{New Length Comes With New Responsibilities}

I can't believe how long my hair is. I usually don't like the

way it looks when it's growing out, or I get bored with it.

So, I cut it all off in search of something new.

Somehow, I've resisted the urge, and here I am with some

actual length to my locks. I haven't had my hair this long

since my freshman year in high school. It feels good!

I went to a new place for a trim the other day (with a gift

certificate I won at a fundraiser Barb threw last year). My

stylist, Irma, was so nice and informative. I think I might switch over to her for good. Her place seems like a great compromise between super expensive salons that charge $65 for a hair cut and the student salon I've been going to in Arizona.

She told me three habits I need to change if I want to avoid broken and frizzy hair. I had

no idea I was making so many hair-fouls. So, I thought I'd pass them onto you, in case

you were in the dark like me.

1) When you're towel drying your hair, do not vigorously shake your hands over your

towel. It's the equivalent to ratting your hair when it's wet, she said. It'll fray all the

ends and cause damage. Instead, just lightly pat and squeeze.

2) Use a pick or a comb to brush out your hair when it's wet, instead of a brush.

(I had heard about this one but never changed my habits accordingly until now.)

3) Do not tie your hair back into a bun when it's wet . That's worse for your hair then

any damage you get from hot irons and blow driers, she said. It's fine to put it up like

that once it's dry, but you shouldn't tie it up when it's wet. I think her reasoning was

that the ends expand and split, leaving you with "the fuzzies."

I don't pay much attention to hair and make up. I spend time to do them every day, but

I don't keep up with the details and trends like I would if I were cool. It was so nice of

Irma to educate me.

What else am I missing? I'd love to hear your tips, habits and suggestions.

I hope you're having a great Saturday. Thanks for stopping by today!