hey guys, this is deb.  i haven't been up here in ages... ok, almost a year... but after a recent spell of "oh no! my hair is falling out!"  i remembered where i learned all of those great hair tips i used to get it back on track.

so... i was just wondering if some of y'all could maybe remind/update me on your current hair status.

my hair is currently mid-back, it was waist-almost tailbone-length about 6 months ago, but after some addictive trims and playing-with-scissors-at-home games, it is now shorter where i will probably keep it for a while.
i now have bangs, more like really short layers that fall to my cheekbones (kinda... jessica simpson? dunno, i don't really follow celeb hair), and then allover layers
i wash everyother day (or after the gym, which i try to do on those hairwashing days).  to wash, i use CWCC, using whatever for CWC and for the final C i use john frieda's brilliant brunnette (i used the lighter brunnette kind since summer's coming up)
i am a little heavy-handed when it comes to -cones.  i use thermasilk straightening creme and tresemme heat-protecting styling spray when i straighten, and tresemme leave-in conditioner and garnier curling mousse if i scrunch.
i do an ACV rinse about twice a month, and every once in a while, i'll be bored and whip up some kind of overnight hair mask... dunno if they work, but they're fun and usually smell nice.

i am a bit of a trimaholic, but i make sure if i'm in that crazy mood i do it myself, since i'm more timid than a pro, and i'll cut off 1/2 an inch, when they'll cut off 3 more than i ask them to.
AND, i used all hair-friendly elastics and combs-never brushes-and i never use a blowdryer AND straightener/curling iron in the same day... that's what air drying is for.

so... i do a little harm and a little good to my hair...
what about you?

Hey there Deb....wecome back

I'm at about 22 inches. I CWC, henna every 4 weeks, jojoba as leave-in, no heat whatsoever or styling products, no combing/brushing ever, upstyles every day (using only sticks), biotin and horsetail supplements, silk pillowcase....my God I'm obsessed!!!

I'm on a no-haircut oath right now, but it is sooooo hard to resist right now with my horrible straight ends.

That's about it for me

Hi Deb, good to know ya! So, your hair sounds great. I bet the trims have really kept your ends looking terrific. Your routine sounds a bit like mine, but i usually CO instead of CWC, and then do a diluted shampoo once in awhile when my hair starts to get limp. I do ACV rinses every couple of weeks, but I'm considering going to a clarifying conditioner because ACV really dries out my already dry hair. Once a month or so, I break down and blow dry my hair (however I do put a heat protectant on first). I'm growing out some bangs/fringe which is a little longer than my nose at the moment. I like to exercise regularly and struggle with the whole sweat vs. over washing my hair issue. Right now I do what you do, which is exercise every other day and wash my hair on those days I exercise. But I really would prefer to exercise every day - I just need to figure out what to do about my hair..... I'm taking a multivitamin, MSM, evening primrose oil, and calcium. Use a comb most of the time and a brush every now and then. I think I am probably obsessed as well I'm hoping for waist length in 2008.

Hi Deb - good to see you!  

Sounds like your hair has been doing great. I'm glad your fallout has stopped. ((hugs)) 

Anais

 Hi there Deb!

 I have nothing in common with all of you. I have almost shoulder length hair, which is naturally auburn red, with natural copper highlights.

 But I do wear nice glasses, and wear a size 7/8 in clothes.

 I'm athletic(fast walking, and fast dancing too).

 I love supporting everyone here,...even though my hair isn't super long. So once again, Welcome, I'm sure Your hair is healthy, sounds good.