My SO doesn't influence me per se, but I do ask and value his opinion regarding the styles I choose. He completely supported my decision to go natural, he understands the amount of time my hair takes because he likes the result. He prefers twistouts to twists, but really LOVES coil-outs. He likes my hair when I do Teri's method of smoothing, as well as a standard wash n go. He's pretty vocal about what he likes. I know that for special occasions, he prefers that I do something that stretches my hair, so I'll occasionally blowdry and then do a twistout for those. If he wants me to try a look, by all means I do it. I did read him one member's regimen last night (who shall remain nameless
), and he told me that if I ever spent that much time on my hair, he was going to have to say something to me, and it wouldn't be good.
So I know where my limits are too. And regarding makeup, heck, I worked in a makeup store. He doesn't have much say on that, but he thinks I'm gorgeous either way.
Keeper!