I bought 15 packets of strawberry Kool-Aid for VBS this week, and dropped it off with one of the VBS teachers today. She was out sick last week, so she hadn't seen my new hair.
"Sarah! I LOVE IT! You look so SASSY!"
It was hard not to contain my grin. I don't think of myself as a sassy person at all. Serious, responsible, dependable, accountable. I am the corduroy brown to the flamboyant pink glitter. I wear sensible shoes, natural make up, and age-appropriate clothing. You might find me at the library, but never at a stripper bar. I own one pair of strappy heels; I wore them once to a company Christmas party, and took them off in the parking lot and walked barefoot through downtown Orlando (they hurt!) However, I own flip-flops, sneakers, flats and sensible pumps. I am a vanilla suburban middle aged mom! But sassy...it feels good to try it on.
Been thinking a lot about style lately. I read a lot of fashion blogs. I find them interesting, almost like an autobiography. I never considered myself a fashionable person, and still don't think of myself as one. As a woman who works from home, there is no real need for me to dress up and look my best every day. I think it is the inherent femininity of my personality that wants to dress up and be pretty. It finally occurred to me the other day that I am pretty much giving up on jeans. They make me feel fat. They're hot. They make my thighs break out in a rash. And they give me wedgies. I don't have a single pair of pants that I can put on these days and say, "Aaaaah." But when I put on a favorite dress or a skirt...it feels like me. I feel put together. I have pretty much decided that from now on, I am a dresses/skirts kind of gal, and not because of some legalistic evangelical thing. I like my dresses and skirts. And as long as I'm modest and clean, then I'm honoring God and feeling great about myself. I am keeping my sweats for the Y, though. Not safe to work out on those machines wearing a skirt.
So that's my last post for June. I have sassy hair and I'm wearing dresses from now on. How's that? Oh, and I'm still thinking about trimming my bangs. They're driving me nuts. Too long for me to see through them when they're down, but too short for me to pull to the side. I keep pulling them back with a barrette on top, but it makes me feel like Pebbles Flintstone.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Today, I Took Pictures of My Hair
You asked for it. PICTURES!!!!
I can't figure out what to do with the bangs yet. I think they may be too long for this haircut. But I loooove the back. I like how it's flippy and off my neck and still thick and totally adorable on me! And you can see, I got a bit of sun today. And, not that I'm purposefully pointing it out, but my bra straps are getting loose on me. I keep hiking those bad boys up, and they keep dropping. I wonder if I'm losing back fat? If so, HOORAY!
Today, I Feel Guilty
Mr. R got a quick trip up to Michigan, and took Bucket with him. I only have the two older kids, Missy and Tiger.
It's so weird around here. Is it so wrong to think, "oh thank you Lord" that I am getting a break from my most difficult child? I love him so very dearly. But he is intense and moody and very argumentative. As soon as he left, I think I slept about 10 hours. I'll be glad to see him again next week, but for now, I am very happy that he is getting special time with Daddy, and that I can relax. My plan today is to head to the beach (Bucket hates the beach for the most part, unable to swim in that water, he doesn't care for the sensation of sand) and go grocery shopping this evening. I also woke up, unfortunately, with a sore throat. It feels like someone ran a cheese grater down my neck. I'm waiting for my coffee to perk so I can get some warmth relief.
Right now, I'm cutting coupons for my trip this afternoon to the store. I walked around the neighborhood and took the newspapers from the abandoned houses on my street, so I have about four times the coupons I normally have. Overkill? Perhaps. But I don't consider it stealing, no one lives there anymore and those newspapers just get wet and rot.
YMCA update: Didn't go as much this week because Mr. R was home. He did go with us one day, and he really helped me on the machines, setting me up on schedule. I appreciate him doing that for me.
I still know, I need to post a picture of the new hair. I still like the length...just not sure how to style it, so it looks awful right now. I bought some styling products yesterday and will experiment with the hair this evening after I take my shower. I should have a picture by tomorrow.
It's so weird around here. Is it so wrong to think, "oh thank you Lord" that I am getting a break from my most difficult child? I love him so very dearly. But he is intense and moody and very argumentative. As soon as he left, I think I slept about 10 hours. I'll be glad to see him again next week, but for now, I am very happy that he is getting special time with Daddy, and that I can relax. My plan today is to head to the beach (Bucket hates the beach for the most part, unable to swim in that water, he doesn't care for the sensation of sand) and go grocery shopping this evening. I also woke up, unfortunately, with a sore throat. It feels like someone ran a cheese grater down my neck. I'm waiting for my coffee to perk so I can get some warmth relief.
Right now, I'm cutting coupons for my trip this afternoon to the store. I walked around the neighborhood and took the newspapers from the abandoned houses on my street, so I have about four times the coupons I normally have. Overkill? Perhaps. But I don't consider it stealing, no one lives there anymore and those newspapers just get wet and rot.
YMCA update: Didn't go as much this week because Mr. R was home. He did go with us one day, and he really helped me on the machines, setting me up on schedule. I appreciate him doing that for me.
I still know, I need to post a picture of the new hair. I still like the length...just not sure how to style it, so it looks awful right now. I bought some styling products yesterday and will experiment with the hair this evening after I take my shower. I should have a picture by tomorrow.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Today, I Saw Progress
Hopped on the scale again. I said I wouldn't, but I can't help myself.
Down two pounds this week. That's three in total.
I can't complain! Mr. R is home, he brought the kids swimming. I'm on my lunch break right now. About to fill up my water bottle and head out to the Y. I'm going to aim for 30 minutes of cardio, and 30 minutes of upper body strength training. Then I get to come home and work even more. Hoorayyyyyy!
In more news. I cut off all my hair. It could possibly be the reason for the extra weight loss this week. (lol) I'll post pictures as soon as this enormous pimple disappears off my face. I luuuuurve my new hair. I've had short hair before and not liked it, but this is too flipping cute and I love it. Even Mr. R likes it. And he has longer hair than me now.
Have a great day!
Down two pounds this week. That's three in total.
I can't complain! Mr. R is home, he brought the kids swimming. I'm on my lunch break right now. About to fill up my water bottle and head out to the Y. I'm going to aim for 30 minutes of cardio, and 30 minutes of upper body strength training. Then I get to come home and work even more. Hoorayyyyyy!
In more news. I cut off all my hair. It could possibly be the reason for the extra weight loss this week. (lol) I'll post pictures as soon as this enormous pimple disappears off my face. I luuuuurve my new hair. I've had short hair before and not liked it, but this is too flipping cute and I love it. Even Mr. R likes it. And he has longer hair than me now.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Today, I Am Rambling About Odd Things
1) I haven't seen my husband in two weeks. I miss him. A LOT. *cough cough*
2) The pool at the Y opens at 7am. I am seriously contemplating buying an actual swimsuit (not just a cute tankini with the skirted bottom to hide my thighs) and doing laps in the morning before it gets too wicked hot. I used to be a very strong swimmer before the 2002 car accident. I have some issues with my left rotator cuff. Basically, it doesn't like to rotate anymore. But I really like the idea of getting back into swimming. It is excellent cardio, and I've discovered that I really dislike the treadmills. I actually feel dizzy when I'm on them, and that vertigo feeling is no fun. I don't feel that way on the bike, and I haven't tried the ellipticals yet.
3) I'm making pork chops and sweet potatoes for dinner tomorrow night. I love sweet potatoes!
4) I promised Mr. R that I'd grow my hair back out, but it's driving me bonkers right now. I think it just needs a trim and some style and maybe some highlights. Is that cheating? I'd like to consider it "maitenance" and not a haircut. Right? Can I get some backup here?
5) I am breaking out really badly. I'm wondering if my exercising is releasing so many toxins that I'm breaking out? I have five zits on my face right now, and it's not even spicy burrito week.
6) I shaved my legs today, but almost didn't because Mr. R isn't home and it's not like I'm here to impress anyone else. But then I couldn't wear my skirts and it's too hot for pants.
7) Speaking of hot, the heat index in Central Florida today was 109. That's not a typo. That's INSANITY! I'd like to think that when I get to Heaven, I can control the temperature in my own mansion. Mine's going to have snow in it! Because, after all, there is no mopping in Heaven. Or dirty mansions.
8) My dog is going through some weird phase where he cries every morning at 4am to be let out, just to play in the yard and wag his tail. I may need to have a talk with him about this new habit. It does not a happy Momma make.
9) Whenever I paint my toenails, it looks like a toddler did it. But I hate spending money on pedicures. I've got to learn how to do it better.
10) What is the difference between a fiddle and a violin?
2) The pool at the Y opens at 7am. I am seriously contemplating buying an actual swimsuit (not just a cute tankini with the skirted bottom to hide my thighs) and doing laps in the morning before it gets too wicked hot. I used to be a very strong swimmer before the 2002 car accident. I have some issues with my left rotator cuff. Basically, it doesn't like to rotate anymore. But I really like the idea of getting back into swimming. It is excellent cardio, and I've discovered that I really dislike the treadmills. I actually feel dizzy when I'm on them, and that vertigo feeling is no fun. I don't feel that way on the bike, and I haven't tried the ellipticals yet.
3) I'm making pork chops and sweet potatoes for dinner tomorrow night. I love sweet potatoes!
4) I promised Mr. R that I'd grow my hair back out, but it's driving me bonkers right now. I think it just needs a trim and some style and maybe some highlights. Is that cheating? I'd like to consider it "maitenance" and not a haircut. Right? Can I get some backup here?
5) I am breaking out really badly. I'm wondering if my exercising is releasing so many toxins that I'm breaking out? I have five zits on my face right now, and it's not even spicy burrito week.
6) I shaved my legs today, but almost didn't because Mr. R isn't home and it's not like I'm here to impress anyone else. But then I couldn't wear my skirts and it's too hot for pants.
7) Speaking of hot, the heat index in Central Florida today was 109. That's not a typo. That's INSANITY! I'd like to think that when I get to Heaven, I can control the temperature in my own mansion. Mine's going to have snow in it! Because, after all, there is no mopping in Heaven. Or dirty mansions.
8) My dog is going through some weird phase where he cries every morning at 4am to be let out, just to play in the yard and wag his tail. I may need to have a talk with him about this new habit. It does not a happy Momma make.
9) Whenever I paint my toenails, it looks like a toddler did it. But I hate spending money on pedicures. I've got to learn how to do it better.
10) What is the difference between a fiddle and a violin?
Monday, June 14, 2010
Today, I Am Bummed
I really worked out a lot last week. Popped on the scale midweek and was thrilled to see four pounds gone already. Nearly a pound per day. Awesome!
Then this morning, I hopped on the scale, expecting to see a 5 lb or more weight loss to brag about this morning.
Ummm, no.
Make it one pound.
All that work, all the sweating, the pain...for one stinkin' pound. I'm trying not to be discouraged, but it hurt. It's not spicy burrito time, but I admit, because I'm working out, I'm really, really hungry. I've got the exercise stuff down for the most part, now it's time to tackle the diet. And not really what I eat, but how much and when. I'm definitely a nighttime snacker and a grazer at heart. I'd much rather eat a bit all day then sit down to three meals. Not sure what I'm going to change yet, but I'm working way too hard for a one pound loss.
Oh well, let's see what happens next week.
Then this morning, I hopped on the scale, expecting to see a 5 lb or more weight loss to brag about this morning.
Ummm, no.
Make it one pound.
All that work, all the sweating, the pain...for one stinkin' pound. I'm trying not to be discouraged, but it hurt. It's not spicy burrito time, but I admit, because I'm working out, I'm really, really hungry. I've got the exercise stuff down for the most part, now it's time to tackle the diet. And not really what I eat, but how much and when. I'm definitely a nighttime snacker and a grazer at heart. I'd much rather eat a bit all day then sit down to three meals. Not sure what I'm going to change yet, but I'm working way too hard for a one pound loss.
Oh well, let's see what happens next week.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Today, I Tried Yoga
Quit yapping. You're ruining my meadow!
No, seriously. It was harder than I thought. I thought I'd sit on a mat, breathe deeply, and think about my shopping list. Instead, I sweated, discovered I'm not as flexible or balanced as I thought, and nearly fell off an enormous beach ball. My shoulder HURTS LIKE I HAVE BEEN SWINGING FROM CHANDELIERS. Ok, get that out of your head now. Tee hee. And I can't wait to go back next week!
Here's a question for those who are exercise enthusiasts. Is it normal to constantly have to go to the bathroom when you start working out. I'm pretty sure the weight I've lost recently is due to excess bathroom use, and not all the exercise. I'm seriously going to run out of TP.
No, seriously. It was harder than I thought. I thought I'd sit on a mat, breathe deeply, and think about my shopping list. Instead, I sweated, discovered I'm not as flexible or balanced as I thought, and nearly fell off an enormous beach ball. My shoulder HURTS LIKE I HAVE BEEN SWINGING FROM CHANDELIERS. Ok, get that out of your head now. Tee hee. And I can't wait to go back next week!
Here's a question for those who are exercise enthusiasts. Is it normal to constantly have to go to the bathroom when you start working out. I'm pretty sure the weight I've lost recently is due to excess bathroom use, and not all the exercise. I'm seriously going to run out of TP.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Today, I Did 40 Minutes of Cardio
And this mysterious substance showed up on my shirt! I was so confused! I wasn't sure what it was, so I asked a gym regular. He said it's called "SWEAT" and it happens when one exerts oneself! WELL WHO KNEW?!?!
I've also discovered that you need stuff to work out. Like a towel. And a water bottle. Possibly a gym bag so you don't have keys in your pocket the entire time. Did I mention the water bottle? That's really important. And more than one pair of pants. That's helpful too. I have good shoes. New Balance, baby!
I discovered that I like the bicycle thingy more than the treadmill thingy. I think it's because my legs get tired holding my fat patootie up, and on the bicycle, I can sit. I read an entire magazine while on the bicycle (next time, wear glasses. Headache!!!) and hardly noticed the thirty minutes go by except for the insane clicking in my left knee. Stupid car accident!
I've also discovered that you need stuff to work out. Like a towel. And a water bottle. Possibly a gym bag so you don't have keys in your pocket the entire time. Did I mention the water bottle? That's really important. And more than one pair of pants. That's helpful too. I have good shoes. New Balance, baby!
I discovered that I like the bicycle thingy more than the treadmill thingy. I think it's because my legs get tired holding my fat patootie up, and on the bicycle, I can sit. I read an entire magazine while on the bicycle (next time, wear glasses. Headache!!!) and hardly noticed the thirty minutes go by except for the insane clicking in my left knee. Stupid car accident!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
My Life Today...
I stole-ded this from Erin. I like reflecting on my day!
My life today........
Right now I am... checking my blog and facebook, grateful to be clocked out for the evening.
Outside my window... bright and sunny yet overcast. Florida has interesting weather!
I am hoping... that I can do my classwork in the car today when I bring Tiger to his saxophone lesson.
I am thankful...that while my kids are going through the normal teenage rebellion type stuff, that I know I raised decent kids who are respectful.
I am smelling...clean laundry.
I just... saved the poor cat from the clutches of an overly friendly Bucket.
From the kitchen...chicken breast with pasta and broccoli.
I am wearing....a blue sundress with a white tank top and blue flip flops.
I am creating... a schedule for my kids to keep them happy and occupied this summer while I attempt to work a full time job at the same time.
I am going... to reorganize my pictures because I discovered that I missed an entire album when I organized the pictures last year.
I am STILL reading...my textbook for school. This is my last week then I get a break!
I am thinking...that I wish I had an entire week off just to clean and organize. I really do enjoy doing stuff like that.
I am hearing...Roscoe's nails clicking on the floor as he tries to escape Tiger sweeping the living room. Roscoe is scared of the broom.
Around the house...Missy and her friend Jen are doing girly stuff in the bedroom, Bucket is watching TV, and Tiger is sweeping.
Some of my favorite things... I ordered Kona coffee from Hawaii as a treat for myself and I'm so completely loving it! I'm such a coffee snob.
Some of my plans for this week:
~ finish up my last week of this class and take my final exam
~ take the kids to the Y again tomorrow for lunch. Today was their last day of school!
~ sign up for VBS
~ make real cookies
Monday, June 7, 2010
Today, I Worked Out At The Y
Ow. Ow. Ow. Ow.
Kidding!!!
Honestly, peeps, it went well. My left shoulder is killing me, but it always hurts. I'll put on a heat wrap, same as always. I was surprised at how much the kids liked the gym. I don't know if it's just something new, but all three were gung-ho and eager to learn. Bucket just ran to every single machine and hopped on it, trying to figure it out. Missy and Tiger were slower in their approach, read the directions and then did their thing. Needless to say, I spent a lot of time following Bucket from machine to machine, and didn't get much work out time myself. I did do about 15 minutes on the treadmill, about 8 minutes on the bicycle machine, about 4 reps on the rower (that's when I did something to my shoulder) and a lot of small reps on each machine to show Bucket. We spent over 90 minutes there, but I was mostly in supervisory form until the kids get to know what they're doing. By the time we left, the boys were both sweaty messes. Missy was more delicate, but her face was red and she had drank three bottles of water. Right now, it is not even 10pm, and all three kids are out. I sure hope they're enthusiastic all summer for this. I'm hoping to do afternoon and evening stops at the Y.
Oh, and copying one of my favorite new blogs, Skinny Emmie, I've decided to go ahead and post my weight because I'm being honest about my struggle. I don't have quite a number in mind for what I want to be. I have a dress size in mind mostly because I understand that weight fluctuates quite a bit during the day. I don't want to say, "I must be 135 pounds!" and then be crushed when I'm up to 142 during spicy burrito week. I have more of a range in mind, so to speak.
So anyway, my big number is:
276.
Some of you may be more, some of you less. Some of you may think I'm just a disgusting human being for letting myself get that far out of hand. Some people might be wishing to be at 276. I've been as high as 290, and in high school, I rocked the 130. I've stayed pretty consistently at this weight, however, for about three years. I weigh approximately 50-60 pounds more than my husband, and he's 8 inches taller than me. I know many people wonder how I got to this size. Some people, like Miriam and Erin, have known me for many years and remember me being much thinner. All I can say is, that was the past, but I'm here now and ready to change. I did have fun at the Y, and I know it's going to be a tough road. But good stuff worth having, is worth working hard for, and I'm ready.
Now, if you'll excuse me. I'm going to take a shower. Ow. Ow. Ow. Ow.
Kidding!!!
Honestly, peeps, it went well. My left shoulder is killing me, but it always hurts. I'll put on a heat wrap, same as always. I was surprised at how much the kids liked the gym. I don't know if it's just something new, but all three were gung-ho and eager to learn. Bucket just ran to every single machine and hopped on it, trying to figure it out. Missy and Tiger were slower in their approach, read the directions and then did their thing. Needless to say, I spent a lot of time following Bucket from machine to machine, and didn't get much work out time myself. I did do about 15 minutes on the treadmill, about 8 minutes on the bicycle machine, about 4 reps on the rower (that's when I did something to my shoulder) and a lot of small reps on each machine to show Bucket. We spent over 90 minutes there, but I was mostly in supervisory form until the kids get to know what they're doing. By the time we left, the boys were both sweaty messes. Missy was more delicate, but her face was red and she had drank three bottles of water. Right now, it is not even 10pm, and all three kids are out. I sure hope they're enthusiastic all summer for this. I'm hoping to do afternoon and evening stops at the Y.
Oh, and copying one of my favorite new blogs, Skinny Emmie, I've decided to go ahead and post my weight because I'm being honest about my struggle. I don't have quite a number in mind for what I want to be. I have a dress size in mind mostly because I understand that weight fluctuates quite a bit during the day. I don't want to say, "I must be 135 pounds!" and then be crushed when I'm up to 142 during spicy burrito week. I have more of a range in mind, so to speak.
So anyway, my big number is:
276.
Some of you may be more, some of you less. Some of you may think I'm just a disgusting human being for letting myself get that far out of hand. Some people might be wishing to be at 276. I've been as high as 290, and in high school, I rocked the 130. I've stayed pretty consistently at this weight, however, for about three years. I weigh approximately 50-60 pounds more than my husband, and he's 8 inches taller than me. I know many people wonder how I got to this size. Some people, like Miriam and Erin, have known me for many years and remember me being much thinner. All I can say is, that was the past, but I'm here now and ready to change. I did have fun at the Y, and I know it's going to be a tough road. But good stuff worth having, is worth working hard for, and I'm ready.
Now, if you'll excuse me. I'm going to take a shower. Ow. Ow. Ow. Ow.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Today, I Joined the Y
I did it! I finally dragged my butt up to the Y, wrote out the check for a year of membership for me and the kids (Mr. R was not interested) and made an appointment with a trainer to get information on all the equipment. I'm excited and scared and hope he doesn't want to weigh me.
Exciting! I may post a pre-exercise picture and do comparisons in the future when I get buff.
Remember: today, Sarah is a size 18/20. Aiming for 14/16 by Christmas, 10/12 by May of 2011. Make sure you root me on, I so need it!
Exciting! I may post a pre-exercise picture and do comparisons in the future when I get buff.
Remember: today, Sarah is a size 18/20. Aiming for 14/16 by Christmas, 10/12 by May of 2011. Make sure you root me on, I so need it!
Saturday, June 5, 2010
My First Ever Product Review
I'll start off by saying that I am not being paid for this product review. I saw a commercial for this item on TV, and as being that I have incredibly difficult, bushy hair, I wanted to give this a try.
Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin.
According to their commercial, each pin should take the place of 20 bobby pins. That's quite a promise. So I had to check it out. I bought my spin pins at CVS, I believe it was $3.49. I already tossed the receipt, sorry about that. I have shoulder length, incredibly thick and somewhat wavy dark brown hair. So far as I can tell, they come in two colors, blonde and brunette, and I purchased the brunette. I love an updo, because I live in the humid south, but I'm 35 years old and definitely over my consistent ponytail. I'm also not willing to cut my hair too short because I don't like how it looks on me. (100% humidity + white girl with short crazy bushy hair = unfortunate white girl 'fro) I love a fancy chignon, but I can't stand the feeling of a million bobby pins sticking in my scalp all day. So to me, this was worth a shot.
I LOVE THIS PRODUCT! I love the way you have to screw them into your hair, just like they look. By having to screw them in, you can tell it's going to hold a lot more than a straight pin will. And they really do hold a lot of hair. I was still unable to create my coveted chignon, because my hair is not quite long enough, and it kept popping out. I kind of expected that. If I was a mousse/gel/hairspray kind of girl, I probably could have done it. But I don't use products in my hair because they irritate my scalp, and having scabs all over my head is not pretty. (That's why in most of my pictures, my hair is always loose and kind of flowy, I can't use hair products.) I was able to create a very pretty half bun with just the top part of my hair, and the rest of my hair just loose as usual. My husband said it was pretty. I also asked him if he could see the pins jabbing out of my little half bun, and he said no, he couldn't see anything at all. My hair stayed in that half bun for at least four hours. The pins never came loose, and my hair never budged, which to me is like a miracle. My daughter's friends also thought it looked nice. To take the pins out, you just unscrew them counter-clockwise, and they come right out, and didn't pull any hair. And my hair actually looked nice when the pins came out, sort of curly and very feminine. My hair didn't rip out of my scalp or the pin, they just slid right out. I also need to add that we got rained on at one point (literally poured on) and the pins didn't budge or slip.
The pins come with a guide on three different hairstyles to attempt. You can see how to do it also on www.goody.com. I am definitely going to play more with these pins and see what else I can do with them. I highly recommend this product on any woman who has uncontrollable bushy hair like I do. Nice job, Goody!
Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin.
According to their commercial, each pin should take the place of 20 bobby pins. That's quite a promise. So I had to check it out. I bought my spin pins at CVS, I believe it was $3.49. I already tossed the receipt, sorry about that. I have shoulder length, incredibly thick and somewhat wavy dark brown hair. So far as I can tell, they come in two colors, blonde and brunette, and I purchased the brunette. I love an updo, because I live in the humid south, but I'm 35 years old and definitely over my consistent ponytail. I'm also not willing to cut my hair too short because I don't like how it looks on me. (100% humidity + white girl with short crazy bushy hair = unfortunate white girl 'fro) I love a fancy chignon, but I can't stand the feeling of a million bobby pins sticking in my scalp all day. So to me, this was worth a shot.
I LOVE THIS PRODUCT! I love the way you have to screw them into your hair, just like they look. By having to screw them in, you can tell it's going to hold a lot more than a straight pin will. And they really do hold a lot of hair. I was still unable to create my coveted chignon, because my hair is not quite long enough, and it kept popping out. I kind of expected that. If I was a mousse/gel/hairspray kind of girl, I probably could have done it. But I don't use products in my hair because they irritate my scalp, and having scabs all over my head is not pretty. (That's why in most of my pictures, my hair is always loose and kind of flowy, I can't use hair products.) I was able to create a very pretty half bun with just the top part of my hair, and the rest of my hair just loose as usual. My husband said it was pretty. I also asked him if he could see the pins jabbing out of my little half bun, and he said no, he couldn't see anything at all. My hair stayed in that half bun for at least four hours. The pins never came loose, and my hair never budged, which to me is like a miracle. My daughter's friends also thought it looked nice. To take the pins out, you just unscrew them counter-clockwise, and they come right out, and didn't pull any hair. And my hair actually looked nice when the pins came out, sort of curly and very feminine. My hair didn't rip out of my scalp or the pin, they just slid right out. I also need to add that we got rained on at one point (literally poured on) and the pins didn't budge or slip.
The pins come with a guide on three different hairstyles to attempt. You can see how to do it also on www.goody.com. I am definitely going to play more with these pins and see what else I can do with them. I highly recommend this product on any woman who has uncontrollable bushy hair like I do. Nice job, Goody!
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