I knew when I was doing my hair last time that it would be time to redo it again at the end of September. The only problem is that I always like to have my braids be fresh for vacations, and we’re leaving for California in early November. So the plan was (and is) to redo just a few around my face in early October and then redo everything the last 2 weeks of the month.

My roots aren’t too bad… My hair grows really slow. But because I am only braiding the top few inches (to save time), the loose parts start tangling and dreading up after a couple months. It’s synthetic hair, so I can’t expect miracles! It’s just about to the point now where I’ll have to give up on wearing it loose or in pony tails because it tangles too easily. Lots of French braids, buns, and updos for a week or two!

At least I have fringe (bangs) to add variety. I don’t think Dan is a fan, but they’ve been a welcome change. Half the time I pin them up and the rest of the time I flat iron them down. (Related note: has anyone gotten a mini flat iron for travel? It would be nice to have something like one from Zoe for the trip, but I’m not sure it is worth it. The big flat iron is pretty bulky to pack.) Side note: The reason I have bangs right now is because I had crazy post-pregnancy shedding and am still regrowing the hair around my face. It was already short, so I might as well hide the sticky-up pieces with fringe.

This weekend I need to do the braids around my face cause they are awful and itchy and making me twitch!

Also on for this weekend: apple picking, bread baking and making a big batch of homemade apple butter! Anyone want to come along on Friday for apple picking? I never have good pictures of Jax and I unless I pose and ask Dan to take a picture. It would be fun to have someone else there to take pictures with!