Getting Started, Pt. 2 The Hair and Others

So, I'm just going around the vanity in sections and this is the other side. Mostly, my hair stuff.


The Mop
So, starting from the left and going to the right, I have Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly Mousse. My little sister gave it to me and it works pretty well. My hair has a sort of natural curl to it but it usually ends up all poofy and frizzy. This stuff kinda gave it a more defined curl without weighing it down too much. Next up is the Paul Mitchell Extra Body Sculpting Foam. My friend goes to the Paul Mitchell school and after I had her cut a foot, yes a foot of hair off, I told her that I really wanted some body in it and she recommended this to me. Verdict? It works, but not without making my hair get "dirtier" faster. But due to my tendency to have oily (yet somehow dry) skin, my scalp is certainly not exempt so I tend to have oily hair faster. And the last one pertaining to hair is my new savior to the previously mentioned problem. Since my hair gets to feel so dirty so quickly I have a tendency to want to wash my hair at least once a day. However, because, like I've said, I also have sensitive/dry skin, washing my hair every day tends to dry out my scalp more, not to mention the cleansing chemicals damage the hair with such frequent use. So, I found my solution from Beyond the Zone's Rock On collection with a pretty effective dry shampoo. I found it at Sally's Beauty Store. Now, I've tried other dry shampoos and was initially deterred not only by the price (I would spend close to $20 for a can smaller than that above) but also the fact that it would leave a distinctly white residue behind no matter how much I tried to blend it into my hair. And I have blonde hair, so I can only imagine how much it showed on darker shades. But Rock On is only about $6-$8 for that can up there (I jumped on it and bought two at the recommendation of my aunt), and tried it. Now, it does leave a little bit of residue, but it's barely noticeable, at least on my dirty-blonde hair. And most importantly, it worked. Last note on the hair, you'll see that I have hair clips there that my aunt so generously donated to me. :) I have enough hair still, somehow, that I still need to make sure I get it pulled back when I'm doing my make up or when I'm getting ready for bed. Also, the wide-toothed grip allows my hair to breathe while still holding shape which help my curls stay a little bit better after the shower. You can get those no problem at any drug store for a few bucks a piece.


The Others Stuff
Now, on the top rack there on the far right, is just an air freshener in one of my favorite scents: lavender. It's an uber calming scent and perfect to help me unwind while I'm doing my daily-pamper. Also, hanging there is the Downy Wrinkle Release. I keep it nearby because I'll spray down my clothes (since I just don't iron, ever) and hang them on the back of my chair while I put on my face. That blue bag there is face wipes, but I will get to those in the next post...