One of the reasons

I decided to stop using henna is because my eighteen son started going grey at seventeen! I don't want him to colour and I felt - not exactly hypocritical - but as if I couldn't support him being prematurely grey if I was colouring my own up. I know it's generally supposed that grey hair is more distinguished in a male but try telling that to a seventeen year old when he notices his first grey hairs!

I am getting older. I don't necessarily like the fact but there's not a lot I can do about it. And I've seen some younger women with grey hair who look wonderful. But most do have short stylish hair cuts.

As I mentioned above I'm struggling with the lack of shine and the cooler tones it brings to my hair colour which in turn I think makes me look even older and tireder. Perhaps I'll try and get a photo and see what others think although I know in the end it has to be my decision.






Progress from June 2006 - July 2009

2a/M/ii
Mid-Dark brown with natural red and silver highights; fringe/bangs.
Starting length 25"/62.5cm
Current length 36"/90cm (Original goal and was reached July 2009)
New Goal 44"/112cm

Current routine: (Trying to keep it as simple as possible): WC on the weekend; scalp washes every second day; oiling 2-3 nights per week; S&D when I think of it; and dusting every 8-12 weeks.

Shampoo: Organic Instincts diluted with herbal tea (rosemary and chamomile).
Conditioners: A'Kin Protein or Moisturising Conditioner mixed with 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp coconut oil (dissolved in 1 tsp boiling water before adding conditioner).
Oils: Favourite is almond oil. Occasionally will use a blend of coconut, almond, olive in the ratio 2:1:1 in summer or as a deep oiling treatment.
Other: ACV infused with herbs (depending upon availability I use a selection of lavender, rosemary, cinnamon, sage, and thyme); BBB; wooden comb; Mason Pearson comb; Logona herbal henna.

'Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfailing beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.' 1 Peter 3:3-4

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