Help with the shape of my hair
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Topic: Help with the shape of my hair
Posted By: Vineman
Subject: Help with the shape of my hair
Date Posted: August 10 2003 at 11:04am
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My mother says that my hair will never grow out long, only grow out as in get bigger! My hair is quite thick and wavy and sometiems puffy. It's not quite as big as it was when it was a little shorter or maybe I'm just using different shampoos. MY hair has barely grown over the last few months. What can I do? Is there a chance it might not grow to about 4 or 5 inches below my shoulders? Please help! |
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Posted By: uzma
Date Posted: August 10 2003 at 5:35pm
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No one knows how long an individual's hair can grow. There's only one way to find out ... through patience. Hair grows in cycles. It is not normal to have consistent growth month on month. The amount it grows will vary with your internal cycle, the seasons, the condition of your health and a whole load of other variables. With regard to your hair type - try PhytoDefrisant (natural hair relaxer) or similar. Or try smoothing it with a little Shea Butter while it's still damp after washing. Don't stress about what people say, Vineman. Time will reveal the truth of things. Just take care of your hair, and be happy. ------------- Uzi |
Posted By: Gollan
Date Posted: August 10 2003 at 8:21pm
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Hair does go through a "puffy" stage when you start growing it. If you leave it alone (i.e. don't cut it) it will eventually start flattening out from it's own weight. As for your hair growth, the average is 1/2 inch (1.3cm) per month. Some people grow more, some less. How is your health? Are you eating good food? Getting plenty of rest? Taking a break from stress? Anything that effects your general health will effect your hair growth. Maybe my http://www3.sympatico.ca/petegollan/hp/progress.html - progress pictures will encourage you. At the bottom of the page is my "poofy" awkward stage. As you scroll up you will see that my hair got flatter as it got longer. Just hang in there and avoid getting your hair cut, it just makes it take longer. ------------- |
Posted By: Vineman
Date Posted: August 11 2003 at 1:27pm
| Gollan your hair is straight mine is thick and curly/wavy it actually does stick out from my head all over a bit althoguh not so much anymore. |
Posted By: Mylissa
Date Posted: August 11 2003 at 2:55pm
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Gollan During some down time here at work, browsing thru our board, skimming for things I may have overlooked. Checked out your progressive pics..then took a gander at the side by side, before/after. Just wanted to let you know I really like the after...was interesting to see the change(s) as your growth progressed. Thanks for sharing and cudos on the patience required to let hair grow!! I like looking at pics folks share...is refreshing to see a male take on things. See ya  ------------- Mylissa |
Posted By: Lyris
Date Posted: August 11 2003 at 3:09pm
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Yes, Gollan, thanks for posting the pictures. Longer hair makes you look more youthful--it is a good look for you! ------------- Look for beauty, and you will find no intelligence. Look for intelligence and you will find both.Proud member of the Cult of All Soft |
Posted By: Gollan
Date Posted: August 11 2003 at 4:46pm
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Thanks for the encouraging comments folks. While I'm certain that I know what I want for myself, like anyone going through a big hair change there are moments of self-doubt so the encouragement really helps. Vineman, you are right people with curly hair spend a lot longer in the awkward stage before it starts to flaten but eventually it does. http://www.bettadreams.com/themenslonghairhyperboardpics - This link shows a bunch of men's hair progress pictures. Some of these guys have very curly/wavy hair. Maybe you'll see one that has similar hair to yours. The article http://www.choisser.com/longhair/ - On Being a Longhair has some good advice for dealing with the awkward stage. Good luck, it will get better with time. ------------- |
Posted By: Vineman
Date Posted: August 17 2003 at 7:32pm
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Thank you! I was worried because I haven't been in for a trim in months. I did actually need a few to help my hair gro into shape thoughand to keep my Dad happy - it was a lot neater for a few days after I got it trimmed, but now I'm out of Part 1 of the Awkward Stage I'm into the bit where only length seems to make it less messy. I hope my hair grows quicker though, I like Wavy hair but I kind of wish it was straight. |