trying to grow
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Topic: trying to grow
Posted By: Natalie
Subject: trying to grow
Date Posted: August 02 2000 at 3:25pm
I'm trying to grow my hair out possibly to my waist.
Does any one have any suggestions... other than being
patient? :) Anyone have any good products to keep
hair soft? from getting dry? Inexpensive products
if possible. My hair is also naturally curly.
Thanks
Natalie
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Natalie
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Posted By: Mr. Rapunzel
Date Posted: August 08 2000 at 6:41pm
Here's a fairly inexpensive, "pure" idea that appears to work -- drinking lots of water. We installed bottled water coolers in our office half a year or so ago. Since then, I have cut out soft drinks, which I used to drink 3-4 per day of, and switched to LOTS of water. I'm a guy with short hair, and I've noticed that I need a haircut at least 1 week earlier than I used to. There's been no other change in my diet or lifestyle, so I'm attributing it to the water (LeBleu brand, by the way).
As for keeping your hair soft, weekly deep conditioning is a must. My wife (16 inches long and growing) has had good luck with VO5 hot oil from the grocery story, especially if she leaves it on for several minutes (instead of the 1 recommended on the package). A package of 2 tubes costs around $3, which works out to $1.50 per week, but I think it's well worth it. If you don't have good results, you may need to experiment to find a deep conditioner that works for you. Karen Shelton and others on this site has lots of tips about good shampoos and conditioners for long hair.
As for keeping your hair from getting dry, try all the tricks you've probably heard before, such as using heated styling appliances as little as possible, conditioning the ends before you shampoo, and shampooing only the scalp.
Good luck growing it out, Natalie!
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Posted By: Natalie
Date Posted: August 08 2000 at 9:58pm
Thank you for the suggestions and experiences. I too am trying to drink more water. I am also taking a multivitamin but haven't noticed whether that is helping my hair or not. (It isn't one specifically for hair) I haven't tried VO5 hot oil, but I have tried Suave hot oil and also Aussie 3 minute miracle. I can get a packet of that for under a dollar I think and am able to make it last 3 or 4 times. I'm still experimenting with shampoos and conditioners and have gone to rarely using my hair dryer. I use a very absorbant towel (and I think my hair loves it). I've enjoyed reading about what people do to their hair and have gotten lots of useful information.
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Natalie
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Posted By: Mark
Date Posted: August 13 2000 at 12:51am
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