I’ve not found a technique I like for really curly hair. Wavy to mildly curly I feel good about. Do you have a technique you like you would suggest I consider?

For the record this is the best I’ve done and I’m happier with it than any other attempt. But it’s not a good as what’s in my mind or the reference.

The reference for reference:

Timelapse: https://bsky.app/profile/ballshapedman.bsky.social/post/3mp2qtpukqs2c

  • BallShapedManOPEnglish
    2·
    4 days ago

    My wife brags on me often, I love it. I do the same of her.

    And my arm is fully healed, my abdomen is about 6 weeks behind my arm or so. It’s not ready for sunlight yet. Maybe in another month it will be.

    But I don’t go out shirtless. Just short sleeved. So for all intents and purposes I’m 100%!

    • Maeve@kbin.earth
      2·
      4 days ago

      My goodness, I’m falling in love with both of you! 😍

      I’m so pleased to hear you’re doing so well! 👏👏👏👏

      I don’t blame you about going shirtless. Btw there was an article that a sunscreen that’s been used in the EU for some time was recently approved by the US FDA. Probably nutty expensive, right now, but maybe not!

      • BallShapedManOPEnglish
        3·
        4 days ago

        Interesting, what’s it called? We just use whatever is SPF 50 or better.

        And that’s sweet, I tell her she’s my favorite almost every day. Because she is!

        • Maeve@kbin.earth
          3·
          4 days ago

          And that’s sweet, I tell her she’s my favorite almost every day. Because she is!

          ❤️

          https://www.yahoo.com/news/science/articles/everything-know-bemotrizinol-sunscreen-ingredient-160000968.html

          But since it blocks UVB, I would definitely consult my PCP about proper vitamin D intake, since apparently UVB ray absorption by our skin is what prompts the body to produce vitamin D. I am not a doctor, so perhaps one will read this and offer their thoughts.

          • BallShapedManOPEnglish
            3·
            4 days ago

            I’ll take a look, and share it with my wife. She’s allergic to the sun, gets bumps when she tans. Her constant avoidance has led to her looking much younger than me even though she’s a bit older.

            My gray beard doesn’t help.

              • BallShapedManOPEnglish
                3·
                4 days ago

                🤣🤣🤣🤣

                Exactly!

                A few years ago my wife and I went to ComicCon dressed as Ron and Leslie from Parks and Rec. I shaved my beard into a stash and it looked bad. The whole day people are staring at me like they’re creeped out.

                We went back the next day and not one person started at me and I still had the stash. But the “Ron” wig I had on my bald head was gone.

                It looked that bad in retrospect 😂

            • Maeve@kbin.earth
              3·
              4 days ago

              Lol. I’ve known people who were graying in secondary school, if it comforts you.

              • BallShapedManOPEnglish
                3·
                4 days ago

                Same, and people with serious male pattern baldness in high school. And part of the reason I decided to not try to hide it. How will I know if I’m good at hiding it or just good at thinking I’m good at hiding it?