lets go riding

Very true. Spoke with a regular cyclist a few days ago who has had breast cancer within the last 2 years and is being treated. She said cycling keeps her going.

[TsPoet]

This is perhaps off-topic, but I have to tell a story.

A few years ago on Bike Idaho, I stopped at a rest stop and sat in the chairs with a whole bunch of people around. I ran my hands through my thick unruly, shoulder length hair and said "I've had it, does anybody have a flowbee?". Half the people laughed, half said "what's a flowbee?" and this guy (who I'd met but didn't know all that well) said - "when we get to camp find me after your shower and I'll cut your hair."
He used his mustache scissors and gave me the most incredible, flattering, easy to care for cut I've ever had. I'd always had somewhat long hair - now I try and keep it his way, but haven't been able to find anybody to cut it for me.
I didn't even see it for 24 hr, until I found a truck mirror I could look in.
So, hair fixr - can you cut my hair the weekend of PIR? I want you to do your magic again!

[GLC1968]

This is perhaps off-topic, but I have to tell a story.

A few years ago on Bike Idaho, I stopped at a rest stop and sat in the chairs with a whole bunch of people around. I ran my hands through my thick unruly, shoulder length hair and said "I've had it, does anybody have a flowbe?". Half the people laughed, half said "what's a flowb?" and this guy (who I'd met but didn't know all that well) said - "when we get to camp find me after your shower and I'll cut your hair."
He used his mustache scissors and gave me the most incredible, flattering, easy to care for cut I've ever had. I'd always had somewhat long hair - now I try and keep it his way, but haven't been able to find anybody to cut it for me.
I didn't even see it for 24 hr, until I found a truck mirror I could look in.
So, hair fixr - can you cut my hair the weekend of PIR? I want you to do your magic again!

Wait - are you saying that HairFixr is the same guy who cut your hair at Bike Idaho??

If so, I think I need to make an appointment and then the drive into Portland. I'm having hair issues.

[TsPoet]

Wait - are you saying that HairFixr is the same guy who cut your hair at Bike Idaho??

If so, I think I need to make an appointment and then the drive into Portland. I'm having hair issues.

Yep!
I honestly thought he was joking (didn't know he was a hairstylist when he made the offer). I was a little afraid when I found out he wasn't joking.
I can't tell you how wonderful the cut was! I have very very unruly hair, with a cowlick in the back and a ski slope on one side...and I sent my mom a picture of me after the next day's ride - even with sweaty helmet hair the improvement was amazing!
and it wasn't just that, it was the lifestyle/personality aspect - he got ME right.

[evangundy]

and Lonnie is not only one of my favorite bike riding buddies, he also does my hair - has for years. He has totally spoiled me for going to anyone else.

Edna
PS to TSPoet: Yay!! you're coming to PIR this year - looking forward to seeing you there :-)

[SLash]

I'm 55 and color. I had my hair colored today and she used a new product that seems to have worked great. It's call Goldwell Triflective. It colors the gray but looks more natural than previous products she's used on me. It ends up where the gray hairs look like highlights. Also left my hair very shiny and soft.

If you're interested here's info about it: http://oneshan.com/?p=498