#Water Conditioner Vs. Bottled Water

[kingkatsuki]

i’m feeling horrendously soft for our man tonight. like boyfriend bakugo specifically. what are some of your fave hc’s of him as your boyfriend?

is he different from the beginning vs a little ways into the relationship?

I feel like it’s always the little things with him.

Like he knows you always forget your water bottle in the morning, so he makes sure he fills it and puts it in your handbag before you leave.

Puts the heating on when he knows you’re due home so the house is warm and ready for you, also puts a hot water bottle in your bed before he leaves for his night patrol because he knows you get cold without him.

I want to commission someone to write something like this for me because it’s one of my absolute fave Bakugou headcanons but I think he leaves you the cutest little post-it notes around the house, especially if he’s going to be at work all day. From reminders to drink more water, dumbass— to telling you how pretty you are or how much he loves you.

Notices when your shampoo/conditioner/lotion etc is running low in the bathroom and makes sure he puts a new one out so you’re not naked in the shower when you realise there’s none left (he’s definitely guilty of stealing it so he smells like you anyway—)

Always brings you home your favourite treats when he’s working late and knows he’s coming home to you. He’s the worst for seeing things in shop windows when he’s out on patrol that he thinks you’d like or that remind him of you and buying them for you. He spoils you so so much.

Bakugou gets so adorable whenever he’s asked about you in interviews or in public, you can quite literally see his face change as he answers the questions without hesitation— even if he was on the verge of exploding.

His favourite position in the evenings when you’re relaxing together is laying between your thighs with his head on your chest while you play with his hair. And he’ll definitely grumble and grab your wrist if you even attempt to stop.

Sometimes when he’s had a rough day he likes to come home and bend you over whatever the closest surface is just to take it out on your cunt. Either burying his face between your thighs or sliding his thick cock inside your warmth, either way it instantly heals any bad moods he’s in. Especially if he’s had an afternoon of non-stop meetings.

He has an engagement ring for you picked out during your first month of dating. Because he’s so certain that you’re the one, he doesn’t hesitate when he finds one that’s perfect for you. The only reason he doesn’t ask you straight away is because that fear of rejection is still so prevalent in him he doesn’t want to jepordise what you have already.

Bakugou always knows when new concert ticket/video game/book/toy/plushie releases are and he’s ensuring he’s logged in and prepared with his credit card the second the sale opens to get you whatever it is you want.

He’s SUCH a dry texter, but he’s always sending you texts that are just an ‘x’ which he uses as a kiss or to say he loves you. It’s something so quick and simple that shows he cares, and you usually get them more often when he’s about to go out on a mission, he’s out with the guys for the evening or into a long meeting.

He’s honestly so cute, quiet and shy when you first start dating, you actually worry that he doesn’t actually like you. And when you tell him that a little further down the line he’s blown away, because he’s never liked anyone this much in his whole entire life.

Another one of my fave headcanons is when you’re about to have sex he’s turning around all his All Might figures in his room so they don’t “watch” you having sex. So much so that you end up convincing him to have them displayed in a different room😭

You ask him to do a silly roleplay scenario early on in the relationship, and you suggest doing a hero/civilian scene but he gets way too into it because he wants to impress you and ends up doing the worst impression of All Might ever.

He learns your Starbucks order by your second date. He’s just perfect like that.

100% airport dad. Makes you get to the airport six hours early, even if it’s a domestic flight because he thinks somethings going to go wrong. Speed walks through, gets huffy when you try to stop for coffee and insists on holding all the documents in his little black folder.

Gets the worst sweaty palms when you first start dating because he’s so nervous, so he always gets worried about holding your hand. Pulls away from you to wipe his palms on his jeans first whenever you try to hold his hand, even if you convince him it’s okay.

Finds it hard to even look at you sometimes, because you’re just so pretty and he can’t comprehend how someone like you exists, nevermind is also interested in him.

I think Bakugou gets extremely overwhelmed by your love sometimes, and he finds it hard to articulate so he can seem like he’s shut down. But stick by him because all those feelings are bubbling up inside him and he doesn’t know how to deal with them properly yet🥺

[softwater3452]

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[handweavers]

Please tell me ur hair routine !!

(i babble on way too much about hair in this, my deepest condolences i don't expect anyone to read all that smh)

i'm not good with like Disciplined routines in any sense like whether it's hair care or skin care or working or anything i need a lot of flexibility and it needs to be intuitive, ie my actions are dependent on how i'm feeling and what it feels like my hair needs at that time rather than any kind of strict regimen.

i also dislike the idea of using a million different products, i've tried those complicated curly hair routines and i find that for my hair specifically the difference between my hair when ive followed a routine really closely vs when i don't isn't significant enough to justify the money and effort. my hair is also very fine, i have a lot of hair but it's fine so it's easily weighed down by products so the less i put in my hair the better and the less often i have to wash it with shampoo lol

- i use a sulfate free, gentle shampoo meant for curly hair (nothing expensive) and use only enough to clean my scalp and let the shampoo clean my ends as i rinse it out

- i then use a Lot of conditioner (a super moisturizing one that's also silicone free and meant for curly hair), like enough that my hair feels completely soaked through with conditioner and greasy, and let that soak for a few minutes. when I wash it out i don't rinse it really intensely, just a light rinse so some of it stays in my hair for moisture

- sometimes i'll put a dollop of strong curly hair gel on my hair while it's still completely wet in the shower and massage it into my hair, sometimes i dont. depends if i care that much or i feel like my hair needs it (really depends on the humidity in the air, in dry winter months i'll use gel to give it a boost but in the humid summer i don't bother) putting it in my hair when it's completely wet helps with getting an even coverage, avoiding crunchy hair, and the water dilutes it

- i don't use towels on my hair, just cotton t-shirts and i'm careful to scrunch my curls with the towel rather than rub my hair really aggressively. sometimes i'll leave it wrapped in the t-shirt for a bit it doesn't matter

- i don't really brush my hair, just finger comb it especially when wet. i'll use a comb or brush to lightly brush my ends or the under part of my hair or fix my part, but i avoid brushing as much as i can. my hair looks and feels better without it. i just let my hair air dry, i don't use a diffuser i can't be fucked tbh and my hair is healthier that way. i have a mousse for curly hair, i use it occasionally but like the gel it's more of a winter thing

- i only wash my hair every 3-4 days, depending on the pollution in the air and sweat and how my hair looks and feels (i shower daily lol sometimes more bc of brain reasons, but i dont wash my hair nearly as often. this is what I mean by intuitive, i wash my hair as often as it feels necessary based on how my hair feels and looks, not on a schedule)

- sometimes i'll give my hair a boost between washes by co-washing a few days after i washed it, and then i only have to use shampoo like once a week. i find a few days after i wash my hair it gets frizzy and not oily, it needs more moisture, so co-washing helps and that way i use less shampoo. i used to have dry scalp all the time and my scalp feels a lot better now and i don't have flakes at all anymore and my hair feels so much better. i go through a lot more bottles of conditioner than shampoo though

[princesscandijane]

Males Reasons to Shave with some tips

A quick guide for those wanting to shave, but cannot seem to find the reasons to.  As well as some tips on how to shave.

Groin

As a favor for someone going down on you. Think about how much you enjoy pulling pubes out of your teeth. I shave my groin every morning, as part of my morning routine. Takes me no less time to shave my face if you do it daily, and I could probably go every other day without notice.

Shaving Groin

From various blogs and articles

Trim—Bust out your trimmer and prep the area by trimming off a good chunk of the bush before you dive in with a razor. This helps ensure that you have total visibility and don’t miss any important areas. Take your time, trimming in small sections starting at the bottom and working your way up to the stomach.

Shave—Generously apply shave cream that you can see through, creating a layer of cream about a millimeter thick on top of the areas where you want to shave. Holding the skin taut with one hand and taking it extra-slow with the other, lightly shave IN THE DIRECTION that the hair grows. Avoid using too much pressure. Rinse the razor with every pass and, when completely done shaving, rinse the body with warm water.

Use a new/sharp razor– DON’T use a dull blade or disposable razor.

Shave Your Balls—The golden rule of ball-shaving is to always hold the skin taut so there are no wrinkles or curves that could catch skin or cause cuts. 

Rinse with Cool Water—Make sure you give your junk a good rinse in cool water after you’re done shaving to soothe the skin and close the pores. This will also help prevent any ingrown hairs or irritation.

Asshole

Dingleberries. If you have ever had to wipe away a dingleberry, that should inspire you to at least trim around the asshole. Full shave can be difficult, but again, how attractive do you find a hairy ass? So consider trimming. I don’t shave completely because I’m worried about nicking something, so I wear a butt plug and shave around it.

Guide to Asshole shaving

https://www.reddit.com/r/NoStupidQuestions/comments/27dh1x/how_do_i_shave_my_asshole/

Use a moustache/nose hair trimmer to trim off all the excess hair until it's short enough to feel like 2 day old stubble, and then apply good hair conditioner or shaving gel and exfoliate using a loofah or washcloth. The idea is to get all the hair up and on end and stimulate the skin while opening the pores; this avoids ingrown hair and razor burn, which you do not want on your butthole.

Now wash your butthole. Intensely. You do not want to leave any stone unturned, so to speak. Shove your soapy finger up there and really get your sphincters squeaky clean. Don't hurt yourself, just make sure you don't have any icky fecal matter or tiny sharp hair nuggets trapped in the mysterious crevices of your anal caverns.

Use a BRAND NEW 4-blade disposable razor/razor blade cartridge. Don't use a dull blade or you will regret it. Shave with the grain, first, not against it. Rinse after each and every stroke of the blade against your skin. Re-apply conditioner/gel and shave again, this time against the grain and again be sure to rinse after every stroke. Rinse completely and then give it a quick wash with some plain antibacterial soap (kills bacteria on the open skin so should avoid irritation from fecal matter etc that you may have missed during your butthole cleansing).

Now comes the rough part - preventative care. Grab a bottle of witch hazel and spritz it on a washcloth, and pat the fuck out of your butthole with that shit. IT WILL BURN LIKE HELL FOR A SECOND IF YOU DO IT RIGHT. It is not the end of the world. Your butthole is not on fire and you will live to poo another day. After witch hazel-ing the hell out of your ass, lay tummy-down on your bed or on a towel on the floor and either:

When your butthole has been sufficiently aired out and dried, apply non-scented women's roll-on deodorant. This sounds stupid and weird but trust me, it helps. Dove no-scent is the best I've found. This will avoid chafing while walking, irritation as the hair grows back, general stink, and will provide you with some cushioning.

Chest, Back, Arms, Armpits

Do you think any of them are naturally smooth? Once a week I take a nice hot bath, relax with a bowl and shave everything below my neck. Takes me an hour at most.

I think we can acknowledge that a smooth body is sexy regardless of gender.  How weird would it be for there to be hair

Vs. how is this for hair?

Once a week shaving. The more often you keep up with it the easier it is and the less time it takes.

Shaving Chest Tips

various blogs

Before beginning to shave, be sure to trim any long chest hairs to make the process easier.

Apply plenty of shaving gel over your chest and any other areas that you intend to shave.

Begin shaving, using short, gentle, and slow strokes for a clean shave without any nicks or cuts.

After each stroke, rinse the blade to avoid getting it clogged and causing a messy shave.

Once you’ve completed shaving and removed all unwanted hair, rinse your chest thoroughly and apply an aftershave product, such as the one that you use for your face.

Remember to also exfoliate the area twice a week with a quality body scrub to reduce the risk of ingrown hairs.

As the nipple is really sensitive and may not want to risk a nik, I recommend using a tweezer. Before you tweeze, take a hot shower—the heat will open up hair follicles, so it’s easier to grab the root—and pat the skin around your nipples dry. Pull each strand quickly and firmly in the direction your hair grows.

Shaving Armpit

from Men’s Health

Trim Your Armpit Hair First

If you’ve never shaved your underarms before, chances are you’ll need to trim those patches down for the easiest and most comfortable shave . It’ll make less of a mess in the shower as well (because nothing is worse than a clogged drain full of man-hair).

Exfoliate Your Under Arms Before Shaving

Sure, you don’t have to exfoliate, but you should to avoid pesky, painful ingrown hairs. A loofah or exfoliating body scrub will do the trick to remove dead skin cells and bacteria (along with any deodorant gunk) to help you achieve the smoothest shave without razor burn.

Shave Your Armpits Wet in the Shower

You can cut it dry, but Whitely recommends to do it in the shower. Hot water softens the hair and reduces the risk of pulled hair or nicks, he says. Shave towards the end of your time in the shower and use shaving gel for added moisture to prevent irritation.

Shave Slow and With a Good Razor

It's not a race, folks. To avoid razor burn and skin irritation, take it slow with your razor blade to make sure you get the closest shave. Unlike the hair on your face, underarm hair grows in all different directions, so make sure to shave sideways, as well top-to-bottom. Toss your old dull razor, and opt for one with a sharp blade and a pivoting head to move with the curves of your armpits for a more effective, easier shave.

Legs 

First shaved legs feel amazing.  Everyone deserves to know the feeling of freshly shaved legs. Second how are hairy legs, feet, and toes sexy?

Quick guide to shaving legs

Taken from Glamor and Cosmopolitan 

1. Trim

If it's the first time you're removing your leg hair, you might want to carefully trim the area with an electric razor. This will stop your razor clogging up, causing you to miss patches of hair.

2. Soak your skin before shaving

“Hydrating the hairs makes them up to 60 per cent easier to cut”, says Dr Anita Sturnham, Venus Ambassador. “Soak your skin for two to three minutes before shaving.”

Use warm water when you're bent over the bathtub in the middle of winter with goose bumps on your legs, it's tempting to have the shower on boiling hot. But hot water is not your friend when it comes to shaving because it closes your pores. Warm water opens your pores, allowing your hairs to soften (making the whole shaving process a lot smoother).

3. Do not lather your legs with shampoo

Dr Sturnham says using shampoo or body wash as shave prep can, “increase your risk of redness and irritation, and blunt your razor blades.”

4. Don't go ham on the shaving cream

You really only need a thin layer of shaving cream to do the job. Too much will clog up your blades, slowing down your shaving time and making it impossible to see where you already shaved. Of course you don't really need to buy shaving cream in the first place, hair conditioner works just as well (if not better).

5. Always shave against the direction hair growth

To get your closest shave possible, shave against the direction of your hair growth. For the legs, start at the ankle and work your way up towards the knee.If you’re using a good blade, this won’t cause any irritation and will cut the hair right at the root for a longer-lasting shave.

6. Don't apply too much pressure to your razor

Your razor shouldn’t make a dent in your skin in order to work.“ The razor should glide across the skin, not drag”, says Adam Boulding, Venus Scientific Communications. “Remember to use a light touch, exerting as little pressure as possible.”If you need to press your razor firmly to work, it can be a sign your blades need changing.

7. Short strokes

If you're shaving from your ankle to your knee in one long stroke, you are guaranteed to have missed hairs. It's just impossible for your razor to keep contact with every single hair for that long. That's why you need to shave with short strokes. Short strokes = less missed hairs.

8. Change your razor blades regularly

A blunt blade not only increases friction against the skin, but also the likelihood of missed hairs. There are many factors that can impact blade life, including your hair type, how much of your body you’re shaving and how you store your razor.  Roughly every ten shaves. If you shave daily then about every 1-2 weeks, if you shave 2-3 times a day then every 3-4 weeks. You should also change your blades whenever you start to feel tugging or pulling during your shave.

9. Don't use razors with less than four blades

The number of blades you use is actually super important. The less blades you have, the higher the chance of cuts and nicks.

“A razor with more blades means that the pressure is distributed across more evenly”, says Boulding. “Therefore less pressure is applied to any one spot of skin during the shave, reducing the probability of cuts.”

10. Use a manoeuvrable razor head

The second thing to look for in terms of razor quality is the manoeuvrability of the razor head. When it comes to the backs of knees and areas like ankles, where the bone is close to the skin surface, you need a razor that moves with the curves of your skin to glide over trickier areas. A stagnant blade will only increase the chance of missed hairs or cuts.

11. Always bend a knee

Knees are notoriously the most tricky spot to shave. The solution? Sarah says to slightly bend the knee.

“This will pull the skin tight before shaving, as folded skin is difficult to shave.”

Try propping your leg up on the side of the bath.

12. Don't forget your aftercare

If you suffer from red bumps after shaving, rinsing properly is a must post-shave. If you can bare cold water, this is even better to ensure the pores are closed.

Sarah also recommends leaving the skin to rest for at least 30 minutes before applying lotions or moisturisers, to avoid inflammation.

“If you must moisturise immediately following shaving, select a cream formula rather than a lotion, and avoid exfoliating moisturisers that may contain alpha hydroxy acids,” she adds. If not, it will sting!

[mistressmaker]

Going Zero-Waste/Recycling Only

Since 2019, I've been replacing products that come with lots of plastic with more environmentally friendly versions. I've replaced my shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, and more! Now I'm switching my cleaning products to clean cult!

Clean Cult has soap bars, liquid soap, dishwasher tablets, all-purpose cleaner, laundry detergent, and dishwasher soap. All the packaging is recyclable or plant based! All the liquid soap comes in cartons vs plastic bottles which are much easier to recycle than plastic bottles. The dishwasher tablets come wrapped in a plant based plastic that falls apart with water!

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[brooklynislandgirl]

{you know the meme}

The ficus stares him in the face with a thousand years of dread judgment.

It knows.

“I said I wasn’t gonna,” he mutters in its general direction.

Had been a thought, but once it was assured that this was, in fact, a real plant…well, it’s just immensely thoughtless to go pissing on plants. Probably worse if they’re potted, even if he can’t say why that would be, it’s not like unpotted {is that even a term…} ones are capable of getting up and moving either. No, it’s just a bad thing all together, pissing on plants.

But it’s also a bad thing to have to explain to Beth when she gets out of the shower that the police are at the hotel because there may or may not have been an incident involving indecent exposure and-his train of thought temporarily stalls on the tracks at wondering what sort of exposure was decent. Legally. If there’s indecent, that implies there is the opposite, decent.

“Prob'ly strippers.”

He’s muttered this to the plant again, with a noncommittal shrug, as though the plant may have a better idea it can suggest. If it does, it does not share it with him. But then, he wouldn’t share it either if he knew the plant had been intending to pee on him, so it’s acceptable.

He also might be slightly more drunk than usual. Not that things like conversing with plants and wondering about decent vs indecent exposures is irregular for him. Particularly not when alone, and that he is. Save for the plant.

Technically, Beth is here too, but the suite really is rather large, and she’s in the bathroom. That makes it feel like being in a house when someone else is in another room. He’s functionally alone.

Well, no…no, there is another very active presence, and though it indeed be haunting, it isn’t that sort of Presence. It’s the immense mistake of not realizing he had to pee before Beth left, then making it worse by trying not to fixate on this mistake after she had. He is rather horrible at doing the opposite of fixating on literally anything while trying not to do exactly that, it’s a bit of a promise that he is going to fail spectacularly…and he is.

Additionally, he is intoxicated enough to officially be on Drunk Time, and Drunk Time is like no other expanse of time. It might have been five minutes or two hours or yesterday that she left. He is only certain that this span of time has included having a cigarette, contemplating the plant, contemplating hitting unfortunate human targets below the balcony, talking to the plant, and continuing to drink. Just a little bit. It was obviously necessary, to…pass the time.

It hasn’t helped to pass the time, only to make the issue more present, and with the plant giving no new ideas, there truly is only one.

So, he’s at the bathroom door, and wondering why the fuck it is that he isn’t alright with simply going on a stealth mission here. Really, it’s extremely possible, in his mind and only his mind, that he’d get away with it. And…he…just can’t. At least this sort of ridiculous behavior, and the combined honesty and respect for her that tends to drive it, means that he isn’t at all lying when he comes tentatively creeping through the steam. Eyes closed, mouth open and going.

“Sorry, Beth, swear I ain’t lookin’ an not even like, listenin’ close. Just really, serious'ly gonna die if I don’t piss ‘mediately, an not inna plant, talked to the plant, it agrees that’s not cool.”

~*~

Squeaky Clean || -

Presenting a paper to the medical community, and in particular members of the CDC, on infectious diseases suffered by indigent people especially in areas where hurricanes decimate resources, fresh water, and shelter… is a rewarding and somewhat terrifying prospect. Beth knows very well how to speak properly in social circles the likes of which she might compare to a feeding frenzy of various shark slews, and academically she has a reputation for being a thoughtful and respected voice for the less fortunate. It is one of the things she takes pride in, actually making a difference where the Admiral only pretends to. He practices a very different kind of medicine, and belongs to a world that Beth has never been comfortable in, doesn’t want to be a part of, and refuses at every opportunity. The old man would be utterly appalled that not only had she taken in a 'young wastrel’ which is the politest thing he would say about Anakin, but gave him a job, a stable roof, was determined to see him be better off than his current situation would allow. Or that she’d drag him along on this trip, booking a single suite for them both. But truth be told, there’s more to it than appearances would suggest.

She doesn’t even know if Anakin himself really understands. Beth hates flying. She had never done very well with heights, something she’d learned as a kid when she tried practising cliff-diving. The air plane ride to the mainland when she was sixteen had been a nightmare and she’d been sick the entire ten hour, non-stop flight from O'ahu to JFK airport, in New York. He tried books, he tried singing to her, he’d tried music and in flight movies, he tried medicating her with drinks. Eventually he could do nothing but hold back her hair as she continuously expelled all of her stomach contents, rubbed her back when it was nothing but dry-heaving. Eventually, she simply curled up in her seat and leaned into him, too exhausted to be okay, too terrified to sleep. He rubbed small circles against her back and promised she never had to fly again. And then he ran off to join the Air Force, and jumped out of planes for a living. That was something about her brother that Beth could never understand even if he could have explained it to her.  She had sat on the lanai, trying to decide if she was brave enough to chance the Louis Armstrong airport ~ ~ “MSY.” Anakin’s grin had sprawled slowly across his lips and his head had dipped down, though she had been certain it was to watch Bug nap in a sunbeam.

Or to take a chance on one of the family’s private planes over at Metairie~

~"Metry...on the Big Ass Lake.” She hadn’t been sure if that was Anakin’s specific drawl or if she’d simply been mispronouncing that word the entire time she’s been here {which, honestly was more likely} because it looked like Met-prairie to her.

But even on the sofa, even with him reading his book ~a dog-eared and margin-notation copy of Ovid’s Metamorphosis~ on the opposite side of it, feet buried under her leg, she hadn’t been able to bring herself to book the flight.

Instead, she’d looked over, a little green around the gills, and in a surprisingly tremulous voice, she’d asked him if he’d be okay going on a road trip with her. After all, it was only a seven to eight hour drive, including stops to stretch, use the facilities, and food. She added to that the fact that she’d feel safer driving through that bit of Mississippi and almost diagonally across Alabama just to get there, if he would be willing to escort her.

There’d been discussion about what to do with Bug, and what not to do, which largely consisted of Anakin not really wanting to leave him on his lonesome and Beth arranging for the nurses to take turns {and hazard pay} to ensure meal times were kept to their schedule, and their housekeeper to ensure companionship and play time. And of course the discussion he had with Bug which she was politely not privy too, but she would have given anything to actually have heard even snippets of conversation.

And now, a few days later, here they are.

The humidity and heat in Atlanta is very different from that of New Orleans, which in Beth’s mind is more like home, where here it’s...sticky. A thin film of sweat has been clinging to her since their arrival in the wee hours when by all rights it should have been cooler at the very least. Because of the conference, she’d had to book them a single suite and though she’d apologise profusely, she didn’t think Anakin was very heart-broken about it. The air conditioner in the room had been running and it wasn’t so bad when they’d finally set their bags down.

Beth ordered breakfast from room service, had given Anakin that look, and like the rumoured pirates in her ancestry {sea-wooves, she called them not recognising her mispronunciation} had plundered the full bar. Miniatures were things one gave away to adults come Halloween, and full-size bottles were specifically requested. So it was drinks on the balcony and pastries, fluffy omelettes, and a very sudden urge to sleep.

She’d pressed a strawberry and Merlot kiss to his forehead and had only enough grace to fall onto her side of of the king bed, clothes and all. Which didn’t really help the situation. She also didn’t know how long Anakin had stayed up and what he’d consumed during that time. The moral of the story being she needs this shower. And there’s enough trust and enough love between them that she doesn’t think twice about leaving the door slightly ajar in case he needs the facilities. And maybe she stays in a little too long, letting the near volcanic temperature of the water ease away at her muscles in a haze of tropical scented soap, shampoo, conditioner.

She didn’t know that the ficus was a traitor. Or a victim. Or that it would eventually be going home with them.

She finds herself grinning when he makes his apologies and his platitudes.  “...’S’fine, really. I trus’ you an’ besides...I promise no have any kine ya nevah seen before. Because we’re ‘way from home, an’ sleepers...all ovah da place here. Worse dan haole summers back home, worse dan deer tick. An’ maybe ya plant wiser dan all of dem put togeddah.”  She hates that she’s suddenly become an Awakened psa, a reminder that they have to be on their best behaviour and any magick has to be disguised under the auspices of coincidence.

“Still got an eternity of hot waddah if ya wanna come in an’ grab a shower f’ yaself. But I’ll knife fight ya ovah dis loofah.”

[jericolenk]

Beard Wash And Conditioner Vs Shampoo As Well As Conditioner: The Difference

The art of keeping your beard appearing its own ideal is typically a problem yet one that's certainly simplified due to the myriad of cleaning products offered today. A common question among numerous men concentrates on the essential need of utilization a selection of items vs. utilizing simply 1 or 2.

The main reasons are a lot of, as it turns out, and we're here to analyze all of them while taking a more detailed examine solutions and conditioners suggested for your beard and those meant for your scalp. In the long run, we hope you'll take a nearer examine your beard grooming regimen, while knowing why using items made for a specific task pays off in a much healthier, even more eye-catching beard.

Beard laundry vs. hair shampoo As Well As Exactly Why They are actually Different.

There are actually many reasons a male would certainly think it's FINE to use normal shampoo on his beard. For one, it comes: there's that bottle of hair shampoo currently sitting in the shower, why not use it and also get rid of pair of birds with one stone?

Properly, for one, you could also eliminate your beard yet that's a point will certainly get involved in in a second. One more cause complies with the "it's all hair besides" product line of thinking which is, once more, defective. Facial hair as well as crown hair may not be the exact same, as various research studies prove.

Certainly, some guys are going to always point to the price-- certainly not that there is actually anything inappropriate with that said-- and suggest that spending amount of money on 2 sort of shampoo takes its toll on ye olde finances. Hi there, if you're truly dedicated to possessing the best-looking, healthiest beard possible, after that you possess to spend in it economically. Besides, if push comes to shove, you may probably think of a handful of ways in which you throw away amount of money daily.

Let's probe deeper, nonetheless, as well as explain the distinctions between Beard Wash and also hair shampoo, and also why you can't rely upon your helpful bottle of scalp facial cleanser in the mission to create your beard look its best. If you want to learn the latest information on beauty product, you've to browse Theidlemen website.

Beard Laundry 101: What It Is actually, Why You Must Use It.

If we needed to choose one major variation between Beard Wash and routine hair shampoo it's this-- Beard Clean does not feature chemicals that strip your skin of its natural oils. Real, you can find natural hair shampoos that don't upset your skin layer's chemical make up like many mass-manufactured ones carry out, however hair shampoo meant for your scalp is expected to keep oiliness to a minimum therefore your hair doesn't appear like it has a perpetual luster of grease.

What's this service with natural oils? It comes down to the sweat glands current at the root of each hair follicle which generate an oil called natural oils. Sebum keeps the skin layer and hair, whether it gets on your scalp or your beard, hydrated and also well-nourished, which is important for its own general health. A lack of sebum, as you may visualize, may quickly generate dry out, brittle hair-- which then appears like a plain, lifeless mass of broken hair as well as crack ends.

Natural oils, basically, regulates just how much water goes into and leaves your skin while safeguarding it coming from fungal and bacterial diseases. A lot of natural oils, however, may obstruct skin layer pores, so it's FINE to clear away some of it-- which is what Beard Clean accomplishes, i.e., it removes the extra while retaining the suitable total up to keep the beard moisturized effectively. Move hair generally does not need to have the exact same quantity of natural oils to remain moisturized without looking greasy, so hair shampoo is created to eliminate additional of those oils.

The bottom series is actually that you require those oils if you really want a beautiful beard, which we assume is your desire. A beard that has the right amount of organic oils possesses a natural gloss and shine to it, none that appears artificial somehow.

There are other ways in which Beard Clean advantages your whiskers in a manner that hair shampoo does not:

High-grade beard washes include ingredients that are actually anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and also anti-bacterial to advertise a healthy, beautiful beard that's additionally comfortable.

Comfort is in some cases a life-or-death problem for men that experience beard itch. Beard itch is a popular trouble amongst beardsmen as well as, in many cases, it is actually intense sufficient for some males to consider the serious action of shaving off their beard. An absence of ample moisture is the source of several beard "nuisances," not the minimum of which is actually beard itch. One more root cause of beard prickling are actually infections of the hair follicles dued to germs, along with the irritation caused by aggravated, irritated, and also scaly skin layer.

One more beard inconvenience is actually beard dandruff, also known as beardruff - those annoying scabs of dry out skin layer that take place when a beard ends up being too completely dry. As well as it is actually certainly not necessarily your negligence since the longer your beard gets, the more organic oils it takes to satisfy the need of your hair follicles. For the most part, there's inadequate oil to stay up to date with the growth, which is why moisturizing products including Beard Conditioner, Beard Oil, and Power Balm are must-haves for your beard grooming package.

Beard washes as well as shampoos-- which are the same factor, btw-- are made to handle your beard's oil web content at the absolute most appropriate levels. Any product that's as well oily and greasy leads to too greasy and fatty skin layer. The same is true of items, including numerous routine shampoos, which get rid of excessive oil as well as leave your beard and also the skin below it too dry out.

Products not intended for make use of on the beard, such as shampoo used on the scalp as well as head hair, can easily diminish the origins of your face hair follicles which, in turn, boosts the odds of all of them falling out, breaking, or establishing damaged roots that impact their lasting wellness.

[b0ytemper]

Hey, little baby passing tips for transmasc folks who can’t get a short haircut because of parents or work or school or whatever- try getting a haircut that’s more shoulder-length or chin length.

Compare to more feminine cuts of the same length-

Note that the feminine cuts have a more defined shape and lines, while the masculine cuts are more messy and wild. Feminine cuts are longer in the front and shorter in the back, while the masculine cuts are the other way around, and try to keep locks off and away from the cheekbones. Also- a side part tends to look more feminine, while a middle part looks more masculine. Another thing to notice is bangs. If you’re doing a short cut, it’s easier to pass with bangs, but if you need to keep your hair long for safety reasons (or if you just want longer hair! Guys with long hair are sexy as all getout.) you’ll want to avoid bangs, and get into the habit of sweeping your hair back away from your forehead. Not only is this a more masculine style, but the gesture of running your fingers through your hair like that is very boyish.

Now, you may have noticed the texture difference between the masculine cuts vs the feminine styles- masculine looks more wavy, coarse or curly, while the feminine looks are silky and straighter. This is because testosterone changes the texture of your skin and hair, and can make it thicker, coarser, give it more of a wave or curl. This obviously varies person to person and depends on ethnicity and genetics, but if you’ve got straight hair, adding a little texture will help you look and feel more masculine. Do not use curlers. Shiny bouncy ringlets are not the same as a masculine wave. What you’re gonna wanna do is avoid anti-frizz shampoos and conditioners, get yourself a nice curl cream, and introduce yourself to the low-budget miracle that is salt spray. All it takes is a little dollar-store spritzer bottle, warm water and salt. You can even add a nice little scent or oil if you wanna. Treat yourself. Basically, all it takes is fill up that little spritz bottle with warm water, add two or three spoonfuls of salt, shake to dissolve and voila. Spritz your hair with that stuff and run your fingers through, muss it up, and you’ll get nice, messy, beachy wave that looks masc as fuck and makes you feel like a sexy surfer boy.

Transmascs can absolutely rock a longer hairstyle, and if you’re closeted, pre-T or not going on T, if your parents are assholes or you just don’t wanna chop off all your hair, it doesn’t need to feel like a burden. You can still have fun with it and express your masculine style.

[thevisafly]

Post-Covid Travel Guide | Surviving a Long-Haul Flight | Tips and Tricks!

Covid-19 has taken a massive toll on the travel industry. It has undoubtedly put a damper on everyone’s travel plans in 2020. However, with encouraging news about development of Covid-19 vaccines and start of human trials of the same, international travel may soon resume 🙂 We’ve seen many people lose out on their summer vacation plans because of this, but not for long! A long-haul flight can be pretty tiresome sometimes. If you don’t know what ‘long-haul flights’ are, they’re basically any flight longer than 7 hours. Usually this category involves international flights, however, some domestic flights in large countries can come under this umbrella. Why are long-haul flights so bad, you ask? Well – the constant sitting, lack of WiFi and limited area for movement  could contribute to this attitude. But don’t worry about all these pain points – we’ve got you covered! In this article, we’ll go through 9 super-important tips for your first long-haul flight! Some of these may come off as a no-brainer, but those are the ones we tend to overlook and forget first. With this list, you’ll end up a long-haul flight expert. So, let’s jump right in to some tips for your next long haul flight in post-covid times.

Wear Comfortable Clothes Well, this comes as no surprise – comfort over style is good for all kinds of flights. However, it’s especially important for long-hauls. Always remember to dress in loose clothing, made out of a breathable material like cotton. You need to be able to move around, be free and as unrestricted as possible. Often, people might opt for one-pieces (like dresses), but we advise against that decision. Flight air conditioners are quite unpredictable, and are (more often than not) on the too-cold side of the spectrum. Dresses mean that your legs are exposed to all that cool air, allowing them to get stiff and maybe even cause an injury if exposed for long enough. Jumpsuits may be an option, but a good sleeved tee and jeans/track pants should do the trick. And always carry layers! The best way to protect against the chill is to layer up. Jackets are imperative, especially if you plan on getting cozy and catching some z’s. If you feel too hot, you can always just unwrap yourself by a layer, and you’re good to go.

Good Seats Are SO Important Trust us, you really don’t want to get caught with a non-reclining end-of-flight seat for 10-11 hours in a row. Reserving a seat beforehand (especially on a long flight) is worth the trouble, and even more so if your flight is at night. You can even come early to the airport and reserve a seat then, if you are not able to do so online. Leg room is one of those commodities that one can never have too much of, so this is something to consider when choosing seats. The seats near the emergency exits have the most leg room, however, in case the unlikely case that the aircraft has to land on water , be ready to snap out of that slumber and activate the emergency exits! Some people prefer aisle seats, and some prefer windows. But no-one – and I repeat, NO-ONE likes that crammed middle seat with no elbow space and no privacy. This is probably something to keep in mind as well. If you’re the kind of person who loves to enjoy the view on an airplane, window seats are for you. Alternatively, you might value your bathroom breaks more than this – aisle seats are best in this case, as you don’t have to keep excusing yourself every time you get up. The middle seat is okay if you’re travelling in a group or with family. Stretching and moving around is also a good idea on long-hauls, as your body tends to stiffen up. Back muscles can take a toll with all that sitting, so make sure whichever seat you’re in, you can get out of easily! We recommend some good ‘chair yoga’ – you might find that your seated arrangement doesn’t deter the will for some good asanas!

Food = Life, Especially On A Long-Haul! Everyone loves food. And most people eat a snack at least once in the span of 4 hours. Imagine doubling that time, but only getting a packet of salted nuts as compensation? ‘Hangry’ is probably the best way to describe it. Carry your own food – but remember to not stock too many liquids or liquid-like foods (eg. curries). This might not even be allowed on the flight, and you’ll have to dispose of it before you begin eating itself. It’s also important to think about what kind of food you’ll be eating. If you are spending the next 10 hours sitting (as compared to working out, playing or even walking around), you’ll have to change your diet a bit. To suit this new seated marathon, make sure to go light on your meals. Heavy meals include higher-energy foods, which you won’t burn on the flight. It will keep you awake, and may not allow you to rest well enough before landing. Sometimes, we may not have a choice, as meals are pre-planned and we have to eat what’s available to us. In this case, remember to bring your own food, and maybe some fennel seeds as well. They’re known to aid in digestion, and also act as a mouth freshener – killing two birds with one stone!

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate! Hydration goes without saying. Drinking water is something you’d need to do even on ground, but it’s even more important when you’re 30,000 feet above sea level. Mouths are more likely to get parched, and you can’t even carry  more than 500ml to quench that thirst! However, here’s a tip – carrying your water bottle is still a good idea, even if half-filled. Ask the air staff for a refill, instead of using the paper cup method which they give you. You’ll get more water in that way, and you don’t have to keep bugging them for water either! International long-haul flight services include drinks. These may include alcohol, or be restricted to teas and juices. Either way, it’s a better idea to stick to good old water for the most part. This is because it has the highest water content out of all (belaboring the obvious), and has the least sugar content out of all options. This means you’re less likely to get a sugar rush, or even a general sugar high and its inevitable low that comes right after. Although, if you are a nervous flyer, the alcohol option might be a good temporary choice, as it acts as a sedative. However, it does dehydrate, so beware. If you want some variety, teas like green tea are good for hydration instead.

BYOE – Bring Your Own Entertainment Some long-haul flights have in-flight entertainment. This includes a back-of-the-seat screen – with movies, songs, and sometimes even games. But it might not be the best idea. Why? Because if you’ve gone on some before, they tend to have similar movies in stock. The music is not terribly updated, but if you are ok with having any old song play to pass the time, then you’re in luck. Many streaming services like YouTube and Netflix offer download options – and our advice is to make the most out of them. They offer a more personalised approach, as what you’re downloading is what you truly want to watch. Offline music is great too, and you don’t even need a streaming service for this – just a few gigabytes of phone storage. It’s more likely to keep your attention, and even help you learn some cool new stuff, who knows? And entertainment doesn’t only have to be digital. If your carry-on space permits, a good read is all you need. Reading lights are installed on all airplanes, so your flight was literally made for this! We don’t recommend card games or games with many moving pieces, though, as these might get lost on the plane… Only to be found by the cleaning lady, a lone, isolated Monopoly chip in the oasis of fluorescent floor strips.

Can You Have A Mini-Bath Here? The quick answer to this is, yes. You can. And honestly, you should. Carrying good travel hygiene products are very necessary, especially on a 7+ hour journey across the globe. Wet wipes, deodorant, cotton pads, sanitizer and even a toothbrush and paste are some essentials on our list. Why, you ask? Well, sitting for so long has its risks. You may be sweating, you may be sitting next to some folks with strong body odour, or you may just not want to inconvenience anyone with your bodily situation. Often, airplane food doesn’t suit us, and neither does being in the same place for hours on end. Freshening up makes you feel not only physically better, but mentally relieves us of some stress even if for a minute. And a flight shouldn’t have to get in the way of your skincare routine, now does it? Speaking of which, it’s advisable to go as bare-faced as you can. Makeup is not a good idea for long flights, as it tends to cake up and smudge. For both men and women, moisturizing is a must, as the AC tends to dry out skin – even under a warm jacket. Toilet tactics may also be a good area of expertise to know about. The best time to use the loo is right after the seatbelt sign is switched off after takeoff, or in the middle of the flight. The end is absolutely the worst, as you risk catching the toilet in a mess, or not catching it at all (due to seatbelt signs). Make sure you carry ample amounts of toilet spray and/or sanitizer with you just in case. And just like that, we’ve come to the end of our article on tips and tricks for a long-haul flight. We hope you enjoyed reading all the spunky tips we had to offer. If you’d like to book your visa, travel insurance or SIM cards before flying out, remember to contact Visa2Fly! We’re always here to help 🙂 If you enjoyed this blog, know that there’s more where this came from! Our articles on Hostels vs. Hotels, and the coolest skiing destinations are live on our blog page! Happy travelling~~

[lowkeyassgard]

DAY 6 OF LOKI VS. EARTH: 3-IN-1 SOAP

Day 6 of Loki Vs. Earth and today Loki is pissed off by those 3-in-1 soaps that are shampoo, conditioner, and body wash all in one.

One shot summary: Loki might be a greasy bitch but at least he wasn’t as gross as those humans that use 3-in-1 soaps.

Author’s Note: Hi. I started something called the quarantine series. It’s going to be a series of fun and light hearted one shots to help readers and other writers get through this hard time. I made a a03 collection and a tumblr tag. To join just write a fun, soft, and/or light hearted one shot and post it to the collection @Quarantine_Series or tag it on tumblr as #quarantine series. Anyways enjoy!

There was a lot of things that humans did that Loki would never understand. One of those things were 3 in 1 soaps. You know the one bottle that serves as a shampoo, conditioner, and a body wash. The first time loki went to the store he saw the shelves full of those. He wondered why a person would want their intimate areas to smell the same as their hair.

Loki knew that he wasn’t up to beauty standards but this was atrocity.

He might wash his hair in crow vomit and wash his body in ale but at least he would never do vomit or ale all over. He was a man of delicacy. He pampered his body in the way he knew. Once again he was disgusted by humans.

Loki had promised himself to never buy a 3-1 but he had a hard time finding an Earth equivalent to his Asgardian routine. Self care as the humans called it.

In the beginning he tried just using the products that Valkyrie used but they left him feeling dry. They made him smell like a giant fruit that had been soaked up of all its natural juice.

He then tried the products that Thor used but they left him smelling like wood shaving. Musky. Loki felt like he was going to start cutting trees down with the smell he had. They made his skin flake and his hair itch.

Loki needed something that would preserve his natural beauty. Loki knee he was greasy but damn he made it work. He wanted a protect that didn’t take that away. A product that would clean him of the dirt and the oil but the grease must stay. Without the grease was he really Loki?

It had been months and he had yet to find a product that worked for him. If this is how the humans felt then no wonder they looked so horrible. He always found the Midgardians to be repulsive. Know that he was living in their world he could understand why. Their products took away all their natural beauty and replaced it with chemicals and oils. With thousands and thousands of products to be bought and sampled just to be left disappointed. No wonder they were all depressed.

It had been a few days since Loki had showered. He had been just lying around so felt as though he was still pretty clean. A little dirt didn’t hurt anyone. He also didn’t want to make the choice between smelling like a fruit arsehole or a tree stump. Loki didn’t care what others thought about his appearance. He wanted to be respected but not based on his looks. He wanted them to respect him for the powerful god that he is. It wasn’t the people he was worried about but himself. The smell of himself made him want to vomit. That’s bad when Loki was used to showering with vomit but the smell of human products made him want to not even be in the same room as himself.

One day Loki decided to leave his room and read out in the gathering area. That’s where he spent the majority of that sunny Monday morning. He read 3 books for dummies before Valkyrie came walking into the room.

“Loki! You are soaking the couch!”

“Oh! Hello! Val!” Loki said sitting up and placing the book in his lap. Soaking the couch? What did she mean. His clothes weren’t wet. He hasn’t spilled anything. When he looked up at her she was pointing down at the couch cushion. As he followed her glance he realized the couch cushion was soaked where he had led his head.

“Damn! Loki! Getting pretty greasy are we?” Thor said walking past to see where the two of them were standing.

“I suppose the two of you would like if I took a shower.”

“YES!” Thor and Valkyrie said in unison.

Loki likes the grease but he knew there was a point of too much. This was that point. Loki sulkily walked to the bathroom despising the thought of the human atrocity of soap. He stripped himself of his clothes and reached in to turn the cold knob all the way over. You know the human joke women take hot water to remind them where they are from? Loki actually did. Loki took freezing cold showers to soothe his skin and his frost giant mind.

As he got in he looked over at his soap options. To his surprise there was a new player in the game. Tree stump, fruit arsehole, and a minty 3-1. Oh those monstrous 3 in 1. Today he would put aside his hatred and confusion and give it a try.

He opened up the lid to the 3 in 1 and almost vomited. Smelled like Christmas in a bottle. Oh it was horrid. How would any man want his dick to smell like a candy cane.

He squirted some in his hand and began to work into his greasy curls.

Loki went to take another whiff to see if actually smelled that horrible or if it was just a first reaction. As he leaned down he accidentally squeezed the bottle and the soap went flying on to his face. Loki screamed out as the 3-in-1 seeped into his eyes. He dropped the bottle to the floor.

THE PAIN

Loki now unable to see moved to grab a wash rag to rinse his face off but stepped on the bottle he had just dropped. Loki felt himself slide across it and reached out for anything to grab on to. There was nothing. Loki felt against the shower floor. He felt himself lying in the 3-in- 1 that had went all over the floor when he had stepped on it. He just laid there; cursing the universe. Cursing the creator of 3-in-1 soap.

When he finally did get over the humiliation he wrapped himself in a towel and stepped out to the hallway. He had to walk past the gathering area to get to his room. As he did Thor and Valkyrie was waiting for him.

“Having fun in there?” Valkyrie said to Loki as he tried to quickly pass to his room.

Loki looked toward them. His eyes were red and almost swollen shut. He had bruises that were beginning to form on his shoulders where he had hit. He was limping due to pulling his ankle when he slid on the bottle.

“Damn Loki. You look worse than you did when you went in.” Thor said earning a laugh from Valkyrie.

“I will never use 3-in-1 again. No. I will never use a shower again.”

[brawlfists]

STUDY    :    Tifa Lockhart.          Repost it, do not reblog.

tagged by :   @hercbled​  ( thank you ! ) tagging :    @ultimilitiaa​  .  @wutaiiwarrior​​  .  @bllakcat​  .  @uchirite​  .  @starsfated​​  .  @angereve​ (marlene or iris)  .   @dawnryse​  .  @andscreams​  (seifer)   &   you   !

—    basics.

▸       is your muse tall   /    short    /    average ? 5′6 (167 cm)  considering   the    region    she   is   from,   she  is  considered  tall.  

▸       are they okay with their height ? Definitely.  Tifa  never  had  issues  regarding  her  stature,  since  it’s  a  trait  that   she  doesn’t  really  focus  on.

▸      what’s their hair like ? Soft   as   silk,  bearing  in  mind  her  asian  lineage  that  usually   grows  from  a  round  follicle  (which is responsible for the  straight  hair)  her  hair  is  smooth  and  has  a  remarkable  hair  growth.  Her  hair  color  varies  according  to  the  light,   beneath  the  sunrays   seems  to  be  a  hickory  hue   when  it’s  actually  a   dark  chocolate  tinge.  Tifa  fancies  long  hair,   since  a  child  Tifa  opted  to  let  her  hair  grow  longer  due  to  her  mother’s  beautiful  hair  (Tifa  constantly  used  to  comb  her  mama’s  hair  admiring  how  sleek  her   strands  are).  Sidebangs  are   her   trademark,  yet  it  wasn’t  always  in  that  style  cause  when  she  was  5-12  her  bangs  were  60s styled bangs.

▸     do they spend a  lot of time on their hair     /    grooming ? Yes.   in   terms  of   daily   basis  it  doesn’t  require  much  of   her   attention,  aside  from  wearing  the   proper  hair  brush  to  her  hair  type  (variates  between  a  boar   bristle   brush  and   wet  brush)   Tifa  does  deep  hydrating  treatments  twice  a  week  (coconut oil),   doesn’t  over-wash  her  hair   (3 times a week)   &   low-heat  setting  for  her  hair  dryer.  Tifa’s  major  secret  to  maintain  her  strands  healthy  is  shampooing  the  scalp,  massaging with  fingers  instead  of  nails  &  the  conditioner  along  the  length  of  her  hair.  Regarding  the  grooming  process,  Tifa  enjoys  to  tie   at  her  tips   or  sometimes  prefers  to  keep  loose.

▸      does your muse care about their appearance   /   what others think ? generally  speaking  she  doesn’t   care  what  other  think  unless if   it’s   a    specific    niche  (close  friends/crush).   Regarding  her  exterior  looks,   she   values   her   opinion  but   if   someone  contradicts   her   (ex :  ‘your  outfit  is  weird’ )     Tifa  will  innerly   question   &    doubt   her   current   appearance.   Personality  wise,   Tifa  is  stubborn  and  reluctant  to  change  minor  issues,  so  following  this  trace,  she  cares  by  half.   (50%)   

—    preferences.

▸      indoors    or    outdoors ?   ▸      rain    or   sunshine ?   ▸     forest    or    beach ?     ▸      precious    metals   or    gems ?       ▸     flowers   or    perfumes ?     ▸      personality    or    appearance ?     ▸      being    alone    or    being    in    a    crowd ?     ▸      order    or   anarchy ?   ▸     painful    truths    or    white    lies ?     ▸    science    or    magic ?     ▸      peace    or    conflict ?   ▸      night    or    day ?     ▸      dusk    or   dawn ? ▸      warmth    or    cold ?     ▸      many   acquaintances    or    a    few    close    friends ?   ▸      reading    or    playing    a    game ?    

—    questionnaire.

▸      what are some of your muse’s bad habits ? Have  you  ever  seen  someone  emotional  that  is  too  insecure  to  express  her  feelings  much   cause   sometimes  doesn’t   even   her   understand   what  is  exactly  is  going  on  with  her  emotions  or   that   she   believes   that   her   feelings  sometimes   aren’t   relevant  to  the  situation  they  are  inserted  such  as   ‘Prevent  Sephiroth  from  using  the  Black  Materia’  ?   That’s  Tifa  Lockhart.  No  wonder  her  name  suggests  such  a  thing.  Tifa  bottles  up  her  feelings,  not  only  due  to  the  fact  that  she  doesn’t  construe  them  very  well  but  there  are  times  that  she  outbursts     Quoting  Tifa :  “YOU’RE  JUST  GOING  TO  WALK  RIGHT  OUT  IGNORING  YOUR  CHILDHOOD  FRIEND  !? “    that’s  an  example  of  her  outburst  when  she  asks  Cloud  to  join  AVALANCHE.   Tifa  crack  her  joints  often  to  release   tension     ...  it’s  a  sign  of   her  anxiety  from  (PTSD)  

▸      has your muse lost anyone close to them ? how has it affected them ? Akane  Lockhart  (Mother),  the  death  that  inflicted  Tifa  the  most.  Considering  her  age  (8 years old)  and  the  bond  they  shared  caused  her  to  persists  in  a  denial  stage  of  grief.  Imagine  a  8   year   older   Tifa  believing  that  her  mother  was  in  Mt.Nibel  which  lead  her  to  do  multiple   things   that   harmed  her.    Brian  Lockhart  (Father)  in  an  early  age  (15  years  old)  and  the  cause  of  death  only  inticed  her  to  release  a  rage  against  Shinra,  a  painful  one  that  still  haunts  her  nightmares.   Due  to  her  coma,  her   grief   process   was  interrupted  &   the  trauma  lead  her  to  suppress  such  memories.   Biggs,  Jessie  &  Wedge  (AVALANCHE members)   guilt  grief,  mostly  inticed  by  Barret  since  Tifa  was  trying  to  deal  with  her  emotions  and  it  only  caused  her  to  be  confused  with  the  entire  situation.  Through  time,  she  does  feel  a  guilt  complex  considering  that  it  was  all  setup  by  Shinra.   Aerith  Gainsborough  (close friend)  it  was  all  to  quick  (meeting her,  her  death,  the  grief  because they had to continue with their journey)  I   believe   Aerith   inflicted   her   a    mix   of    these   3   grieves.   Denial,  rage  and  guilt     ...     The  denial  stage,  possibilites  that  was  an  image  created  in  their  head  since  in  the  Temple  of  Ancients  they  were  able  to  see  Sephiroth’s  passage  through  the  Temple.    Rage,  I  believe  she   discharges  her  anger   through  the  battles  and  her  willpower.  Guilt,  this  one  is  not  heavily  implied  but  Tifa  often  contemplates  ‘What If’  scenarios   such  as   :  what  if  I  went  along  with  them  when  Cat  Sith  shrinked  the  temple  into  the  black  materia  and  prevented  Cloud  to  give  the  Materia  to  Sephiroth   or   what  if   I  tried  to  stop  Aerith  from  going  to  the  Forgotten  City  when  Cloud  was   unconscious.   As  remark  of  her  beautiful  presence,  she  uses  a  pink  ribbon   around   her   left   triceps   to   feel   her  energy.  

▸       what are some fond memories your muse has ? Playing piano with her mother,  water tower meetings with Cloud (mainly the promise day, as much it can be considered sad cause he was leaving), Zangan lessons,  playtime with Johnny and Cloud,  Brian’s  pancakes,   7th  heaven  before  the  Meteor  /  Avalanche  schemes  (Wedge  trying  her  food,  Jessie and Biggs  drinking  games,  grooming  Marlene’s  hair  and   Barret’s  papa  bear  moments  to  Marlene),   Aerith  flowers,  Cloud  returning  from  a  delivery,  Vincent  vs  cellphone  &   Aerith’s  protection   

▸     is it easy for your muse to kill ? No.  Bearing  in  mind  that  her  weapon  is  her  hands,  Tifa  has  trouble  in  killing  ;  unless  when  it’s  a  monster.  or   Sephiroth.  When  she  is  boosted  by  rage,  her  impulsivity  might  cause  her  to  oblive  her  morals,  take  as  an  example  the  Nibelheim  incident  (no  wonder  it  incites  her  discomfort  leading  her  to  a  partial  memory  loss  (difficult to concentrate)  of  such  incident  {PTSD CAN TRIGGER THAT]   

▸      what’s it like when your muse breaks down ? EXTREME  ANXIETY.    Quoting  Tifa  “If I stayed here  ... I’ll go crazy”   I  believe  her  breaks  down  usually  occurs  in  2  cases  :   STRESS  and  EMPTY  MIND   (this  one  was  thankfully  controlled  by  her  medidation  routine)       First,  she  isolates  herself   ...  Tifa  is  convinced  that  she  has  to  be  the  optimistic  pillar  to  her  party  (Example :  Aerith’s  death.  She  caresses  Aeris’  hair  &  runs  away  to  burst  her  tears  in  private)    .    Two,  mood  swings  (this  is  a  common  one.  An  example  is  when  Nanaki  questions  his  sanity   to  Cloud,  Tifa  says ‘Be strong’  then  when  he  doubts  she  simply  shouts  ‘BE STRONG !’  ...  an  effect  that  suppressing  her  feelings  preside  over  her  breakdowns)   Third,  eating  &   sleeping  habits  are  affected.  Insomnia  mostly  and   skipping  meals.     

▸      is your muse capable of trusting someone with their life ? Yes.  I  wouldn’t   say   easily,  it  depends  how  that  someone  will  approach  them.  I’ll  use  Yuffie  &  Aerith  as  an  example.  In  the  case  of   Aerith,   her  approach  was  during  a  unfortunate  event  (Don Corneo’s  creepy  dungeon)  however  it   was  a  friendly  reach  considering  that  SHE  PROVIDED  THE  WHOLE  CONCEPT  OF  SAVING  TIFA.   When  they  arrive  Sector 7,  Tifa  request  Aerith  to  protect  Marlene.  Which  she  would only  request  someone  that  she  is  capable  to  trust  with  their  life.  About  Yuffie,  their  meeting  was  around  a  tricky  scheme  which  lead  Tifa  to  not   trust  her  easily,  cause  when  in  the  Wutai  sidequest.  Quoting  Tifa  :  “Something’s  telling  me  I  still  shouldn’t  trust  you”   implying  that  Tifa  follows   her  instincts.   Summarizing,   it   would   depend   on   the   circumstances   of   their   meeting.

▸      what’s your muse like when they’re in love ? highly   attuned   to   infatuation  —  as   long   as   she   can   trust   enough   to   let    down   her   barriers   and   allow    another   person   into   her  world.  she  loves   hard,   pursues  a   star   love   (the   kind   where   souls, minds, and bodies seamlessly merge)   Tifa  will  be  that  girl  that  attempts  to  show  her  emotions  through  actions.   She  tries  to  adjust  to  her  partner  ideals  which is  a submissive  trait,  yet  she  also  expects  that  her  sweetheart  demonstrates  somehow  (words or actions)   which  can  lead   her   to  be  that  type  of  lover  that   put   up   walls   and    say   it's   all   good   when   everything   is   clearly   the   exact   opposite,   since  Tifa  has  issues  in  dealing  with  emotions.   It  doesn’t  happen  often  but  she  feels  bad  when  she  has  to  demand  her  partner  for  affection  or   time  together.  These  walls  usually  crumbles  through  time.   Basically  she’s  a  giver  and  will  always  remind  you  how  much  you’re  worth  it  and  loved   &  how  lucky  she  is  to  have  you  as  a partner +  SUPER  ATTENTIVE &  CARING.

[servicelearningadventure-blog]

Research Question Three

Sustainable packaging: Shampoo bars vs Bottles?

Sustainability is one of the core goals of the co-op. This can be achieved and encouraged in a variety of ways, many of which are displayed at Riverwest Co-op. There are the Boomerang Bags I have mentioned before, limited available paper bags (barely any plastic), and recyclable and compostable packaging wherever possible. One example of this is through the use of bar shampoo and conditioners. When I first encountered bar shampoo when I was younger, it seemed like more of a novelty than anything else. Now I can truly appreciate the reasoning behind this product, and why a place like the co-op would be promoting this over bottled products (Though they do have a couple options of that as well!)

The waste produced by plastic bottles is not limited to water bottles. It is hard to directly measure the sale, distribution, and use/discard of shampoo and conditioner bottles, but one can make an educated estimate. Johnson & Johnson released a video in which they say that around “552 million shampoo bottles could be ending up in landfills every year”. It’s true that the common plea to recycle plastic bottles usually doesn’t extend past drinking bottles, but household consumption of hair-care products are also a significant contributor. The carbon footprint of bar hair care is significantly lower as well due to the condensed and lightweight design, allowing the transport to be much more efficient. There is also an opportunity to customize your shampoo to your hair type, all while supporting small businesses or even etsy shops with creators who make products that apply to your skin/hair type. My hair is very loosely curly, but gets brittle very quickly, so I could go for a shea butter based conditioner and a more gentle shampoo from any number of creators who have put out versions of this product.

The number one ingredient in liquid hair care is water, meaning that it is very diluted and can lead to overuse, as well as being used up faster. Shampoo and conditioner bars are much more concentrated, making them last longer and allowing you to use less per application. The lather isn’t quite as dramatic and the conditioner may take a little effort to work into your hair consistently, but this all leads to less waste and a longer-lasting product. The most obvious selling point is the packaging, or lack thereof. Sellers tend to get the product in cardboard boxes containing batches which can be sold as individuals, usually on their own, in a small paper sleeve, or a small paper box. This SIGNIFICANTLY reduces the waste footprint for both the supplier and the consumer, and allows a guilt-free, sustainable, and waste-free approach to hair care. 

https://unwrappedlife.com/blogs/blog/top-eight-reasons-to-make-the-switch-to-solid-shampoo-bars-and-conditioner-bars-too

https://caretorecycle.com/

[laurelindebear]

Hair care and/or chemistry peeps!

I started using jojoba oil (and sometimes coconut oil) for deep leave-in treatments on my hair a year or so ago, and they are great. I understand a lot of people also use oils like this as spray-in dry oils for in-between days or when hair is looking a bit dry. I can put a teensy bit on my fingers and just try to comb it in, but I thought a spray/mist might be better.

I bought a spray bottle and I’ve tried putting some jojoba oil in (as it is lighter and always liquid), but it comes out too heavily still and made the area I tested too greasy. As I expected, the suggestion of ‘fill the rest of the bottle with water and just shake it a lot’ did not work - I ended up with a frothy layer of oil on top of the water. I also tried putting a bit of conditioner in, hoping it would act as an emulsifier, but it did not. 

Do I actually need to buy some kind of chemical emulsifier to dilute jojoba oil (in which case I’ll probably just keep trying to find a premade oil/serum, because I’m not starting my own cosmetics industry)? Or is there another way to do it? Google just keeps giving me advice on how to dilute essential oils with jojoba, which is not what I’m after. 

[cahseyfineart]

Sustainable/minimalism secrets: Hair care! 🧖🏻‍♀️ 🧼 Switch to bar shampoo and conditioner. Less packaging, easier to travel with, no more bottles, and more cost effective! 🧼 = 🧴🧴🧴 I love the JR Liggets shampoo bar which you can melt in water and put in an old bottle if you prefer. The Brite Bar None Conditioner bar is the best conditioners I’ve used ‼️ It’s a no brainer 💁🏻‍♀️ 💦 Start washing your hair less. Save water and it’s better for your hair. 👕 Use a cotton Tshirt vs a towel or even a microfiber towel. Cotton Ts are less abrasive on your hair and soak up more water than most towels. 🐡 Yes, microfiber towels are great for hair, but bad for the environment. 🙈 Microfibers contain microplastics that leak into our water system and eventually harm our 🐠🐟🐬 No bueno 💆🏻‍♀️ You can make an effective hair gel out of flax seeds and water. No need to buy bottled gel with a lot of additives in it 🧴Cornstarch, Arrowroot Powder, cocoa powder, etc make great starters for a homemade dry shampoo. I use a mixture of Rice Starch, colloidal oatmeal and lavender oil. 🙆🏻‍♀️ For a detangler I use some conditioner mixed with water in a spray bottle and does a wonderful job. You can also add some oil if you really need. 👌🏻 Oils Oils Oils! Ditch the deep conditioners. Oils often come in cute glass dropper bottles and make my hair super softtt. Stay away from 🚫Coconut oil though🚫 ⚠️ If you must buy hair extensions, please please please make sure it is from an ethical company. A lot of human hair comes from women who weren’t paid for their hair. There is nothing sustainable about people getting ripped off and taken advantage of. 💜 If you dye your hair use brands like manic panic and arctic fox. Cruelty free, vegan, and made with healthy ingredients. Be careful with henna. Make sure it doesnt have any additives and is pure henna! 😴 Satin pillowcase vs silk. Reduce breakage while sleeping. Silk is more expensive and harms silkworms. #sustainability#sustainableliving#haircare#crueltyfree#lowwaste#zerowaste#minimalism#longhairlife#vegan#gogreen#ditchtheplastic#savetheearth#earthmonth https://www.instagram.com/p/BwPm-0xDQOh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16cbhrfyag0c9

[reylo-is-strong-in-this]

Kylo: *grew up a prince/ takes 2 hour showers/ uses fancy conditioner he pre ordered from Klo'tel/ smells nice* VS. Rey: *grew up a scavenger/ had never taken a shower before leaving jakku/ defines 'clean' as scrubbing sand in some layered places once a blue moon/ smells like gasoline and grease* BEN IS APPALLED

You know the drills. My grammar sucks, but I poured my heart into it. I hope you enjoy this!

“If I stay, will you listen to me and stop this madness?”

He was shocked when he heard her answer, to say the least. He was so stunned all he could do was nodding repeatedly, of course he would. He would do anything if it meant Rey would stay with him.He knew it wouldn’t be that hard for the First Order to ‘stop the madness’ in their own way, the resistance was too weak to even thought about fighting back, and the only thing that could stop him from wiping them all out of existence was her teary eyes and trembling lips. Rey seemed to realized her advantages at the moment, but as long as she was by his side, Kylo knew she would come to see that they belong together sooner or later.

Anyway, that was how they ended up in quarters of the Finalizer not far from his. It was actually just an empty room Kylo crashed sometimes when he ‘accidentally’ destroyed his own. He was about to threaten to skin each of the cleaning staffs to get the room done by night, but Rey disapproval glance made him retreat to just give a very firm order.

The room looked…presentable. He wrinkled his nose in disgust of the poor choice of creamy-yellow bedsheet color and lots of plants in the room, but Rey was in awe, looking around the room with wide eyes and her mouth hung open, and that was enough to put him in a better mood.“All of this…for me?” She sounded skeptical.“They should have found more suitable quarters. You are my consort, after all, but for the time-being this should have to do.” “Are you kidding? I have all of this to myself? what am I supposed to do with this? Play hide and seek?”Rey asked in disbelief. Kylo noted that she did not correct him when he said she was his consort, which made him almost smiled.“You are more than welcome to join me in my quarters if this is too overwhelming for you.”“I’ll be fine here! thank you!” Oh how he loved that little squeak she made when she said that. Although it would have been better if she agreed to join him.He still had time to coax her into that later.“You must be exhausted. I will leave you to explor-”“Ben, what is this?”He turned toward the direction Rey was pointing, the door leading toward a refresher.

“That’s a refresher. You might be pleased to know that you don’t have to share-”“What’s a refresher?”He froze, looked into her big, innocent, hazel eyes, and for the second time in his existence, Kylo Ren didn’t know what to say.“You- you don’t know what it is? Where do you take a bath then?”“A bath?”The way she looked at him like he just spoke in the language she did not understand was a red flag for him. Kylo took a deep breath, and asked his beloved sand rat calmly.“Rey, how do you keep yourself clean all this time?”“I lived in Jakku. The heat there was more than enough to kill any bacteria.” She answered with a shrug. Kylo blinked. He loved this little kitten of his to bits, but even cats had to take a bath once in a while. This was simply unacceptable!“Come. I’ll show you how refreshers work.”Rey followed him into the refresher. It wasn’t big, but enough to fit them both in without suffocating.“Press this button, and water comes out-”“STOP!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING!!” Her scream made him jump. Kylo turned off the water with a frown on his face.“What now?” “That amount of water could last me for months! Why would you just spray it on the floor like that?!”He sighed. It was going to be a long night.“Water helps wash away dirts and sweat,  and before you scream in to my ears again, we recycle everything we can around here.”“Oh.” That was all she could say.“And do not drink water from here. You already have bottles of them in your room.” He said, and continued with his explanation. “Then you use ‘soap, that is this bottle to get rid of unpleasant smells on your body, and this bottle is call a shampoo, you use it to clean your hair, then use this bottle of conditioner to soften your hair, and remember, all of them must be rinse of your body completely by water, do you copy?’”“Yes, yes. Supreme leader.” She rolled her eye, saying his new title almost mockingly, and pay her attention to all the bottles in her arms. “Wow! Now I know where THAT comes from?”“What?”“Your scent! I always wonder why you never smelled like blood and gore.” She explained, took a quick sniff of the soap again. “It smells like cool breeze and herbs, just like you!”“I’m glad you took time to think about what I smelled like.” He teased. Rey stuck her tongue out to him childishly, and it just made him shook his head with a found smile he didn’t know he was capable of.“I will leave you to it, then. If you need anything I will be in my room.”He was on his way toward the door when he realized something important.“Rey?”“Huh?” The scavenger looked up from the bottles.“You DO know you need to be naked when you are showering, right?”

——Kylo was reading reports from Hux when he heard someone knocking on his door. Unless the person behind that door had a dead wish, he was pretty sure who his guest was.“I’m done.”Rey was standing in front of him in a silky black sleeveless night gown that didn’t cover much of her thigh, her dress wasn’t sheer by any means, but the way it hugged her curves so perfectly left almost nothing to imagine, and the fact that she did not wear anything underneath didn’t help the matter.He didn’t know whether to reward the staffs who picked out her wardrobe or run his lightsaber through them for this.“I..can see that.”“Smell me!” His little sand rat asked, excitement clear in her eyes, but Kylo had to hold himself back with everything he could not to throw her on his bed and have his way with her until she learned not to come to him in that pretty little dress again.“Rey, I don’t think…”“Come on, Ben. Look! I smell just like you!” She stepped closer to him. Maker, she DID smell like him.Like he just branded her with his scent for all in the galaxy to know that she was his.“Rey, I think you should get some rest..”R’iia knows how much desire he had to hold back just to look like a gentleman in front of his soon-to-be empress.“Speaking of,” She smiled softly, almost shyly, and asked with a tiny bit of hesitation. “Does your offer to let my stay with you still stand? I don’t think I can sleep alone in that big room.”This girl would be the death of him.