“Oh! So? You blogged?”
“How can I? I just got it this afternoon. The deadline to submit the post is tonight. It’s cutting it too close.”
“Did you promise to write about it?” she asked, as she picked Tinkle, our cat, in her arms. I was taken aback.
“Er…..well, I mean I did register for a free sample, so I am guessing that kinda qualifies, marginally.”
“Didn’t you tell me a promise is never meant to be broken?” she continued, not knowing the spasms of righteousness she was subjecting me to. Kids have this innate ability to show you the mirror when you least expect it. I was still sifting through my moral obligations when she added excitedly, “And BTW you do know, I sort off have straight hair?”
And so, before I could say Jack Robins, we were in experiment mode. I was muttering under my breath for modern day schools that encouraged kids to prod and learn. But did it have to happen specifically at ‘me’ time? Reluctantly, I was now part of a post that just a couple hours ago, I had no intention to pen.
“I love the bottle colour mom. Did you know purple is a colour for royalty?”
“Nice. What subject did you learn that in? History?”
“Barbie movies. ” She shouted back from the shower as I grimaced.
“Mom, this smells damn neat. Quite smooth too. Is that why it is called Sunsilk?” she questioned from behind closed doors.
“I have no clue.” I replied honestly.
“Google it then”, pat came the answer.
I dutifully followed the instructions. “Well, there is some mention about a girl with the sun in her hair…….”
“Well as per my web induced knowledge, it is the name of the Sunsilk straight hair expert Yuko Yamishta from Japan. She has devised a breakthrough Straight-Lock technology that apparently aligns the hair as they dry.” I rattled off, inattentively.
“Mom. English please?
“Sorry. What it means is that when your hair is washed, it stays in place, all pretty. But as it begins to dry, it kind of gets frizzy. This shampoo takes care of that.”
“Cool. The Japanese are good at inventions. And yeah, that, I learnt in school.” She smiled haughtily, as she posed for the paparazzi.
Before…… Immediately after…………..
Once the hair has set in.
And thus, thanks to the princess, I managed to keep a promise. Perhaps, I would never have given another thought to it, had it not been for her. More importantly, I managed to be the mom I think I am. I learnt a very important lesson, there are no free lunches my friend and definitely no free hair washes either.
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Great! I failed to keep up my promise 🙁
That’s probably because you did not have a matron at home Janu……next time you can borrow mine 😛
Nice post! I never got the sample, so couldn’t keep the promise.
Well, I too thought I’d not be doing nothing about it…….Alas!! But then again, she was super excited…..so I gave in….
hey,it does work :p and she has great hairs.. Did u try??
Well, I didn’t try it…..simple because I have real curly hair…so I doubt if it would work on any strand?
I have met you and seen your hair, thats why I asked… 🙂 but do give it a try, who knows you might have a totally new hairstyle, coz its supposed to work some way, so you will have soft curls instead of intense ones.
Lovely! She is her mother’s daughter – holding people to high standards!
PS: She’s very huggable (I know it’s not a word) too! 😉
No, no….it is a word alright 😀 And damn the pedestal is killing me already….lol!
Nice! She has lovely hair! I didn’t know about this technology!! Must look into it!
Yup she does. 🙂
aww…little girls!!
Phew…so she is the only one who can make her mom dance to her tunes eh? 😉
For now Sakshi…..I’d say yes…..she is the one 😀
I don’t know about the shampoo but your little princess has lovely hair and an equally lovely smile.
Joy always,
Susan
That I have to agree Susan………….she truly does 🙂
I wanted to say exactly what Susan Deborah said here. Shes got awesome hair! According to me wavy hair looks great and doesnt require much treatment or chemicals to look good 🙂
Thanks Anita….will pass on the compliment 🙂
She has great looking hair. Kids are quite pro at moral policing 🙂
Tell me about that Meenakshi :S
When exactly is the last date btw…i got it yesterday and today i.e 3rd march I submitted the review after using it, Dunno if i’m late or not….but anyways kept my promise. And I love your story-telling kinda way of product review.
Well, Nandini, it did say 28 Feb in a mailer…..not sure though. And thanks for your kind words 🙂
Your daughter has such lovely hair…m completely smitten!
Good review there, by the way!
I know…., me too <3
Awwwww. That is such a cute post between you and your daughter. Now I guess Barbie Movies give you lessons regarding history! Haha! Sunsilk is good and cheaper than most shampoos.You used the conditioner?