When I go and have my hair done at a salon, they always call over reinforcements when it is time to blow-dry. (It takes over half an hour to fully dry it.) I don't like to go to a salon often, because it takes such a long time to go through the process of cut and color. It takes a least 3 hours. No fun.
Back in the day -- when we had girl hair-braiding parties -- I would be sitting there at least twice as long as all the other girls. I needed a very patient girl to split up my bulk and make very small braids all over my head. It took forever. And it took a really nice and patient friend to be willing to do it!
There is not much I can do about the weight and bulk of my hair, other than cutting it super-short (which I have done in the past, but it makes me look too old now). I prefer it long, or at least medium-long. At least for now!
Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining. I love my hair, and I am grateful I have it. I am sure the thickness of my hair will change over time as I grow older, so I should try and enjoy it while I still can. I know I am lucky to even have hair at all.
But the thing for me is my hair can cause pain, and that I do not love. And I have to try and find ways to deal with it.
I have found a few helpful solutions:
- Going to the hairdresser and having it majorly thinned-out.
- My lovely flat iron. (I am still wishing someone would have told me about a flat iron a LONG time ago!)
- Brushing it A LOT.
I don't like to brush my hair though! It hurts! I have to brush it when it is wet, otherwise I am in major trouble. It is a real chore to work a brush through my unruly mop -- wet or dry!
My hair is getting to the point again -- the point of needing help. I have my hair done about twice a year. At this point it is getting unmanageable and crazy-heavy. It is still a big poof-wad even after I flat iron it.
As proof of my plight, this last week I have snapped 2 hairbrushes in half. I was not doing anything violent, I was just casually trying to work them through my massive-mane and SNAP!
I'd say it is time for some hair help, don't ya think?
Your hair is so pretty Mari! I am jealous of women with thick hair like yours. I have such fine hair, I never think of the disadvantages of thick hair.
ReplyDeleteWow, you should really invest in a sturdier brush. Seriously, I have a brush that is all one solid piece and the bristles come right out of the brush itself if that makes sense. I think it would last you longer than those kind with your thick hair. You do have beautiful hair though, even if it is a pain. :)
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