Walter Mitchell

Totally agree and in desert air that gel-cream humectant effect can backfire - HA grabs water but there’s nothing keeping it from evaporating. Try applying your moisturizer to damp skin and then seal with something more occlusive on top (petrolatum, dimethicone balm, or even a few drops of squalane/jojoba mixed in). Low-dose urea or a ceramide-rich cream at night plus lukewarm, short showers can make a big difference at our age.

Dealing with dry and breaking hair from too much color? I feel you & mine was a mess. I looked for shampoos that are all about moisture, without the stuff that strips your hair, like no sulfates or parabens if possible. Adding conditioners with similar vibes helped too, but focus on the shampoo first. Budget on Amazon is smart, there are tons under ten bucks that do the trick, just read reviews for real experiences. I stopped daily washes though, went to every other day and bam, softness returned, no more snaps when brushing. Give it time, you'll see.

When you're shopping for a that model for curly that model,, focus on features that promote gentle drying to avoid messing up your natural texture :) Adjustable speeds and heats are key because high heat can damage curls, making them lose shape and get all frizzy, so always go low and slow if you can. Look into dryers with technology that helps lock in moisture, like ceramic or tourmaline elements, they distribute heat more evenly and that's better for curls. I remember struggling with this forever until I figured out to air dry a bit first and then use the dryer on a cool setting to finish, you know it preserves the curl pattern without the hassle and yeah, it's a game changer but takes patience.

This mirrors my commute exactly. I'll try that model with aptX Adaptive/BT 5.3 and keep my phone on the same side as the primary bud; hoping it calms the station dropouts.