starting from scratch
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Category: Long Hair Happenings
Forum Name: Long Hair Support
Forum Description: Growing it long takes commitment and support.
URL: https://talk.hairboutique.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=30635
Printed Date: November 02 2025 at 12:14am
Topic: starting from scratch
Posted By: Kalika
Subject: starting from scratch
Date Posted: May 11 2005 at 2:01pm
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How many of you ever had a hair blooper or were just frustrated, and wanted to just shave your head and start all over. Thats pretty much what I did. Im just wondering, how would you care for your hair if you could start all over? |
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Posted By: Katja
Date Posted: May 11 2005 at 3:32pm
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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?
------------- "If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative." -Woody Allen |
Posted By: laststar
Date Posted: May 11 2005 at 5:02pm
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Good luck Kalika, the pic in the avitar looks pretty, how short is it now? I hope you can get some good advice from the board. Cheers Starfighter |
Posted By: Kalika
Date Posted: May 11 2005 at 6:39pm
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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. |
Posted By: eKatherine
Date Posted: May 11 2005 at 6:49pm
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Take care of your hair, and...
STEP AWAY FROM THE BLEACH BOTTLE!!! ------------- 
Just looking for a few good hair slaves - is that too much to ask? |
Posted By: kimbleachblonde
Date Posted: May 11 2005 at 7:01pm
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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! 
KimPosted By: Kalika
Date Posted: May 12 2005 at 10:39am
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*giggles about the bleach* Yeah Yeah I know Kim - the hair in those photos was a do it yourself extension job, my hair was only about 4" when I installed them. My hair now is less then an inch of virgin hair. woohoo My laptop is in for repair right now, but when I gat it back I can post pics of my uber-short do |
Posted By: Kimbearly
Date Posted: May 12 2005 at 9:31pm
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?------------- |
Posted By: Kalika
Date Posted: May 13 2005 at 3:29am
pshaw, of COURSE Im doing extensions again!
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Posted By: Susan W
Date Posted: May 13 2005 at 7:06am
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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!) (  ) You can see pictures of all of that on my "hair journey" page on my website if you want a laugh. ------------- Making metal barettes/concord clips hair safe, long hair style how to: http://alonghair.wordpress.com |
Posted By: casseyj
Date Posted: May 13 2005 at 8:06am
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it sounds like you might need a professional. |
Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: May 19 2005 at 7:46pm
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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!  ------------- |