As the Chair Turns - January 2020

Happy New Year!!!

A New year, new beginnings, and probably a few New Year’s resolutions for some.

2019 was a year of trials and tribulations, one I hope did not test your courage, endurance or resolve too much.  A year in which I hope you found strength and persevered.  And learned something new about yourself that you will take with you in to 2020.

If you hadn’t already noticed, Scrunchies are cool again.  Not just cool, they’re everywhere.   They sold 8 times faster than any other hair accessory last year.   They are a fashion trend. They are on the runway. AND Jason Momoa had one that matched his tux at the Oscars.  

The trend lately has been to let hair air dry naturally, but it can take a long time and water causes the cuticle to swell and crack, damaging the hair.  Basically when your hair is wet, the fibres swell and are weaker, so letting your hair air dry means its exposure to water goes on for longer, making the risk of damage greater.  Interesting, right?    So when you do give yourself a blowout I want to make sure you’re not doing any more damage.  Check out the article on the 11 things you should NEVER do when giving yourself a blowout.

Have you heard of bacne?   It’s a term coined in the internet age and could be caused by your conditioner.   

Guys, I have a short YouTube video for you on now to reinvent  your 2020 image.  

It wouldn't seem right if I started the year without having something about the Best of 2019. The Washington Post compiled a nice list of the best movies, books, music, songs, and video games from 2019.  Did yours make their list?

It's no secret that I'm a Golden State Warriors fan.  I recently discovered one of the NBA sports analysts I follow, Tom Haberstroh, has a new podcast just for Dads.  It's called The Dad Pod.   Since I have a few new Dads in my chair, I thought this would be a great podcast to pass along. 
 
Of course there’s more, but that’s just some of what I have for you this month in “As the Chair Turns”.
 
Enjoy!

What's Inside This Month

Scrunchies Are Cool Again
Things You Should NEVER Do When Giving Yourself a Blowout
Why Using a Hairdryer is Better Than Air-Drying
Reasons Why Men Should Blow Dry Their Hair
Why Your Conditioner Could Be Giving You Bacne
IG Trend Alert: Modern Mullets
Etiquette Rules You Are Probably Breaking
Guys: Quick Steps to Reinvent Your Image in 2020
Hair Tip: Defy Damage: What / How / Clues
Best of 2019 - Movies, Books, Music, Songs, Video Games
Episodes: The Dad Pod
How to Use Instant Pot - a Beginners Guide
The Impact of the 'Fro in the Civil Rights Movement