A couple of people have contacted me stating that they wanted to view my photos, but did not want to have to join the bun group on yahoo. Here are 2 new photos I added recently. I have over 200 photos of updos in my album on yahoo. The only reason I don't have the larger pics on my journal or post them here is because of the size restrictions of Network 54's free program. I don't know why I didn't think of it before, but here is a link to my album on Photobucket, so you can view the pics there also & not have to join any group on yahoo.
I don't think we have met. I miss a lot of posts since my time is limited and because I am gone most of the time. But I am an oldie, I meant I am a Loomie from way back! But I am old in years too. So I am always catching up and learning who is who...
How long is your length to create these styles?
~~elvea rose~~
1b/F/i 20/25/33
I began growing from 20" October '08.
From 25" October '09.
My first goal is 26" ~ my second goal is
to grow without snipping until December '10
then trim 3" ~ and lastly my third goal is
to grow to 33" keeping it there for a bit.
My menders...
~rotating natural shampoos and conditioners
~solana gold apple cider vinegar
~honey from the wild bees
~desert essence of jojoba oil for summer care
~grape seed oil for winter care
~ORS carrot oil for deep treatments
~natural aloe vera gel
~sierra legacy wooden combs since '88
~artistree cocobolo combs since '05
~a basket full of essential oils
1bniii Hair Type - Length:44 3/4" Goal: 48" Products - Currently Using:
Organix Shampoo & Conditioners
Chagrin Valley Shampoo Bars for scalp wash
Grapefruit vinegar rinses
Monoi or Virgin de Coco Creme on ends daily
Shea Butter Creamy Souffle or jojoba as pre-wash conditioner. Wash every 4-5 days. Do bangs/scalp every 2 days. Wide tooth plastic & horn combs. Rarely brush with BBB. Braid before bed and oil ends.
I was looking through our November's measure-in thread, and there you are... length recorded and all. I know who you are
Your styles art stunning!
~~elvea rose~~
1b/F/i 20/25/33
I began growing from 20" October '08
...and from 25" October '09.
My first goal is 26" ~ my second goal is
to grow without snipping until December '10
then trim 3" ~ and lastly my third goal is
to grow to 33" keeping it there for a bit.
My menders...
~rotating natural shampoos and conditioners
~solana gold apple cider vinegar
~honey from the wild bees
~desert essence of jojoba oil for summer care
~grape seed oil for winter care
~ORS carrot oil for deep treatments
~natural aloe vera gel
~sierra legacy wooden combs since '88
~artistree cocobolo combs since '05
~a basket full of essential oils
1BFii
Hair: All natural dark brown and silver.
Washing: Twice a week, scalp wash, with letting shampoo run through length. Condition from ears on down. Cold as I can stand it final rinse.
Shampoo/Conditioner: I have switched to organic. Aubrey's Honeysuckle Rose Shampoo and Conditioner. Nature's Gate Organics Biotin Shampoo and Conditioner.
Comb, never brush.
Kind Regards,
lacemitts
1bniii Hair Type - Length:44 3/4" Goal: 48" Products - Currently Using:
Organix Shampoo & Conditioners
Chagrin Valley Shampoo Bars for scalp wash
Grapefruit vinegar rinses
Monoi or Virgin de Coco Creme on ends daily
Shea Butter Creamy Souffle or jojoba as pre-wash conditioner. Wash every 4-5 days. Do bangs/scalp every 2 days. Wide tooth plastic & horn combs. Rarely brush with BBB. Braid before bed and oil ends.
1BFii
Hair: All natural dark brown and silver.
Washing: Twice a week, scalp wash, with letting shampoo run through length. Condition from ears on down. Cold as I can stand it final rinse.
Shampoo/Conditioner: I have switched to organic. Aubrey's Honeysuckle Rose Shampoo and Conditioner. Nature's Gate Organics Biotin Shampoo and Conditioner.
Comb, never brush.
Kind Regards,
lacemitts
1bniii Hair Type - Length:44 3/4" Goal: 48" Products - Currently Using:
Organix Shampoo & Conditioners
Chagrin Valley Shampoo Bars for scalp wash
Grapefruit vinegar rinses
Monoi or Virgin de Coco Creme on ends daily
Shea Butter Creamy Souffle or jojoba as pre-wash conditioner. Wash every 4-5 days. Do bangs/scalp every 2 days. Wide tooth plastic & horn combs. Rarely brush with BBB. Braid before bed and oil ends.
"Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, they will become your character. Develop your character for it becomes your destiny." -John MacArthur
"Love makes you beautiful" - quote from my nephew at age 7
Products Used:
Ida's Shampoo Bars
Aubrey Organics S&C
Nature's Gate Conditioners
Vinegar/herbal rinses
Oils: Jojoba, Sweet Almond, Virgin Oil de Coco Creme, Monoi, Castor, Meadowfoam Seed & essential oils
Shea Butter (from which I make my own leave-in)
MP Popular Mix Brush and Pure BB brush
Wood and Horn combs
Vitamins/Minerals/Herbal supplements
It seems like it's been ages since I have seen you on here. I hope you & your family are doing well. May I make a request? I would love to see an updated photo of your hair. It has been quite a while since you posted.
1bniii Hair Type - Length:44 3/4" Goal: 48" Products - Currently Using:
Organix Shampoo & Conditioners
Chagrin Valley Shampoo Bars for scalp wash
Grapefruit vinegar rinses
Monoi or Virgin de Coco Creme on ends daily
Shea Butter Creamy Souffle or jojoba as pre-wash conditioner. Wash every 4-5 days. Do bangs/scalp every 2 days. Wide tooth plastic & horn combs. Rarely brush with BBB. Braid before bed and oil ends.
My family has had many health situations that continue to pop up... my Mom's cancer, my brother's broken hand and as a result surgery and rehabilitation. My sister's high risk pregnancy. My Mom's fall (concussion/torn neck ligaments), my Grandpa's more recent bladder surgery (he continues to recover) and my Grandma's Alzheimer's. It's been difficult to find extra time to post. I keep trying as I am able, but many times I'm simply too tired. I keep saying life is calming down and then something else happens, so now I'm just going to post when I can. I will try to get a new picture as soon as I am able. My hair has not really thrived under the stressful conditions of the last couple of years, but it's hanging in there.
"Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, they will become your character. Develop your character for it becomes your destiny." -John MacArthur
"Love makes you beautiful" - quote from my nephew at age 7
Products Used:
Ida's Shampoo Bars
Aubrey Organics S&C
Nature's Gate Conditioners
Vinegar/herbal rinses
Oils: Jojoba, Sweet Almond, Virgin Oil de Coco Creme, Monoi, Castor, Meadowfoam Seed & essential oils
Shea Butter (from which I make my own leave-in)
MP Popular Mix Brush and Pure BB brush
Wood and Horn combs
Vitamins/Minerals/Herbal supplements
1bniii Hair Type - Length:44 3/4" Goal: 48" Products - Currently Using:
Organix Shampoo & Conditioners
Chagrin Valley Shampoo Bars for scalp wash
Grapefruit vinegar rinses
Monoi or Virgin de Coco Creme on ends daily
Shea Butter Creamy Souffle or jojoba as pre-wash conditioner. Wash every 4-5 days. Do bangs/scalp every 2 days. Wide tooth plastic & horn combs. Rarely brush with BBB. Braid before bed and oil ends.
Lori, I have admired your hair ever since I joined the loom. I belong to the Buns group but do not post. I think you are quite talented and your hair is in terrific shape!
Christmas 08 April 09
Close up of my gray hair.
My new mantra: 2009 for hair that's divine!
Oil on ends just before combing to help with snarls, 2x a day.
Shampoo every 5 days
Experimenting with ACV, coconut oil, and honey.
Started measuring August 06, at 36.5 inches
1cCii ~ Natural Silver
I am 53 year old and I've been married for 34 years!!
July 1st 07 - Reached 40 inches
July 14 07 - Cut back to 36.5
August 3rd 08 - Reached 40 inches again.
January 1 09 Reached 43 and classic achieved! Cut for a better hemline.
April thru June 40 still. sigh...
36.5/40/Classic
Faithful to barbers - they actually trim 1/8th of an inch!!
1bniii Hair Type - Length:44 3/4" Goal: 48" Products - Currently Using:
Organix Shampoo & Conditioners
Chagrin Valley Shampoo Bars for scalp wash
Grapefruit vinegar rinses
Monoi or Virgin de Coco Creme on ends daily
Shea Butter Creamy Souffle or jojoba as pre-wash conditioner. Wash every 4-5 days. Do bangs/scalp every 2 days. Wide tooth plastic & horn combs. Rarely brush with BBB. Braid before bed and oil ends.
Your hair is so beautiful and I just love your updos!
Leah
Age: 45
3bFii
23.5/27/Waist-goal reached: 9/1/08
23.5/29.5/Hips (new goal)
CO only every 3 day. Baking Soda washes with Sauve Coconut conditioner about once a week.
Hebal tea rinses 3 times a week: chamomile, thyme, rosemary, sage and ACV.
Jojba & EVOO with lavendar EO daily.
Deep oil treatments using cocount oil the night before wash day. Honey rinses.
Sleep with scrunchies down length of pony tail or up in a high bun or braid.
"Happiness depends on ourselves." -Aristotle
"There are times when only a dog will do for a friend: when you're beaten, sick and blue, and the world's all wrong; for he won't care. If you break and cry, or grouch and swear; for he'll let you know as he licks your hands that he's downright sorry and understands." -Don Blanding (1894-1957)
1bniii Hair Type - Length:44 3/4" Goal: 48" Products - Currently Using:
Organix Shampoo & Conditioners
Chagrin Valley Shampoo Bars for scalp wash
Grapefruit vinegar rinses
Monoi or Virgin de Coco Creme on ends daily
Shea Butter Creamy Souffle or jojoba as pre-wash conditioner. Wash every 4-5 days. Do bangs/scalp every 2 days. Wide tooth plastic & horn combs. Rarely brush with BBB. Braid before bed and oil ends.
Those are amazing! I love the first pic. Does that second updo give you a headache? It just looks like it would because you have so much hair. I can't wear certain updos (like a sock bun) because it seems to give me a headache. I have yet to find a solution for it .
Some of my favorite Products:
Trader Joes Nourish shampoo and conditioner
Trader Joes Refresh shampoo and conditioner
Giovanni Nutrafix conditioner
AO Honeysuckle Rose conditioner
Chamomile tea (used as a diluted mix with my shampoos)
Jojoba oil
Almond oil
Coconut oil
This message has been edited by JenW5972 on Nov 6, 2009 11:30 AM
The photo you asked about is a very (intentionally) sloppy sock bun with 2 braids criss crossing over it. It is actually very comfortable. Here is a picture of another sock bun done much neater:
Instead of making a sock bun the tradional way, I started with the donut at the bottom of my hair and put a 6-8 inch piece through the middle & wrap it around the base. Then I slowly start rolling the donut (inside out over & over) up the length of my hair while tucking the length inside until I reach the top and then secure it with a couple of pins. It is more comfortable and makes a huge bun. The only time I have headaches from styling is when I make a tall bees butt type bun where all my hair is concentrated on one small area of my head instead of a larger bun that covers more area.
1bniii Hair Type - Length:44 3/4" Goal: 48" Products - Currently Using:
Organix Shampoo & Conditioners
Chagrin Valley Shampoo Bars for scalp wash
Grapefruit vinegar rinses
Monoi or Virgin de Coco Creme on ends daily
Shea Butter Creamy Souffle or jojoba as pre-wash conditioner. Wash every 4-5 days. Do bangs/scalp every 2 days. Wide tooth plastic & horn combs. Rarely brush with BBB. Braid before bed and oil ends.
I will have to play around with the sock bun again. Every time I have tried it so far though, I get some major headaches because the bun is so heavy. Your styles are so pretty Lori. You have quite a talent for coming up with new styles!
Some of my favorite Products:
Trader Joes Nourish shampoo and conditioner
Trader Joes Refresh shampoo and conditioner
Giovanni Nutrafix conditioner
AO Honeysuckle Rose conditioner
Chamomile tea (used as a diluted mix with my shampoos)
Jojoba oil
Almond oil
Coconut oil
and what fun hairdos...can't wait for mine to get a little longer. couldn't see the album, said incorrect password. but no worries i will try to look at your hair journal.
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puregoldendreams
2aFii
19/25.25/
first goal: BS done! 9/09
2nd goal waist 30"
overall goal:
tail bone or 35" for me, then i will see if i want to maintain or not.
25 years old
coconut oil overnight weekly
jojoba oil as remembered to the ends
wide tooth plastic comb,bbb sometimes
raw vegan diet
wish i could do platinum and long
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