That’s it i’m going to leave it alone.
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Topic: That’s it i’m going to leave it alone.
Posted By: divinediva
Subject: That’s it i’m going to leave it alone.
Date Posted: May 18 2005 at 2:17pm
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Hi....I've been trying to grow out my hair for over 3 years now. It all started when I bleached my gorgeous, thick, virgin waist length hair platinum blonde and completely destroyed it and ended up shaving it all of. Since then I have worn extensions, straightened, bleached, dyed...........basically done everything to my now shoulder length tresses. I deep condition once a week and trim regularly but continue to do everything that's bad for my hair, so today I decided to throw out my 2 beloved sets of GHD straightners and my hair dryer and replaced them with hot oil treatments and mayonaise. This time I am going to do it, I will have my waist length hair again-watch this space. xxxx ------------- It doesn't have to be natural to be fabulous!!!/ |
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Posted By: Susan W
Date Posted: May 19 2005 at 7:19am
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I too had to make the big decision to stop doing horrible things to my
hair and go for length (I was platinum too). Its hard isn't
it? You get into a mindset where you feel like you just can't go
natural or you'll be sacrificing a part of yourself (I did
anyway)! I don't know about you but it was kind of scary for me
in the beginning. I don't regret my decision at all though, and
am very happy I did it - you will love your hair even more when you get
to keep every bit that grows instead of having to trim it! Good
luck! ------------- Making metal barettes/concord clips hair safe, long hair style how to: http://alonghair.wordpress.com |
Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: May 19 2005 at 9:01pm
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Hi ShockinPinkPetals! We're pulling for you all the way!  I love your attitude. It'll serve you well in your endeavor.  ------------- |
Posted By: divinediva
Date Posted: May 20 2005 at 4:43pm
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Thank you guys.....I've been doing well....i've deep conditioned once with dove intensive and done one hot-oil treatment....and have also been using herbal esscences spray leave in conditioner- any other miracle treatments u guys can reccomend? xmuch appreciated. kisses xx ------------- It doesn't have to be natural to be fabulous!!!/ |
Posted By: Viktoria
Date Posted: May 20 2005 at 6:58pm
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Good decision, ShockingPinkPetals! Iīm sure you will soon see results. I think the hardest thing with leaving it alone is your self-image. I used to wear a lot of super-red lipstick, and all of a sudden, due to allergy, I couldnīt any more. It took months before I could see myself in the mirror and be happy about it. Like, "who is that plain woman!" ------------- The more you complain, the longer God lets you live. |
Posted By: Katja
Date Posted: May 21 2005 at 1:30pm
You have a great attitude SPP. I'm sure it'll just be a matter of time before you have those gorgeous waist length tresses again.  ------------- "If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative." -Woody Allen |
Posted By: divinediva
Date Posted: May 21 2005 at 4:13pm
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You guys are too cute,,,,thanx for all of your replies I will be sure to keep you all updated.
xx ------------- It doesn't have to be natural to be fabulous!!!/ |
Posted By: Layla
Date Posted: May 21 2005 at 4:22pm
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Congratulations on starting your long hair journey! You're throwing your GHDs in the trash? ------------- Type: 3c/4a Natural Current Length: 6" Goal: Healthy, tip of nose /neck/shoulder length hair. BC: 02/08/06 |
Posted By: divinediva
Date Posted: May 23 2005 at 3:21pm
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yup the GHD'S are in the bin(slimline ones)....although i did cheat by keeping my other pair(thick plate ones)...one step at a time:)
xx ------------- It doesn't have to be natural to be fabulous!!!/ |
Posted By: divinediva
Date Posted: May 24 2005 at 4:33pm
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Ok so new update: I had an inch(yup a whole inch) cut of my hair by one of the stylist at work and had an amazing keristase treatment too (vita cimont-i think). Hair already is looking alot healthier. ------------- It doesn't have to be natural to be fabulous!!!/ |
Posted By: carameldiva
Date Posted: May 24 2005 at 7:05pm
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I'm glad that you made the right decision and that you and your hair are both doing better. ------------- Me and you, your cousin and your momma too rollin on da strip on bow's |
Posted By: Elyce
Date Posted: May 24 2005 at 7:07pm
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Hi, good luck, waiting for more updates!
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Posted By: Katja
Date Posted: May 24 2005 at 7:18pm
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It's amazing how much difference an inch makes, healthwise. I had two cut off this year (not all at once, of course- I couldn't have handled that ------------- "If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative." -Woody Allen |
ShockinPinkPetals wrote:
) and my hair really is in such better condition.Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: May 24 2005 at 7:50pm
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Great to hear your hair is already showing signs of improvement, SPP! And um... Elyse... that's quite a head of hair you have!  Tell us about yourself... and your hair too, of course. ------------- |
Posted By: Elyce
Date Posted: May 24 2005 at 9:26pm
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Hi Dave, thanks so much! Boy, you are good, I have been lurking here for a bit, thought I could just slip in here and act like I belong, you caught me! My story is kind of different, I'm posting it over on Katja's Hair Storys thread, don't want to hijack Pink's thread here! See you over there ~
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Posted By: divinediva
Date Posted: May 25 2005 at 3:28pm
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yup i agree dave Elyce does have a wonderfull head of hair- looks super thick and lucious, you go girl!!!. I am trying soooo hard to stick to my no str8eners ban but i sure am finding it difficult....i hate my natural curls and love wearing my hair str8-it sure is taking some getting used to. xx ------------- It doesn't have to be natural to be fabulous!!!/ |
Posted By: Elyce
Date Posted: May 25 2005 at 5:46pm
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Hi Pink, thanks for your nice thoughts! Regarding straightening, I used to pull all my hair into a ponytail way up on top to sleep at night, either in a loose bun (gibson girl style), or divide the pony into 2 sections and roll each on a BIG tube roller - like a small frozen juice can. Have you tried this for straightening? Good luck! |
Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: May 25 2005 at 7:36pm
So Elyce, you thought you could just slip in here unnoticed with that impressive mane? I don't think so.  But of course, you belong here.  ------------- |
Posted By: Elyce
Date Posted: May 26 2005 at 11:41am
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Dave, thanks for the friendly welcome. And since I already love being here, so nice to know I can feel like I belong here too!
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Posted By: divinediva
Date Posted: May 26 2005 at 2:04pm
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Yeah I have tried that...but because i have short layers in my hair (earlobe length) it ends up with a big kink in the back where it has been twisted and also because my hair is uber curly it just doesn't work..thanks thou. xx ------------- It doesn't have to be natural to be fabulous!!!/ |