Works-For-Me Wednesday: Greatest Hits Edition

It's the first Wednesday of the month, and that means we're going with a theme for today's WFMW.  I thought a "greatest hits edition" would be a good idea, so that we could all share our very best with the blogosphere. 

Who am I kidding?

I'm totally swamped this week, so re-running an old WFMW is nothing more than a very lovely and helpful cop-out.  But let's go with it.

One of my favorite of my own WFMW tips has been life-changing.  Or at least hair-changing (and when you're a Southern woman, that's the same thing).  This was originally published in July of '07:

I have a head of very fine, straight, thick hair--the perfect recipe for some nasty static.  As a result, when I blow-dry my hair (as I do most days, or at least the ones where personal hygiene manages an appearance toward the top of my to-do list), I end up looking much like a troll doll.

Now, I am a Southern woman who is also a child of the '80's, and as such, I have a very special place in my heart for big hair.  But not troll big.

And so my life was forever changed a few years ago when I learned that spraying a spritz of Static Guard on your hairbrush gets rid of that nasty fly-away hair.  And it even smells really good. 

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Comments

[aunt mommy]

I've always wondered what kind of special magic fairy spray is in Static Guard. I've never been able to replicate it at home. Vinegar helps a bit for static on the clothes, but I'd never thought of Static Guard for bad hair days. :)

[Lynn from Organicmania.com]

Yikes...do I have to do a re-hash? I only have 2 prior WFMW posts! Not much to choose from!

[Lynn from Organicmania.com]

Yikes...do I have to do a re-hash? I only have 2 prior WFMW posts! Not much to choose from!

[Jill]

This is a fabulous tip I have never heard before. I am excited to try it! Which could mean I need a little more excitement in my life.

[Smockity Frocks]

Thank you, Shannon.

[Kristin]

I posted about my favorite shower cleaner...I've only done 8 WFMW posts and that was my first, so I hoped to show it off again.

I like the static electricity look -- is it not in style??? LOL

Kristin

[Joy]

Reposted my very first WFMW...and considering I've only written two so far, it was kinda a no-brainer deciding which to choose!

[Overwhelmed With Joy!]

Static guard, eh? I'll have to try this.

Glad you decided to do the re-run version of WFMW!

[Robin-PENSIEVE]

I don't really have many WFMW but the one I included is Googled daily...I thought maybe it would be a good one to breathe new life into :).

[Crystal]

Love your blog and love WFMW. This is my first attempt. Hope it works....and works for you.

[Melanie]

It's my first one, so didn't have a re-run! WFMW is a great idea!

[Becca]

Gee, I never would have thought of something like that!

[LeeAnn (AKA FrazzMom)]

Hmmm... 'Static Guard' on your hair huh? I have a can of 'Wrinkle Guard'. Think it would work on my face?!!

;-)

[Amanda]

I only had 2 WFMW posts, so I'm rehashing. Looks like I'm not the only one! :)

[Heather L.]

I have done this for years. I have fine, pin-straight hair that has a mind of it's own. Thanks for sharing and for hosting!!

[The Happy Housewife]

Great tip, my daughter has fly away hair in the dry winter months, I'll be using this tip for sure!

[Nikki]

Thanks for the tip Shannon!
I'm new to this so forgive my ignorance...It's 7:20 am EST and I'm the 146th on the list. Do you post this on Wednesday or is it Works for me Tuesday??? I checked for myself last night at 945pm but a thunderstorm rolled in and so the computer was turned off.
THanks again - you are a great writer and I love checking out your blog. I'm going to be making those burp cloths soon.

Nikki, The Techie Tutor (http://techietutor.wordpress.com)

[Sarah]

Thanks for the great idea. Never would've thought of that. :)

[JennyV]

I'm too new at this to have a Greatest entry. Sorry. This is fun though and I'm enjoying reading many other's handi-tips! THANKS!

[Judy]

Wow - I'm loving the Greatest Hits edition - thanks!

[Sister Sassy]

Interesting, static gaurd. Doesn't it smell funny though?

I need a WFMW about thinning hair, do I shave my head and get a nice tattoo on my scalp, don a hat or wear a wig? Help!

[Elisa]

oops, can you delete #178...this was my first time doing this and I forgot to change my url to the correct post. I fixed it on the next one. Sorry about that!

[kristin]

I enjoyed reading Shawn's contribution this week. I think a great theme for WFMW would be "Men's Tips." We could solicit tips from DHs/SOs, dads, brothers, male coworkers, etc.!

[Sheila]

Okay, I rehashed! I don't have that many posts yet, but this one had the most comments.

Have a great day!

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[Christy Cook]

I had no idea that anyone else did that to their hair! My daughter says it stinks, but at least I don't look like I have my finger in an electrical outlet. (: