Hair

Got my hair done on my birthday and it looked fab as always. The colour is always so good with these guys and the cut is good too. I love Marissa (colour) and Jason (hair). I gave Jason a challenge. I'm fed up of having "humid hair" - you know, where it goes all frizzy and stands up. It wouldn't be so bad if I didn't have a fringe (ie Bangs for you US folks). It sticks up and looks completely dumb, just a fraction less than if I didn't have one at all.

So....Jason recommended I get this Japanese relaxing thing done on the front of my head. It's intended to straighten the hair so that it can't go frizzy. On Wednesday I went for an appointment with Jessica (note there's a different stylist for a different thing). I had about 400 questions - I'm always nervous when stuff is done to my hair, a result of having some very very bad hair experieneces.

Here's the process
- put protectant around all the hair that's not getting process and then layer it in clingfilm
- put a light coat of protectant on all the hairs that have been highlighted
- put on the magic stinky stuff, sit around til it's cooked (for me it was 10mins, can be up to 40 mins)
- rinse, take off cling film, shampoo
- dry hair, hot iron the hair to "set" it
- rinse again after 10 mins, neutralize, wait 10 more minutes
- wash, blow dry
- wait a full 48 hours before wetting, adding products, washing, clipping or anything

took about 2 hours. It's now Friday afternoon - it's been 20 hours and it still looks good. I'm surprised. I have to tell you having my hair down straight for 2 full days has been a challenge. I've had lots and lots of compliments, I just really can't be bothered. Now bear in mind I wash my bangs (ie fringe) every day i was really worried whether it would be OK or not. Have to say it's looking good. I had to give up the gym for 3 days as I sweat way too much and wet hair was not allowed - that was weird, but I've survived.

Tomorrow will be the key when I wash my hair for the first time. That's the test. I'm worried they'll be a line showing where it was treated and where it wasn't. I'll keep everyone posted.