If You Can't Make It, Fake It! (Or faking it until it grows back!)

This is me, decked out in my kimono, about to start my entire skincare routine before bed. Moreover, this is how my hair looks in its natural state. You may not be able to notice but my hair is very fine and thin. I began to shed a lot of hair back in late July. Even though I have been using Women's Rogaine for two years, the stress I endured this summer took its toll on my already thin strands.  In an effort to thwart any panic or further stress on myself, I began taking B-vitamins along with Biotin. I also went to see my dermatologist in late September who confirmed my hair loss was indeed stress-related and therefore, temporary!

So, until my hair grows back, I am going to continue my normal regime and wear a volumizing extension on a few days I wear my hair down. I love wearing my hair down but due to the shed, I feel my hair does not look its best and as a result, I have been wearing my hair in a ponytail or snood. However, with this lightweight hair piece, my hair confidence will be given a major boost!

The extension is made of human hair and comes on a 8-inch long weft with four small clips. The hair itself is 10 inches long.

http://www.voguewigs.com/10-in-easivolume-328-extension-easihair.html

Today my stylist Corry refreshed my red color and colored my new extension to match. He also trimmed it so it would better blend with my own hair and he also taught me how to properly place it in my hair.

Now, this is the back of my hair without the extension:

Here is the back with it in:

(I switched to my other bathroom. The lighting in my guest bath is too yellowy.)

Here is a front view with the hair piece in:

A view of the piece clipped in:

On the sides:

The extension itself:

And here is my cat, Misty Blue, yelling at me to brush her hair. She does this every night. She knows that when I am the bathroom at night (and in the morning), I do my grooming and she expects me to groom her as well. My cat actually recognizes my brush and understands the action of brushing.  Even if i simply I pick up my brush, Misty Blue will come running in the bathroom and demand I brush her (LOUDLY). I am telling you, this cat thinks she is a woman. A showgirl, diva, princess, queen bee, 'star of the show' woman!

Nevertheless, I am going to tough out this re-growing process. I am not going to let it get to me any more because stress makes hair fall out!  I also realize that at the end of the day, hair is hair. I count my blessings that all I have to worry about is thin hair!

But, I do acknowledge fully that I let that element of vanity get to me. When I see women with thick tresses, I do feel a pang of envy and wonder but in the end, I know I am going to be fine. I can already see new hair growing back. Up close, the new growth looks like tiny, pale blond sprouts. (New hair tends to come in pale and then develops its pigment as it grows out in most individuals).

Until my hair is filled in, I am going to rock out the fake (albeit human) hair. Like Corry once told me, "If you can't make it, fake it!"

Misty and the Lion Cut

This is my cat lounging a sunbeam on my carpet.  She was talking (meowing) when my husband took this picture.  Nevertheless, like all persian cats, Misty has a thick, cotton-like coat of long, dense fur that requires daily brushing. Due to the heaviness and texture of persians' fur, it is prone to getting severely matted. I am able to groom my cat daily but she gets fussy when I try to brush her belly, chest, and back legs. And it is these areas that get matted the most!

Realizing that my cat was becoming a tangled mess, I decided to call our vet to make an appointment for a "lion cut."  The lion cut is when the vet and/or groomer shaves the cat down to the skin but they leave the lower part of the legs, the lower section of the tail, and entire face intact.  The length of the trimmed hair is like that of a buzz cut.

After employing a few CIA-like tactics to get Misty in her carrier yesterday morning, I drove a very annoyed cat to the vet. I dropped Misty off around 9 am and then went to work.  Later yesterday afternoon, the vet's office called me to let me know Misty was ready to go home and this is my baby, apres-lion cut!

 Isn't she just too cute?! Her little body feels like soft peach fuzz!

Here is an up-close view of her tail:

(Sorry for the water on the floor! I tracked snow in my kitchen) Look at that tail! It is too cute! I can't stand it!!!

I have had family and friends ask me if Misty gets cold, especially in winter, after her haircut. Yes, she can get cold but we leave blankets for her all over the couches and she cuddles in them right away. She also hangs out on top of my husband's computer monitor in his home office. It is very warm. Misty also cuddles under the blankets with us when we go to bed.

(Yes, that is Misty and the man sleeping! I just couldn't resist!)

I feel bad that Misty had her lion cut in winter but she couldn't continue with all those matts in her fur! Despite her close-cropped 'do, I know she is happy to have all those matts gone!

Another Cat Post- Time for Bed!

This post is inspired by the cat comments today! I am truly enjoying your cat stories! I also love talking to other cat/pet people like myself. Not only am I a vintage nut, I am a crazy cat lady as well.

I am the proud "human mommy" to my furbaby, Misty, a 14 year-old blue cream persian. I think she is just 'a sweetie with a touch of brat' but she will correct me and say she is actually a "highly-regarded sushi expert, professional bed hog, and all-around queen bee of the world."

Here is Misty at bed time, telling me to move:

After getting her special spot on the bed, it is time to say goodnight (so sorry I am not wearing makeup in this one! Barf!):

Misty says, "Turn off the lights! I am done with you people for today! Until tomorrow! Good night, please!"

And tomorrow, Misty will begin yet another hectic day of basking in sunbeams and controlling foot traffic on the stairs.

Weird Cat Photo of the Day! B-Movie Monster Kitty!

Some how my 14 year-old fur baby ended looking like a B-movie creature in this photo! And to think all this time, I had a space alien monster living in my house! I guess she is just waiting for the right time to tell her race when to begin their invasion of Earth!

Cute Kitty Pic of the Day

This is Misty, the 14 year-old persian, lounging on the stairs at the end of a lazy afternoon. What a charmed life! Oh, to bask in the glow of a warm sunbeam and have your human masters wait on you hand and foot!

Cute (and weird) Cat Photo of the Day!

This is Misty, trying to burrow under one of the bedside tables in my bedroom. (Sorry for the black flecks on the carpet. Some shavings from my MAC eye kohl pencil spilled out of my bathroom garbage bin).

Anyway, I have no idea what she was doing and why she decided to explore what was under there. It looks like my table has grown a tail!

Misty Pic of the Day!

Here is Misty on her cat tower, looking cranky and tired. I had taken this after my Sunday brunch guests had left. I asked to her help me clean up but she decided she'd rather nap instead. I guess the people, food, and champagne mimosas wore her out. What a charmed life!

Misty Pic of the Day! Welcome to Summer!

Here is Misty, enjoying a lazy afternoon in a sunbeam. I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend! It is now June and that means summer is here! Bring on the pretty sundresses, long days, and martini hour on the patio!

Cute Kitty Pic of the Day

Misty, the ruler of the house. Here she is doing her morning ritual of following me downstairs to the kitchen so she can watch me make coffee and breakfast. Now, if I could only get Misty to bring me coffee in bed... lol

Cute Kitty Photo of the Day

Me and my girl, Misty, after a long day. I am wearing my vintage, 1950s red nightgown and I am about to go start the nightly ritual of taking the makeup off. If you think Misty looks annoyed in this photo, you are right! The only one that can pick her up is her "dad," aka the husband. Typical daddy's girl!

Cute Kitty Pic of the Day

Here is my 14 year-old furbaby, Misty, helping me swatch red lippies for you! Even though I say "Misty is helping," she just wanted me to give the lipstick to her so she could bat it around the bathroom floor. Silly girl!