Kasi Wanted A Change...

...so we dyed her hair burgundy.  It came out really dark, with a hint of red at the top.  I think it looks awesome.

Back To Blond ~ What Was I Thinking?

The first time I dyed my hair I was in high school.  My original hair was a dirty blond, but I wanted it blond.  You should see my graduation picture...my hair was almost white. 

When I got pregnant with Ryan, I read somewhere that you shouldn't dye your hair, so I didn't the entire pregnancy.  After he was born, I would occasionally put some highlights in it, but for the most part, it went back to my natural, healthy hair.

Until last night.  My friend Donna came over, and she wanted me to highlight her hair.  I pulled it through the cap, and when it came time to mix the dye, we realized that it came with two packs of color.  Somehow, she convinced me to let her do my hair. 

You can see it a little in the picture (my hair is a little wet...I just got out of the shower) how blond it is, and I can't decide if I like it or not.  I hate how dried out the dye has my hair right now...it's almost brittle.  Hopefully in a week or so, it will soften up.

At least that's what I'm hoping.  I'm also hoping it won't turn green in the pool this weekend.  I plan on wetting it with the hose before getting in the pool, since that is what many of you suggested I do with Kasi's head.  I hope it works.

Braids

Every morning, Brandi tells me how she wants her hair.  Some days, she is happy with a ponytail.  Some days, she just wants it brushed.

Then there are the mornings when she gives me specific instructions, and I better get it right.  This morning was one of those mornings.  She wanted a braid on each side, connected into one braid in the back.  I think I nailed it.

I don't know where she comes up with these hairstyles, but this one was pretty cute.  I wonder what I'll be doing tomorrow???

Do I Need A New "Do"?

Have you ever woken up in the morning, thinking it would be an ordinary day, only to find out that you were wrong?  I seem to be having that kind of day today.  Everything seems to be ticking me off, and I am tired of the way I look.  This isn't about my weight (for once), it is about my hair.  I have had the same "do" for all of my married life.  In fact, my husband cuts it for me.  It's not hard since my hair is all one length, and all I need is a trim every now and then.

Today I feel like changing things up.  I am thinking about going to flower mound salons and seeing what they would recommend for me.  I want a real stylist to tell me what kind of style will best flatter my round face.   I don't want to lose too much length, but I do want my hair to have some, oh I don't know.  Right now it just kind of hangs there.  I want a cut with personality.

If only I was brave enough to actually make that change.

Kasi Got A Haircut

Doesn't she look great? The girl who cut her hair thinned it out a lot, and it is much more manageable. I took her to one of those "quick cut" places, and while I love the end result, this is not the cut she asked for. She wanted it to be shorter in the back, and angled longer in the front.

Not only did the girl not give her the cut she wanted, she also parted her hair in the middle, instead of on the side, so when Kasi got home and fixed her part, I had to trim some strays. I guess we got what we paid for, because it only cost $11. But, I know that in the future, if Kasi wants to get the cut she wants, we will have to check out dallas hair salons, and have a professional cut it instead of some kid right out of beauty school.

Now she is trying to talk me into letting her put some color in her hair. And by color, I mean purple streaks. While I am all for encouraging my kids to express themselves, I am having a hard time giving in on this one. I think she should wait a few more years before she starts damaging her hair.

What do you think?

Hair

I cut everyone's hair in my house. Brandi is easy, because she likes her hair long, and all I have to do is trim it. Kasi is a little more difficult, and I have actually agreed to let her go have a professional cut her hair because she is at that age where she wants a "style", and I am not that talented.

The guys are easier. I just use my electric trimmer. Ryan usually lets me buzz his head every other month or so, but Junior is a pain in the butt. I have to beg him for days before he will let me cut his hair.

You see, we disagree on how his beard should be kept. He wants it to grow long, in true ZZTop fashion, and I tell him that if he does, I will divorce him.

I'm not kidding. I do not think that is a good look on anyone.

He is also wanting to grow his hair a little longer. I hate the way that looks, too, because he is going bald. That's right. He has major hair loss , and it is a lot less noticeable when his hair is buzzed short. Now, before you all start yelling at me because I hate my husbands bald head, continue reading. I am not suggesting hair loss treatment, I am just saying that a comb over isn't fooling anyone. I want him to embrace his baldness. I wouldn't care if every hair in his head fell out, as long as he didn't try to hide it with toupee's or comb overs. If he wanted to do hair restoration I would support him 100%.

Now, my hair is easy to cut, too. I like to have it trimmed every other month, and Junior is pretty good at doing it for me. Heck, I even had Ryan do it once. I am not picky. As long as it is straight across the back, I don't care who does it.

Woolybooger

I finally convinced Ryan to let me cut his hair, and by cut I mean take the shaver too it and give him a buzz cut. He was wanting to let his hair grow out, but it is so curly. He ends up looking like he has a blond afro. I gave him the option of going to the barber (do they even have those anymore?) or letting me cut it.

He chose me.

While I was cutting hair, I got a hold of Junior, too. He seems to think he needs to grow his beard down to his chest, and I hate it. I hate the way his beard looks when it grows for even a week without a trim. He ends up looking like a woolybooger, and yes, that is a word. I think that he thinks that he needs to grow his beard long to make up for his Hair Loss. He is probably going to kill me for discussing this on here, but it's a fact he can not deny.

He is losing his hair.

I am convinced Male hair loss runs in his family, because his dad and his brother are also losing their hair. I keep telling Ryan that he should start getting used to the idea, because he will probably lose his hair as he gets older, too. Occasionally, Junior talks about trying some type of hair loss treatment, but in the end, he has decided to embrace his baldness.

To be honest, it doesn't bother me one bit. I love him anyway.

Fun In The Water...At What Price?

My kids have been loving the pool. The girls are in it almost every day, for hours on end. Ryan goes in sometimes, but he likes to go do side jobs with Junior.

The only problem I am having is Brandi's hair. Her hair is long and fine, and the chlorine is making it feel like straw. I have tried washing it as soon as she gets out of the pool, but that doesn't seem to be making a difference. I am thinking about giving her a hot oil treatment, but am not sure if that will help her fragile hair or make it worse?

Can you treat a seven year old's hair like that? I know I need to do something. She had such soft, beautiful hair, and I want it back in that condition. The chlorine doesn't seem to bother kasi's hair at all, but hers is course and thick to begin with.

I remember when we had a pool growing up, I spent the summers with green hair! lol! At least Boo's is still blond!

Laser Hair Removal

It's the beginning of summer, and I am tired of shaving already. I am bad in the winter, and only shave my legs once a week or so. Now that it's hot outside, and I like to wear shorts and my bathing suit, I have to shave more often. Some days I wish I could be like Junior, and not even bother shaving. I am almost desperate enough to get laser hair removal in chicago. At least with that I wouldn't have to worry about those nasty red bumps, and razor burn.

It sure would be nice to not have to think about shaving for a while.

Buzz Time

I cut Ryan and Junior's hair. I don't think either one of them has paid for a haircut in the past fourteen years. Okay, so it's only been about twelve years for Ryan, since he was about 18 months old when I buzzed him for the first time. That's right, I buzz my men. It keeps them cool, and it looks great. It also saves me a bunch of money, and I am all about saving money.

The past few times I have done Junior, I have noticed that there is less and less hair on the top of his head. His hair loss doesn't bother me one bit, and he doesn't seem to care, either. It's pretty much just a fact of life. We know there are Hair loss treatment options out there, but I don't know that he would want to put himself through any of them. We watched someone on television have hair transplant surgery, and it was pretty gross. The results were amazing, don't get me wrong. I know Male hair loss is an issue for a lot of men, and they will do anything to have a full head of hair again. I just happen to be married to a man who has other things to worry about.

Love That Red Hair!

Do you remember cabbage patch kids? If you were alive in the eighties, then I'm sure you do. I was in sixth grade the year they were most popular, and all I wanted was a redheaded one with freckles and dimples. My poor mother searched for months, and finally found one. Her name is Judy Evey, and I got her for my twelfth birthday. I say is, because I still have her. She is sitting on my dresser. I got other ones, like a boy and a black one, and I even got a cabbage patch kitten. But the only one I saved was Judy, because of her red hair.

As I got older, I dreamed of having a red headed baby. I knew this was not likely to happen unless I married a red headed man, and that wasn't in the cards for me. I was, however, blessed with a red headed nephew, who is totally adorable. I wish I knew thirteen years ago that there were social networks specifically for redheads to interact. I would have been all over that, trying to find the perfect red head. Redhedd.com is a place where red heads, or red head lovers can interact with each other. Membership is free, so you have nothing to lose just checking it out. You might just find some interesting friends.