Despite not being a morning person, I’ve developed enough of a solid routine to make it somewhat more bearable so that I can go about my day. At least two things give me some semblance of joy when my morning cortisol is spiking: a hot cup of coffee and the five-ish minutes I get to zone out and style my hair for the day.
I’ve been blessed with a thick, luscious, full head of hair, and for years, I’ve cycled through various hairstyles—fringes, side parts, slick backs, etc. These days, I’ve…

