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I can't lie, I'm struggling with being bald.. It's actually causing me depression & severe social anxiety.. I don't leave my flat. It's still only been a month since I lost my hair but I thought I would've gotten over it by now, or at least got used to it & accepted the fact. Wigs itch too much so I have to rely on ill fitting headscarves.

Has anyone else been through rock bottom self esteem & gotten through it? If so, how? Thank you in advance

I can only wash my hair once a week (at least) due to it being so dry & brittle. However I have to maintain my 6mm buzzcut more than once a week, so to remove the needle like hair clippings on my body & scalp post buzz I just go over my scalp, face & neck with a reusable lint remover brush.. Works a dream. A lint roller is also great.

As a bonus, the lint brush is actually beneficial to the hair & scalp.

I can only wash my hair once a week (at least) due to it being so dry & brittle. However I have to maintain my 6mm buzzcut more than once a week, so to remove the needle like hair clippings on my body & scalp post buzz could I just go over my scalp with a lint remover brush or tape? Or would that do some sort of damage to the hair & scalp?

First off, I bought a Wahl Colour Pro Li bc it's advertised as having detachable & washable blades.. Well the one I've received doesn't but I let that slide.

But now it's not charging the way it's meant to.. It's supposed to turn red when charging & then green to indicate it's fully charged but the light just stays red.

Any idea what's going on? I bought it from a reputable online company. The clippers seem to be working fine but I want what I paid for.

I apply coconut oil to my hair pre-wash for 20 mins (I use VCO as I read FCO isn't as nourishing). Then I wash with Head & Shoulders Supreme Moisture, it helps my dry scalp. Post wash, I apply a small amount of argan oil while still damp & leave it in. I wear a satin lined cap to lock in the moisture until fully dry. I don't use any heat on my hair.

I told my hairdresser friend my routine but she said it was "overload" & will weigh my hair down & potentially clog pores & follicles. I find it helps my hair immensely so I'm now wondering what others think? I avoid my scalp when applying the oils.

I'm looking into tiny living. I love everything about my home except the size, it's too big now the kids have gone. So I want to downsize & move to a tiny version of my current house. I've actually sent off designs for the house to be constructed. I don't like caravans but I would like to live more off the grid too. Basically, I don't need all this space & it will also save a lot of time & money.

Thoughts on "tiny houses"? If you've experienced it, what are the pros & cons of it all (besides the obvious "less space" etc)?

Sorry this post is so long but it requires detail lol.

I recently discovered the miracle of freezing bread.. I thought it was only good for toast. I live alone & eat a couple of slices a day so I freeze the loaf. I'd succumbed to a future of toasted sandwiches until I took out 2 slices & got distracted, when I went back to toast them they'd thawed & were AS SOFT as if I'd just taken them from a freshly bought loaf! They also tasted just as fresh.

My usual bread is generic supermarket wholegrain but I've since tested defrosting Sourdough, a crusty bloomer & bagels.. Same results!

Important - Buy bread that's at least 5 days away from its "best before" date, freeze it as soon as you buy it & always use a zip-lock storage bag to prevent freezer burn. Only take out the slices you'll be using, not the whole loaf.

Many friends I've made lunch for have been shocked they're eating thawed bread, surely this isn't uncommon? Bc my bread stays fresh enough to make sandwiches for MONTHS!

It's one of the oldest hacks in the book but I prefer them that way.. They come out fluffier & lighter. The skin can be made crispy & brown under the grill afterwards so I don't know why anyone would choose to spend over an hour baking a potato when it can be done in 5 mins tasting even better! The time saving aspect is just the cherry on top imo.

Whenever I tell friends or family that I prefer microwaved baked potatoes & even rice it's like I said something blasphemous.

Surely I'm not alone?

I discovered one today. I live alone & only eat a small amount of cheddar now & then so I use individually wrapped 20g blocks. I like it grated but grating such a tiny amount (especially the crumbly low-fat kind) kills the fingers, so I tried a garlic mincer & it worked! No more bleeding finger tips or pasty clumps of cheese stuck to my grater 🎉

What hacks have you discovered that you're most proud of?

Edit:

To the ppl telling me to buy a big block.. No! It has to be refrigerated & consumed within 5 days of opening, then it spoils. I avoid family-sized fresh foods & buy small versions to avoid waste. I freeze bread but not cheese, it ruins the taste & texture.

So I'm in love with Alpro No Sugar plain yogurt! I add a little protein powder to thicken it & to boost the protein, then mix in the most divine sugar-free vanilla flavouring I've tasted. Finally I add blueberries & ground/flaked almonds.. A perfecto vegan & keto snack or dessert but I'm getting kinda bored with it after nearly a year. I've tried other recipes but they're not great.

Does anyone have any other yogurt bowl or parfait suggestions? (preferably low cal & keto). Thx in advance.