Skip ahead 25 years...
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I need a hair cut badly. I mean reeeeeeally badly. My hair actually snaps apart when I brush it and, if the humidity is above 25%, I give Bad Perm Barbie up there a run for her money
Having thick, curly hair has always been a blessing and a curse. Those with straight hair tell me how lucky and I am and I've figured out some decent tricks along the way to keep this mane under control. But lately, in my attempt to hide the fact that I so desperately need a hair cut, I resorted to trying a little trick that a fellow curly-haired girl shared with me a couple of years ago.
Contrary to previous beliefs, we ladies must fight unruly curls with.. a curling iron! I hate washing my hair in the morning as, in my 30 years on this planet, cannot figure out how to blow dry my hair while keeping the integrity of my curls. I end up air drying but spending my first hour and a half at work with semi-dry hair. Not a great look. So now, I shower in the morning with my dry hair wrapped in a towel or in a shower cap. I plug in my 1.5" curling iron and simply touch up my natural curls with a bit of heat. This helps define the curls, nearly eliminates frizz and seems to keep everything in place longer. Just an hour ago, in my darkest "I-can't-wait-another-minute-for-my-haircut" moment, a coworker (with curly hair) walked by and told me my hair looks great today. The best part? No blow drying, no product (except for a quick shot of hair spray at the end) and it will take you about 5 mins.
I'm certainly not a hair/make-up/fashion guru but if this trick can help me spruce up my do, it might get you through a couple of especially hairy days too.
Do you have any tips to get you out the door a bit quicker in the morning? Join the conversation @midtowndiaries #goodhairday
