Me Time!
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ammonite:
Dinner time? DH did that for a while, but we all protested over the unfairness of it because he would have showered etc and get himself ready LEISURELY, then say, \"Let's go in five minutes. \" and spend time tapping his feet impatiently :razz: It actually made everyone very stressed because my boys need 15min each, and I do not want them to get into the habit of 5min showers. God knows how dirty that is. (If they have to be dirty in NS so be it, but not right now under my nose!) Eventually I put my foot down. :mad: Now he gives us one hour notice and I use the shower first. :pokeeye:
My husband isn't unreasonable, and will usually give us enough notice, especially since he knows I don't do \"spontaneous\" well! But he is the spontaneous type, and it can be hard on him to have to plan everything well in advance. I didn't cut my hair because of that anyway; that's just a bonus that he appreciates! My reason for cutting my hair short was coming back to Singapore - being a SAHM with 2 small kids, and with the heat (we don't use aircon at home much), short hair seemed like the best plan. I knew when I cut it that I was almost certain never to grow it out again. -
ammonite:
Yes thin fine hair. Super straight too so I have never done rebond. My challenge is how to add volume. My hair is the nicest when I just woke up because appear thicker but voluminous effect only lasted 30 minutes
Do you have very fine hair? Mine is bushy and wavy and needs taming in this weather. Handled properly, many people think I have gone for Korean perms. Otherwise it is just big big hair without rebonding.
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slmkhoo:
Small kids, no help and long hair certainly don't go well together!
My husband isn't unreasonable, and will usually give us enough notice, especially since he knows I don't do \"spontaneous\" well! But he is the spontaneous type, and it can be hard on him to have to plan everything well in advance. I didn't cut my hair because of that anyway; that's just a bonus that he appreciates! My reason for cutting my hair short was coming back to Singapore - being a SAHM with 2 small kids, and with the heat (we don't use aircon at home much), short hair seemed like the best plan. I knew when I cut it that I was almost certain never to grow it out again.
It does take energy to be spontaneous. I personally am happy to sit down and rest after a day on my feet. -
sleepy:
Because you sleep with hair up. When I do that I get mega big eighties hair. To get volume, after you towel dry your hair, blow dry until about 80 percent dry. Divide your hair into broad sections, spritz your hair roots with a suitable hairspray and blow dry upwards for the front. For the rest, it may be easier to bend over and blow dry. Basically you will be recreating your morning hair look and holding it with hairspray. It should last for a few hours.
Yes thin fine hair. Super straight too so I have never done rebond. My challenge is how to add volume. My hair is the nicest when I just woke up because appear thicker but voluminous effect only lasted 30 minutesammonite:
Do you have very fine hair? Mine is bushy and wavy and needs taming in this weather. Handled properly, many people think I have gone for Korean perms. Otherwise it is just big big hair without rebonding.
but if you like your hair's current condition, then don't do too much to it as blow drying can be damaging over time. I am surprised that you don't need conditioner as I recall you have eczema. -
I have oily hair so have to wash hair diligently. Skip 1 day and my hair will look flat. Conditioner also makes my hair appear flat.
I hardly use hairdryer. Never use hair spray, except on my wedding day Wow so many steps to add volume. I read already feel tired Now I simply bend forward and mess up my hair then flip right and left, can be ready to leave house liao. My laziness overwrites everything 
You prefer straight hair? Have you tried jojoba oil on hair?
dd1 hair texture is different from dd2 and I. She has super thick hair and abit uncontrollable.
I bought jojoba oil for her to apply and managed to change her hair texture after 1.5 years. Now her hair is very manageable and no longer need to apply oil -
Ya have tried varioud oils over the years - so so for me, more for nourishing and shine than for taming. I just like to a change once in a while. Currently my hair is on soft rebonding with my natural curls at the bottom, so can blow straight or enhance the natural curls, result is like a c- perm. If i don’t straighten, with the right products will be like s perm hair. If i use a diffuser, i can get loose ringlets. But the hairdryer is very heavy, so i don’t do it often. Lol.
If your daughter has natural wavy hair, she can half dry it, put in the oil and tie into a loose plait. Remove when dry and brush out gently. She should get nice tidy waves.
For thick hair i highly recommend a detangler. -
ammonite:
I recall you have eczema.
Eczema is permanently on my lower legs and feet. Just yo-yo between flare up or remission. Now feet having a flare up again
need start applying steroid cream
Palms okay if I avoid detergents. Can't even use those liquid handwash at shopping malls toilets will trigger eczema. I still use lah but need to standby lotion -
For the jojoba oil, did u put on her hair or scalp?
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sleepy:
That's similar to ds2. It took me a long time to clear his feet. Did it happen after you stepped in some detergent or your shoes rubbed the skin of your feet? You may want to check if you can wear whichever material the shoe is. I know of a case where the eczema was a reaction to leather products.ammonite:
I recall you have eczema.
Eczema is permanently on my lower legs and feet. Just yo-yo between flare up or remission. Now feet having a flare up again need start applying steroid cream
Palms okay if I avoid detergents. Can't even use those liquid handwash at shopping malls toilets will trigger eczema. I still use lah but need to standby lotion
Wear cotton houseshoes at home to protect them. -
ammonite:
For the jojoba oil, did u put on her hair or scalp?
Avoided scalp. Only on her hair. Already stop using oil for a year. Very good. Effect remains.
dd1 has short hair and layered internally. So her hair appear thinner and straighter. Not frizzy.
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