Am I going round the twist?!

Hi Guys!

Got another of my ebay parcels today. Was confused when I took out the above [pic] from the padded envelope and couldn't remembered what I ordered but on closer inspection (and unwrapping) I discovered these [below]:

What are they? Well, they are pins for your hair. Twisty, sprial hair grips? Something along those lines. /i first saw these being used in a you tube hair tutorial and goggled them but they weren't quite a bargain so I resisted the urge to purchase some.

But then I randomly came across them on ebay from a Hong Kong seller; 10 grips for 99p, free p+p! Even though they weren't the legit version I thought I'd splash the cash and give them a go.

First impressions: When i took them out of the 'candy wrapper' I was disappointed. I can't really explain but they looked a bit crudely made, no gloss and no safety ends (like those round bits you get on the end of good kirby grips to prevent snagging/breaking hair). Also, they came with no instructions. There were a few poor quality images on the candy wrapper but nothing that could be followed...

However, i brushed my hair and rolled it into a ballerina bun and just stuck in a twisty grip. OMG! I love it!! As you push in the grip you can feel it spiral into your hair, thus securely your bun. I've had my bun up (used a few grips around the bun, no kirbys or elastics) for about 2 hours now and it hasn't budged (though I haven't moved off my sofa so it might fare differently on a windy journey to work).

To take them out, DO NOT PULL them out, but gently grab an end of a GRIP AND TWIST (you will realise which way to twist cos if you twist the wrong way you will feel it)

Likewise, if you feel your bun/hairstyle loosening then just twist to further secure.

As simple as screwing and unscrewing a bottle of water!!

Really happy with my buy :)

Lent

This post is up a bit late, but have you given up anything for Lent?

I had the intention of giving up my hair straighteners (massive sacrifice!!) and it is proving a challenge....that I continuously fail at!

So on Shrove Tuesday (March 8th) I decided that I would give up eye shadow and hair straighteners. Morning of Wednesday 9th I wake up full of good intentions but after I've washed and dried my hair (hair dryer is a-ok) I just cannot face the house looking like a frizzy zombie, so I striaghtened it. And then my face was so blah that I had to put on a ton of eyeshadow. Went to work feeling sheepish after falling at the first hurdle, but looking great ;)

So Thursday I dried shampoo'd and had my hair out so that didn't really count as a fresh start so ignore that day.

Friday I again wake up with good intentions and this time I fulfill them!!

It's been just over a week of my 'Lenting' and I hope Jesus appreciates my attempts. It's the thought that counts right?

I'll be honest; I have not fully straightened my hair since the Lenting begun but hair straighteners have touched the front of my hair a few times.

Here's some pics from the past week (in a random order). As you can tell, I've been embracing bobby pins and hairspray.



Gently easing myself into my Lenting...This was my first proper Lenting hairstyle. I just washed and blowdried and then straightened a tiny tiny bit of the front strands. By lunchtime my hair looked like I'd been rubbing balloons all over it.

Working with 'second day hair' from the above pic, I just rolled and pinned it up. The quiffy bit just happened naturally. The back isn't quick a bun....more of a croissant LOL But the volume of the front balances it out.

I feel very self conscious with my hair up and out of my face and even if the style comes out nice I always feel quite shite to be honest. But anything for Jesus!! And this Lenting thing is good for me too; teaches me...something.

Happy St Patricks Day!! Dressed in green (i wore a black skirt over the dress to go to work) and I'm rocking the hairstyle which has gotten the most comments.

I just started from my parting and rolled back (about an inch or two) round my head until I reached the back of my head (all the way to my ear) and had a side pony tail. I then roughly pinned my 'roll' and pony and quickly rolled the front part of hair (same side as pony) and tied up my hair. I then did a messy fishtail braid and TA DA!! I guess from the front it's like a pretend victory roll? I don't know, but that's where I got my inspiration from.

This is from dress down Friday at work. I think my hair is getting used to not being straightened as this is the same 'style' as the first pic posted. Washed, dried and straightened a tiny tiny bit at the front. You can tell from the pic that there's less frizz at the top (though the length is still a big bush but I'm getting used to it).

This is me from yesterday. I was just popping to the shops. Went for my classic big bun. I feel quite proud of myself that yesterday was the first day I reached for my doughnut. Because doing this style everyday would be such a cop out.

My aim for the next fortnight is to get to grips with the front braid - I've given myself 2 weeks because I've been attempting the front braid for ages and really can't do it. I think it's because I don't have a lot of hair on top so it never looks right. I might have to amend it slightly to suit my hair.

Hope Lent is going well for you :)