QuoteReplyTopic: Hair Update! I can’t believe it either... Posted: October 15 2005 at 10:12pm
OK, so it's been a while... but since my hair massacre on August 6th, this is how it is so far (no trimming):
That's with the flat iron of course. It's the first time I've
used it since I got my hair cut, and I really couldn't believe how long
it's getting. I can't wait for it to get longer.
I almost caved and got a trim because you can't tell in this picture,
but it's not that length all around. It's about an inch shorter
in the back, but it looks OK from the front. I wanted to even it
all out, but I was afraid I'd feel like I made no progress.
So, yeah, I'm getting there!
Currently, my routine is pretty normal...
I shampoo and condition everyday to every other day with Garnier
Fructis Long & Strong, and then when I get out, I let it air dry
about halfway, use some Garnier Fructis Long & Strong leave-in
conditioner, and tie it back. Once every two weeks or so, I use
Neutrogena's Anti-Residue Shampoo with the Garnier Conditioner just to
clarify. So far, so good. I find that the hair under the
top layer (meaning the hair above my ears near the crown), is
curliest. My hair's not really curly but DEEPLY wavy, and it's
pretty crimpy there. It's kinda weird, lol. I look a little
like a roosterer spaniel, but we'll see what happens when it grows
out. Haha, so that's my update for now! Thanks!
You're doing great so far. Thanks for sharing your progress.
I think since it's not a major length difference you could perhaps wait
a few more months and let all the hair get below your shoulders. Then
when you even it up it will still be below your shoulders and won't
seem like as much lost. Are you able to do ponytails or ponystubs yet?
Hey, since I"m a newbie here I don't know about your "hair massacre" but I'm guessing that the result of that masacre is the pic in your avatar right? I feel for you.....I know what it's like to lose more length than you wanted. But how cool is it that it's making such excellent progress?!!!! Do you wear it up most of the time now? I'm finding that is a really good strategy for me right now, so that I don't have to see it all the time and maybe be tempted just to give up and cut it all off.
Anyway, well done and keep up the GREAT work with your hair.
PS: Did anyone ever tell you that you look like Tina Arena?
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Hey!
Yep, ponytails have been my saving grace. I immediately throw it
in a ponytail while it's still damp, and soon enough, it's gained an
inch or so.
Missrini: The avatar pic I took like 2 days after the
haircut. Long story short, I asked for a trim, and she took off
about 4 or 5 inches. It went from below my shoulders to about
chin-length. I had a slight heart attack of course... but now I'm
growing back out.
Thanks so much! I have no idea who Tina Arena is...is she a singer?? Thanks though!
"Long Hair Wishes and Frizz-Free Dreams!"
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Yep, Tina Arena is very well known here in Australia and (strangely enough) she's apparently pretty huge in France too. She has a great voice and is very beautiful.
So what is your hair goal Tiramisu? I've not really decided on mine yet (just want it fairly long), I'm just going to see how it looks as it gets longer. I think that wearing your hair up also makes the growing out a little less obsessive and (as you said) "soon enough its gained an inch or so". I have not tracked my growth rate yet, but I think I will do it for one month and see what I get so that I can roughly work out what length it will be next year etc.
Good luck to you! Keep us posted
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Well, my short term goal is to get it comfortably around my
shoulders. That's normally where I wear it, an inch or two past
my shoulders. But, my long-term goal is BSL because I've never
let it get past there, and I don't honestly think I'd be able to deal
with it if it were much longer than that. I have A LOT of
hair. Not that it's thick, but there's just SO much of it.
In the summer when its longer it's really heavy. So, I'll see how
it is when it's at BSL and if I feel like setting another goal, then so
be it, lol. So that's all, I'll keep you posted!
According to my little ticker thing, I only have one month and three weeks left to my short term goal, so we'll see!
I have a similar hair type to yours. Lots of fine hair, with funny waves To keep my hair happy (and help define the waves) I put conditioner on the length of my hair, then shampoo my scalp only. Rinse and condition again. I also made some wonderful leave-in spray that is super cheap and makes my hair super shiny. It is really great for my hair type, since I have a ton of hair and it is really poofy if I don't treat it right!
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Sure. I'd think it would be wonderful in your hair, giving your curls definition without making them all stiff and crunchy!
1 tbsp jojoba oil, 2 tbsp aloe gel (not the green stuff you use on sunburns, but the 99% pure stuff from the health food store that you can drink) & 3oz of spring water. Put it in a spray bottle with a few drops of your fave essential oil, shake it up, and spray it liberally through your hair. I use it as a detangler when my hair is wet, and also to refresh my hair between washes. I use spring water instead of tap water because our water is quite hard.
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Kimberlily...I think your hair looks gorgeous with or without the spray personally!!! That's some beautiful head of hair you have there
Layla, when I first started taking Aloe Vera juice, I couldn't stand it! I used to hold my nose and just throw it back (scull it) and then quickly drink LOTS of water. hehehe
Now, however, after having taken it for a few months, I rather like the taste. It's a mixture of bitter and sour, but it has a nice refreshing "zing" first thing in the morning. It has digestive benefits and helps to cleanse and heal your digestive tract. I also take a range of other natural therapies to keep my body in top condition and just because I'm really interested in natural health.
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Do you wear it up most of the time now? I'm finding that is a really good strategy for me right now, so that I don't have to see it all the time and maybe be tempted just to give up and cut it all off.
my LJ
To keep my hair happy (and help define the waves) I put conditioner on the length of my hair, then shampoo my scalp only. Rinse and condition again. I also made some wonderful leave-in spray that is super cheap and makes my hair super shiny. It is really great for my hair type, since I have a ton of hair and it is really poofy if I don't treat it right!
hehehe