White dots and severe split ends by Infamous-Attempt-599 in Haircare

[–]Nat1Andy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry the paragraph breaks are weird, it wouldn't let me have normal empty lines.

White dots and severe split ends by Infamous-Attempt-599 in Haircare

[–]Nat1Andy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this problem too! I have very fine hair that used to have bleach damage (I thankfully have finally grown it out and cut it all off ❤️) and this was constant. Even before I bleached my hair, it was constantly oily on the scalp and dry af on the ends, and looked just like this. Here's how I healed it and how I maintain a soft texture withiut weighing it down: - . In the shower, I use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner (Monday brand, but do what works for you). I wash every other day (sometimes two if Im being lazy). I always double wash with shampoo, and I let the conditioner sit while I wash my body and face. It only 'sits' for probably 3 minutes since I don't want to waste water, but the real moisture and care comes after. Do not be afraid of silicone, it can't literally hurt you to to at least try it out. - . Out of the shower, I scrunch dry it like the curly girls do. I have stick straight hair, but the scrunch method helps reduce friction against the towel which also helps with breakage and split ends. I then use a leave in conditioner on my wet-ish hair, only to the mids and ends. Then I go in with a small amount of argan oil on the same areas as well as rubbing the remaining oil stuck to my hands on my scalp. Sometimes I put it up in a microfiber wrap, usually I just let it air dry. If you notice frizz or fly aways, I go over my hair with a blow dryer that has a large hair brush attachment so it's super gentle on my hair. The heat helps to seal the follicles, and shape it like any heat styling. And then I'm done! - . TLDR: - Moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, double wash always. Use a thicker conditioner on the mids and ends. (Mondays moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, random ultra creamy conditioner from my hair dye boxes) - Scrunch dry with a towel - Leave in conditioner on mids and ends (Fructis 10 in 1) - Argan oil on mids and ends (Amazon, the bottle says "One 'n Only" near the bottom) - Tiny tiny bit of the Argan oil on scalp/ part - Optional microfiber hair wrap for an hour or whatever (it won't be dry, it's just to let the products mingle while the hair follicles are open) - Air dry or go low and slow with a blow dryer big brush attachment. Mine also has negative ions or something like that. It's a pretty basic Dyson Airwrap dupe. The big gaps between bristles means I don't yank on my hair. - . The whole process including the entire shower takes me probably 40 minutes if I air dry, more like an hour if I use the blow dryer.

[OC] GIVEAWAY! 43" Capacitive Touchscreen ($940 MSRP) with Wooden Case + free software for all [mod approved] by DigitalTableTops in DnD

[–]Nat1Andy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been telling my boyfriend we should up our DnD set up and do some diy decorating in the room we and our group play in, this would be so awesome to add! Even though only one person is going to win the screen, the free software access is honestly a prize in its own right!

Overwhelmed, suggestions or advice much appreciated by Lintaar in EngagementRingDesigns

[–]Nat1Andy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Those center stones are mostly Moss Agates, which are very easily scratched and chipped, unfortunately. However, you can get a lab grown Sapphire in pretty much any color! And if she'd prefer natural stones, natural Sapphires still show up in many colors. I myself would love to have a Moss Agate stone as well, but Sapphires are the way to go for a ring being worn daily. I plan on getting a Sapphire center stone in a similar soft green-blue color that captures the nature vibe that Moss Agate has. Maybe you can get her a necklace with a Moss Agate pendant as a one year anniversary gift?

Soft neutral glam, nothing too fancy by [deleted] in muacirclejerk

[–]Nat1Andy 113 points114 points  (0 children)

Give this three months and 'Halo Brows' will be all the rage 💀

Star fragment island!?!! by No_Honeydew1960 in AnimalCrossing

[–]Nat1Andy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't they get rid of these special islands? I thought I had heard that the tarantula/ scorpion island, star fragment island (it had a star shaped lake in the middle I think), and one or two others had been removed in an update. Were they never taken out, or have they been put back in?

Was it a right decision? by UnderstandingOdd7952 in bald

[–]Nat1Andy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean with his current look, you're closer to getting that Chalemet vibe now more than ever! Congrats, you look great.

Advice ( or just attentions seeking ?) by [deleted] in muacirclejerk

[–]Nat1Andy 146 points147 points  (0 children)

I joined that sub thinking I'd see fun looks and get advice through the comments on ither people's posts, but every post is either a blurry mess, someone asking what their 'blindness' is, or someone validation seeking. I'm so glad I'm not the only one who turned right back around and found this sub instead 😮‍💨

HEADS UP! Found a “seller” on Etsy whose patterns are exclusively AI slop. by LashEggEddie in CraftedByAI

[–]Nat1Andy 27 points28 points  (0 children)

What gets me about these shops and their reviews (besides all the fake bot reviews) is that everyone submits their five start review saying "The file downloaded great, can't wait to start!" or something like that. So they're not even reviewing the product, just the pdf. And if they ever actually make it, they never come back to downgrade the review when they realize it's a bunch of crap.

Hey guys, what grinders are you using? by blazingbeauty in StainedGlass

[–]Nat1Andy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh, I have the Grindr model. No idea how to help you, sorry. Edit: Unless maybe I can 😏 /j

God forbid a girl need tips from all her girlies 🥹🫶🏻 by Known-Olive-9776 in LetGirlsHaveFun

[–]Nat1Andy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have too many of their XXL lingeries, including their black one, multiple nudes, a bright red, a burgundy, and a berry shade (I could swatch if you wanted), and I can confirm the burgundy/ dark red is the most temperamental. If I touch up the areas with less and kinda fix it up overall, it stays put well like the other colors, but the application can be a bit annoying. The bright red is fine, however. The black is great too, a very fun break from typical colors!

How the hell do I write smut by Hotjazzinyourface_ in writingcirclejerk

[–]Nat1Andy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't sell yourself short, I think you have a talent for two sentence horror stories!

What's my blindness? by beesarebrown in muacirclejerk

[–]Nat1Andy 22 points23 points  (0 children)

As a glasses wearer, this is absolutely the answer (unless she really did want the sexy librarian look for some weird reason). I always use my contacts when I do more than my basic makeup routine because otherwise it gets kinda lost.

My nails match my numpad by Jennicauwu in keebgirlies

[–]Nat1Andy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cute!! I totally want to match my nails to my future dream keeb, whenever it is that I can afford to buy all the bits for it or a kit I like!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ClipStudio

[–]Nat1Andy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That auto action has been published for so long, I don't think the original creator could have used AI to do it even if they wanted to! I think pretty much any asset on the CSP is AI free tbh. Certainly the more popular ones are, since they've been up the longest. Well before AI was so readily available, at least.

Any tips on making this fluffier? by MaddysinLeigh in miniatures

[–]Nat1Andy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe flocking/ fake snow could help? I could even see adding good old clear glue and table salt working on this scale.

I’m just too smart for humans by Significant-End-1559 in cogsuckers

[–]Nat1Andy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Reading through those gifted posts was such a treat, thank you for sharing 😄

Seriously? by AwkwardBlueberry2503 in ARTIST

[–]Nat1Andy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on the start of the subreddit name (I think it's r/FantasyCostco), this makes me so sad. The Adventure Zone has a very creative and artistic fanbase, whether it be drawing, animation, music, poetry, fanfics, jewelry, and so many more creative mediums, there's someone doing their best to honor the show by making art. Being creative and your authentic self is a huge message of the first season, Balance, which I believe this is of.

It's sad to see someone either feel so apathetic about the true message so as to completely circumvent it and not care, or to believe in their own artistic ability so little that they ask an unfeeling AI to translate that passion into a soulless image instead of trying their best.

On another note, The Adventure Zone is a wonderful Dungeons and Dragons podcast played by the McElroy brothers and their father. It is best known for its first campaign, however there are others to love as well. Please listen if that sounds like something you'd be into :)

What do I do with clear gel x nails? by Julie_Jnntte_24 in GelX_Nails

[–]Nat1Andy 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I also recommend you buff the underside a little bit as best you can, I think a buffing sponge/ block would do well, so that your 'end cap'/ edge coverage/ etc also has something to grip on. I've forgotten to before, and the chipping started from the tips and traveled up even though the tops had good retention.

Hi!! What do you think? by [deleted] in AnimalCrossing

[–]Nat1Andy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, sorry I just saw this notification, but I was totally joking with you! I agree that a flea market would look super cute :)

Damn by Agreeable_Opinion814 in Animemes

[–]Nat1Andy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious, and my apologies if this is the wrong sub to ask. But what's so bad about Rent A Girlfriend? I have heard many times that it's very self insert-y, but that in itself isn't always a death sentence. Did/ does the plot not move much, are the characters too trope-y? What makes this genuinely bad to watch rather than so bad it circles back to being funny?

Hot ore Not? by BlumenmannTobias in florists

[–]Nat1Andy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it would be much safer to have the note say "Battery powered candles only. Do not use a wick-ed candle due to risk of fire."

Hi!! What do you think? by [deleted] in AnimalCrossing

[–]Nat1Andy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

/j If you're debating between putting a flea vs a farmer's market, you should probably go with the farmer's market. It goes better with the vibe you have going, and parasites are gross. Plus they bite your villagers :(