I am constantly trying to find great shampoo. I know there are causes far greater than this, but shampoo is my focus today. See what I focus on when I am not working?
Of course they all clean your hair but I want one that leaves it perfect, with nice shine, volume and soft smell. I have tried shampoo ranging in price from $2 a bottle to get this $80 a bottle. Now I can honestly say that price doesn't make that much of a difference in this instance.
I used to love Bumble & Bumble but hated driving out to a Williamsville salon to get it. If I planned in advance I could get it online but I am not always that good with my hair care. Then I loved this mail order stuff called OOKISA. It was really expensive but I think it worked well. Problem here is that the company stopped shipping to me but kept billing my credit card. You know I have tried a ton from the perfect smelling ones to the thickening ones to the shiny ones.
Today I bought I new kind. While in the store, I thought it smelled terrific. Came home washed and dried my hair and thought this is a winner. One problem - it is apparently men's shampoo and I guess I liked the smell so much because it smells like my husband. And now I smell like my husband. Not really the effect I was hoping for. Can't wait to hear what he thinks about it.
Showing posts with label hair. Show all posts
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Hair Length Debate
Last week the Texas school board suspended a preschool aged boy because his hair was too long. Not sure if I had a flashback to the 70s or if we have lost sight of rules, choices and priorities.
I am a proponent of a dress code in schools. In my opinion it sends the right message regarding appropriate appearance and it eliminates the need to debate every slogan t-shirt or questionable fashion trend. My son's school has a dress code that does not include restrictions on hair. We have chosen this school for him (it is private) and therefore we adhere to the rules in place. All the rules, whether we agree with them or not. Maybe this family should have reviewed the dress code policies of this Texas school prior to enrolling their child.
I believe that if you disagree with a rule you should do something to change it. That does not mean take the easy way out and just refuse to follow it. It means taking a stand and making a choice.
That being said, I think this policy is wrong and disagree with the school's reasoning. Rules are in place to protect. In case of school, I would think it is to protect the integrity of the education. Allow students to learn in a safe environment. If your hair is long how is that a distraction or impediment to the learning process?
The school's reasoning for this stance is "students who dress and groom themselves neatly, and in an acceptable and appropriate manner, are more likely to become constructive members of the society in which we live." I couldn't disagree more with this statement. First, when did neat grooming equate to short hair? Second, who decides what is acceptable and appropriate? Third, are you saying people with long hair are not constructive members of society? Any comments from Texas when Jonathan Schwartz took over CEO position of SUN Microsystems in 2006 wearing a ponytail (see photo).
For the longest time, I adhered to a strict dress code at work: dark suit, white or blue blouse, hose, heels and light jewelry. The dot.com explosion changed that for me. The high rolling IT companies had execs in jeans, dogs roaming the halls and basketball nets in the conference rooms. All of a sudden my "uniform" connoted old, slow and declining profitability. Many of these guys had long hair, and they were not only constructive members of society, they were the ones we all wanted to be.
Granted that your appearance dictates people's reactions and judgements on who you are. That is unavoidable and sometimes desired. Know what your asking for and accept it, better yet use it to your advantage.
My son has long hair. Do I like? Sometimes. Why do I let him keep it long? Because he keeps it clean, I don't believe it is making him evil, and he likes it. He deals with the comments. Recently, he was at a friend's party when the grandmother told him he should never have been allowed at Nichols (his school) with that horrible hair. Ok, her opinion her prerogative but HIS hair. Can't tell you how often my parents chastise my decision to let him keep it that way. Again, their opinion but MY child.
We spend so much time focusing on outward appearance and making judgements based on aesthetics, that we forget to look at what really matters.
I am a proponent of a dress code in schools. In my opinion it sends the right message regarding appropriate appearance and it eliminates the need to debate every slogan t-shirt or questionable fashion trend. My son's school has a dress code that does not include restrictions on hair. We have chosen this school for him (it is private) and therefore we adhere to the rules in place. All the rules, whether we agree with them or not. Maybe this family should have reviewed the dress code policies of this Texas school prior to enrolling their child.
I believe that if you disagree with a rule you should do something to change it. That does not mean take the easy way out and just refuse to follow it. It means taking a stand and making a choice.
That being said, I think this policy is wrong and disagree with the school's reasoning. Rules are in place to protect. In case of school, I would think it is to protect the integrity of the education. Allow students to learn in a safe environment. If your hair is long how is that a distraction or impediment to the learning process?
The school's reasoning for this stance is "students who dress and groom themselves neatly, and in an acceptable and appropriate manner, are more likely to become constructive members of the society in which we live." I couldn't disagree more with this statement. First, when did neat grooming equate to short hair? Second, who decides what is acceptable and appropriate? Third, are you saying people with long hair are not constructive members of society? Any comments from Texas when Jonathan Schwartz took over CEO position of SUN Microsystems in 2006 wearing a ponytail (see photo).
Granted that your appearance dictates people's reactions and judgements on who you are. That is unavoidable and sometimes desired. Know what your asking for and accept it, better yet use it to your advantage.
My son has long hair. Do I like? Sometimes. Why do I let him keep it long? Because he keeps it clean, I don't believe it is making him evil, and he likes it. He deals with the comments. Recently, he was at a friend's party when the grandmother told him he should never have been allowed at Nichols (his school) with that horrible hair. Ok, her opinion her prerogative but HIS hair. Can't tell you how often my parents chastise my decision to let him keep it that way. Again, their opinion but MY child.
We spend so much time focusing on outward appearance and making judgements based on aesthetics, that we forget to look at what really matters.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Change your hair
A while ago, a friend send me a card stating you better like your hair now because once you turn 40 you never change it. I laughed at the time complimenting the Hallmark humor. But it is amazing how a haircut can change my perspective.
When I was younger I changed my hairstyle constantly. After college, the only time my real color was exposed was for my wedding pictures and that's only because my mom insisted on it. I have been a blonde, brunette, even a red head. This head has experienced asymetrical, bobbed, long, short and even shaved styles. You could almost track my priorities, my worries and my insecurities by the hair style I worn.
Now that I am older, I don't seem to make those changes any more. It could be that I have learned better coping mechanisms or that maybe I am less vain (hmmm). But its been several years since I have worn my hair in this pretty much same style. Time for a change.
I went into my salon, where Bill (the beautiful, fabulous and brilliant man who has accepted me as a client) agreed that a change was necessary. Actually , I cannot make a change unless Bill lets me. It is a complicated relationship that we women share with our stylists.
So if my "concerns and considerations" are truly reflected in my hairstyle, looks like I am interested in acting my age, in reflecting a pulled together adult with credibility. That could mean I am feeling a little insecure and need stability. It could mean that I feel a little out of control. IT could also simply mean that the blonde looked washed out, the ends looked damaged and the over all effect was tired.
Let's see what I am feeling in another 2 months when I revisit Bill
When I was younger I changed my hairstyle constantly. After college, the only time my real color was exposed was for my wedding pictures and that's only because my mom insisted on it. I have been a blonde, brunette, even a red head. This head has experienced asymetrical, bobbed, long, short and even shaved styles. You could almost track my priorities, my worries and my insecurities by the hair style I worn.
Now that I am older, I don't seem to make those changes any more. It could be that I have learned better coping mechanisms or that maybe I am less vain (hmmm). But its been several years since I have worn my hair in this pretty much same style. Time for a change.
I went into my salon, where Bill (the beautiful, fabulous and brilliant man who has accepted me as a client) agreed that a change was necessary. Actually , I cannot make a change unless Bill lets me. It is a complicated relationship that we women share with our stylists.
So if my "concerns and considerations" are truly reflected in my hairstyle, looks like I am interested in acting my age, in reflecting a pulled together adult with credibility. That could mean I am feeling a little insecure and need stability. It could mean that I feel a little out of control. IT could also simply mean that the blonde looked washed out, the ends looked damaged and the over all effect was tired.
Let's see what I am feeling in another 2 months when I revisit Bill
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