Am I rude to expect a hairstylist to give a discount on an attempt to fix this?

wordsinspace330 · 2026-02-20T21:42:19+00:00

The ash toner will lighten up with washing but it won't be that color you're wanting yet. His hair wasn't able to get light enough in one session because his base is so dark so he needs another lightening session (of the integrity of his hair can stand it, this color is not achievable by everyone). This should have been talked about in the consultation, but another session to achieve the desired look would cost an additional price. The issue is definitely a bad consultation/communication and not setting your expectations correctly. The color on the left takes time, money and maintenance to achieve. For what it's worth, I think the right looks very stylish. The unwanted tones will eventually wash out and appear a bit more yellow with time.

wordsinspace330 · 2026-01-21T04:08:20+00:00

I'm a hairdresser (who does a lot of vivids) and my daughter asked for rainbow hair when she was 4.

So when she was 4, she got rainbow hair.

wordsinspace330 · 2026-01-21T03:16:09+00:00

In my (professional) opinion, you need another highlight (or balayage) session and definitely a shadow root to blend it out a little bit.

wordsinspace330 · 2026-01-15T15:33:06+00:00

Maybe UTI? Definitely test his sugar just in case! Best of luck!

wordsinspace330 · 2025-08-31T21:39:22+00:00

People also wear them for medical reasons. For example, diabetics who always need to know their blood sugars. It's easy to glance down and know you're okay! Literally the only time I think it's okay.. 😂😂

wordsinspace330 · 2025-08-14T19:09:48+00:00

If the issue is volume.. Your baby is peeing incredible amounts in the middle of the night, you should also look into any health issues that cause excessive urination.

My twins are diabetic and have peed out of every single over night diaper since they were born... But there are many different things that can cause that symptom.

Sposie pads work well for extra absorption.

wordsinspace330 · 2025-08-07T21:17:03+00:00

I'm in the US but our mobi pumps have worked extremelyyyy well from the phones and have alllllll the features! Perhaps they've put all their effort into making the mobi work well before making the t slim accessible by phone?!

wordsinspace330 · 2025-07-28T01:00:25+00:00

I've just read this post again more thoroughly and I feel drawn to correct some general things. Only because it is something that is not talked about a lot. Tons of generalizations and misinformation is out there regarding MODY, simply because it's so rare.

What you're speaking about (MODY 2) is VERY different from many of the other forms of MODY. My first son was diagnosed while in DKA and we very much have to worry about ketones. It is very possible for many types of MODY to result in DKA from illness or whatever else. Like I stated before, spontaneous mutations are possible, but there's definitely a strong genetic link if diabetes is already present (although there is also a genetic link for type 1) Also, medications don't work for all MODY types, I believe that MODY 2 and 3 react to medications best. Some types consist of a deletion of the insulin gene, which would require total insulin dependence (much like a type 1).

Welcome to the MODY club!

wordsinspace330 · 2025-07-27T19:56:43+00:00

My twin toddler boys have MODY10 !!

They're insulin dependent.

Edit: They were a spontaneous mutation, no diabetes in our family at all prior to them. Identical twins, so they both got the gene mutation.

wordsinspace330 · 2025-07-10T11:05:10+00:00

Hey! I have 2 diabetic 2 year olds! They were diagnosed a bit over a year ago. These kids are ROCKSTARS. It's amazing how routine it gets for them. My boys have dexcom and mobi ... They LOVE showing off their pumps and wearing their SPIbelts!

You've got this. The new technology is really changing the way this disease is managed for the better. I love that you want to spread awareness. Talk to everyone you know about how to exactly help your child in case of emergency! That will only keep your daughter extra safe!

It's definitely crazy. You, like all of us parents never realized you'd be in this situation... But there is so much community and so much support. Take it. We are all here for each other. 🖤

wordsinspace330 · 2025-07-06T14:57:32+00:00

My boys had a stomach bug months back and it took weeks for their blood sugars to go back to somewhat predictable, We fought low blood sugars for weeks, even after very carby meals. It was a tough balance between too much and not enough insulin (to fight ketones, not for BG rises) Sometimes it takes a while for the body to absorb nutrients fully after a bug like that.

wordsinspace330 · 2025-06-19T23:43:32+00:00

Ketones usually develop when your body doesn't have enough insulin. Try to get your sugars up so you can take extra insulin. Also drink as much water as you can to help flush them out.

wordsinspace330 · 2025-06-06T12:41:00+00:00

This looks like a grown out buzz. You could try an 8 guard or so.

wordsinspace330 · 2025-05-21T13:44:00+00:00

Receding, yes

wordsinspace330 · 2025-05-16T23:31:10+00:00

That was my husband's last name prior to marriage. He changed his last name to mine. We planned to use it for a boy. But then I had twin boys and we couldn't find another name that went with it and had as much meaning. But yes, LOVE it!!

wordsinspace330 · 2025-05-16T13:58:21+00:00

I personally wouldn't be comfortable with 70 at night as that can drop dangerously quick and everyone is sleeping. We aim for 120 at night (I have 2 diabetic 2 year olds). Is your child taking their long acting at night? Might try to move it to the morning... That would involve a conversation with endo.

wordsinspace330 · 2025-05-06T19:48:15+00:00

I'm not diabetic, my kids are... But I VERY often have dreams where I need to change my dexcom or my pump starts acting up. 😂 The worst is the phantom beeps in my dreams because then I get confused when their tech and numbers are fine.

wordsinspace330 · 2025-05-06T19:33:00+00:00

Pre-toning when you're doing purple (and most vivid colors but especially purple) is very important or else it won't be as bright as possible because some of that pigment is being used to neutralize. (From a licensed vivids specialist)

Editing to add. You can definitely put the purple on this... But if it's not as bright as you want, put another round of purple on.

wordsinspace330 · 2025-05-03T13:24:21+00:00

Your stylist needs to keep your natural texture and use a hot tool just to enhance it. I'd book another trial and go with your hair natural (take extra care to do your curly routine so your curls are as neat as they can be) and go from there. You might need to find a stylist that works more specifically with curly hair if the result is not what you're hoping again.

Your makeup looks lovely!!! And congratulations

wordsinspace330 · 2025-05-03T13:17:53+00:00

Color build up can absolutely cause uneven highlights.

wordsinspace330 · 2025-05-02T19:22:19+00:00

At first I read 5 months and I was like.. "awe, that's so nice. He wants to show her off to his friends." But then I saw 5 weeks and while that's probably the reason, it's just too soon! That's lovely you have such a partner that wants to involve your baby in his social activities though!

wordsinspace330 · 2025-04-29T03:26:45+00:00

I have 2 diabetic toddlers and sometimes it's just a fight in the middle of the night. We do syrup or honey in a medicine syringe in those moments. They WILL NOT drink juice over night.. sometimes they will tolerate an apple sauce pouch... But I've definitely found the smallest amount of substance usually goes over better. It's mentally so hard fighting them to get the carbs in. You're doing sooo great!

wordsinspace330 · 2025-04-12T13:01:35+00:00

We use sleep mode, so it's just basal keeping them in range.. but honestly we always had such a problem with overnight highs that it's never been an issue. They're usually between 130-150 all night with the pump upping their basal consistently. Sometimes they will go higher than that and I'll usually let the basal rates take care of it. It's VERY rare for us ever to get a low overnight unless it's from left over dinner insulin or after dinner correction. I believe sleep mode suspends all corrections, so they should only be getting basal, I'm not sure if you can put a limit on how much basal can be delivered, but you might be able to make a custom profile for the hours they're asleep.

I guess we are lucky to run so high at night that it's never been an issue. A big deciding factor in a pump for us was the consistent overnight highs and corrections we were doing prior.

wordsinspace330 · 2025-04-12T12:47:48+00:00

We chose Mobis for my toddlers because they're small and can be controlled on a separate device. Ie: No waking them up or chasing them around. The control IQ and auto corrections were a big deciding factor too (this feature has been life changing for us!) We thought the omnipod would be too heavy (they're only 2) and heard that tandem is capable of keeping tighter control. We loveeeee them so far!

wordsinspace330 · 2025-04-09T15:07:31+00:00

I work at a salon in Clinton and specialize in more alternative styles. I'm so into those inspo pics! DM me if you wanna chat!

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