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The Shampooing Problem

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In February, I continued expanding my knowledge on hair care, particularly when it comes to washing ones hair. Here are my takeaways:- Different hair types have different suggested wash times, partly due to the rate of sebum- the oil on your scalp-produces, in addition to how curly your hair is. As a result, finer and straighter hair tends to allow the oil to spread down the hair shaft faster, thus making it greasier quicker.  In comparison, the curlier ones hair is, the more difficult it is for sebum to travel down the hair shaft, thus simultaneously allowing hair to be less greasy, and making it more dryer and more prone to be brittle. As a result, many people with curly hair types tend to have longer spaces between their wash days.  However, it is suggested that one should wash their hair, for straighter hair types, 3 times a week, and or curly hair types, at maximum once every 10 days.  Both overwashing and underwashing can lead to complications, with overwashing leaving hai
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Continuation

Recently, I've been making future plans and finalizing my end of year plan. I have scheduled locations for a hair care session in May, to be promoted on my return from spring break. Over spring break, I intend to do intensive research on new styles and different types of extension braidings. I also intend to design at least two personal styles. Recently, I have continued to teach my apprentice different styles and hair care tips. I have also done some heads myself. I also got the unique opportunity to visit a salon in Troy, and plans are being made for me to go there weekly, so that I can get the experience of observing hair done in a professional setting. Despite Spring Break taking up most of the month though, I am very excited for what March has to bring!
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Part two

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The remainder of January was relatively peaceful, but productive. I got the opportunity to work extensively with my mannequins, resulting in me successfully trying out some new styles on them. I also decided to begin working with an underclasswoman with whom I shall be teaching various basic styles, in an effort to keep this venture alive at Emma Willard. In addition, I made plans to visit a salon in February.
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January Blog Post

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In January, though I did return to school a little late due to flight complications, I was able to style heads. Additionally, I made a Target run in order to finish assimilating the tools that I would require for the Spring semester. During this month I was able to execute new styles as well as form more client connections.
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December Blog Post

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December was quite hectic, for as a senior, I was involved in Emma Willard's longstanding tradition of Revels- our Senior Play.  Immediately after that, I flew out to Dominica, which, unfortunately, due to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Maria, was lacking in electricity and subsequently Wi-Fi. Luckily, not only did I get to dye my own hair red in Dominica but, at Emma, I was given the opportunity to try my hand at Emma in extension crotcheting, as I did a girls hair for Revels, as it was a formal event.  I fully intend to continue to style heads in January and the upcoming months with renewed vigor and creativity.  
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Second November Blog Post

Interestingly enough November flew by so quickly! I think a lot of that was due to the Thanksgiving long break my school had in-between. Between there and then, I worked with my mannequins, as well as obtained more tools. With the mannequins, I was able to not only have a head available to style whenever I wanted one, but I was able to practice more complicated braidings on them, as well as get more experience styling non-curly hair. I also began to start serious conversations as to how to move forward with expanding my reach to outside the school, as well as how to get professional aid. I intend to try my best to increase my expertise, get into contact with outside sources, as well as style the heads of more Emma girls going on into December.
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Moving forward- First November Blog Post

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This month, I obtained two mannequins- one with curly hair and one with straight hair. I also obtained a plethora of combs and brushes. As such, a whole new world of styling opportunities was opened up to me, and I was able to delve into the practicing and execution of various new styles. I was also able to obtain a curling iron set and so, armed with this and my trusty blow dryer and flatiron, I was able to heat style various heads. I intend to continue to practice styles, varying in intensity. I particularly intend to learn more types of braiding, and begin to learn how to do updos.
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