Tag Archives: hairstyle

Life With Curly Hair

I used to hate my curly hair. I was so envious of friends with straight hair, even when they had perms! My hair was wild and poofy and unmanageable… and it still is. These days, I’ve learned to love my curly hair. In general, curly hair tends to dry out easily. It can be more brittle than straight hair, and can be prone to frizzing. Regardless of length, you may spend more time taking care of your curly hair than your straight haired friends spend on theirs. So how can you make your hair care routine easier? Some hair-care experts … Continue reading →

Life With Long Hair

Caring for long hair can take a lot of time and effort. Life with long hair isn’t all tossing your locks in a slight breeze, supermodel style. Just washing and drying your hair can be a time consuming task! Breakage can be a big problem with long hair. Here are some tips to reduce breakage: Don’t sleep with your hair in a tight braid or in a ponytail. That might help keep the tangles down, but it can put some serious stress on your hair. Any time your hair is in a ponytail or braided, make sure it isn’t too … Continue reading →

Do You Have a Frugal “Do”

Well, it was the first really warm day of spring here in Montana. As I spent the day lounging in the sun with my kiddos, I was suddenly thankful for my frugal “do”. This winter I decided to make a rather drastic change to my look. I went from being a ditsy, yet fun-loving blonde to being a smart, serious and professional brunette. (Okay, at least that was the “look” I was hoping for.) There were a few reasons I made the change. First, I’ve been going through a bit of a pre-mid life crisis. I was invited to my … Continue reading →