Paper I think its def cool too wear it up that way they dont know howlong it is and then all of a sudden u let it down andwow its super long :) I def think I have found my niche with long hair as well. It just feels sooo right to have it long. I def will never go short again and I am glad that u feel the same way :) what is the longest ud let urs get?
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Posted: July 17 2009 at 7:55pm
hmm thats a good question. My goal is BSL. That seems like a nice length, it will be really long to me, but not alot of bother. Who knows, when I get there, I might want to keep going. I can't imagine having really long hair past hip though.
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Posted: July 17 2009 at 9:31pm
OMG i cant imagine past hip either :) It may be awesome Idk. Im trying for lower back and like I said i want to keep my hair long. do u knowany guys who have always had long hair?
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Posted: July 17 2009 at 11:50pm
I can imagine hip-length hair on every woman I see. mmmmmmmmm....
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Posted: July 18 2009 at 11:36am
Pburgh, I know a few guys that have always had long hair. They usually wear it in a long braid in the back.
Hi Kramer!
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Posted: July 18 2009 at 3:36pm
Awww paper I think that would be sooo cute if i could wear mine in a long braid in the back :) do u think id look cute like that?I honestly can never see myself with it short again lol. LOng hair rules!!!
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Posted: July 19 2009 at 11:46am
I am so excited! I've been wanting to try an experiment and finally did yesterday. As you all know, I'm unhappy with the 2 tone I have going on. I really, really, don't want to cut my hair, thats not an option! I decided to put semi permanent on my dyed part only. I used half med brown and half dark brown. Next time, I'm going to use just the dark brown. I think I need to go darker, then I'll have a better blend. I am happy with the results! I like seeing the brown now instead of the red!
Usually my hair looks really red outside, you can see here, it looks brown...
Here's a picture of my hair in a half up....
Before to compare....
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Posted: July 19 2009 at 2:16pm
Wow paper :) your hair is really really beautiful :) I love it. I hope mine looks half that good. U always have such cute hairclips
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Looks great. Thanks for the update. Keep Growing.
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Posted: July 20 2009 at 6:31am
Thanks Pburgh!
Thanks Mike!
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Posted: July 20 2009 at 4:19pm
Hello Paper! I believe that your jourmal is the most active thread at HB! (LOL) I'm happy for you that your trim went well. Maybe if I had that precision tool, I'd be less nervous trimming DW's hair. Anyway, looks good.
Well, I'm crossing my fingers that your thickness will increase at longer lengths. Remember, you are growing from a layered short cut. I don't believe that all your hairs have reached your shoulder blades yet. Also, iIt seems to me that underneath hair grows more slowly than top layers. Sooo... I think (hope) that you will be more pleased this time. I know that patience was well rewarded with my wife's hair!
As for the uneven coloring, I like your idea about the temp rinses to blend it. I admit to disappointment when women go the chop route when attempting a new color, whether silver or any other. As long as I'm blabbering, I might as well confess that I really enjoy seeing long hair with several colors, as long as they are not too contrasting. Those ladies with several inches of bright platinum blonde at the bottom ends and darker colors above, ahhh...! Maybe I'm in the minority on this one.
Keep up the great work, Paper. The hair is already a smashing success story. Cordially, Bob
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Posted: July 21 2009 at 7:42am
Hi Bob! Thanks for stopping by! Thanks for the compliments and encouragement!
I know I hated losing 4 months of growth. But, I think your right, my sides were shorter then my back and now it's all nice and even. I'm already much happier with the way my ends look. I'm thinking of doing regular trims, maybe half an inch every 6 months? I think you were the one that recommended that.
I am so glad using the semi permanent was a success! I'm hoping when I go darker it will be even a better blend. I actually like the 2 tone look too, on others. When people make comments on my hair that the top is black and the back is red, it makes me want to cut it off. I agree too, I hate when women cut their hair really short just to cut off dye. I follow the web site www.goinggraylookinggreat.com It's very inspirational, but I hate that most cut off their hair. I love seeing the before and after pictures. They almost always look better with their natural color silver hair. Anyways, I am excited again about letting my hair grow!
P.S. My journal will probably slow down. I am planning on taking a length shot every 3 months instead of every month. I think it will be more exciting this way. So, Oct. will be my next length shot.
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Posted: July 21 2009 at 9:33am
Paper that sounds great I cant wait for a length shot :)
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Hey Paper, I just checked out that gray hair website. There are some beautiful women with absolutely gorgeous gray hair!! I just asked my husband last week if he likes long gray hair because I didn't think I did. Wow! I thought most of those women actually looked better and classier gray!! That makes me feel good.
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Hey Kitty Kat! I know, isn't that site amazing! The women all look so natural and prettier. It definitely changed the way I think of gray hair. When I first decided to stop coloring my hair, I was worried what DH would think. Whenever I seen a woman with long gray hair, I would point her out and ask him if he liked it. He would grin from ear to ear and say yeah! LOL. I said good because thats going to be me. LOL He's been very supportive and doesn't care either way, really. But, it does help having his support.
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Posted: July 25 2009 at 7:42am
I love this woman's hair! I love the color.
I'm posting it here for inspiration. Salt & Pepper hair can be pretty!
Here'a another gorgeous Salt & Pepper friend of mine, Lilla My. Our hair type is very similar. I can only hope my hair will look that good someday!
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Her salt and pepper hair is def pretty :) is this what ur aiming for?
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Posted: July 25 2009 at 11:16am
Those are very pretty Paper! It's really made me feel differently about long gray hair. I always figured when mine got too gray, I'd get it cut. I'm with you now...long gray hair for me!!
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Posted: July 25 2009 at 5:28pm
Yay Kitty Kat, thats great! I'd love to see pictures of your silvers.
Pburgh, I have about 4" of new growth. My hair might end up being the same color as the first picture. I don't think my hair will be ever be as white as the 2nd picture. But, if it does get that white, it can be beautiful!
I used Dark Brown Semi-Dye on my dyed part to blend all the colors better. I am much happier with these results! I think I can live with this and just let my hair grow.
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Posted: July 25 2009 at 11:03pm
Wow paper 4 " of new growth is amazing :) YOur hair looks very beautiful in he picture too and I def think no matter how gray or white it gets that it would look awesome :) U should post some pics of u with braids?
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I can't imagine having really long hair past hip though.
I'd love to see pictures of your silvers.
I think I can live with this and just let my hair grow.
