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Whatsherface
5/11/2008 9:44 pm |
Blokes, you've been warned. This is not the post for you ... unless you are debutanteB, who will probably go into an opiate stupour of pure delight now. I am going to talk about hair. Plays Hairspray. I hate my hair. It is thick, unruly, frizzy, about 60% gray (yes I know ... it is hereditary) and I would lop the whole lot off if I could. I spend rather a fortune on it to maintain the length which I need for my work and to ensure that it does not all fall off from all the colouring I inflict on it to cover my grays. I try to use products that I can find in most of the countries I go to but there is one item that I would insist on wherever I go. I even bring it to all the hair salons I patronise as I felt there was no substitute. It's Keratase Chrome Relax hair masque which was one of the few things which could turn my stubborn locks into silky, soft and fairly unfrazzled tresses. I would always have a couple of the shocking pink jars of hair savers in my bags wherever I travelled. American Express Card would have been envious at how I truly could not leave home without it. The problem with Keratase Chrome Relax is that it is not easy to find. In many places in Asia, you can only find it in the more exclusive hair salons and many of the retail shops that supposedly sell it are peddling counterfeits. I know as I can smell a fake Chrome Relax the moment the cap is twisted open. It is also rather expensive considering how quickly I run through it. About US$40 a pop, and it is quite a small pop too. Each jar lasts about 10-15 applications depending on the length and thickness of your hair. Mine is quite long and thick so I am lucky if it lasts 10 washes. So this time around, I travelled in a real hurry and realised to my dismay that I had left my precious in the last city. It was an emergency. I had a migraine and needed to wash my hair to feel better. But I could not do so without a proper conditioner. And I generally do not trust hotel shampoos and conditioners. It was also the wee hours of the morning so I knew I would not be able to get my Keratase Chrome Relax at that ungodly hour. In desperation I called down to the concierge. I knew they owed me for the fiasco earlier that day so I pulled the beleaguered, hard-done-by -guest act. "I have such a terrible migraine. It's from the rude awakening and humiliation of the scene this afternoon. I really need to get rid of it." "Oh dear. We are so sorry. Can we bring up some Panadol for you?" "No, no. I am allergic to Panadol. And I have already taken some Tylenol but it is not helping. My migraine will probably go away if I wash my hair." "Oh ... but our hair salon is closed for the day, ma'am. " I blinked. I really had not expected to go to the hair salon or for them to arrange for a hair dresser at that time of the night. Wow, they must really want to suck up to me. "Er, that's fine. I can wash my own hair as I do not want to bother anyone. But I did not bring my hair conditioner and my hair is very sensitive. Oh my head ..." I know I am laying it on thick but hey, it usually works! "Ma'am, I can try to get your conditioner. You just tell me what it is and I'll go and find it for you. You want tea or something to make you feel better until we find it, ma'am?" "Tea would be lovely. Chamomile please. And it's Keratase Chrome Relax Hair Masque. If they do not have the masque, I can settle for the conditioner." I settled back to await their call that they could not find it. Sure enough, almost 30 minutes passed before they called to report sadly that they could not find it anywhere. But one of the staff had a suggestion. She was coming up to my room to show it to me. I was puzzled. And intrigued. And still had my migraine. A young girl came up and introduced herself as Nora. She had a bright orange bottle in her hand. Clairol Herbal Essence Citrus Lift conditioner that apparently has tangerine, lemongrass and aloe vera in it to make the hair radiant and soft. Better yet, it is tailored for dry or coloured hair. I looked at it dubiously as I have not used Clariol Herbal Essences products since I was a teen. And discovered they dried out my hair even if they smelt heavenly. Nora was very sweet and earnest, assuring me that her sister is a hair dresser who highly recommends the conditioner. Apparently, I had sent the hotel into a bit of a panic with my request and in desperation, Nora had awoken her sister to ask her for her advise on how to placate me. Nora's sister staked her reputation that I would not be disappointed in the Citrus Lift and that she would pit it against my beloved Chrome Relax. Wow, brave, fighting words. "OK, I'm game. If my hair gets fried, I am going to sue you guys, you do know that?" Nervous giggle. So I chased her off and went about washing my migraine away. I'll tell you this. I think the Clairol Herbal Essence probably costs about US$5? I am not sure as I have not bought any hair products from the pharmacies or retail stores in ages. But I am now going to alternate the Citrus Lift with my Chrome Relax. Citrus Lift for daily use and Chrome Relax for weekly or bi-weekly treatment. Bloody hell, I have been spending a fortune on Keratase for years and now I discover an upstart that has overthrown it. Who says you need to pay a king's ransom for the same result? In fact, I think the Citrus Lift gives my hair a tinge more silkiness than Chrome Relax. It is now my new Holy Grail. I must thank Nora with a nice hamper before I leave for helping me save a fortune and my hair. Brilliant stuff. Pleased as punch. And walking out of here like a shampoo ad, swishing my hair all over the place. In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people. |
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5/11/2008 10:54 pm |
I get the frizzies too. Must be the bloody drop of Spanish blood in me veins that prevented me from getting the renowned silky smooth asian tresses. I'm using L'Oreal's Elseve line these days, though, and it's pretty good so far, especially the Smooth Intense Anti-Frizz Mask (used twice a week for me and it does wonders), and not as pricey as Kerastase. Schwarzkopf pretty ok with my hair as well, and I find that they now have the Zero Frizz conditioner out in regular supermarkets---have tried it and yay! It works for me! I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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 5/11/2008 11:04 pm |
OK, who is the next going to the supermarket and getting the products to test on herself? Me of course, as I always do  I buy the expensive one only very seldom, but I can't share the experience with you. Our hair is different. |
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5/11/2008 11:10 pm |
Sigh, mine's too frizzy for even L'Oreal to work on. And Schwarzkogf is too heavy for my hair. Weighs it down terribly. John Frieda works in the short term but after that the frizzies are back. Used to be only Keratase worked on my hair but now that I found the Citrus Lift I am buoyant yet calm. LOL. I am going to study the results for a while to see if it continues to work in the long term. It's all the Irian Jayan, Portuguese and Turkish blood. Makes for crazy combination for hair. In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/11/2008 11:17 pm |
OK, who is the next going to the supermarket and getting the products to test on herself? Me of course, as I always do I buy the expensive one only very seldom, but I can't share the experience with you. Our hair is different. |In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/11/2008 11:53 pm |
LOL, I used to be like that. Would test out any new products that came out. But then I realised my hair is very sensitive and I had to be careful with it. But I love nice smelling shampoos and conditioners. Sometimes I find myself buying them just for the smell and if it does not work on my hair, I used them to clean my makeup brushes! I don't see anybody else doing it here, I thought I was the only one  I confess I could pay more for a conditioner/shampoo, which could avoid the hair getting the static electricity. I really hate that during the winter. The hair gluing on the face or up like I'd have seen a ghost. 
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 5/12/2008 4:46 am |
*looks around nervously* dB hasn't seen this post yet then? I think he'll have a fit when he does. Anyway, boys do hair too. In order to get my hair to stick up like this, I have to lay in bed for hours and hours.
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5/12/2008 5:22 am |
I occasionally make my own shampoo (I must make some more) I prefer it to any shop brought ones and my hair is much softer after using my own. It also gives my Daughters hair the loveliest shine.
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5/12/2008 6:28 am |
My hair is stubborn, as it never turns soft or silky,no matter what shampoo and conditioner I use. The only time it went smooth was when I had it straightened years ago. It took my hairdresser more than 4 hours to carefully straighten every lock of my curly hair, and he almost cried whole time during that process, complaining that my hair was so thick that it used up two times of the amount of the chemical liquid than average customers, that while he could only charge me with the same price. Although the hair felt pleasant to hands after that, I found it lost its usual dynamic character. So I never dare to try that again. Was that you in the pic, WHF? How long and shiny the hair is! Agnes
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5/12/2008 6:51 am |
I use Turtle Wax...gives me the exact sheen I am looking for on those bright sunny days.  DDM
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5/12/2008 7:43 am |
so you too can be seen at the shops testing the smell of products? I don't see anybody else doing it here, I thought I was the only one I confess I could pay more for a conditioner/shampoo, which could avoid the hair getting the static electricity. I really hate that during the winter. The hair gluing on the face or up like I'd have seen a ghost. Oh, I know about the static electricity thing. A stylist told me to use dryer sheets on the hair ... looking around for MM and Heavenstouch now ... as that will take away the static electricity. But just cannot see myself walking around carrying dryer sheets. I have the finger-stuck-in-electrical-socket hair when I just wash it before I punish it with loads of products to get it to stay down. In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/12/2008 8:02 am |
*looks around nervously* dB hasn't seen this post yet then? I think he'll have a fit when he does. Anyway, boys do hair too. In order to get my hair to stick up like this, I have to lay in bed for hours and hours. What, you sleep upside down to get that look? In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/12/2008 8:04 am |
I occasionally make my own shampoo (I must make some more) I prefer it to any shop brought ones and my hair is much softer after using my own. It also gives my Daughters hair the loveliest shine. In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/12/2008 8:11 am |
My hair is stubborn, as it never turns soft or silky,no matter what shampoo and conditioner I use. The only time it went smooth was when I had it straightened years ago. It took my hairdresser more than 4 hours to carefully straighten every lock of my curly hair, and he almost cried whole time during that process, complaining that my hair was so thick that it used up two times of the amount of the chemical liquid than average customers, that while he could only charge me with the same price. Although the hair felt pleasant to hands after that, I found it lost its usual dynamic character. So I never dare to try that again. Was that you in the pic, WHF? How long and shiny the hair is! I straightened my hair almost a decade ago and it pretty much destroyed my hair. Was straight but became incredibly dry and lifeless after that. Never again. You have curly hair? Mine is in between wavy and straight, if that makes sense. I once had a hair salon tell me they were shut for the day after they saw how much hair I had. It was 3pm. Usually I have it in a chignon so you do not really know how long it is till I let it down. Yes, that's me. I've cut my hair since then as it was getting too uncontrollable. It's now to the waist instead of to the buttocks. Er, it's the flash in the camera that made my hair look shiny. Actually it was incredibly tangled that night. I had a hell of a time detangling and brushing it out that night. In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/12/2008 8:15 am |
I use Turtle Wax...gives me the exact sheen I am looking for on those bright sunny days. DDM In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/12/2008 8:44 am |
I love the Clairol Herbal Essence and have used it for years ... well, yes, it has improved over the years. But I am such a faithful soul, never like to change a product if it works for me. But for your migraine, may I suggest you try giovanni's shampoo next time. It really helps my migraine. Just stand under the hot shower for some time to relax all the neck muscles and blood vessels. Then use that very refreshing Tee Tree Triple Treat shampoo ... ahhh .... all the tension disappears. It's nice to be insane when No one is looking 
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5/12/2008 8:44 am |
Dude, you're such a style icon. DDM
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5/12/2008 8:50 am |
I think that should be Tea Tree Triple Treat  such a mouth full Avail at Sasa It's nice to be insane when No one is looking
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5/12/2008 9:05 am |
I love the Clairol Herbal Essence and have used it for years ... well, yes, it has improved over the years. But I am such a faithful soul, never like to change a product if it works for me. But for your migraine, may I suggest you try giovanni's shampoo next time. It really helps my migraine. Just stand under the hot shower for some time to relax all the neck muscles and blood vessels. Then use that very refreshing Tee Tree Triple Treat shampoo ... ahhh .... all the tension disappears. Anyway, it is not the shampoo or conditioner that gets rid of the migraine for me but the actual hair washing process. I think it is all the massaging of the scalp and strands of hair that helps alleviate the migraine. And I really do not use any shampoo indiscriminately as my hair is very sensitive. Trying out the Clairol was actually an extreme act of desperation carried out only because I was having such a bad migraine. I've seen the Tea Tree Triple Treat Shampoo before but it is too harsh on my hair when we tested a couple of locks with it. Sigh. Ta though! In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/12/2008 9:09 am |
Hey...it works for me. DDM In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/12/2008 9:12 am |
I know. I am slightly surprised he has not reared his follicle-obsessed head here yet. Maybe he is stranded somewhere. What, you sleep upside down to get that look? (I hope "stranded" wasn't a pun, because if it was, then there's a heavy fine to pay)
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5/12/2008 10:05 am |
Nope. But while I'm asleep, my hair gets up. (I hope "stranded" wasn't a pun, because if it was, then there's a heavy fine to pay)  And you're a fine one to talk about heavy fines to pay. You missed the lottery when it was my first time giving out numbers. You took my lottery number giving virginity, you cad! And you missed! Bloody 'ell! That's it, David makes a better nephew than you. In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/12/2008 10:34 am |
Thanks for the tip..my daughter is ANGLO-AFRICAN-AMERICAN ,born and raised in Germany.....Ill pass it on to her.She has soft hair like mine ,but its extremely curly ,verging on frizzy.She hates her hair,i just love it..especially the amount she has !!!.She goes to the African Hair Store on the MÜNCHENER STRASSE,Frankfurt and buys perms to straighten it,LOL................................. Remember..live each day as it comes..it may be your last!!!xx " NAMASTE"
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5/12/2008 10:36 am |
Is that why you wear that big arsed hat? DDM
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5/12/2008 10:59 am |
Thanks for the tip..my daughter is ANGLO-AFRICAN-AMERICAN ,born and raised in Germany.....Ill pass it on to her.She has soft hair like mine ,but its extremely curly ,verging on frizzy.She hates her hair,i just love it..especially the amount she has !!!.She goes to the African Hair Store on the MÜNCHENER STRASSE,Frankfurt and buys perms to straighten it,LOL................................. I know which store you mean! I used to date an African American and he would have all these hair relaxers which I would use. They worked brilliantly on my hair. In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/12/2008 11:08 am |
No...I wear that to make MM envious...she wants it so bad. DDM In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/12/2008 11:11 am |
Did you do that deliberately? Plants suggestions of what else might get up when you are asleep? And you're a fine one to talk about heavy fines to pay. You missed the lottery when it was my first time giving out numbers. You took my lottery number giving virginity, you cad! And you missed! Bloody 'ell! That's it, David makes a better nephew than you. We've got Genghis and a fascination with sharp-edged weapons in common....which is more than most people have. And on a completely different note, I was in Granada at the weekend. Wanna hear my tapas stories?
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5/12/2008 11:49 am |
Well, if we were really relatives, the Genghis and sword thing would be natural links. Er, why do I keep hearing the song Camp Granada now ... Fab photo on your Alhambra post by the way. Now that's another place I would like to visit one day. The history is just amazing. In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/13/2008 4:06 am |
No...I wear that to make MM envious...she wants it so bad. DDM Hey, it's not just for wicking oil off me pork chops!!! I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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5/13/2008 4:09 am |
Did you do that deliberately? Plants suggestions of what else might get up when you are asleep? And you're a fine one to talk about heavy fines to pay. You missed the lottery when it was my first time giving out numbers. You took my lottery number giving virginity, you cad! And you missed! Bloody 'ell! That's it, David makes a better nephew than you. I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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5/13/2008 8:35 am |
You know...you could have USED my  BLING at LEAST once in this post! I am jellous, though. Your is LONGER than MY . It takes me 2 bottles of - dye to cober my grey s. How many bottles does it iake for YOUR ? TAKEN it yet? Yes or No? ( )
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5/13/2008 8:58 am |
Of COURSE David makes a better nephew! And I say that without any auntie bias, of course. In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/13/2008 9:02 am |
You know...you could have USED my BLING at LEAST once in this post! I am jellous, though. Your is LONGER than MY . It takes me 2 bottles of - dye to cober my grey s. How many bottles does it iake for YOUR ?LOL ... I just cut it to waist length about 2 weeks ago so it may be shorter than your now. Feel better? I think they usually use up to 2 tubes of colour but I usually have 2 or more colours in my hair so sometimes it is about 1 - 1/2 tubes of each. It takes a bloody long time to colour all of my hair. I typically take a long snooze during the process. In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/13/2008 11:38 am |
*THWAPS* him with my new wire rack. Hey, it's not just for wicking oil off me pork chops!!!  She thwaped me!...not sure how she did it though...she ain't near tall enough. DDM
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5/13/2008 12:34 pm |
It's a very long and big wire rack. She uses it for pigs ... I mean, for pork chops. In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/13/2008 1:13 pm |
I think I was just called a pig!...going to have to shy away from the girlies only blogs. DDM
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5/13/2008 8:21 pm |
Munch I sincerely apologize if I offended you. That was never my intent. Rest assured, I will not comment to you here anymore, or anywhere else for that matter. DDM
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5/13/2008 10:16 pm |
Munch I sincerely apologize if I offended you. That was never my intent. Rest assured, I will not comment to you here anymore, or anywhere else for that matter. DDM In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/14/2008 12:56 am |
Ooohhhhh myyyyy Goddddddddd! i truly enjoyed this. Talk about high maintenance hair. and having a problem hair like mine always gives me a bad hair day, everytime. Bless that Nora and her sister who solved your hair problem at that time. I am using Citre Shine shampoo and conditioner and it works for my hair. I gotta find that Clairol Herbal Essence as well.  Growing old is inevitable. Growing up is optional
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5/14/2008 1:32 am |
I tried that Citrine Shine before. I was at the airport pharmacy and for some reason decided to try it out. I washed my hair with the shampoo and conditioner and before it was even 3/4 dry, I realised it was in trouble so out came my Chrome Relax to the rescue. Sigh. Yes, talk about high maintenance hair. My body is actually easier to maintain than my hair. I can use pretty much any shower products and lotions for my body but my hair is another story altogether. Yeah, I gave Nora a Crabtree & Evelyn hamper to thank her sister and her. In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/14/2008 2:02 am |
Munch I sincerely apologize if I offended you. That was never my intent. Rest assured, I will not comment to you here anymore, or anywhere else for that matter. DDM I'm dyslexic. I scream Ho Dog instead of Oh God in the throes of passion.
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5/14/2008 3:17 am |
LOL, MM, they might think they are skid marks instead.  Eeuuuwww.In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/14/2008 11:11 am |
Whew, makes me glad that I have silky, naturally curly hair that is not too thick. however, I am picky about the products I use on it, or it will get the frizzes. Samy works better for me than anything else I have tried. I can understand now why some men are happy to be bald. Fun post WHF ...Thanks
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5/14/2008 2:00 pm |
Stop showing off and rubbing it in, Good! What is Samy? I think bald is a hard look for women to carry off. The only ones I remember looking good bald are Sinead O'Connor and Shakira, wife of Michael Cain, not the hip shaking sensation. In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/16/2008 12:43 pm |
Samy Salon Systems is located in Miami. Their products used to be sold on QVC shopping channel, or in salons, but are now available in drug stores and supermarkets. my hair is not perfect. Having hair that is silky can be just as aggravating as thick hair. Clips, combs, and just about anything else comes loose and slips out. If I had a choice, I would not choose my hair
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5/16/2008 11:39 pm |
Ah, so Samy's an American thing. Well, I think for MM and I, when we hear Samy's, we'er gonna be thinking fish head curry ... Ah, you have one of those types of hair. Like my cousin closest to me in age. Could not clip her hair up as it was too little and fine and everything just slips down. While mine you can just twist and can even make into a bun without any clips, pins etc on some days. On her wedding, the stylist back-combed and even added hair extensions before they could do any sort of an updo. Took ages! In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/19/2008 3:06 pm |
i like ur blog
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5/22/2008 9:35 am |
I use Paul Mitchel line...kinda pricey, but my hair is fine and gets easy frizzy and blah. No hair relaxers..for me thx god.
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5/22/2008 6:31 pm |
i like ur blog In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/22/2008 6:40 pm |
I use Paul Mitchel line...kinda pricey, but my hair is fine and gets easy frizzy and blah. No hair relaxers..for me thx god. You lucky thing. In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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5/30/2008 12:00 am |
Dear " What's her face ", The best thing for migraine headaches is a good Chiropractic treatment. The second best thing would be me washing your hair for you. " ... hang up your shoes ... " ??? Alec, ( camper369 ).
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5/30/2008 12:14 am |
Ah, thanks but no thanks. Not particularly fond of chiropractors and while I like having my hair washed by other people, I also rather like them being professionally trained to so so! Yes ... what about my shoes? In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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6/2/2008 7:55 pm |
I am totally in love with all the Bumble and Bumble products. Especially the curl creams, but I think your problem is different from mine. Way to save! I told you your karma was good!
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6/3/2008 4:26 am |
I rather like Bumble & Bumble products too but they do not really work on me. Er, not too good actually as yesterday I got caught having to spend time and speak with someone I truly despise. In the immortal words from 6th Sense ... I see stupid people.
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