I love London in almost all possible ways, but I do have some complaints. I think there’s something in the water here (or in the air). I never have any problems with my hair, nails or skin, but here it’s just the opposite. My nails break off as soon as they have grown a tiny bit (no manicure this week!), my lips are always chopped no matter how much lip balm I use, my hands are constantly dry, and so is my hair. In fact, it took me half a bottle of conditioner to untangle it this morning! The water is that hard (my regular shampoo hardly lathers at all!). I guess I must be spoiled with the soft Swedish water and how clean it is, or something. In that way I’m longing home to Sweden a little. But still, love London!
There’s something in the water
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I always find I notice changes in my hair, skin and nails when I visit a new climate, even if it’s only for a short time. For example, when I’m in my hometown, where the water is very hard, my hair is curly and my skin is dry… but where I live now, in a more moist climate, my hair is almost straight and my skin is often oily! If you stay in London a little longer, your body would probably adjust, but I’m sure for the sort time you’re there it’s very frustrating!
xox,
Cee
I’ve had the exact complain about water ever since I moved to Seattle. The water is so hard here. I switched shampoos to one with tea tree oil and my hair has gotten a little bit better!
P.S. Im back from vacation and stalking your blog again!
Doesn’t sound like your liking it if your complaining about the smallest things.
I don’t think she is complaining about the smallest thing. She is just airing her opinion as she can see a difference in the way her hair/nails/skin is acting.
It doesn’t sound like it if your complaining about the smallest things!!!!
that oversized flower looks lovely!
You’re right, the water is very hard in London, and it took me a while to get used to it, too. I counteracted it with lots of moisturizer and deep conditioning for the hair!
My biggest problem was getting used to the wind–I would leave with my hair looking kind of cute, but by the time I arrived where I was going it was huge and frizzy! (Discovered the wonder of a good straightener soon after!)
Oh–and olive oil is a great natural conditioner for hair. A little goes a long way though!