Hair!

The most underrated accessory is rubber band, also called “elastic” in British Columbia. I wanted to bring “elastic” to the States, but my friend said I was not allowed.   

Let me be clear, I am NOT talking about the scruncci. Sex and the City did a wonderful episode on how “real New Yorkers” do not wear them…and neither should you! They are big and bulky and just look silly.

Back to the point when you don’t have a rubber band or elastic, it is sorely missed!

I have had every length of hair imaginable. Last year at this time it was almost the entire length of my back, because I couldn’t afford to see GodofHair.

My relationship with GodofHair is the most stable male relationship I have ever had, and I will NOT cheat on him...EVER. I love him as a family member!

I waited and waited. Finally I couldn't handle it any longer and chopped off my amazing length and ended up with a sassy short do. I really liked it. I loved the idea of going to the gym and not putting my hair back in a long floppy ponytail. Having wet, sweaty, heavy hair hitting the back of your neck while running is just gross.

I was digging sassy but still no money, so I let the hair grow. Football season started in August and there was no time to do anything, let alone visit GodofHair. My hair continued to grow and grow.

Now I am in love with my hair. It is a length that if both functional and fitting for my face. For the most part I wear it down like a “real” girl to work. This is where the problem arises....

I refuse to wear a rubber band around my wrist. I WORK in a high school, not GO to high school. Typically this is no big deal; I have pre-wrap available all day if needed and a rubber band in my purse for emergencies.

Um, what happens when neither is available?!

I will tell you...

You frantically look through your entire car, while in the gym parking lot, in hopes you accidentally dropped one...no luck. You search every inch of your purse and gym bag...no luck...

You are a tough modern gal, so you decide you are going to tough it out. Um, then you SUCK in your own hair when you are on the treadmill! Then you try to braid your hair while running...doesn't work.

Now you are off the treadmill and working with your trainer. He decides today would be fun to do mountain climbers in the pushup position with hair hanging down…sucking it in again. Follow that up with back extensions where you bend down at the hips and raise your body and rotate...hair in your face the entire time!

Oh oh oh, the pony tail is essential for the gym! Perfect or messy you cannot and will not go wrong with your hair out of your face and off your shoulders.

Your hairdresser, my GodofHair, will tell you the ponytail is the worst thing you can do. It damages the tresses and makes them all flaky. However, good shampoo and conditioner will help strengthen the locks so an hour or so of exercise will not be as catastrophic.

I loooovvveee my shampoo and conditioner! I use Kenra Moisturizing Shampoo and Tressa Quenching Conditioner. Kenra is available locally, but the only place I have found to get Quench is in Lewiston, ID of all places. I found it online today, so Sandpile won’t have to send me anymore.

The lesson I want to leave today is do not be unfriendly and unattached to your “elastics”! They are necessary and keep you from much unwanted stress.

As a backup however, I will keep a roll of prewrap in my gym bag from here on out…it’s definitely a perk of the job.

 Inspiration song…Hair by The Cowsills