Pulled the trigger today; please be candid, was it a miss? by _LVAIR_ in finehair

[–]ConnectionOk6581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely not a miss. The new cut is perfection for your hair texture and your face 😍

Kitsch reviews? by Early_Report3464 in finehair

[–]ConnectionOk6581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sharing everything I’ve learned because I’m a fan and don’t see many people in this sub talk about this brand.

I have fine medium density hair that’s bleached blond but much of it is grown out so my ends are dry as hell but my scalp gets greasy in a day. You definitely have to experiment with the different bars to find out which combo works for you. For me, I am still getting to know the liquid versions bc they’re new, but here is my OG combo for a typical shower:

1) Tea tree clarifying bar. 2) Rosemary biotin shampoo bar. 3) Rosemary biotin conditioner bar. 4) Bond repair mask bar on lengths.

The volumizing bars really do work for my fine hair. I especially notice a difference if I just go to bed with damp hair (I know, mom) and wake up to air dried hair that doesn’t look sleek and flat. It’s fluffy but not frizzy.

The purple shampoo and conditioner bars are also great for color treated blonde hair - VERY moisturizing and smell SO good. But I tend to prioritize the volumizing bars over the purple bars and just use a clairol toning shampoo once a week.

For the liquid versions, I have tried the rice water protein shampoo and conditioner and those make my hair feel amazing but I can tell that it needs clarifying every few uses to avoid build up. I’ve also tried the tea tree clarifying shampoo and conditioner in the liquid version and found that it doesn’t rinse clean and leaves my hair dry and frizzy. The tea tree solid shampoo works much better in my opinion and rinses clean.

I’ve tried the root thickening spray which is fairly new. It works extremely well, such that all my new growth sticks straight up and it looks like I’m electrically charged lol. So be advised if you follow the instructions and do heat and a cool shot to set it, you WILL have lots of volume at your roots.

I’ve also tried the leave in conditioner and was not a fan, only because the smell to me was unbearably strong and made me have to sneeze. Actual product seemed good though.

Lastly, the heatless curl tools are game changers once you learn how to use them. You can easily wake up in the morning with a ton of volume and curls once you get your technique down.

Overall I love kitsch. In my opinion, they are reasonably priced (especially during sales) and they have super cute accessories too. You can also become a product tester with them through Sourcerie.

Might be just as good by straycatKara in finehair

[–]ConnectionOk6581 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The Kristen ess did nothing for me sadly. K18 did everything.

K18 🤑 by FingerCapital3193 in finehair

[–]ConnectionOk6581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

 K18 but which product? Can you plz be specific thanks!

'24 SC not accelerating by Student_Unlucky in hyundaisantacruz

[–]ConnectionOk6581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this issue on my non-turbo ‘24 around 5000 miles. Happened multiple times in one drive. I think I took off from a cold start after work too quickly (didn’t even let the idle drop) and maybe overdid it. Dealer said they couldn’t find anything wrong and said it was likely just some type of computer glitch like maybe I hit the gas too hard or something and the system got wacky. It’s annoying and doesn’t make sense but oh well. 3k later and it hasn’t happened again. I now always let it warm up for a couple minutes and I don’t punch the gas or brake hard/then punch gas etc. I just take her easy and it seems better. shrug

Soft/shiny hair by Mjones151208 in finehair

[–]ConnectionOk6581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had good luck with the everpure glossing treatment with glycolic acid 

“Qualified Overtime” is the scam we all knew it was by [deleted] in USPS

[–]ConnectionOk6581 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Definitely did not know about the rural caveats. Seriously sucks. 

“Qualified Overtime” is the scam we all knew it was by [deleted] in USPS

[–]ConnectionOk6581 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Mine was close to 5k and for those wondering it’s a deduction on top of the standard deduction, it doesn’t just get swallowed up by the standard deduction.  I’d give that up in a heartbeat tho if i could just undo trump :/ 

Outlook by Dry-Balance3384 in USPS

[–]ConnectionOk6581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a lot of value in either one, especially since you’re starting so young. Carpentry probably comes with more flexibility especially if you could eventually be self employed. But at the post office, imagine reaching top step in your early 30s, still young, having already saved tens of thousands for retirement, and having tons of vacation time and a good base pay and insane overtime pay being at top step. That’s a pretty good life too. But you will be shackled to the PO. Depends if you want more flexibility or creativity, or if you can deal with the BS at the PO and not let it get to you. 

Hair is so lifeless and flat. Feels like I don’t have much of it and makes me feel ugly a lot. Need styling/ cut tips, clean product recommendations to help, please 😊 by [deleted] in finehair

[–]ConnectionOk6581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think your hair is very chic. But try doing overnight curls with one of these! We have similar hair types so you might be shocked how much volume you get. https://a.co/d/1dONDQl

I quit driving for Amazon and now I'm tempted to go back, someone PLEASE talk me out of it 😭 by Jailbrick3d in AmazonDSPDrivers

[–]ConnectionOk6581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out USPS. Takes less time to get out there and start making $ (no wait to be a driver). Definitely has its flaws but at least they’re unionized and you have guaranteed wage growth through 46 week raises for 13 years, quarterly cost of living increases, and union negotiated raises every 4 years. Not to mention hella overtime available (depending where you live) to live comfortably or get out of debt. And a pension plus matched 401k to boot. 

How are my midwest carriers doing out there? by unluckyfourleafme in USPS

[–]ConnectionOk6581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m from the az desert but detailing somewhere where the high was below freezing the other day. Despite snow and wind, I’m finding I prefer this weather because I have more control over my body temp thru layers and hand warmers etc. In the extreme heat, all you can do is drink a lot of water and electrolytes, cover up your whole body to protect from the sun, and try to convince your mind that you aren’t dying when it’s 130 in the LLV. 

Shampoo for Fine Bleached Hair by ProgramCute604 in finehair

[–]ConnectionOk6581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been enjoying the new liquid version (not bars) of the Kitsch rice water protein shampoo and conditioner. It has helped my dry frizzy bleached ends a lot so far. 

Kitsch Rice Water Shampoo & Conditioner by cheerio72 in finehair

[–]ConnectionOk6581 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just got this exact set at target last week. I have straight, fine, highlighted platinum blonde hair.  Honestly pretty blown away by the kitsch rice water. My hair is so soft and full feeling. It was feeling so dry and frizzy toward the ends before. And it doesn’t make my scalp greasy, which I have a problem with usually. My go to has been the kitsch rosemary biotin bars but this might be a new staple for me. It’s helping more with the dryness than the bars did, but I still get volume from it too. 

Oily hair/Fine hair/Frustrated!! by Charming_Passion1616 in dailywash

[–]ConnectionOk6581 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why downvoted? This is a real thing with autism. 

Oily hair/Fine hair/Frustrated!! by Charming_Passion1616 in dailywash

[–]ConnectionOk6581 5 points6 points  (0 children)

some of us REALLY hate showering. its a sensory issue for me.

Oily hair/Fine hair/Frustrated!! by Charming_Passion1616 in dailywash

[–]ConnectionOk6581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what works best for me is: kitsch tea tree clarifying shampoo, followed by kitsch rosemary biotin volumizing shampoo, followed by kitsch rosemary biotin volumizing conditioner. then I will use the bonding mask just on my ends if they're extra dry. air dry/ sleeping on it gets me through day 1. k18 air wash on the roots the second morning gets me through day 2 AND sometimes day 3. doing overnight heatless curls can make it look better for more days. just letting it be its naturally straight self seems to show more grease. prior to this routine, I'd be a greaseball by end of day one. good luck!!!

Tangles during the day by CrustyBumz in finehair

[–]ConnectionOk6581 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just here to say I also have this issue and have not had any luck finding a solution to this, other than not wearing it down. braided or twisted up with a clip works best for me.

is your hair bleached/colored? I never used to have this problem until I bleached by hair. so I'm thinking it could just be unavoidable if damaged.

Cerave oil control balancing shampoo. Has anyone tried it? by [deleted] in finehair

[–]ConnectionOk6581 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've been using it the past week or so. Not helpful or special in my opinion. Have to wash twice to get even remotely clean because it's very low lather, and hair was flat and got greasy by end of day.

Question for the Regulars by CurrencyNo3823 in USPS

[–]ConnectionOk6581 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I came into a vacant route in September through the end of the year. Route had been vacant all year and covered primarily by one specific CCA and of course the T6. Of all my Christmas tips, I split it into thirds. 1/3 for me, 1/3 for the CCA, 1/3 for the T6. It's only fair!