all natural baby

So, I have this weird way of making the first day of spring. It is by no means scientifically proven, nor tested by large groups of preteens for accuracy. And, as far as I know, I'm the only person on the face of the Earth who does it.

The first day of spring is, officially, the first day I let my hair airdry outdoors.

I know...weird, right? I mean, by my standards, that makes Orlando's first day of spring (for 2006) January 1st, 2006. And Eskimos will NEVER have spring- or at least, we hope global warning doesn't get to that. But here, in lil ol' Boston, the first day of spring is marked as the day I have the frizzest hair within a 100 mile radius.

But honestly- what deals better than towel drying your hair, running a little mouse or styling gel through it, and stepping out into the warm sunlight? The mere feelings of that natural warmth just warms your whole body and makes you feel rejuvinated and fresh. Many shampoos will advertise that feeling, but none will actually produce.

Hair dryers are harsh and always too hot. I, for one, am a person who always uses the "cold" button. Artificial heat dries out your scalp, burns your hair and gets your cheeks pinker than any bad blush sold at CVS. And what's worse than running your fingers through your newly dried hair, only to BURN your hand on the top of your do! It hurts, believe me.

No, there are few sensations better than just bopping around Boston, taking the nice weather in and celebrating spring (if that isn't TOO cheesey a line). Afterall, the natural way is usually, if not always, better than artificial.

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Ok, fine, I'll admit it. Spring just gives me an excuse to be lazier than usual and let my hair air dry on the way to class, hence giving me 10 extra minutes to sleep. But my other reasons were good too.