Hair By Morgan Minneapolis Hair Extensions

Why Women Cut Their Hair

When women experience a change in their life, they frequently mirror that change by doing something different with their hair.
This is most frequently seen in women who have just graduated from college and are entering the workforce as a fully qualified professional woman. The long locks and ponytails that saw them through their endless study sessions no longer make the grade.  They want a sleeker, shorter hairstyle for a professional image that properly reflects their new resume. Both woman and resume need that nicely polished look.

Have a breakup with your guy? No statistics are available for this one, but most stylists agree that this is usually reason number two for a new “do”! Many women keep a hairstyle because their guy likes it…and most guys usually prefer the long locks. When a woman’s heart is broken and her self-esteem is in the dumps, nothing helps like a short, chic style.  Take THAT!
New mommies often look for a more carefree hairstyle. With the constant din of screaming babies and very little sleep, most women want a “do” that looks great enough that no one notices their dark circles and sleepy eyes. A shorter cut will mean more frequent trips to your salon, but this could be a much needed “mommy pampering time”!
Many women report a drastic change in their hair style or hair color when they are faced with a major life event. Cutting your hair and opting for a more stylish “do” does wonders for your confidence and self-esteem.

While you might not be able to control your life circumstances, you certainly can control your hair. Talk to your stylist about how to look great with your new style with minimal effort.

Maintain Your Privacy!

Do you like to go to the coffee shop and do some of your computer work there?  I like doing this myself, but I have had the uncomfortable feeling that people are peering over my shoulder. In order to keep my work private when I’m in a public place like a coffee shop, library, or even at my office, I bought a privacy screen.  They run about $20 at an office supply store.
What it does is makes the screen appear black to anyone who happens to be looking obliquely at it.

This way, I’m able to work without worrying about anyone looking over my shoulder and stealing a password, or simply seeing something that I consider to be confidential.

"Do not raise your voice, improve your argument."
~Desmond Tutu

Tips for Keeping Tidy
Many people have very small closets. Try these tips to maximize the space:
•    Use the back of the door for storage by placing hooks for nightgowns, handbags, robes, ties, and belts.
•    Or, place hooks on the wall behind the clothes.  You can hang belts, ties, handbags there.
•    Convert the sliding door to a regular door so you can use the door for storage. The amount of room you have might make this worth it.
•    Keep only what you love and what fits in your closet.  Everything else must go!
•    Eliminating clutter cuts down on housework by 40% because you’re no longer trying to maintain order!

Artisan Bread
I have a great recipe for you!  I was just introduced to the easiest way to make bread! Try this…In a 2 quart plastic bowl (that has a lid) place ¼ tsp. yeast, 2 cups cool water, ¾ tsp. salt, and 4 to 4-1/2 cups flour. Mix well with a spoon. The dough should be slightly damp, not wet, but definitely not dry.  Add a little more flour or water if yours doesn’t seem quite right.  Now, put the lid on the bowl and let it sit on the countertop for eighteen (18) hours! During this time the dough will begin to slightly ferment, and the gluten will activate…all without kneading! At the end of the 18 hours, get a linen (terry cloth with not do) dish towel ready.  It must be clean.  Spread it out and sprinkle about 1/8 cup of flour on the surface of the dish towel.  Dump the dough onto the flour-covered surface, and sprinkle a little more flour on top of the dough.  Wrap the towel over the surface of the dough like an envelope.  Allow to sit on the countertop for 1 – 2 hours.  One hour prior to baking, place a cast-iron Dutch oven with a lid into your oven and turn the oven to 475°F.  When your oven has heated for an hour, open the towel, and dump the dough straight into the hot pan, cover, and then bake for 30 minutes. Then remove the lid and bake an additional 15 minutes.  Remove from oven, cool on a rack completely. This bread will keep only about 2 – 3 days, but if you’re like me, that won’t be a problem!