Early morning routine help - Page 2

SandGirl · ‎03-09-2010

@Iwantcoffee wrote:
Would it work to shower, shampoo, and blow dry your hair the night before and curl you hair and apply makeup in the morning?

@Iwantcoffee YEP and that is what I am currently doing but after I get home from work, I have about 2 1/2 hours before I have to be in bed, of course I have a LOT to get done in that time frame and sometimes don't have time to shower/blow dry since that alone is about 45-50min total

CatsyCline · ‎07-24-2013

Can you just shower in the morning and wash your hair every other day? and find a style where you don't need to curl every day?

SandGirl · ‎03-09-2010

@on the bay wrote:
@SandGirl,
I think I can picture your routine because one of my daughters does the same for her hair. Sometimes she will do mine when I feel I can sit that long-usually an hour just as if you were in a salon! It takes a long time but sure looks great afterwards!

Maybe if you don't like ponytails
you could put it in a half ponytail-like just take the sides and clip them up in back?

Also I know you probably will never cut this part out and I understand especially how some feel working outside want to take a shower every single day but how bout a sponge bath type thing? You could still feel just as fresh.
And make sure to put out all your clothes and jewelry the night before. Good luck!

@on the bay Thank you for being kind and understanding. I cut 5" off my hair in Dec., I am working on getting it shorter however, it's still just above my braline so I really need to work on getting it even shorter, baby steps I guess. I used to have bangs but grew them out, been thinking about going back to them since at that time I could pull my sides up and still have my bangs, I really liked that look. Might have to think about going back to that again.

Thank you for your time and suggestions.

ThinkingOutLoud · ‎05-01-2020

I'm usually ready in 45 minutes start to finish (an hour for dressy occasions). Anything more is a waste of precious time, imo.

Sounds like your hair is the issue. Get a new style that is wash and go. Aside from that, I've seen a video of someone who has a way to get 2 or 3 days out of her curls. If I remember right, one of the tricks is to wear a silk hair wrap at night.

SandGirl · ‎03-09-2010

@ThinkingOutLoud wrote:
I'm usually ready in 45 minutes start to finish (an hour for dressy occasions). Anything more is a waste of precious time, imo.

Sounds like your hair is the issue. Get a new style that is wash and go. Aside from that, I've seen a video of someone who has a way to get 2 or 3 days out of her curls. If I remember right, one of the tricks is to wear a silk hair wrap at night.

@ThinkingOutLoud Yes, it's the hair / blow dry for sure. It only takes me 15min TOPS to curl my entire head of hair then 5-10 to "style / spray" it. I just come from the era that our hair is in place. I envy those that can just wash and go. I would tuck my tail and hold my head down all day if I wasn't "put together", i do know that some just wouldn't understand this. I wish I could let go of it, if it were only that easy ...

ThinkingOutLoud · ‎05-01-2020

@SandGirl wrote:
@ThinkingOutLoud wrote:
I'm usually ready in 45 minutes start to finish (an hour for dressy occasions). Anything more is a waste of precious time, imo.

Sounds like your hair is the issue. Get a new style that is wash and go. Aside from that, I've seen a video of someone who has a way to get 2 or 3 days out of her curls. If I remember right, one of the tricks is to wear a silk hair wrap at night.
@ThinkingOutLoud Yes, it's the hair / blow dry for sure. It only takes me 15min TOPS to curl my entire head of hair then 5-10 to "style / spray" it. I just come from the era that our hair is in place. I envy those that can just wash and go. I would tuck my tail and hold my head down all day if I wasn't "put together", i do know that some just wouldn't understand this. I wish I could let go of it, if it were only that easy ...

Based on things you've said (low self esteem, stuck in previous era thinking), some positive affirmations may be in order. Write them on post it notes and stick them on your mirror since you spend so much time there and repeat them often. You could also listen to some during your commute (check youtube). There are other helpful tools but this is a start.

- I am beautiful just the way I am

- I love my shorter hairstyle

- I'm grateful that I can easily get ready and feel put together

- I'm grateful my husband loves my shorter hair

...

SandGirl · ‎03-09-2010

@ThinkingOutLoud THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I will for sure take your advice and do what I can to gradually change. I appreciate your help and kindness so very much.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

I have very fine hair and for that I got a really good mid-length shorter layered haircut that I washed every other night or so. With today's hair products and a good cut you don't have to spend lots of time on hair.

Makeup? A little concealer and a dab of foundation, one swipe of eyelid color, mascara, a dab of blush or bronzer, lip gloss or stick,--oh and a swipe of an eyebrow pencil-- and out the door. Makeup five minutes tops.

Get rid of excess products and clutter, pare down your closet if needed, and keep life simpler all around if youcan.

And that was back in the time we wore suits and hose every day. Get a good haircut, learn to use product in it, and give yourself back some sleep and a life please. You deserve it!

Desertdi · ‎03-13-2010

This is my hairstyle. 20 seconds with a brush....no mirror needed

♥Surface of the Sun♥

ThinkingOutLoud · ‎05-01-2020

One other thought - Do you judge others if they're not totally put together? I hope not, so why are you so hard on yourself? Be as kind to yourself as you are to others and give yourself a break.

Oh, also - I know someone who spends a lot of $$/time on their appearance but it doesn't hide their self-centered, harsh personality. Be nice and friendly and others really won't care if every hair is in place or not.