Even though I was a Breck Girl in the ’70s (Breck shampoo for oily hair, that is), I fell prey to the kitschy advertising of the kitschy “Gee, Your Hair Smells Terrific” shampoo. This newfangled ‘fragrance’ shampoo was just so compelling: “Shampoo & conditioner with fragrance that goes to your head. And to his!” If… Read more »
Posts Tagged: hair
Growing Out The Gray – Four Month Mark
It’s been four months since I last colored my hair/started going gray, and I thought I’d give a ‘progress’ report. Let me tell you that I am loving this process because you don’t have to do anything. Just let the hair grow out to whatever color it… Read more »
Growing in the Gray…or Taupe…or Pewter…
I turn 60 on June 1st. Gosh, it’s rather startling seeing that in print! But over the past year or so, I have been making peace with growing older. I’ve become a lot more accepting of the inevitable changes that are taking place, and my latest realization is that I’m sick of coloring my hair…. Read more »
Baby Shampoo Was Hot in 1973 – And Still Is Today!
This ad for Johnson’s Baby Shampoo is from 1973, a curious time when baby products (shampoo, lotion, powder) were highly touted for women. Gentle “no more tears” formula promised a soft, full, lively look for your hair. I never used baby shampoo in 1973, as my hair was much too thick and oily for it… Read more »
I Caved…Back To Haircoloring For Me
Okay, I admit I gave in. After giving my roots-growing-out experiment the old college try for four months, I had pretty much had it. Why? Because frankly I got even more obsessed by my hair. I spent too much time looking at what color was growing in, and debating whether or not it I liked… Read more »
Letting My Hair Be
It’s been exactly three months since I last colored my hair. Usually around this time I would be be frantically gathering up my coloring kit and preparing to launch myself into another hair dyeing session. But no; I am sticking with my 2014 plan to not color my hair, and it feels good! My scalp… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!