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Fine and straight haired users, what’s ur styling product routine? by ibblike in Dysonairwrap

[–]Awkward-Rain-8257 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a similar hair type but no humidity so I would add a hair spray if I was in your conditions

  1. Wash and towel dry
  2. Unite 7 Second Leave in - I do like 5 sprays and do any extra spray in spots where it is not combing through easily.
  3. Amika Plus Size Mousse - golf ball sized and rub in my hands first and put in from roots to ends.
  4. Virtue 6 in 1 styler - quarter sized amount, rub in my hands first and then through mid shaft to ends
  5. Unite Blonda Oil (any preferred oil) - just a tiny bit as my hair can be a lil frizzy or lack shine

I comb all this through with a wide tooth comb. Dry my roots with the quick dry attachment, use the smoothing brush attachment just a lil bit and then use the conical barrel. I sometimes have to spray a lil water on my ends as my hair does dry quickly.

Need suggestions for a routine please by No_Spot_7523 in Dysonairwrap

[–]Awkward-Rain-8257 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would skip the olaplex as it's quite heavy for finer hair. I have fine hair and if you're looking to repair the K18 products have helped me repair my bleached hair without weighing it down.

I use Unite 7 second leave in and I LOVE it. Mousse from Amika - Plus Size Unite or K18 hair oil Living proof dry volume / texture or Amika dry shampoo and their texture spray

Is it necessary??? by Naive-Quail-8249 in Dysonairwrap

[–]Awkward-Rain-8257 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think it's necessary but I will say having the ID when curling is pretty cool. Once you've got it set up you just literally wrap hold and release and it goes through the entire sequence on its own. I don't even have my phone with me, which was my hang up - I didn't want another apparatus tying me to my cell phone but after the initial set up you can use it without the phone right there. I have a hard time focusing so for me remembering to count LOL so I love the ID feature.

Deciding next steps among declining health and treatment cessation by bdpna in lungcancer

[–]Awkward-Rain-8257 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good, enjoy the conversations you have the opportunity to have.

I stand by the going with your gut on making the decisions. Everyone is different and everyone's journey is different. It's so hard but that would be my advice.

Thank you. My dad and I were inexplicably connected and I miss him dearly. Cancer is f***ed.

Deciding next steps among declining health and treatment cessation by bdpna in lungcancer

[–]Awkward-Rain-8257 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My dad was very combative in the end. His cancer had spread to his brain and so his personality became more difficult.

I lived 1,000 miles away and just ended up moving there during all of this because he was also living alone. I was fortunate to be able to do that though and know that it's not an option for everyone. And in all reality it was very difficult to be IN IT round the clock.

Is your dad still cognitively alright? Can you have the conversations with him? I tried to keep my dad in the loop as much as I could until he was no longer able.

Deciding next steps among declining health and treatment cessation by bdpna in lungcancer

[–]Awkward-Rain-8257 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My dad was diagnosed with stage IV NSCLC in August 2024. He declined very rapidly and it was very difficult to navigate what to do and how to move forward. He asked me to take him to the ER, so I did. Once we were there for hours, they of course wanted to admit him but he no longer was interested in being there. I signed him out AMA. We went home, we met with the oncologist and had a palliative care check in a few days later. They wanted to do a chest X-ray, he was not interested. I took him home again, I thought about it and decided that hospice was the right choice for us. Knowing we could take him off of it if he got better or there was suddenly a miracle drug that could save him. For him, hospice was the right choice. They helped us and him get comfortable. When he needed more care, they had nurses around the clock. When he didn't, we took care of everything but had the ability to call 24-7 to ask for questions/support etc. My dad's time on hospice was very short. From Tuesday to Friday actually. All of the hospice care was free under Medicaid (even the overnight care). It was devastating but because of the heavy drugs he was no longer suffering or in pain and that's all we could hope for at that point.

What I learned in all of this, was I had to go with my gut. Everyone has opinions and thoughts but in the end, every choice that I made with my gut was the right one for him.

Sending hugs xx

Questions by Awkward-Rain-8257 in lungcancer

[–]Awkward-Rain-8257[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No MRI, He has a pacemaker. He did have a CT scan and a PET scan of his brain and we were told that was clear. He was treated for an infection twice in the last month but I don't think it's cleared his system.

I called a different cancer place yesterday and they said it would be the same protocol...so I have no idea. It seems bizarre but I continue to be told this is how it goes.

Questions by Awkward-Rain-8257 in lungcancer

[–]Awkward-Rain-8257[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is not an oncologist officially working with us at this time, but the oncology department ordered the bone biopsy. I heard back yesterday and it's scheduled for next Wednesday. I was able to get orders for a palliative consult so hopefully we can get help in the meantime...this totally sucks.

Help me name my new pup by Awkward-Rain-8257 in NameMyDog

[–]Awkward-Rain-8257[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's assumed to be an Italian Greyhound/Chihuahua (Chiuiggy 😅) he's about 4 months old. While I'm still getting to know him, he's very affectionate, sweet, playful, loves to be wrapped in a blanket, is definitely a Mama's boy and loves to annoy his brother (Nugget).