The Rancher's Heart
Especially the way the strands seemed elastic at the touch and extended longer whenever she combed through.
Although between a few flakes of dandruff here, and a spray of split ends there, it could do with a full-on hair treatment.
She picked up the aerosol can. "Another day when there's time, I'm gonna wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner. And teach you how to do it as well, how about that, Ilene?"
"I'd like that," said Ilene, meekly.
Everest smiled as she proceeded to rub the coconut-oil flavoured cream into her scalp. She then pulled the girl closer into her lap and let her lean in. "Tell me more about yourself while I braid your hair."