Introduction
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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=34592
Printed Date: September 29 2024 at 8:25pm
Topic: Introduction
Posted By: Delenn
Subject: Introduction
Date Posted: August 24 2005 at 5:39pm
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Hello everyone! I found this site today, looks like a friendly place! My hair info: naturally wavy, medium to dark blonde depending on sun exposure, thick and very densely populated! I used to wear it waist length without layers/bangs/dyes etc. I kept it that way for a good 10 years. Then about 3 years ago I chopped it ALL off into one of those short funky spiky cuts. I kept it short for about 2 years and decided about a year ago that it was time to grow it back. My hair grows insanely fast, partly one of the reasons I decided to let it grow again. It's just too expensive for me to keep a short style. It's already mid-back length but I still have some layers that I need to have cut out. I also have some residual color growing out, I was dyeing it red which has now faded to a strawberry blonde, not actually a terrible color to be honest. About a month ago I switched to a -cone free conditioner-only method of haircare and I plan to use BS/ACV rinses about once a month. I use aloe gel to help my waves become curls and pretty much threw out my other styling products and brushes. In just a month I've already noticed a difference. Anyway, it looks like I'm in good company here, I look forward to chatting and learning from everyone.  |
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Posted By: AnaisSatin
Date Posted: August 24 2005 at 7:11pm
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Welcome Delenn! Sounds like you have a very hair friendly routine. Hope to see you often. Anais ------------- http://anaissatin.livejournal.com">  my LJ , 40 inches long
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I also liked reading your descriptor of "densely populated". That made me laugh Posted By: PurpleBubba
Date Posted: August 24 2005 at 7:41pm
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I agree, you have the situation well under control and the only thing left for me to say is Hi, I'm Robert from Michigan a long time member here and other similar sites. It's nice to have you here. ------------- 
http://s7.invisionfree.com/The_Hair_Care_Family/index.php?showtopic=12 - My Journal |
Posted By: Delenn
Date Posted: August 24 2005 at 8:43pm
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Thank you for the welcomes! :) Anais, first, I love your name! Second, I checked out your website, wow! Very well done, I wish I had found it sooner! BIG thank you for the links to the hairsticks site, one of the best things about letting my hair grow again is being able to use my hairsticks!  I have an
heirloom set from somewhere in Asia that was purchased in the 1930's or
40's. (according to "family legend" anyway) But the ones on that
site were yummy, can't wait for payday now. ;) |
Posted By: Susan W
Date Posted: August 25 2005 at 7:21am
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Welcome Delenn! (Does your name come from Babylon 5?) ------------- Making metal barettes/concord clips hair safe, long hair style how to: http://alonghair.wordpress.com |
Posted By: Katja
Date Posted: August 25 2005 at 9:13pm
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Welcome to the boards, Delenn! Your hair sounds lovely... will you show us a picture soon? ------------- "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: August 26 2005 at 6:43am
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Welcome Dolenn, the people are nice here you should enjoy it here. Star |
Posted By: Delenn
Date Posted: August 27 2005 at 6:15am
Yupyup, I'm a huge B5 geek.  I should be able to rustle up a hair pic in the next few days. =) |
Posted By: Paulbob
Date Posted: August 27 2005 at 10:17pm
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Delenn welcome to the Hairtalk message board and don't worry about being a B5 geek because I am a bigger geek especially being a huge Star Trek, Star Wars and B5 fan
Paulbob |
Posted By: Susan W
Date Posted: August 28 2005 at 7:11am
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Me too!
------------- Making metal barettes/concord clips hair safe, long hair style how to: http://alonghair.wordpress.com |
Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: August 28 2005 at 8:12pm
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Welcome Delenn! Wow, your hair grows fast! How long do you plan to let it grow? ------------- |
Posted By: Delenn
Date Posted: August 30 2005 at 8:49am
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People tease me because it grows so fast, they ask if I drink Miracle-Gro plant food or something. I'm not sure what my ultimate goals are but right now I'm aiming for at least waist length, which is where it was when I cut it the last time. |
Posted By: Katja
Date Posted: August 31 2005 at 1:22pm
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Delenn, I was just rereading your intro post and I'm wondering... does the aloe gel really work for curls, like a regular hair gel only more natural? And what kind do you use? ------------- "If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative." -Woody Allen |
Posted By: Delenn
Date Posted: August 31 2005 at 2:09pm
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I think it works. On days when I've used it my curls seem more defined than on days when I forget. And it's wonderful for when you need to do a quick water spritz to wake up your hair and then scrunch a little gel on the ends. I don't get the overly-crunchy effect that I would get with regular styling products or any of the stickiness or buildup. I use Fruit of the Earth, I usually find it in the sunburn section of my local chain drugstore. Just be sure to get one that's pure aloe gel, clear, and fragrance free. |
Posted By: Delenn
Date Posted: September 07 2005 at 4:40pm
Here's a recent pic, it's somewhat straighter than usual and the
lighting in the bathroom gives it a strange tone, but there we
are:  http://users.adelphia.net/%7Ejilldelv/septhair.JPG - http://users.adelphia.net/~jilldelv/septhair.JPG Edit: fixed the link |
Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: September 07 2005 at 5:05pm
Ooooh, pretty!  Thank you Delenn for sharing with us a picture of your beautiful long hair. 
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Posted By: Vicky
Date Posted: September 08 2005 at 4:14am
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You have beautifull hair Delenn
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Posted By: AnaisSatin
Date Posted: September 08 2005 at 4:31pm
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WOW! Beautiful long waves there! I really like the color. Anais ------------- http://anaissatin.livejournal.com"> my LJ , 40 inches long
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