Is that a quilt on your head?

I went through so many looks during my university years, from gang sister (complete with baggy pants, caps and multi silver necklaces) to the smart business woman (suit jackets, branded accessories and subtle hairstyle). As a science student, my chemistry experiments never stopped in the lab. I loved the drugstores at that time, as each look meant a new hair color. I’ve tried almost every make of every dye and of every color! I had to, as whatever color I used, turned me into a stop sign (though never as thin!). I even once had highlights done, which resulted in “highways” of bright orange. Oh yes, those were the fun years!

When I started working however, I knew I couldn’t get away with home hair coloring. I had to say bye to my old pals L’Oreal, Clairol & Garnier and meet the professionals. I’m a regular now at one hairdresser and the girl who does my hair does wonders! I kept it up even after I decided to wear Hijab. Deciding that my 1” long roots needed retouching I phoned them yesterday and I asked for an appointment. My girl is on leave!! Since I cannot let anyone but her touch my hair, I decide to forget about the matter.

I dropped at Spinney’s on my way home, and there in the cosmetic section, I saw my old pal L’Oreal waving at me. “I missed you”, it shouted. My heart melted. I couldn’t ignore it after this. I decided to renew my old relationship and took it home with me. Thirty minutes later, I was wearing the latex gloves, and happily applying the mixture. They really did improve their products!

Thank god I’m covered, or I would have insulted everyone with the new multi-colored patched head of mine! I’ve booked with another girl at the hairdresser, and decided that L’Oreal is completely out of my life. For now at least.