I use a Suave shampoo that leaves stuff in my hair (Silk something) and a rose conditioner. I like what they do and the fragrance from the conditioner is nice too. So I did that this morning.
I went out in the hot sun I think I was out in it for over an hour just waiting on buses, walking to and from the house. I was sweating I could feel it in my scalp.
The henna pages say clean hair so I washed it with clarifying shampoo. Then air dry (now).
I have always had a hair dryer but Ron always ended up using it to defrost the freezer at work, because I never used it myself. I think air drying is better for my hair anyway so I try to do that if at all possible.
Once it's dry I glop on the henna paste, wrap my head in plastic, put on my shower cap, and let it sit for 3-4 hours. Then I rinse it out in the shower using conditioner to "help".
The secret is not using shampoo for 2 days. My hair is pretty oily even at my age so I will use conditioner to "wash" it the next couple days. That should keep it presentable.
It will be very orange at first but will mature to a red in a few days. That's one reason I'm doing it today.
YES I am vain enough I want to look "my best" when I see Buddy. Of course he may hate it. I don't know. If I had a way to contact him I would have asked his opinion.
My total cost is about $3.50 for supplies and a few hours of time. But women at work tell me getting braids done can be an all day event as well so I don't feel bad.
I have NO idea what I'm doing for dinner.
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