starting from scratch

I have definitely thought about that, as I'm sure most people here have.  Never done it though.

Did you get, like, a pixie cut?  Or did you actually shave your head?

 

well I shaved my head into a mohawk a while ago, and then when it grew out enough I clipped it all off, so right now I have like 3/4 of an inch of virgin hair.

Ive always wanted to do that lol

But now that Im starting all over, Im looking for tips and stuff.  Cause its been a long time since Ive had long hair, Ive processed it and worn extensions on and off for years.

Kalika,

Is that your real hair in that picture?  It's really pretty! Yeah I know what you mean about starting from scratch.  I'm trying to let my hair grow long now again.  It's been 3 years now since I have had below shoulder length hair and I miss it! :-(   But at the time when I had it cut to (short, spiked) I liked it!  How long is your hair now?  I posted down below so you can see what my hair looks like now.  Please post pic's of what your hair looks like now.      Let's go on the long hair journey together for support!     Kim

Hi Kalika   Trying to grow my hair longer too and I just had 2 inches taken off the bottom because they felt like straw - Ouch that was hard to do.  I am trying really hard not to do anything bad to it like highlight and do my own coloring.  I must say though - you rocked in the mohawk and looked cute at the same time too .  Are you going to do extensions again?

I started from almost scratch.  After my henna goof I had to go to an ear length bob.  I actually walked around with my bra strap length blue green henna disaster hair for 6 months just because I was unwilling to go any shorter. (And sea monster green is so totally unflattering on my skin tone!)
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You can see pictures of all of that on my "hair journey" page on my website if you want a laugh.




Edited by Susan W

I grew my hair from a typical short execu-cut.  Basically I fussed with it as little as possible.  Washed it every only other day, and had the longest layers micro-trimmed once every 6-8 weeks (the stylist knew my goal was to grow my hair longer, and he supported my goal -- he'd trim only 1/4" to 1/8", so I kept most of what grew).  I did not (do not) use hair color or otherwise apply heat (occasional blow-dry 'til slightly damp on warm heat, but I haven't blow-dried in years).

HTH.  Good luck!