#Hairbrush Market Survey

[haggishlyhagging]

"Some enchanted evening, you will see a stranger. . . ." The music came up at the MK Club in New York, and the buyers and fashion writers, who had been downing drinks from the open bar for more than an hour, quieted as rose-colored lights drenched the stage. Six models in satin panties and lace teddies drifted dreamily into view and took turns swooning on the main stage prop—a Victorian couch. The enervated ladies—"Sophia," "Desiree," "Amapola"—languorously stroked their tresses with antique silver hairbrushes, stopping occasionally to lift limp hands to their brows, as if even this bit of grooming overtaxed their delicate constitutions.

The press release described the event as Bob Mackie's "Premiere collection" of fantasy lingerie. In fact, the Hollywood costume designer (author of Dressing for Glamour) had introduced a nearly identical line ten years before. It failed then in a matter of weeks but the women of the late '80s, Mackie believed, were different. “I see it changing,”Mackie asserts. "Women want to wear very feminine lingerie now."

Mackie got this impression not from women but from the late-80s lingerie industry, which claimed to be in the midst of an "Intimate Apparel Explosion." As usual, this was a marketing slogan, not a social trend. Frustrated by slackening sales, the Intimate Apparel Council—an all-male board of lingerie makers—established a special public relations committee in 1987. Its mission: Stir up "excitement."

The committee immediately issued a press release proclaiming that "cleavage is back" and that the average woman's bust had suddenly swelled from 34B to 36C. "Bustiers, corsets, camisoles, knickers, and petticoats," the press kits declared, are now not only "accepted" by women but actually represent "a fashion statement." A $10,000 focus-group study gathered information for the committee about the preferences of manufacturers and retail buyers. No female consumers were surveyed. "It's not that we aren't interested in them," Karen Bromley, the committee's spokesperson, explains. "There's just limited dollars."

In anticipation of the Intimate Apparel Explosion, manufacturers boosted the production of undergarments to its highest level in a dozen years. In 1987, the same year the fashion industry slashed its output of women's suits, it doubled production of garter belts. Again, it was the "better-business" shopper that the fashion marketers were after; in one year, the industry nearly tripled its shipments of luxury lingerie. Du Pont, the largest maker of foundation fabrics, simultaneously began a nationwide "education program," which included "training videos" in stores, fitting room posters and special "training" tags on the clothes to teach women the virtues of underwire bras and girdles (or "body shapers," as they now called them—garments that allow women "a sense of control"). Once again, a fashion regression was billed as a feminist breakthrough. "Women have come a long way since the 1960s," Du Pont's sales literature exulted. "They now care about what they wear under clothes.

The fashion press, as usual, was accommodating. "Bra sales are booming" the New York Daily News claimed. Its evidence: the Intimate Apparel Council's press release. Enlisting one fake backlash trend to promote another, the New York Times claimed that women were rushing out to buy $375 bustiers to use "for cocooning." Life dedicated its June 1989 cover to a hundredth-anniversary salute, "Hurrah for the Bra," and insisted, likewise without data, that women were eagerly investing in designer brassieres and corsets. In an interview later, the article's author, Claudia Dowling, admits that she herself doesn't fit the trend; when asked, she can't even recall what brand bra she wears: "Your basic Warner whatever, I guess," she says.

Hollywood also hastened to the aid of the intimate-apparel industry, with garter belts in Bull Durham, push-up bras in Dangerous Liaisons, and merry-widow regalia galore in Working Girl. TV did its bit, too, as characters from "The Young and the Restless" to "Dynasty" jumped into bustiers, and even the women of "thirtysomething" inspected teddies in one shopping episode.

The fashion press marketed the Intimate Apparel Explosion as a symbol of modern women's new sexual freedom. "The 'Sexy' Revolution Ignites Intimate Apparel," Body Fashions announced in its October 1987 cover story. But the magazine was right to put quotes around "sexy." The cover model was encased in a full-body girdle, and the lingerie inside was mostly of Victorian vintage. Late-'80s lingerie celebrated the repression, not the flowering, of female sexuality. The ideal Victorian lady it had originally been designed for, after all, wasn't supposed to have any libido.

A few years before the Intimate Apparel Explosion, the pop singer Madonna gained notoriety by wearing a black bustier as a shirt. In her rebellious send-up of prim notions of feminine propriety, she paraded her sexuality and transformed "intimate apparel" into an explicit ironic statement. This was not, however, the sort of "sexy revolution" that the fashion designers had in mind. "That Madonna look was vulgar," Bob Mackie sniffs. "It was overly sexually expressive. The slits and the clothes cut up and pulled all around; you couldn't tell the sluts from the schoolgirls." The lingerie that he advocated had "a more ladylike feminine attitude."

Late Victorian apparel merchants were the first to mass-market "feminine" lingerie, turning corsets into a "tight-lacing" fetish and weighing women down in thirty pounds of bustles and petticoats. It worked for them; by the turn of the century, they had ushered in "the great epoch of underwear." Lingerie publicists of the '80s offered various sociological reasons for the Victorian underwear revival, from "the return of marriage" to "fear of AIDS"—though they never did explain how garter belts ward of infection. But the real reason for the Victorian renaissance was strictly business. “Whenever the romantic Victorian mood is in, we are going to do better,” explains Peter Velardi, chairman of the lingerie giant Vanity Fair and a member of the Intimate Apparel Council's executive committee.

In this decade's underwear campaign, the intimate-apparel industry owed its heaviest promotional debt to the Limited, the fashion retailer that turned a California lingerie boutique named Victoria's Secret into a national chain with 346 shops in five years. "I don't want to sound arrogant," Howard Gross, president of Victoria's Secret, says, "but . . . we caused the Intimate Apparel Explosion. We started it and a lot of people wanted to copy it."

The designers of the Victoria's Secret shop, a Disneyland version of a 19th-century lady's dressing room, packed each outlet with "antique" armoires and sepia photos of brides and mothers. Their blueprint was quickly copied by other retailers: May's "Amanda's Closet," Marshall Field's "Amelia's Boutique," Belk's "Marianne's Boutique," and Bullock's "Le Boudoir." Even Frederick's of Hollywood reverted to Victoriana, replacing fright wigs with lace chemises, repainting its walls in ladylike pinks and mauves and banning frontal nudity from its catalogs. "You can put our catalog on your coffee table now," George Townson, president of Frederick's, says proudly.

The Limited bought Victoria's Secret in 1982 from its originator, Roy Raymond, who opened the first shop in a suburban mall in Palo Alto, California. A Stanford MBA and former marketing man for the Vicks company—where he developed such unsuccessful hygiene products as a post-defecation foam to dab on toilet paper—Raymond wanted to create a store that would cater to his gender. "Part of the game was to make it more comfortable to men," he says. "I aimed it, I guess, at myself." But Raymond didn't want his female customers to think a man was running the store; that might put them off. So he was careful to include in the store's catalogs a personal letter to subscribers from "Victoria," the store's putative owner, who revealed her personal preferences in lingerie and urged readers to visit "my boutique." If customers called to inquire after Ms. Victoria's whereabouts, the salesclerks were instructed to say she was "traveling in Europe." As for the media, Raymond's wife handled all TV appearances.

Raymond settled on a Victorian theme both because he rise renovating his own Victorian home in San Francisco at the time and because it seemed like "a romantic happy time." He explains: “It’s that Ralph Lauren image . . . that people were happier then. I don't know if that is really true. It's just the image in my mind, I guess created by all the media things I've seen. But it's real.”

Maybe the Victorian era wasn't the best of times for the female population, he acknowledges, but he came up with a marketing strategy to deal with that problem: women are now "liberated" enough to choose corsets to please themselves, not their men. "We had this whole pitch," he recalls, "that the woman bought this very romantic and sexy lingerie to feel good about herself, and the effect it had on a man was secondary. It allowed us to sell these garments without seeming sexist." But was it true? He shrugs. "It was just the philosophy we used. The media picked it up and called it a 'trend,' but I don't know. I've never seen any statistics."

When the Limited took over Victoria's Secret, the new chief continued the theme. Career women want to wear bustiers in the boardroom, Howard Gross says, so they can feel confident that, underneath it all, they are still anatomically correct. "Women get a little pip, a little perk out of it," he explains. “It's like, ‘Here I am at this very serious business meeting and they really don't know that I'm wearing a garter belt!’” Gross didn't have any statistics to support this theory, either: "The company does no consumer or market research, absolutely none! I just don't believe in it." Instead of asking everyday women what they wanted in underwear, Gross conducted in-house brainstorming sessions where top company managers sat around a table and revealed their "romantic fantasies." Some of them, Gross admits, were actually "not so romantic" like the male executive who imagined, "I'm in bed with eighteen women."

-Susan Faludi, Backlash: the Undeclared War Against American Women

[sorav93]

Hairbrush Market 2022, Estimation, Key Player, Portfolio, SWOT Analysis and Forecast to 2028

Hairbrush Market 2022, Estimation, Key Player, Portfolio, SWOT Analysis and Forecast to 2028

Hairbrush Market A hairbrush is a stick brush with rigid or soft bristles used in hair care for smoothing, styling, and detangling human hair, or for grooming an animal’s fur.The modern hair brush is created in United States of America by Hugh Rock in 1854. It had both elastic wire teeth and natural bristles. With the development of material and industrial capacity, the hair brush develops more…

[thechosenferret]

Of Course It’s Precious Potter - Chapter 3

This chapter is dedicated to @scarheaded-ferret for his birthday! You are such an incredible person, and I hope you enjoy your next year of life! <3

Summary: Draco has been tasked to steal a possession from precious Prince Potter. Little does he know, that's only a small test for what they need done next. Well, that is if Draco can carry it out to the end.

You can also read it on ao3 under the username TheChosenFerret (there’s a link in my bio, I don’t trust tumblr with links in original posts), or through my tag #Of Course it’s Precious Potter

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As the day progressed, Harry couldn’t get the nagging thought out of his head that perhaps his mind hadn’t entirely made up the blond stranger. With would be a lovely thought if it meant that he could see him again, but there was still the tiny problem that their first meeting was… technically due to trespassing. 

Harry didn’t give a thought to why exactly he was trespassing until he made his way to his dresser. Every year, Harry sees the same items on that dresser. Every week, Harry cleans those same items on that dresser. Every day, Harry picks up one specific item on that dresser. Today, however, it was gone. Gone except the letter he carefully kept secret underneath it, which could only mean three things. One, someone knew about the letter. Two, someone purposely left the letter. Three, the blond man must of stolen his dad’s trophy. 

Fuck. 

Of course the trespassing man had to commit another crime at the same time. 

Of course the trespassing, stealing man had to purposely not steal what was now the last remaining artifact of his parents. Harry didn’t know whether to count this man as a complete fool, report him immediately to the watchmen, or send him a thank you card. Of course, reporting him to the watchmen would mean giving up the letter for investigation and to “protect the past King and Queen’s treasures,” aka lock them up until they rot away, so that was clearly not an option. All that’s left is that the man is a fool who should be thanked, which could only be done if he made the foolish decision to strike again. 

He could strike again, actually. Seeing as he left behind the letter, someone may of been just as pissed off as Harry was happy. 

In that case, Harry went to collect his parent’s letter like always, but instead of reading it before immediately hiding it again, he brought it over to his desk, where he placed it next to him so he can protect it better, then began to write letter to the blond man. After a few drafts, he finally felt okay enough with it, and went to leave it in the middle of the room upside down with the words “To The Blond” written as big as possible on the back. 

Feeling the day catch up to him at last, Harry collected his parent’s letter and made his way to the bed, where he read through the it from the light of the one candle left still lit in his room. He then carefully placed it on a pillow next to him that he is certain will not be harmed if he were to roll over in the middle of the night before blowing out the flame and finally going to sleep. 

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Following the same path that he took last night, Draco scaled up the castle, steadied a rope to a mini cross lined up across the roof, and made his way down the chimney into the now unfortunately too familiar, dusty fireplace. The only thing that was different now was the one piece of trash among the nearly spotless room. Draco ignored the item and surveyed the room, trying to get into the mind of such a Posh Prince to see where he might hide his oh so important diary. 

On the bookcase? Although the room is pristine, the bookcase feels like it hasn’t been touched in ages. In the drawer under his bedside table? Draco carefully made his way closer to the table, and therefore the stupid prince. He looked so… not idiotic while asleep, even slightly peaceful. Draco snapped himself out of his thoughts as he turned his attention back to the table and, subsequently, the drawer that was lacking a diary. 

Draco continued his search by checking the other drawers in the room, where the most interesting thing he saw was a hairbrush, but yet no journal. Not wanting to be out in the open for too long, Draco made his way back to the fireplace, but not before stopping in the middle of the room with that stupid piece of trash. The stupid piece of trash that was addressed to a blond. Merlin, of course Potter had seen him. And to make it worse, he wrote him a letter. Curiously, Draco picked it up and started to read it as he very slowly walked back to the fireplace. Potter wanted to meet up with him. And doesn’t despise him? That idiot. He’d guess the prince was all self-righteous and forgiving, but he never expected to be on the receiving side of it. 

He paced the room without care as he read the letter again and again, only stopping when his brain started to think about how he must of written this tonight, which means that he probably used his desk tonight seeing as the paper didn’t show signs of being written without a solid surface behind it, therefore maybe he regularly uses his desk, so perhaps he has actually used the books stacked on his desk. During all this time of snooping, Draco thought the pile of books was just for decoration to act like he studies. 

Draco put his letter in his pocket and began to sort through the books. Introduction to Finances? Nope. Full History of 1660 to 1666… Aha! An unmarked book with handwritten entries dating back to 10 years ago. And to further prove his point, the handwriting is very close to the one shown on his letter. Bingo! Not wanting to risk Harry seeing him for what now would be the third time, Draco slipped back out with the diary, totally not glancing at Harry one last time before leaving. 

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Draco continued his route to the meeting spot by rooftop, not wanting to deal with scaling back down quite yet. As he walked and jumped, all his thoughts kept tracing back to that damn letter. That letter and the diary that featured what he can only guess is all the minor inconveniences for such a rich and loved guy such as Potter. Which means that it really wouldn’t be horrible to read some of it. Plus, he should double check that this contains the prince’s thoughts, and not some rando’s diary the prince somehow has saved. So, Draco was legally obligated to read it. 

Draco made his way over to the meeting spot and found a nice spot on the roof where he can lean against a half wall, but could still perfectly see the sun when it rises. The client can wait a few more hours for me to double check this purchase. Can’t give away faulty merchandize after all.  So he read. And read. And read. 

The journal wasn’t contains of minor inconveniences at all. Actually, they were very major problems. Why hadn’t this idiot told someone about this before? That cupboard. His family. Merlin. Draco couldn’t let this get out to some second hand thief, not that it was any better that he’d done it. There must be some reason he’s been keeping it out of the public’s eye for so long… which means that Draco’s going to have to make sure that this book stays a secret. One stupid letter and all the sudden he’s helping people, all thanks to that idiot Potter. 

Draco hid the journal in his jacket and made his way down the building and to the market. He had to look into a lot of stores to find one that has someone in it, let alone is selling empty journals, but at long last he found it. He got the smallest one (both to help out on cash but also so he can fill it up faster), then bought a quill and ink and made his way back to the roof to start his work. 

He wrote until the sun finally did rise, but he managed to create a diary full of minor inconveniences that seemed close enough to reality to be believable. To finish it off, Draco scrawled the words “Harry James Potter’s Personal Journal” on the front. It pained him to have to try to recreate the messy handwriting of Potters, but he feels like he’d pulled it off with flying colors—maybe his cousin was right about how he should go into forgery. 

Worried about stalling any more, Draco hide the real diary and letter on the roof, and made his way down the building. He threw on his “I just pulled off a successful heist” face just as the same man from the previous night appeared from behind a wall. Silently, he handed over the replicated diary, choosing to not speak even when he guy walked away and said “Well contact your family again soon” for fear of having his voice betray his thoughts, all of which were along the lines of fuck.

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Taglist: @devilrising @sweetlialia @ladyseidenlocke 

[lalka-laski]

What was the last catered event you attended? Jess's wedding. Although I don't know if that counts as catering since the venue itself provided the food? How many continents have you been to, and which ones? Just North America How many continents has your best friend been to, and which ones? North America, Europe, Australia How many continents has your dad been to, and which ones? North America, Europe, maybe Asia? He was in the Marines so he's been all over That’s enough questions about continents. Anyways, do you like Iron Maiden? Nah

What’s something that you love about yourself? My friendliness Have you ever been so terrified that you felt paralyzed? Yep, that's what my body does when I'm scared, it locks up. What’s a place you have a strong emotional connection to? I was just asked this in a previous survey.... weird Do you take yoga classes? I have individual sessions with my coworker who is a certified instructor, in exchange for marketing work I do for her side hustle. It's a sweet deal! What’s the last thing you do before getting into bed every night? It varies night to night. I don't have a solid routine Have you ever had Lebanese cuisine? Yes! One of my absolute favorite restaurants in my city is Lebanese. Who was the last relative you visited? My in-laws Would you rather have five eight-hour workdays per week, or four ten-hour workdays per week? I work 4 tens and much prefer it. The less actual days I have to be at work, the better. What is a decision you’ve made that changed your entire life? Deciding to date Glenn Have you ever made any money from a side-hustle? Yeah you could call it that Do you ever wonder what kind of person you’d have turned out to be if a certain event never happened to you? Of course I do When you’re home alone, do you still shower with the bathroom door closed? I rarely shower when I'm home alone so I can't even recall what I do Have you ever bought something really expensive and ended up returning it? Yup. I once bought a $20 hairbrush (wtf?), went home and realized that was a ridiculous waste of money If you could have anyone’s singing voice, whose would you choose? Dolores O'Riordan from The Cranberries Is there anything you’d like to say to your last ex? It would be a waste of breath Where did you buy your dishes from? Mostly Christmas Tree Shop... love me a bargain Do you think Mars will be colonized in your lifetime? It's possible Have you ever been homeless? If so, what led to your homelessness? No thank God When was the last time you turned on the air conditioning? A few months ago Have you ever been a victim of a crime? Yeah Have you ever been on a ship? Um I don't think so actually Do you ever take intentional breaks from checking/posting on social media? I try to but it never works out Who was Van Halen’s better singer - David Lee Roth, or Sammy Hagar? I’m not familiar enough with them to know Did you use the Cornell note-taking system when you were in school? Nope Which fictional character has the most memorable quotes? Joey or Phoebe from Friends have a lot of great ones, also almost any character from Mean Girls... just to name a few Have you ever taken a statistics class? Hell no What’s a class you did not take in school, but now wish you had? Well certainly not statistics, ha Have you ever been to either of your parents’ workplaces? Yep What was the last thing you felt hopeful about? I woke up feeling hopeful for the day and the week ahead. I'm determined to make it better than last week.

[blogwiseguy123world]

Global Hairbrush Market Research Report 2020-2026

Summary – A new market study, titled "Global Hairbrush Market Research Report 2015-2027 of Major Types, Applications and Competitive Vendors in Top Regions and Countries" has been featured on WiseGuyReports.

The Global market for Hairbrush is estimated to grow at a CAGR of roughly X.X% in the next 8 years, and will reach USD X.X million in 2027, from USD X.X million in 2020.

Aimed to provide most segmented consumption and sales data of different types of Hairbrush, downstream consumption fields and competitive landscape in different regions and countries around the world, this report analyzes the latest market data from the primary and secondary authoritative source.

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The report also tracks the latest market dynamics, such as driving factors, restraining factors, and industry news like mergers, acquisitions, and investments. It provides market size (value and volume), market share, growth rate by types, applications, and combines both qualitative and quantitative methods to make micro and macro forecasts in different regions or countries.

The report can help to understand the market and strategize for business expansion accordingly. In the strategy analysis, it gives insights from marketing channel and market positioning to potential growth strategies, providing in-depth analysis for new entrants or exists competitors in the Hairbrush industry.

The report focuses on the top players in terms of profiles, product analysis, sales, price, revenue, and gross margin.

Major players covered in this report:

Braun

Philip B

Denman

Ibiza

Acca Kappa

YS Park

Janeke

Conair

Aerin

Mason Pearson

Air Motion

Knot Genie

The Wet Brush

Carpenter Tan

GHD

Tangle Teezer

Kent Brushes

Paul Mitchell

Goody

By Type:

Round Brush

Vent Brush

Cushion Brush

Paddle Brush

Detangling Brush

Boar bristle Brush

By Application:

Personal

Professional

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Major regions covered in the report:

North America

Europe

Asia-Pacific

Latin America

Middle East & Africa

Country-level segmentation in the report:

United States

Germany

UK

France

Italy

Spain

Poland

Russia

China

Japan

India

Indonesia

Thailand

Philippines

Malaysia

Singapore

Vietnam

Brazil

Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates

Qatar

Bahrain

Years considered for this report:

Historical Years: 2015-2019

Base Year: 2019

Estimated Year: 2020

Forecast Period: 2020-2027

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[inwintersolitude]

What was the last thing to upset you? My audiologist telling me that there's a chance that one of my hearing disorders is caused by a brain tumor and that I'll need further testing. I'm not super upset, though, because the chances of actually having a brain tumor at my age are pretty slim.

How’s the weather been today? It was hot and sunny. Which is unfortunate, because it's October now and I'm sick of summer weather. I've been sick of summer weather since summer started, haha.

What was the first tattoo you got or what would be the first tattoo you’ll get? I don't have or want any tattoos.

What was the last store you went into and did you buy anything? A grocery store. I bought brie, gouda, crackers, spinach, chickpeas, milk, oatmeal... and probably some other things I'm forgetting.

Have you ever been late for school or work? Yes.

Do you prefer to shower in the morning or at night? At night.

Do you dip your pretzels in anything? I almost never eat pretzels. Not the hard kind, at least. I'll sometimes have a soft pretzel, which I always like to dip in mustard.

What is your favourite kind of fruit cobbler? Apple or blueberry.

Is there a basement in your house? If so, what is it used for? I wouldn't really call it a basement. The first floor is built into a hillside, so the laundry room and the back of the garage are halfway underground.

When was the last time you were intoxicated? Over 6 years ago.

Have you been swimming today? No.

Is your phone fully charged at the moment? No.

Have you driven a car today? Yes, but just to move it from the driveway into the garage before my husband got home.

When was the last time you felt extremely nervous? Extremely? Hm. Maybe the last time I had a panic attack, which was about 6 months ago.

Do you have a small, medium or large bedroom? It's fairly large.

Where was your first job and how old were you? I did produce prep at a farm market. I was 17.

Have you eaten soup this week? Yep, I had roasted vegetable soup for dinner a few nights ago.

Have you ever made your own survey? Yes, years ago.

Do you know your birthstone and if so, do you have any jewelery containing it? Yes, and yes.

What colour is your hairbrush? Black.

Do you hear any other people talking right now? No.

Are you a fan of The Office? Yes.

When was the last time you started a new medication? About a month ago. I had to start using a daily nasal spray for my eustatian tube dysfunction in my left ear.

What is your favourite type of nut? Cashews.

Where did you eat the best pizza you’ve ever eaten in your life? Lou Malnati's in Chicago. YUM.

Do you know what year your parents married? Yes. 1982.

Did you ever watch The Rugrats when you were a kid? Yes, sometimes.

Would you ever shave your head to raise money for cancer? No, I don't see how shaving one's head would generate money. If it's one of those fundraisers where people donate a certain amount for each head shaved... why not just donate the money in the first place, without people shaving their heads? I'd consider cutting my hair to donate it (that is, if I ever let it get that long), but there's no need to completely shave it.

Did you watch Breaking Bad as it aired or did you catch up later on? Neither. I've never watched it.

Is there anything you’re looking forward to at the moment? Yes. I can't wait to go to Delaware next month for a big family get-together. People are coming in from all over the country and I can't wait to see everyone.

Do you believe in the paranormal? No. I think there's a scientific explanation for everything... even if it's areas of science we have yet to discover and research.

Do you know anyone who doesn’t have a middle name? I don't think so.

What is your fast food place of choice? I don't really like any of them enough to have a favorite.

How close is the nearest Starbucks from your house? About a 6 minute drive.

Have you ever played in the snow? Countless times! I lived in a really snowy region from ages 3 to 23. I built lots of igloos in my childhood.

Do you know anyone who was adopted? I used to. A family friend's young daughter they adopted from China. But she passed away from cancer when she was 6, despite her doctors believing her to be in remission. I don't think I've ever cried as hard as I did the day my mom called me to say she had died.

Do your parents’ professions match their college degrees? My mom's does. She got her degree in piano performance, and she owns a piano studio. My dad's degree is in chemical engineering, but he hasn't worked as a chemical engineer since 2004. He still works in the industry and for the same company since about 1980, just on the financial side of it now.

Do you write shopping lists on paper or just remember it in your head? I use the Reminders app on my phone, and use the app on my Apple Watch to look at the list and check stuff off.

Have you put your phone on silent today? Yes, when my husband and I went out to dinner.

Can you name all 50 US state capital cities? There's probably a few I've forgotten.

Have you been to the mall today? No.

Have you ever watched Scrubs? If so, did you like it? Yes, I've seen a few episodes. It was alright.

Do you prefer loose leaf tea or teabags? I usually prefer loose leaf. Although there are still some pretty high-quality bagged teas, that come in those pyramid sachets.

How often do you check your emails? Oh god, this reminds me I haven't checked it in like a week. I'm terrible at checking it as frequently as I should, now that I don't have a work email anymore.

Do you read John Green novels? No.

What was the last thing you purchased at a supermarket? Already answered in question 4.

Have you ever used a lawnmower? Countless times. Not as much at this house, though, since the neighborhood HOA pays for a landscaping company to do everyone's lawns. But sometimes they don't come often enough, and my husband and I will mow the grass ourselves to keep it looking nice.

Have you ever played QuizUp on iOS? Not on iOS, but I did play it a few years ago on my old Android phone.

Have you ever consumed so much alcohol that you vomited? Just once.

Have you ever been to Thailand? No.

Have you ever been to Universal Studios? Yes.

Have you had a bath this week? No, I only take showers.

Do you like pumpkin pie? I looove pumpkin pie.

Do you know anyone who smokes in their car? I think I only know one person who smokes (that I know of), and I've never seen him smoke in his truck.

Have you ever seen a shooting star? A meteor? Yes.

Can you tie balloons? Yes.

What is your favourite place to get Chinese food? P.F. Chang's.

When was the last time you were at a pet store? Last week, to get some perches to mount to the walls so our birds have more places to fly to in their room.

Do you do a big weekly shop or just shop for groceries as you need them? I buy things as I need them. I usually get groceries 2-3 times per week.

[thekuroiookami]

KnB (Fairytale AU) - If the glove fits

Of all things, he was going to be defeated by a soot stain. Kagami scrubbed the hem of the silk coat with renewed vigour, but to no avail. The black patch stubbornly stayed where it was, a glaring mishap on the sheen of the otherwise pearly white fabric. He sighed and dropped the damp cloth onto the table.

“Well, I suppose I don’t have to expect any dinner tonight.” He grumbled at the injustice. “Even though I’ll be the one cooking it.”

Right on cue, the summoning bell in the kitchen tinkled angrily. He peered blearily out of one eye. Of course, it was one of his step-siblings. Of course. Who else had the capacity to torment him while he was bone tired?

With a sigh drawn from a world-weary soul, he wiped his hands on his apron, checking on the stew bubbling in the hearth as he left. Hoping that he wouldn’t be held up too long by whatever inane order they gave him next, Kagami opened the door to his step-brother’s opulent boudoir.

He dodged as a heeled shoe narrowly missed his head, hitting the door with a thunk. With dawning horror, he watched as the expensively studded buckle tumbled off. Another thing he’d have to spend precious hours repairing. He turned around to scowl at the attacker.

“What took you so long, idiot? Huh, I suppose I shouldn’t expect much out of someone so slow in the head, anyway.” Aomine lounged on a garishly striped couch, shirt half open, and the other shoe dangling from his fingers. “Oye, get me something to eat, and be quick about it. While you’re at it, my pillow book is missing. Find that as well.”

Kagami gritted his teeth and tried, again, to find that kindness and patience his mother had told him about. It was nowhere to be found. “I’m not a slave you can just order around as you please, moron. And dinner’s in two hours. Wait until then.”

Aomine stood up, lazily twirling the shoe. “Getting ideas too big for your head, errand boy? Don’t forget, it may be your mother’s house, but you live off our money. Don’t push your luck, or you’ll find yourself singing for coppers on the street. Now bring me my sandwich.”

Kagami let out a laugh that couldn’t quite hide his bitterness. “There’s no chance of that, seeing not one of you can cook. You’d die in a week if I weren’t around to keep house.”

A sinister yet musical voice sent sudden chills down his back. “You overestimate your value, Kagami. I would have cut you from the household long ago, if it were not for the memory of your dear mother.”

He took a step back, face frozen in guilty terror, as Akashi glided into the room, followed a disinterested Midorima. He gulped as his step-father’s narrowed crimson eyes surveyed him, the disdain evident. Kagami’s other sibling merely huffed in annoyance and went back to inspecting the miniature cuckoo clock he was carrying.

Akashi slowly strolled past the dressing table, trailing his fingers over the white wood. “I’m more than happy to hire new, more competent help if I thought it was necessary. But how else would you earn your keep here, Kagami? I am being more generous than many people would be, by taking you in.”

The words were out of his mouth before he could restrain himself. “BUT IT ISN’T YOUR MONEY! And I can’t just make food appear on a whim just because this glutton said so!”

Kagami stilled in fear as Akashi abruptly clenched his fingers around a silver hairbrush lying on the bureau. His eye glinted gold in the mirror as he slowly turned back to face a panicked Kagami.

“What did you say?”

“I mean- err-“

“Surely,” Akashi cut him off with deadly calm, “surely you were not attempting to defy me?”

Kagami shook his head frantically, eyes glued to the potentially fatal hairbrush in Akashi’s hand as the latter prowled forward. A previous incident with a letter opener had made Kagami wary of all projectiles in Akashi’s hands. His terrifying, evil, demonic step-parent spoke again.

“Because that would be unthinkable. One would almost say you had a death-wish.”

“I do not, milord. I’m sorry.”

After holding Kagami in the thrall of his satanic gaze for one more moment to ensure total subservience, Akashi nodded regally. “Then you may show your gratitude by making sure my sons are ready for the ball in three nights. I want them dressed in their very best. We’re trying to catch the eye of a princess, after all.”

Midorima and Aomine sat to attention at this. The former pushed his gold-rimmed glasses up his nose. “So it has been announced then? The princess is taking suitors?”

Akashi’s lips curved in a calculating smile. “Yes, the invitations just arrived this morning. Any man invited to the ball is eligible for her hand. All we need do is snare her.”

Aomine’s grin was lascivious. “I’ve heard she’s pretty easy on the eyes. And that she fills out her corsets nicely. I wouldn’t mind being shackled to a woman like that.”

Midorima spared a contemptuous glance for his brother. “I do not believe any discerning woman would take a second look at you. On the other hand, I will be well-prepared to charm her.”

“With your lucky item of the day?” Aomine scoffed at the notion. “If it’s anything like that thing you’re holding now, she’ll wise up quick to the fact that you escaped from the asylum.”

“Now, now,” said Akashi before things could heat up further, “we were discussing the matter of your attire. As I was saying, Kagami will be responsible for your clothing. Luckily, the market will be stocking new fabric tomorrow, so there will be just enough time to finish stitching it.”

Kagami felt his stomach drop. “New fabric? But that’s not enough time to make three coats from scratch!”

“I’m sure you’ll manage.” Akashi’s eyes burned into Kagami. “Won’t you?”

His shoulders slumped as he realized he wouldn’t be getting any sleep for the next few days. “Yes, milord.”

XXX

Kagami worked furiously for the next two days, sewing and cutting until his fingers were numb with pain. He had been deprived of some valuable time on the first day as Aomine dithered over what colour to pick. He knew the torment was deliberate on Aomine’s part. When he finally settled on a navy silk after three hours, Kagami’s joy had been cut short by the fact that Midorima’s belated appearance. Apparently the gypsy fortune-teller had read Midorima’s cards and suggested that he get – of all things – a frog shaped pin to ward off bad luck. There ensued another painful hour where Midorima hemmed and hawed until he found the forest-green velvet he wanted. After rushing home to cook dinner (because it wasn’t like house could run itself, Akashi said), he had barely enough time to take measurements and cut the cloth before collapsing into bed.

Now, he triumphantly dropped the scissors onto the floor and tied off the last stitch. “There, it’s done.”

Midorima tapped his foot impatiently. “Then hand it over, I must get ready. There’s barely two hours till the carriage arrives.”

Aomine sauntered in, grabbed his clothes, and went back out without a word of thanks. Akashi was also about exit the room when Kagami hesitantly spoke up. “Can I go too? To the ball, I mean?”

Akashi paused before answering. “Of course, I see no reason why not.”

He brightened until the red-head spoke again. “If you finish cleaning every fire-place in the manor before we leave, that is.”

Kagami watched his so-called family walk away, heart splintering until he was hollow inside. The ball would have been a chance to meet new people, perhaps find someone that liked duelling as much as he did. The princess he didn’t care much about, but the prince was rumoured to have a band of fighters that sailed the high seas in search of adventure. This would have been a golden opportunity to meet him, and maybe impress him enough that he’d ask Kagami to join. But, as always, fate liked to have the last laugh.

He stood on the porch, watching the last of his hopes fade away as the carriage rumbled down the drive with his cackling step-siblings in it. Sighing, he prepared to go start on the fireplaces.

“My, your family really aren’t very nice, are they?” A thoughtful voice came from somewhere near Kagami’s elbow.

He leapt back in fright as he realized a faintly glowing person stood next to him. “Who- what are you?”

The apparition’s mouth turned down at the corners. “You mean you don’t remember me, Kagami? I suppose you were younger then, but still…”

A hazy memory made its way to the surface of Kagami’s mind. “Ku..ro..ko?”

“That’s right. Guardian fairy, at your service.” Kuroko produced a taped-together wand for emphasis.

“Guardian fairy? Some use you are. Where were you when I was being abused all this time?” If it weren’t for the blue glow, Kagami would have labelled the whole thing a scam.

Kuroko seemed to droop in despair. “I apologize, I didn’t know. As you can see, my magic is much weaker than the average fairy, so much that I go unnoticed most of the time. I mean, I was supposed to appear with a burst of light, but I barely managed a few sprinkles.”

Kagami nodded in understanding. If he squinted really hard, he could see some glitter in the lamplight.

Kuroko continued his sad tale. “It’ll get better when the Bureau processes my promotion, but until then, I can’t do anything large-scale. Like change your life for the better.”

Kagami sighed. “So what are you here for then? To chat?”

“I overheard you saying you wanted to go to the ball. I can help with that. First, you need transportation. Is there anything we can use?”

An excited bark startled the both of them. Kagami scrambled back as he realised a blue-eyed puppy had been watching the whole time. “Get it away from me!”

Kuroko smiled at the happy dog. “Yes, you’ll do nicely.” Kagami watched in fascination as the fairy drew some complex runes in the air, sparks emitting from the crack in the wand. The puppy began to glow with the same blue light as Kuroko and there was a sudden flash.

When Kagami blinked his eyes back into shape again, a dappled pony stood in the dog’s place, eagerly pawing at the ground. A polished saddle and bridle marked it as a form of converyance.

He turned to Kuroko, incredulous. “This? This is your idea of transportation? Shouldn’t it be a proper horse at least?” Granted, it was a rather large pony, but still.

Kuroko returned a deadpan look. “There are rules about these things, Kagami. Conservation of matter and such. You can’t just turn a puppy into a full-grown horse. It has to be proportionate across species. Now, if we had a Great Dane, it would be a different story.”

Kagami rubbed his temples. “You can’t even call it magic anymore…”

Kuroko cleared his throat. “Now for your clothes, I should be able to do a bit better…”

A wave of warm magic flowed over Kagami, brushing across his skin and hair. When he looked down again, he was wearing a beautifully fitted coat, far finer than any he could have stitched himself. The midnight fabric was offset by the snowy white shirt and cuffs. His cravat was held together by a ruby pin, and the buckles on his boots gleamed with the shine of newness. Kuroko looked intrigued.

“Interesting. You seem to amplify my magic when it’s used on you. Certainly I could not have achieved that by myself. We shall have to investigate it another time.”

Kagami didn’t hear him, too busy being amazed at the transformation. He sighed when he saw his hands though. Roughened with work and ash, they were clean, but still a contrast to the luxurious outfit. Kuroko noticed and smiled.

“And for the final touch…” Another set of runes appeared over Kagami’s hands. When the magic died away, a pair of ruby-red gloves, made of dove-soft leather and fitted perfectly to every finger, graced Kagami.

“A fine job, if I say so myself. I made that from elven leather, so take care of those.” Kuroko seemed very pleased with himself.

Kagami eyed the black and white pony with suspicion. “I still don’t want to ride that thing. It was a dog, no matter what you did to it.” His case was justified when the animal gave him a friendly lick to the face.

“Just give in, Kagami. You’ll be fine. Although..” Kuroko frowned at his malfunctioning wand. “This wand is a bit old, so I wouldn’t trust the magic to last long. You should endeavour to get home by midnight, it will wear off by then.”

The other boy rolled his eyes. “Just my luck, getting stuck with the one guardian fairy that’s low on magic. Might as well make the most of what I have then.” He pulled himself up onto the prancing horse and paused. “Hey, Kuroko?”

“Yes?”

“Thanks for everything. Even if it doesn’t last long.”

Kuroko smiled, blue irises lighting up. “No problem. Enjoy yourself.”

And so, Kagami set off to the castle, finally one step closer to achieving his dream.

XXX

Prince Kise, seventeenth in a long line of illustrious monarchs, blew his hair out of his eyes in sheer boredom. Balls were all well and good, but this one was especially mind-numbing because it consisted of a long line of fawning men trying desperately to impress his sister. He glanced from the latest strutting suitor when someone nudged him.

The captain of his guard raised an eyebrow meaningfully. “Shouldn’t you be greeting the guests, your highness?” Kasamatsu always was a stickler for propriety.

He waved a careless hand. “It’s fine. They’re not here to see me, and Momoi has them dancing in the palm of her hand anyway. I’m just waiting for the waltz to start so I can get some fresh air.” It made a nice change to not be the centre of attention for once.

He didn’t miss the longing glance Kasamatsu directed at the princess, who was smiling beatifically at some rogue in blue. He cleared his throat as a distraction. “So when are we setting off to Fairnesse again?”

The captain snapped back to attention, intense gaze back. “Next week. The Sea Dancer will be fully repaired and restocked by then. Are you sure about the destination though? It seems a bit…risky.”

Kise’s eyes turned into pools of fiery gold, sharpening with anticipation. “You know me, Kasamatsu. A princess in a tower, guarded by a dragon? I can’t pass up a challenge like that. Besides, I’ve heard that Fairnesse has skilled duelists. Who knows what I may be able to learn…”

The prince trailed off as his gaze was caught by the new arrival. A young man about his age, tall and well-built with auburn hair, stumbled in through the French windows leading to the ballroom. The bewildered guest’s eyes widened as he took in the magnificence of the hall, candlelight glittering off crystal chandeliers and champagne flutes. He was stylishly dressed, Kise noted, but seemed strangely out-of-place.

Kasamatsu was also watching the red-head closely, but with suspicion rather than curiosity. They both had something of a shock when the young man in the black coat strode over to them.

“Excuse me,” he started hesitantly, “would you happen to know where the crown prince is?”

Kise gave Kasamatsu a sharp glance before the latter could slide his dagger from his sleeve. “I might. Can I ask why you are searching for the prince?”

The intriguing visitor flushed a charming shade of pink before explaining. “I err- I heard he’s looking for people to join his crew. I was hoping he’d let me prove my worth in a duel so I could join him on his journeys.”

Kise was instantly fascinated by this stranger. Someone who boldly set out in search of him, at a ball for the princess’ hand. It was bound to be interesting. “I could introduce you, but first things first. This is Kasamatsu, captain of the guard. If you can defeat him in a fair fight, I’ll consider letting you meet the prince.”

Kagami hesitated for a second longer and then nodded. The three of them made their way to a secluded corner of the garden, where Kise drew out his sword and handed it to Kagami, who warily tested the balance.

“Begin.”

A short while later, Kasamatsu was panting heavily on the floor, disarmed, and Kise was practically vibrating with excitement. He stepped in front of a slightly breathless Kagami.

“I’ve never seen someone like you. I need to know if I can mimic your moves. Have a match with me.”

Kagami frowned. “Look here, I thought you said-“

“Your highness! I’ve been looking everywhere for you.” A footman came running up, looking frazzled. “The king wants you to lead the first dance, as is custom. Please return to the ballroom, it is about to begin.”

Kise sighed and sheathed his saber. “Fine. I’ll be there shortly. Has my sister chosen her partner yet?”

“Yes, my lord. They are waiting for you now.”

Kagami tried to process the revelation of Kise’s identity and failed miserably. He had been babbling away and the prince had been right in front of him. All the clues had been right there. The air of unwavering confidence, the sharp perfection of his features, the famed topaz eyes. He’d been such an idiot. Kagami stiffened when Kise turned to regard him.

“I will have to ask you to wait a while. As promised, you will have an audience with the prince.” Kise’s wicked, knowing smile made his heart thump in surprise.

“Ahh, yes- I mean, your highness- of course, I’ll wait,” Kagami finished lamely. Kise’s smile widened and he sauntered away. Kasamatsu’s jaw was clenched, but he jerked his head at Kagami to follow and made his way to the ballroom.

Once inside, the captain began describing in curt detail the crew of the Sea Dancer. When he began talking about the talented navigator who had a taste for seal puns, Kagami thought it was high time he asked a vital question.    

“Wait,” he interrupted, “why are you telling me this?”

Kasamatsu’s eyebrow lifted. “Because I strongly suspect you’ll be part of the crew soon. I know the prince well enough to tell.”

Before Kagami could wrap his mind around this news, Kise finished the dance with a graceful flourish and spotted the two of them standing by the door. He walked over with a pink-haired girl in arm, who, Kagami realized in the nick of time, was the princess. Princess Momoi bestowed him with a smile as brilliant as her tiara as he bowed awkwardly.

Kagami looked up to see the prince regarding him with a searing intensity that was at odds with the blonde’s customary easy friendliness. His heart beat faster in response. Kise spoke, his mask of geniality back in place.

“I’m sorry I had to cut our conversation short. But as promised, here I am to give you an audience. So, did you say you wanted to join my crew?”

Kagami stammered, words tumbling over themselves in a rush. “Y-yes! I can duel, but also cook, and stitch- I make a good roast – and if you’d just let me join, I’ll show you I can be useful! Your highness!”

Kise’s answering laugh was infectiously boyish. “That’s great then! We need someone in the galley anyway. And Kise is fine. Only stiff ol’ Kasu here calls me by anything else.”

Momoi rolled her eyes. “That’s because you only look like a prince. We all know you don’t act like one.”

Kagami gulped, hardly able to believe his dreams were coming true. “Then, K-Kise, thank you. I’ll never forget your kindness, I promise.”

The heir to the throne grinned, as dazzling as his sister. “Then let’s shake on it. Though I must say, I don’t know many nobles like you that can cook.”

Kagami automatically grasped Kise’s outstretched hand, mind racing over a plausible explanation. “I- err-“

He was saved from having to reply when a distant clock began its inevitable chime, marking the end of the day. Kagami belatedly remembered he had somewhere else to be.

“Oh shoot, I have to go! I’m sorry, your highness, but I’ll see you later!” Kagami pivoted to run out of the castle.

Kise, in his surprise, gripped harder, instinctually preventing the escape. “But I don’t-“

Kagami, thrown into a complete panic, wrenched his hand out of Kise’s grip and sprinted out of the front doors into the night. The two royals and the captain watched him go with baffled expressions.

Momoi was the first to speak. “Well, I certainly hope my suitors never react that way to a handshake.”

Kasamatsu shook himself out of his daze. “Should I go after him, my prince?”

Kise wasn’t listening, gazing thoughtfully at the elegant red glove in his hand. It was still held lingering traces of Kagami’s warmth. Warm, like his passionate eyes and fiery hair.

“He never told me his name.”

XXX

Two days later, Kagami discovered that he hadn’t hidden his tracks as well as he’d thought. He walked into the kitchen and stopped abruptly when he saw Akashi’s back to him. Akashi turned around holding up a red glove, face unreadable. Kagami dropped the basket of laundry he had been carrying.

“How did you-“

“I don’t why you thought you could hide anything from me, Kagami. Especially after you made no effort to disguise yourself. It was obvious the person the prince was searching for was you.”

Kagami had two revelations at that moment. One, the prince was looking for him. And two, this was why he hadn’t had a spare minute since the ball. Akashi had deliberately been keeping him busy so he couldn’t leave. The anger fuelled him, gave him the strength to stand his ground.

“If you know about it, good. I’m done with this place. It may have been our family home, but there’s nothing left here for me anymore.”

Akashi’s lip curled in condescension. “I never said you could leave.” He flicked open a pocket-watch that shone with silver runes.

Kagami felt an abrupt, inexplicable weight pull on his limbs, dragging him to the ground. He fell to his knees, eyes widening in shock at Akashi’s cold expression. The other red-head slowly advanced until they were eye to eye.

“The prince’s men will be arriving soon in search of the mysterious stranger from the party. They will be looking for you, but you won’t be anywhere you can be seen. And then we’ll see how you plan to defy me again.”

Kagami wanted to growl in frustration, but the pull of the magic was too strong, tugging on him till his head was bowed. He wanted to rail against the injustice, this inevitable downturn of his fate yet again, but Akashi had already left, locking the only door. He crumpled to the ground, unable to hold himself up, and wondered if he’d ever be free.

He could hear the crunch of gravel as horses cantered up the driveway. There was a distant murmur of voices, one soft, one curt. Kagami resigned himself to the painful irony as Akashi denied his very existence and his only opportunity to escape slipped through his fingers. The fire crackled as the beautiful glove burned to ashes. Of course, this was when Kuroko reappeared.

“Giving up already? I’m disappointed in you, Kagami.” Kuroko shook his head reproachfully.

Kagami couldn’t summon up enough surprise to care. He glared at the unhelpful fairy. Kuroko blinked in belated realisation.

“Ah, give me a moment, I can try to undo this binding. I have a new wand now.” A shiny spell-casting device materialized. Kuroko laid a hand on Kagami’s forehead and began to replicate the locking runes in reverse. Two minutes later, Kagami gasped as the weight on his body disappeared.

The fairy looked paler than he already was. “Even with your latent power, that was a strong spell to overcome. I’m sorry, but you’ll have to deal with the door yourself.”

Kagami rolled up his sleeves and prepared to break down the door. “You did enough, Kuroko. Thanks.”

He rammed the heavy oak door with his shoulder, a loud thud resounding through the house. Again, and again, he put his shoulder to the wood until the weak hinges began to give way. Finally, the metal pins came apart with a screech and he tumbled forward into a group of surprised people. He looked up into a pair of keen golden eyes.

“Y-your highness?”

Kise smiled cheerfully as Kasamatsu huffed in relief. “There you are! I thought you were never going to make it on time! We leave in a few days, you know.”

Kagami glanced warily behind the prince, where Akashi was crushing a scroll in his fingers. “I got held up.”

Kise also gave Akashi a considering look. “So I see. Hyuuga, what is the punishment for obstructing and deceiving the crown?”

The chief of law enforcement didn’t miss a beat. “Incarceration, at the very least.”

Kagami had never been happier than when his step-father was dragged off with a thunderous look on his face. When he had finished packing up what few belongings he had, he went off to find a certain magical being. Kuroko was hovering outside, preparing to leave.

“Hey,” began Kagami. “Thanks again for everything. You saved me back there.”

Kuroko turned serious blue eyes to him. “I’m your guardian after all. This is the least I should do.”

Kagami ruffled his spiky hair nervously. “Yeah. What I was going to say though, was, maybe you should be a permanent guardian.”

Kuroko blinked in non-comprehension. “What?”

Kagami exhaled, trying to find the right words. “If you’re stronger around me, then maybe we should stick together. If you don’t mind the occasional life-threatening adventure, that is.”

There was moment of silence as the fairy digested this. Then he nodded. “I’d like that. Us as a team.”

Kagami grinned, relieved. Kuroko smiled back. “I will see you later, Kagami. I believe someone is waiting for you.”

He vanished in a slightly more attention catching blaze of light. Kagami was left to ponder his abrupt disappearance when a familiar voice sounded.

“Here, you forgot something at the ball.” Kise held out a red glove. “Strangely, it wouldn’t fit anybody else.”

Kagami slid the leather over his left hand and smiled. “That’s because it’s special.” He looked up at Kise. “Shall we get going, your highness?”

The prince tilted his head arrogantly. “I should be asking you that. Are you sure you can handle what’s ahead? And it’s Kise to you.”

Kagami could do anything, now that there was a future with friends and a leader as reckless as he was to look forward to. “Bring it on, Kise.”  

The world was a wide, wide place, after all.  

[woodsrobertlove]

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Major players covered in this report:

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   Russia

 China

 Japan

 India

 Indonesia

 Thailand

 Philippines

 Malaysia

 Singapore

 Vietnam

 Brazil

 Saudi Arabia

 United Arab Emirates

 Qatar

 Bahrain

 Years considered for this report:

 Historical Years: 2015-2019

 Base Year: 2019

 Estimated Year: 2020

 Forecast Period: 2020-2027

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SummaryA new market study, titled “Global Hairdressing and Beauty Appliance Market Analysis, Trends and Opportunities 2025” has been featured on WiseGuyReports. Hairdressing and Beauty Appliance may include hair irons (including flat and curling irons), hair dryers, hairbrushes (both flat and round), hair rollers, diffusers and various types of scissors.Hair dressing might also include the use of product to add texture, shine, curl, volume or hold to a particular style.The global Hairdressing and Beauty Appliance market is valued at xx million US$ in 2018 is expected to reach xx million US$ by the end of 2025, growing at a CAGR of xx% during 2019-2025.This report focuses on Hairdressing and Beauty Appliance volume and value at global level, regional level and company level. From a global perspective, this report represents overall Hairdressing and Beauty Appliance market size by analyzing historical data and future prospect. Regionally, this report focuses on several key regions: North America, Europe, China and Japan.At company level, this report focuses on the production capacity, ex-factory price, revenue and market share for each manufacturer covered in this report. ALSO READ:https://www.whatech.com/market-research/consumer/659934-global-hairdressing-and-beauty-appliance-market-2020-segmentation-demand-growth-trend-opportunity-and-forecast-to-2026  The following manufacturers are covered:WahlPhillipsPanasonicAndisBraunConairOsterRemingtonRiwaPaiterFlycoRewellSegment by RegionsNorth AmericaEuropeChinaJapan Segment by TypeWiredCordless Segment by ApplicationAdultsKids FOR MORE DETAILS:https://www.wiseguyreports.com/reports/3729312-global-hairdressing-and-beauty-appliance-market-research-report-2019  About Us:Wise Guy Reports is part of the Wise Guy Research Consultants Pvt. Ltd. and offers premium progressivestatistical surveying, market research reports, analysis & forecast data for industries and governmentsaround the globe. Contact Us:NORAH TRENT                                                      sales@wiseguyreports.com       Ph: +162-825-80070 (US)                          Ph: +44 203 500 2763 (UK)

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Step by step instructions to Change Alexa's Name on Amazon Echo

A camera has turned into the third eye for the 21st-century world. It is hugely being utilized by the development individuals and for the security of a country. These days we are progressively reliant on our third eye, to perceive any future peril, to screen the development of traffic, and to keep a watch over the wrongdoing happening spot of wherever. The camera which we use must be without soil, to record or catch the unmistakable picture or recordings. In the market, boundless sorts of cameras are accessible. In our own life regularly we utilize an advanced camera and convey it with us to record recordings and accept pictures according to our desire. These electronic gadgets are delicate, and they have glass in it which make us take more wellbeing while at the same time utilizing it. Now and again we have to look after it, particularly its glass to make it earth free for legitimate capacity and immaculate account. The following is the manual for make your computerized camera earth free:

Supplies to Use

The primary thing you need is a microfiber material to clean all pieces of your simple office.com/setup use advanced office.com/myaccount camera. You should purchase an enemy of static microfiber fabric, and it must  be free of synthetic substances and oils, which will enable you to make your camera soil free.

Secure microfiber material by putting away it in a resealable pack

Focal point cleaning paper. You can supplant it with a cotton fabric

Focal point cleaning liquid. You can utilize a few drops of clean water

A little, thick hairbrush

While playing out the methodology to soil free your camera, don't use underneath things to clean your focal point or LCD screen:

Canned air.

Paper towels

Paper napkins

Any grimy fabric or aggregating molecule material

Harsh fabric

Coarse-bristle brush

Try not to utilize any fluid cleaning without the proposal of your camera store or camera producer

Manual for Clean Lens at Home

Switch on the camera, whenever required to dispatch the focal point spread

Tilt the camera confronting the ground, and give a mellow blow on the focal point to make it free from any undesirable particles

All things considered, you discover particles on the edge of the glass, at that point carefully evacuate them with a delicate brush

By moving your turn in a round movement over the focal point, gently rub the focal point with the microfiber material

Indeed, even after the utilization of microfiber fabric in the event that the residue endures, at that point you may utilize a few drops of focal point cleaning liquid or clean water.

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11 Essential Items Which You Need To Buy Before Bringing Your Baby Home From Hospital

As soon as you enter into your 9th month of pregnancy, goosebumps start coming out on thinking of your bundle of joy and you start imagining the day when you will bring your little one at home from the hospital. Also, you are in doubt what are the essential things to buy for the baby before delivery.

But bringing your baby is not enough, you must have to do few things in advance for a smooth transition from hospital to home. As a new parent, you may not have the clarity about to do things and you are seeking some guidance or help from your family or friends.

This was the case with me, I had no clarity what to do and what not to do before admitting in the hospital for delivery. Today, I am sharing a list of things which you can do well in advance before your infant arrival.

This article will be a great help for the parents who are taking care of their infant alone.

List of essential items which you need to buy before bringing your baby home from the hospital

  1. Grooming and medical kit for infants:

A grooming and medical kit help new parents to have all essential stuff in one place. Basically, it includes grooming stuff like a nail clipper, baby comb and hairbrush and medical stuff like nasal aspirators for taking care of baby’s stuffy nose, digital thermostat to check baby’s temperature,  medical spoon and syringes to give medicines easily.

Sharing a photo of one which we had at home.

Click Here to see more details about Deluxe Baby Healthcare and Grooming Kit

  2. Essential Baby Clothes

All clothes which you are going to use for your baby should be super soft and washed before use. Buy the minimum set of clothes (like 8 sets) which have bodysuits/rompers, vests, cotton/warm t-shirts, bottoms, cap, socks and woolen depending upon the weather, wrapping cotton or warm sheets.

Don’t forget to buy washcloths/burping cloths to clean your baby face and neck area after every feeding.

3. Newborn Diapers

You need a good stack of diapers or nappies for countless changes during the first few days. You will feel that your baby is doing the continuous pee and poop after a few minutes. It’s completely up to you that whether you want to use disposable diapers or reusable diapers for your baby. If you are using baby diapers then order newborn size diapers well in advance before the arrival of your baby.

Click here to see all the available brands for newborn size diapers

Don’t buy too many packets of newborn sized diapers as baby outgrows fast. Once you are sure about the diaper size for your baby then you can order the same.

4. Baby Mittens:

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Don’t forget to buy mitten, it’s very useful as your little one has baby claws and it’s really difficult to cut it. Use the baby mittens so the baby wouldn’t scratch his/her face and mother during feeding sessions.

You can buy 2-3 tops which have inbuilt mittens along with full sleeves. If you didn’t find it in the market then buy mittens separately. You will thank me for this tip for sure

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5. Car Seat For Baby

As per the survey, car seats reduce the risk of injury by 71% to 82% and reduce the risk of death by 28% in comparison to children in seat belts alone. In foreign countries, it is must buy before taking your baby home from the hospital. But here, it’s not the compulsion, but for the safety of our baby, we must buy it if we are traveling a lot in the car.

Click Here to the best convertible car seat for your newborn

Best Car Seat is a convertible car seat. For infants, position in the car will be rear facing seat and when they have grown up to toddlers, you can use it as forward facing car set.

  6. Comfortable bedding for infants

Baby bedding should be comfortable, waterproof and soft. Try to use cotton stuff for bedding. If you are planning to buy a cradle for the baby then a bassinet cradle or three-sided crib (one side can be attached to your bed) can be a good option. Also, purchase bed linen & waterproof sheets for the crib. Buy baby blankets and sheets according to the season. 

Swaddler and wrapping sheets: if it’s winter then buy thin blankets in which you can swaddle baby completely.

40in x 40in size blanket is perfect to swaddle for newborn.

7. Nursing Stuff

Nursing Pillow

Few mothers need nursing pillows badly and some are comfortable to breastfeed the baby without a nursing pillow. With the help of a nursing pillow, you can set comfortable pose to feed your baby. If you don’t want to buy it then you can take the extra pillows to sit comfortably for nursing your little one.

Click here to see the best and effective nursing pillow

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Nursing bras are found very useful for breastfeeding your baby comfortably. 

Nipple Cream 

Nipple cream is one of the essential stuff for breastfeeding moms. When I first time nursed my son, I had sore nipples after it, it was hurting. Then the hospital nurse gave me nipple cream and told me how to use. It was really helpful for me to get relief from sore and painful nipples.

Click here to see most effective and cocoa butter based nipple cream

  8. Mosquito Repellent Net

Before your newborn comes home from the hospital, your house must be clean, ventilated and dust free. Your house must be dirt and mosquito free. I am not saying to clean it every day after baby arrival but try to keep it dust and mosquito free. You can also use mosquito repeller net for baby. It really helps to keep the mosquitoes away from your little one.

9. Buy Bath Stuff for your baby

As you are going to give the bath to your baby soon so you must have all essential bathing stuff for the baby. Like baby bathing tub, body wash, baby oil, baby cream and moisture, baby towel.

Try to go for the known brand whose baby stuff is good in use.

Click here to see the comfortable bather seat for your baby

10. Buy cleaning wipes and rash cream

To clean your baby after every poop, you can use wet wipes with lukewarm water. Also, use rash cream if you feel baby having rashes because of frequent poops and diaper.

I used “Desitin Rapid Relief Cream for Diaper Rash”  for my son.

11. Breast Pump

Breast pump really helps moms to establish a good milk supply and prevent breast engorgement. You can buy manual or electric pump based on your personal preferences. I personally used the Electric Medela Breast Pump which helped me to express milk and feed the baby even when I was not around through a good quality feeder. It is specially very useful for working moms who soon gonna join her office after delivery.

Click here to easy to use & noise-free electric breast pump

Other Essential Things to Do at home

#1 Balanced room temperature and room lights

As baby coming from mother’s womb which is too cozy & dark for babies to feel relax and secure. And outside world is totally different, so we must try to make outside world cozy for your newborn as well.

Too much cold or too much hot room temperature can make baby feel uncomfortable.  Extra bright lights in the room can be a reason for baby’s discomfort and fussiness. Everything in the house should be soothing for your baby.

So, if you are using the bright lights in the room where your baby going to stay for next few months then change it.

#2 Pediatric Appointment

don’t forget to take baby’s first checkup appointment before leaving the hospital. Usually, you have to visit a doctor within 3-5 days after birth. The doctor will check baby’s growth(weight, head size, height). Also, you can consult the doctor regarding baby’s feed, popping, sleeping hours & more.

  Conclusion

There are many other baby stuff like a baby stroller, bouncer, walker, toys, books which you need to buy as per baby’s needs. No need to buy all the stuff in a hurry. Go slow and buy wisely. Think what you baby actually needs. 

Being a first-time parent is an experience in itself, you will soon learn from your own experiences( good or bad). You can definitely welcome your little one with decorated room and house with balloons to welcome your bundle of joy

  Also,

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Hairbrushes with soft or rigid bristles are extensively used for grooming, styling, smoothing, and detangling hair. Regular use of a quality hairbrush reduces various hair or scalp problems such as dandruff and hair loss as it helps to stimulate blood flow on the scalp. Increasing awareness about hygiene and health care has driven demand for hairbrushes. Various types of hairbrushes are available in the market. These include paddle, cushion, wet and vented, and round brushes. The bristles in a hairbrush are usually natural, synthetic, or hybrid. The body of a hairbrush is made of ceramic materials such as tourmaline and porcelain, or plastic. Declining prices of synthetic products is expected to boost demand for hairbrushes.

Personal hairbrushes are used by individuals for daily usage, while professional hairbrushes are used across hair salons. The growing popularity of infrared hairbrushes is anticipated to revolutionize the global hairbrush market. Infrared hairbrushes help in complete scalp massage by delivering infrared heat while brushing. These brushes are ergonomically designed to increase blood circulation across the scalp.

Global Hairbrush Market: Overview                                

Growing awareness about personal grooming and hair care has fueled the growth of the global hairbrush market. A rise in the number of hairdressing salons and other hairdressing establishments has also augmented the market. Increase in per capita income has played an important role in fueling demand for various hairdressing practices and products including hairbrushes. Furthermore, the emergence of new business models of hairdressing practices such as chair renting and mobile dressing has propelled the market. Growing preference for advanced integrated brushes is expected to define the future of the market.

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The global hairbrush market is dominated by a large number of established players. A number of domestic players offer cheaper hairbrushes and hence, the established players are facing stiff competition. The market is primarily driven by the aesthetics of the product and comfort offered during hair styling. Hence, market players are focusing on innovation to offer a better experience to the consumers.

Key players in the global hairbrush market are Tangle Teezer, G.B. Kent & Sons plc, Goody Products, Inc., Ibiza Hair, Good Hair Day, Denman International Ltd., Mason Pearson Bros Ltd., Braun, AirMotion Pro, Babyliss, Revlon, L’Oreal, Vega, Wet Brush, Scalpmaster, Crave Naturals, Kent, Conair, Spornette, and Trevor Sorbie.

Distribution is one of the key challenges for the market players. The global hairbrush market is highly dependent on exclusive/full-service distributors and open-line channel for a majority of the purchases. The market players are focusing on open-line channels for the distribution of their products as they reach customers through e-commerce platforms and retail stores.

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Amazon is the most authentic brand in the United States, according to a report from communications agency Cohn & Wolfe. 

The company took the top honors in the "2017 Authentic Brands" study, followed by PayPal and Burt's Bees. The study is part of the agency’s annual global consumer survey on the role of authenticity in business, with Amazon taking the number one spot not only in the U.S., but also in Cohn & Wolfe's global study.

To read more about which other brands featured on the study, click here.

In other news:

 The FCC is set for a final vote next week to reverse net neutrality rules in the US, paving the way for internet providers to block or throttle websites. FCC chair Ajit Pai claims the existing regulation harms jobs and investment.

Twitter has removed its blue Verified check from white nationalists like Richard Spencer, and the company won't hand out more badges until it revamps its entire verification program. The company has been criticized for handing out what is seen as an endorsement to white supremacists.

Here's why videos of a woman tapping a hairbrush and Margot Robbie spreading Vegemite on toast have become internet sensations. Major brands including Dove and IKEA are tapping into the autonomous sensory meridian response, or ASMR, which is a tingling sensation that occurs when some people hear soft sounds. 

Turns out that activist investor Nelson Peltz did actually win a seat on the board of consumer-packaged goods giant Procter & Gamble after all, the Wall Street Journal reports. An independent firm’s count of the 2 billion votes cast found he had won his proxy fight by a slim vote margin. 

Facebook's chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has said he's surprised at the extent of the opioid crisis, but a CNBC investigation found his platform full of illicit ads for opioids. Sellers abroad use Facebook posts and videos to market the drugs illegally.

The FCC isn't alone: The Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Thursday plans to start the process that could introduce stricter rules governing disclosures on online political ads. While Google and Facebook have said they’re open to including those disclaimers inside ads themselves, Twitter, said that such labels "could significantly alter the way users engage with the platform on mobile devices."

Meredith, publisher of Family Circle and Better Homes and Gardens, is pursuing Time Inc. again, the New York Times reports. The deal is being backed by Charles G. and David H. Koch, the billionaire brothers known for supporting conservative causes.

Ad agency JWT London has launched a consulting division called Female Tribes, Fast Company reports. The division is designed to help clients understand and build products and services for female consumers.

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January 2017: TechJPR + Golin Event, Windows 10 haters, colons; Death Star builds

Getting stuck into 2017 with great aplomb and filled with energy and positivity, we’re back –  with news of the next TechJPR meet up, some updates from the community, and jobs for those who want to build on their greatness from 2016...

TechJPR/Golin event: 26 Jan

Join us + Golin at their London offices for a drink and short panel discussion: ‘Tech Journalism & PR: Accessible to all?’

We’ll also be revealing the results of our first TechJPR member survey: are we good at social mobility stuff, is there room for improvement, and etc.

The anticipation is killing us – if you’d like to come along, grab tickets here

TechJPR social stuff

@MrPassingham just found out that working from home can be tough...

Anyone here who likes looking at colons? Not @jciotnow, that’s for sure (we’re talking grammar here - nothing more sinister, we promise)

TechJPR Fantasy Football winner for December 2017 (so long ago now) was @MarcBeishon, who gets the £40 Amazon voucher prizes. But what will he spend ‘em on? Perhaps this really useful app for finding Weird Stuff Antiques in Kansas, USA (honestly, why is this on Amazon?)

And the award for ‘Most Sociable TechJPRer(s)’ goes jointly to... @desireathow and @Asavin – congratulations, guys

Some techy tidbits

A quick snapshot of CES: Year One, courtesy of @harrymccracken

CES: Now: The World’s First Connected Hairbrush, “Dedicated to meeting the needs of beauty consumers through disruptive technology innovations”...yeah...

CES Wishes: Casio should totally launch a calculator or something

Windows 10 haters: getting your retro Windows look back, courtesy of @ciaraobrien

7 reasons why we should all be playing more video games, from @keefstuart

“If the Empire has used a Pi, it wouldn’t have needed a thermal exhaust port” – sobering thoughts from @Raspberry_Pi’s Death Star build

Jobs/things to do

Journo-side:

Tech reporter for @SkyNews job alert!!

@INQ’s Carly wants to hear from you freelancer folk for possible review pieces (for V3, also)

For you freelancers heading to MWC – fancy keeping an eye out for security-related stories while you’re there? Get in touch with Kate

Two from Stew: freelance IT writer who can do interviews in French and write in English, and an experienced IT/network writer is needed to help with papers on SD-WAN vs MPLS. That’s a tall order, cowboy – any takers?

And there might still be some freelancer shifts available on @GizmodoUK...

Over in PR-Land:

If you are already in Wales, or want to be in Wales, @radicalmovespr would like a marketing/PR assistant to join them there, in Wales

Head to the careers section here if you’d like to apply for @GalibierPR’s PR agency account executive role in Manchester

@mcsaatchipr and @wonky_donky are on the hunt for “clever digital folk” (AM/AE level)

The Sydney faction of @text100aus are hiring for a full time b2b content manager – interested? (quote from the Facebook page: “Probably easier if you ask who here isn’t interested”)

@jargonpr are after someone for their Hampshire office: just look at all the happy faces on the team, there

Events to attend, or not

What: BETT

When and where: 25 – 28 January at Excel London

Why: To see all the great tech being used in schools to teach children well/let them lead the way/show them all the beauty they possess inside, all that. But, mainly – Thomas Mark Casey is up for meeting for a bowl of pasta while it’s all going on

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What: DesignCon 2017

When and where: 31 January – 2 February at the Santa Clara Convention Centre (or Center, if you’re a local)

Why: “Where the chip meets the board” will be doing demonstrations on power and signal integrity, and jitter and crosstalk. Do you know what those things are? Good – can you report back and explain them to us?

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What: Mobile Growth Summit

When and where: 1 – 2 February in San Francisco

Why: Here is a strong sell from one of the lesser Jonas Brothers – are you going to argue with him?

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What: Webstock 17

When and where: 13 – 17 February at Wellington’s St James Theatre

Why: They’ll be holding a workshop on ‘Deconstructing Delight’, ‘Demystifying Front-End Security’, and this shouldn’t be that important, but the website design is just incredibly pretty

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What: Gigaom AI 2017

When and where: 15 – 16 February in San Francisco (that’s the place to be, apparently)

Why: Lots of strategies for implementing AI, plus, The Golden Gate Club, where it’s being held, “was once the enlisted men’s service club and the site of several historic treaty signings”. So, uh,  that’s a bonus, right?

Until next time...

Get in touch @techjpr, hello@techjpr.com, and the Facebook page if you have news to share – see y'all on the 26th...