Recent content by magnolia76

I honestly am not too familiar with OTC color, just the professional brands. My suggestion would be to look up reviews on the best brand you can buy in store.

It can look a little matte at first, yes. After a few shampoos it can blend a bit better, but I agree with the initial shock value affecting your opinion the most. Conditioner does not protect color, shampoo does because it has the surfactants in it. Many products like to promote "color safe"...

Hairdresser here. I always tell people to give themselves a week to get used to a change they've made in their hair. Most likely a week didn't make the hair look any different, you just became more comfortable with it. If next time you don't leave it on as long, the gray will not fully cover and...

Every time I see a "retro" anomaly like a video rental store or a pay phone, I make sure to take a picture of my 1 year old in front of it so he can know they once existed!

While getting ready I play Pandora's Annette Hanshaw station, it gives me a lovely mix of early jazz.

The sad eyebrows of the 20's. Although I totally would if it wouldn't attract attention, same with the bullet bra..

I see "#8" and possibly a "9" in there next to "Jaz". I've been spending a little time trying to decipher the bottom half of it. Kilber?

Coincidentally, yesterday's article from one of my favorite websites: 10 Weird And Wonderful Discoveries Made During Construction

My great aunt was a local model, mostly for newspapers. These are from the mid 30's.

Looks very much like a ritual robe. Eastern in origin maybe?

Great thread! Looking forward to hearing other's stories. I often wonder what is hidden within the walls of my 1802 farmhouse. The basement too!

NO, but I am heading over to YouTube as I type!

Annette Hanshaw's channel on Pandora is simply divine! One of my very favorites. Also have to mention Tommy Dorsey's "Music Goes Around and Around" makes me get up and dance!

One thing I have found unavoidable: be prepared to answer when asked about it. There are people out there that say that their tattoo is no one else's business, which is true I suppose, but you can't get tattoos and then be offended when someone asks about it. I suppose it makes it easier for us...

If you're half as adorable as your avatar, then I would think it's a good thing to be told you look like a teenager!