new here - sorry long post

I particpate on many other sections of the HB forums but this is the first time I've come to visit the long hair section.

I've been trying to grow my hair to 'mermaid' length as I call it- essentially long enough for moderate to full (since my hair is thickish) of my chest. I started this goal probably 5 years ago, but between dying, straightening (as its naturally quite curly) and just misscare I haven't gotten anywhere close. Longest was about 1/2" within BSL I think. I've gone through some massive health issues in the past that have caused a mild form of temporary hair loss as well, which has definately not helped. I'm also occasionally put extensions in, but never anything too heavy, never with super strong or scary bonds - I use them mostly so I don't have to touch my hair color when chemicals if I'm silly and want blue in my hair. 

 I'm trying to take steps in the right direction. I just wanted some imput in what I'm doing and if I could be doing more.

*I recently dyed back to my natural color (ok a lil darker) to stop using permanent dyes -
*I'm currently using only demis and plan on switching to indigo for a nice near black shade.
*I don't use heat products often and if I do I use a heat protectant.
*I use mositurizing color specific shampoos and conditioners - I rarely use clairfying though because it fades color faster.
*I take general vitamins and a biotin supplement.
*I use gentle shampoos/conditioners and shampoo probably 3x per week
any other suggestions?


Edited by BunnyWabbit - June 25 2007 at 10:55pm

Its actually very healthy right now, and has been for a while. But it dosen't seem to want to grow any. Though I've never been very patient!