To Be A Man

Today I was in Target getting some items for my upcoming travels. One of these items included shampoo and conditioner. Rather than get these items individually, I sought out to find a 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner to conserve space. I know, women, you are probably frowning upon the idea of 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner. I’m not too fond of it either but a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. What I pack, I have to carry. My hair may suffer the consequences of this decision, but I think it will survive; unless for convenience, I decide to shave my hand. Moving on, let me give you a glimpse of what I saw during my search. Different colors and brands littered the aisle. There was shampoo and conditioner for women with long or short hair, curly and straight hair. Each of these having varying effects such as frizz control, volumizing, moisturizing, nourishing, repairing, smoothing, shine, color shield, and anti dandruff. And let’s not forget about scent. To put it simply, selecting a hair care product is not an easy task for women. For men, on the other hand, it is rather straightforward. Shampoo. Conditioner. Body Wash. Of the limited selection offered to men, most of them were 2-in-1. Better yet, they even offered a 3-in-1. Simple. Why can’t it be that easy for women? Guess we are just too complicated eh? I finally settled on a 2-in-1 gender neutral shampoo and conditioner. It will do the job. Although the thought is not new to me, this was yet another time I was reminded of how sometimes I wouldn’t mind being a man. Don’t get me wrong, I am very thankful that I am a woman, but there are things about being a man that I wouldn’t mind.

On another note…I could spend all day in REI.