I need a BIG hug and support!

hey longbraidz,
i hope u are feeling better about your short hair. you said that you had some recipeis? could you plz send them my way.
thnx a bunch

Hi,
My hair is wavy, colored {twice a month with Hydrience light ash brown}, and as the freezy days of Summer approaches I decided to get my hair chemically straighten for the first time. I always use an extra large round brush and a flat brush to dry my hair straight and it takes me 15 minutes, which is a pain in the neck.
Yesterday I went to Eckerd, it used to be Genovese here in Long Island, NY.
I bought Easy Straight for $30.00 and went home to try my new experiment. I followed the directions using all products that came with the kit:
First I applied the moisturizing oil to protect my hair,
Then I divided my hair into 4 parts using the hair clips included,
Then I added oil to the relaxer cream and place the cream jar in the microwave for 1 minute,
Then I mixed and applied to hair as quickly as I could using my hands protected by the gloves provided by kit,
I made sure all hair was saturated with cream,
As soon as I finished applying the cream, I jumped in the shower to get all that cream out of my hair because I did not want ANY hair damage.
I did not wait not even 1 second, I applied the cream to my hair and removed it with warm water.
Then, I rinsed my hair for 5 minutes to make sure all that stinky amonia cream was off every strand of my hair,
Then I shampoo and conditioned as usual.
Then I applied a liquid that was included, it closes the pores of hair,
Then without rinsing the liquid I carefully combed hair as instructed,
I noticed I could comb my hair easely and hair felt moisturized,
Then just as instructed, after 10 minutes of combing I rinsed hair and applied their heavy duty moisturizer leave in conditioner, but just to be in the safe side I also added my own leave in moisturizer to the ends of hair so it would be extra protected, soft and shiny.
Then I combed hair, towel dry, and applied my usual silicone Frizz-out from middle to ends of my hair. I did that because I always used it to prevent frizz and I think it will help my hair if it got dry from the chemicals in the relaxer cream.
Then I let my hair air dry. I did not use a blow dryer as usual.
As I was waiting for my hair to become a frizz ball I noticed it retained its straightness. I could not believe, after dry my hair was straight, but a normal straight, nor sticking out or unnatural but all waves were gone.
It looked like I had my hair blowed dryed with a flat brush.
My hair was healthy, shiny and STRAIGHT!
I am happy, it worked for me.
My shampoo and conditioner are Brilliant Brunette made by Frieda, I bought them at Ulta.
My silicone serum is Frizz Out from Jheri Redding only found at Ulta.
My leave in conditioner can be of any brand, as long as it is for color trated hair.

Hey LongBraidz,

I must not have given you a very accurate sense of myself... Although I generally prefer un-dyed hair, I am sympathetic to those who wish to cover grey. If you're happy, then I'm happy for you.

I have heard -- although I have not used it -- that an herb named "ho shou wu" or "shou wu pian" helps restore pigment to hair.

The book "Life Extension" claims that about 10% of people report a decrease in the amount of grey in their hair after using PABA (not sure of the dose). It also reports that vitamins B, C and E (and cysteine from eggs) help decrease the grey.

Hope this helps!

LongBraidz,

Ive alwasy wanted to see what I would look like with a buzz, but I dont have the heart to cut my hair as I know I want it long...BUT!!! Since you were not given the option of saveing your hair and you had to cut it you ought to take this as a gift that allows you to experience all the lenghts on your way back to long hair.

If I were you i wouldnt wear the bandana! I would be proud to sport my buzz cut (which i do find flattering on women) and I would take lots of pictures so you can remember what you looked like with short short hair...even if it was a mistake...and take progress report pictures and you can try all sorts of styles.


So take it as a mini blessing and have fun with it while it lasts. Once your hair is back to the desired lenght you know what not to do next time.

Id love to see a picture of your new style next to where it was before the cut.


--erin

Hi everyone...sorry I haven't been in to check the boards lately. Spring Cleaning and such has taken me away from my computer. I'am doing alot better these days...still fighting the hormones...it's a girl thing. I'am glad to say that through this site and the messages posted I now know the proper techniques to growing my hair back healthier. I'am up to an inch and have promised myself that this single little inch will one day be the end of what I'am hopeing to be waist length or possiably even longer hair. BWT DaveDecker...you have hair to die for...very very nice I will be stopping back from time to time...take cares everyone!!!!

Hi all. I know what everyone is going through as far as trying to grow their hair out. I just fried the heck outta my hair on Monday with EASYSTRAIGHT. Can't be trusting any product that says it is safe on color treatd hair. Anyhow, my hair is about 2 inches passed my shoulders and I am not cutting it off. I am going to get some CAT and try to salvage what I have. My goal is to grow my hair passed the middle of my back even to my hips. I am 35 years old and I guess I will be around 38 by the time my hair is that long. I've taken vitamins, but honestly, they really do not make hair grow any faster and don't help stave off damage by any means. I have tried all the shampoos/conditioners out there and the best ones are actually the cheapest ones. As long as you have conditioner, eveything is going to be all right. Hot oil treatments and mayo also help. Next time you go away, take the shower cap home with you. I have a nice collection of them. They are great for deep conditioning and mayo treatments. If anyone has any advice on what else I can do about this gummy feeling in myhair, please let me know. Feel free to email me. Thanks and hang tough...in due time we'll all have our dream hair.

Longbraid, I'm very sorry to hear what happened, especially since this is the second time you've had to buzz off your waist length hair (I read your previous story about the hair straightener ruining your hair on the blooper forums)!! I can't imagine it happening twice!! At least you know what to expect, and I hope it grows out soon!

Thank You..."I hate my haricut_girl"!!!! I'am glad that I could be of help to you and anyone else with a hair problem. I have had my share of hair mistakes but I learned from them and I also gained knowledge!

Hi Bob S...Sue's hair sounds beautiful!!!! I sure hope she don't get discouraged by how other's feel and takes scissors in hand. If she does resort to coloring (permanent or semi)?...do you know if she will have it professionally done at a salon or use an over-the-counter product? I think I'am going to try a semi and wait until I get more silver/grey on the sides and then hopefully I will stop the semi and start to sport the Lilly Munster look. I would give ANYTHING for a silver/grey bold streak like she had

JENNA...I need your email addy! Please contact me first through my email...hope to hear from you soon