new here - sorry long post
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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=54078
Printed Date: May 12 2025 at 7:37pm
Topic: new here - sorry long post
Posted By: BunnyWabbit
Subject: new here - sorry long post
Date Posted: June 25 2007 at 10:50pm
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I particpate on many other sections of the HB forums but this is the first time I've come to visit the long hair section. I've been trying to grow my hair to 'mermaid' length as I call it- essentially long enough for moderate to full (since my hair is thickish) of my chest. I started this goal probably 5 years ago, but between dying, straightening (as its naturally quite curly) and just misscare I haven't gotten anywhere close. Longest was about 1/2" within BSL I think. I've gone through some massive health issues in the past that have caused a mild form of temporary hair loss as well, which has definately not helped. I'm also occasionally put extensions in, but never anything too heavy, never with super strong or scary bonds - I use them mostly so I don't have to touch my hair color when chemicals if I'm silly and want blue in my hair. I'm trying to take steps in the right direction. I just wanted some imput in what I'm doing and if I could be doing more. *I recently dyed back to my natural color (ok a lil darker) to stop using permanent dyes - *I'm currently using only demis and plan on switching to indigo for a nice near black shade. *I don't use heat products often and if I do I use a heat protectant. *I use mositurizing color specific shampoos and conditioners - I rarely use clairfying though because it fades color faster. *I take general vitamins and a biotin supplement. *I use gentle shampoos/conditioners and shampoo probably 3x per week any other suggestions? |
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Posted By: Bob S
Date Posted: June 26 2007 at 2:43pm
My only advice, Bunny, is not to stress about it. In my eyes, it is rare when damage is so great that chopping brings an improvement. I enjoy seeing different shades within the same head of hair, and I think that lots of others do as well. Enjoy what you have, and within the next couple of years you *will* have hair to flaunt. Blessings, Bob 
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Posted By: BunnyWabbit
Date Posted: June 26 2007 at 5:10pm
| Its actually very healthy right now, and has been for a while. But it dosen't seem to want to grow any. Though I've never been very patient! |
Posted By: hairbraider
Date Posted: June 29 2007 at 5:58pm
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You seem to be on the right track, just keep on it. I've been on my "quest" for about 7 years now and have only gained 10 inches, but my hair is alot healthier and in much better condition now. ------------- sarah 40 inches did henna for the first time http://hairbraider.spaces.live.com - click here to go to My Hair Space 
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