I'm So Excited!!!

To quote one of my favorite movies, Almost Famous, "it's all happening!" The book is finished, as of right now! The name of the book is Magic Hair: My Experiences with Lace Wigs. I've added the last of the pictures just now. I made a Picasa photo album of all the photos in the book, since the book is black & white - the link is to the right >>>>. I'm so EVERYTHING! I didn't think that my first book would be a reference book, but here it is. Now I send it to CreateSpace, and do the "proof dance". After that stage, it will be published. I prefer the POD route, because I don't want to be saddled with a hundred books in my trunk. I'm beyond excited. Stay tuned for the link to buy the book. Please buy the book... was that wrong for me to say that?

Here's an update on the Caruso curlers:





I love the steam curlers. It's cool to use them as you're getting ready. You can do your makeup while you're waiting for the curls to set. A light spray of the TRESsemme Tres Two hairspray, and you're done.

We're going to the beach for the first time this season, so I'm putting the curly back on. I'm going to cut the horrific bangs off, and cut the unit like I said I wouldn't do (I always do what I say I won't do). I'm going to cut the wig tomorrow (too tired and a little drunk right now) and sew it on. It's a beast though... whew. I've gotten wind of another band wagon - Eqyss Survivor Super Detangler and Cowboy Magic Detangler. I don't have it yet. I'm going to wait.

I'm also going to learn how to ventilate wigs, so I can eventually make my own. I'm so excited. So much is happening!

Stay tuned!

A Bright Idea!

I removed the curly unit. I'm so mad at myself for cutting the bangs. It dawned on me that I can remove the clips from the back and wear the back as the front (that's how it's drying on the wighead now). I will have to do something that I don't really want to - bleach the knots. The knots are very dark. I still want to get a virgin malaysian frontal from Rex, and enduring the shedding from the seams where I'll sew it on. All is not lost on this unit.

I put the Virgin Malaysian straight back on. The app looks really good. I will play with my Caruso Molecular Ion Steam setter tomorrow:


The container is much smaller than I wanted it to be. I was confused on which one to get. The other one doesn't have the Ion position. I don't know if that's good or bad. I think the other one is bigger. I will definitely update with pictures tomorrow.

Friday's Activities

This week's app, from start to finish. The picture with the white is my MegaTek application in the parts. Yes, I used the CreaClip on my bangs. I think it looks more flirty and modern. Peep the green/brown eye makeup! I'm getting better with it. My baby took me out on a date tonight, hence the makeup.

I got my Caruso steamer today! That was the fastest shipping, but I think the place I ordered it from is in the same state I am. I won't be able to test it out until maybe 2 weeks from now. I had to get extra jumbo rollers (2 packs). I can't wait. Stay tuned.

What A Week, So Far!

combed out:


fluffed:

I'm waiting on my hair, and my curly malaysian to dry, before I re-braid my hair and immediately do another app. I darkened the curly up a bit with the Clairol Beautiful rinse in Honey Brown - my favorite color. I updated my grow out timeline with a March picture that was taken yesterday, right after I unbraided my hair, before it was washed. It looks shorter than the February picture, but trust me, it's not. The pictures posted above shows nice hang time. As long as I can keep it hidden, I should hit my hair growth goal.

Also, I ordered the Caruso C97958 Professional ION Steam Hairsetter yesterday. It should be here on Monday. Someone on the BHM posted a YouTube video of a woman demonstrating the product, and her hair was gorgeous. I had to have it. If it will give me 'Gretchen Rossi hair' (I saw her using curlers on a RHOOC episode), I'm all for it. I'll be using this on my virgin malaysian straight, of course. Stay tuned.


Well, I started the P90X Lean Program yesterday. I was able to get through the 5 minute warmup, and 34 minutes of Core Synergistics. I'm that out of shape, plus I haven't worked out since last year, when I popped something in my knee while playing tennis (I was walking at the time too). It says I should complete the Slim In 6 program, but I don't have it. Anyway, I am so sore just from what I did yesterday. Today is supposed to be Cardio X. I don't know if I can get off the couch. My butt and thighs are so sore. It's a good pain though. I think I'm going to lightly do what I can, until I become fit enough to complete the program. Food-wise, since we already eat healthy foods, we just have to concentrate on smaller portions. It's going to be hard, but I must push onward.