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Posted: January 02 2009 at 6:41pm
One Year Progress Pictures.
This picture was taken Jan 08....
This picture was taken 1 year later....
I have on the same shirt so you can see how much it grew. I measured my hair and gained 1 inch last month! My hair is now 20" long. I'm so excited to reach my mini goal of 20" I didn't expect that until Feb.
My New Year Resolution, is to exercise! I bought a floor mat and weights and am going walk on my tread mill every day.
My Hair Goals, for 2009. I reached my mini goal of 20". Next goal is APL. I think I'll reach that at 23". And, then BSL by end of the year.
Happy New Year!!!
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Posted: December 29 2008 at 9:03am
Thanks Mike and MimiKeki!
It's going to be interesting to see where 2009 brings us!
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Posted: December 28 2008 at 6:07pm
Wow Paper. Your hair is looking lovely. The condition, the colour.. And it seems to grow rather fast. You've made me want new hair toys now. I have a real love for pretty hair tidbits.. Like a magpie Let's hope 2009 brings us all great luck for our growth plans
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Trying to grow out layers for a more matched, and uniformed style :D
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Posted: December 28 2008 at 3:55pm
Looks like you are getting everything you need to keep your hair long,strong and healthly looking. Can't wait to see what 2009 brings you.
Few men are killed by the bayonet;many are scared by it.Bayonets should be fixed when the fire fight starts.General George Patton Jr.,War As I Knew It,1947.
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Posted: December 27 2008 at 10:17am
My DH got me this for christmas.....
I love it! I keep all my jewelry, hair toys and make-up in it. It's nice to have everything in one place! I got some money and gift cards too. I went shopping today and bought some earrings and make-up. Oh, and I bought a good pair of Shears on ebay. Those came in the mail today. Also, I contacted flexi-8 and told them I didn't like the gold flexi, they told me I can exchange it. I'm getting a silver one with light blue. I'll take pictures of it in my hair when I get it.
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Posted: December 23 2008 at 11:04am
Thanks Jenn for the encouragement!
Thanks Mike! I'm going to at least try to not dye any more. Like you said, if I don't like it, I can just dye it again.
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Posted: December 22 2008 at 10:18pm
Looking good. Heck why not go for the salt and peper look if you don't like how it looks on you dye it.
Few men are killed by the bayonet;many are scared by it.Bayonets should be fixed when the fire fight starts.General George Patton Jr.,War As I Knew It,1947.
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Posted: December 22 2008 at 6:37pm
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Ponytail progress pics....
I took this pic in the spring of 2008. I was so excited I could wear my hair in a ponytail! Barely, as you can see, the sides are sticking out.
I took this pic about a week ago. I noticed I was wearing the same shirt.
Other hair news....
I stopped using Jojoba Oil. It was making my ends dry and crunchy. I haven't done any daily oiling in a couple weeks. I'm only doing the over night oiling with coconut oil, once a week or so. My hair feels and looks great!
Merry Christmas!
AWESOME growth! I'm so excited for you!
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Posted: December 22 2008 at 8:40am
Ponytail progress pics....
I took this pic in the spring of 2008. I was so excited I could wear my hair in a ponytail! Barely, as you can see, the sides are sticking out.
I took this pic about a week ago. I noticed I was wearing the same shirt.
Other hair news....
I stopped using Jojoba Oil. It was making my ends dry and crunchy. I haven't done any daily oiling in a couple weeks. I'm only doing the over night oiling with coconut oil, once a week or so. My hair feels and looks great!
Merry Christmas!
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Posted: December 16 2008 at 7:47am
My New Flexi-8....
Here are some pics of my new flexi. I got a size XS it fits alot better then the Small I bought last time. I'm not loving the gold color against my hair. But, I do love it. I can't wait to buy more of them.
Conditioning....
Since last post, I did an over night of heavy oiling with coconut oil. My hair soaked it up. My hair is so dry this winter. My hair looks and feels so much better now. I am going to do the heavy oiling every week or so.
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Posted: December 15 2008 at 8:27am
I agree, Mike. I decided the next time I get a trim, I'm leaving with my hair wet! I am seriously thinking about buying a good pair of sissors and have my DH trim my hair, when needed. I am also thinking about stopping dyeing my hair. I'm not sure about the salt and pepper look. I have been looking at pics of women with salt and pepper hair, and it can be hot!
Edited by paper - March 03 2009 at 2:41pm
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Posted: December 15 2008 at 12:19am
I would stay away from any heat. Everything I have picked up not too many with long hair like Dryers and Irons.
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Posted: December 12 2008 at 4:02pm
Thanks Mike for your support. I am looking forward to reaching my mini goals.
I got my new Flexi-8 in the mail today. I'll be taking action shots soon, and will post them.
I found a few spilts the other day and did a S&D. I shouldn't have any spilts, I just got a trim about a month ago! Anyways, I am going to wear my hair up for awhile, and baby my ends. When I went to the hair dressers she used a flat iron on my hair, which freaked me out. I'm wondering if thats where the damage is coming from.
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Posted: December 11 2008 at 11:51am
Looking good. Just inch away from your 20" goal. Way to go. Now to arm pit. Good luck.
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Posted: December 06 2008 at 7:41am
Thanks Jules!
It's ok with me if someone wants to leave a comment on my journal. I feel like Jenn does, it is encouraging!
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Posted: December 05 2008 at 3:56pm
I hope it's ok that I also add your hair looks great!
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Posted: December 05 2008 at 3:10pm
Thanks Jenn! I'm waiting on a new flexi-8 I bought. I'll post pics when I get it.
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Posted: December 05 2008 at 2:17pm
Way to grow!!! Your hair is growing nicely and I love your hair toys, very pretty. I hope my ends will have a nice wave like yours. They give your hair movement. Thanks for the updates!
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Posted: December 03 2008 at 12:31pm
New Hair Toy....
I bought this cute green flower ponytail holder at Walmart today for only $4.00. It's so pretty!
This is how it looks in my hair.....
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Posted: December 01 2008 at 4:59pm
Update Dec. 08....
Length Shot....
Trimming....
I had my hair trimmed about half inch on Oct. 30th. My layers are pretty much gone, I'm so happy about that!!! My plan is to get a small trim every 4 months. To keep my ends in good shape and to get my hair all one length.
Root Touch Up.....
I touched up my roots on Nov. 20th. I probably won't have to do them again for about 3 months.
Routine and Products.....
I am using Giovanni Smooth as Silk Shampoo and Conditioner. I love this stuff! I wash my hair twice a week, and apply jojoba oil to the sides and ends after. About once a month, I do a deep over night condtioning with coconut oil.
Goals.....
I have a mini goal of 20". I measured my hair today, and I'm at 19"! I will reach that goal soon. My next goal will be APL=Arm Pit Length.
Updos.....
Here are a few updos I tryed. A cinnabun and braid.....
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I didn't expect that until Feb. 
Let's hope 2009 brings us all great luck for our growth plans
Trying to grow out layers for a more matched, and uniformed style :D
I'm getting a silver one with light blue. I'll take pictures of it in my hair when I get it.
paper wrote:
I'm so excited for you!
I'm not sure about the salt and pepper look. I have been looking at pics of women with salt and pepper hair, and it can be hot!
