Hey all! Though the shedding continues, my hair is responding well to the dietary and external changes. Also, I trimmed my hair, taking only a teeny bit off because the "corners" were extra long and gave it a lopsided look. And it worked! I'm really excited because given the length and the layers, I was worried if it wasn't perfect it would look bad. It was nerve-wracking to cut my own hair, but the end product is good and I'm starting to think maybe I can avoid salon visits in the future.

1bFi
Oct. 2009 length: 15.25 in.
current color: brown over bleach. yikes!
March 2010 goal: 17.5 in.
Ultimate goal: as long as it will go!
Current routine: Pantene Beautiful Lengths 'poo & condish daily; started oiling with natural coconut this month; taking large doses of natural (as opposed to synthetic) vitamins & minerals, including biotin & MSM

Glad the trim went so well.






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

I'm going to invest in a decent pair of barber shears myself.. My ends need trimming and I want to give dusting a try. Hopefully my hair will turn out as well as yours!



1bFii

17.5/20


Currently using: Regis Olive Oil shampoo every other day and water only washes on the off days.

Using olive oil before bed on ends of hair.

Congrats! That's the one thing I'm afraid to do!

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!!

Isn't it nice being able to trim your own hair? Like you, I was scared at first, and still get a little nervous even after all these years, but it is so worth it. I know exactly how much is going to be taken off . Plus think of all the money you will save not having to go to a salon!


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My long hair album:http://public.fotki.com/jen5972/?cmd=neweditalbum
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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

from not going to the salon will hopefully add up to buy me a decent pair of shears. Right now I'm using a cheapy $10 thing from Sally's. It's also nice to know that I need no longer fear someone doing stuff to my hair that I don't want done!

i'm glad you are seeing improvement!

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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