I guess I'll start with a little backhistory.I used to have fried dyed hair.I would only keep a haircolor for a month at a time.To make things worse I used a blowfryer(love that term ) regularly.

I know these things are absolutely horrible for you hair,but it kind became an addiction.So I finally got sick of the way my hair looked and felt.So I decided to start over.This isnt the first time .This is just the first time I'm serious about sticking with it.

The last time I did it so I could dye it blond from virgin hair .But I did it this time with the right intentions.So i shaved my head.It symbolizes alot for me.It was a way not only to start over with healthy hair,but to also cut myself off of the part of society that thinks everyone should have blond hair and blue eyes, and should weigh 90 lbs.Its very destructive and insane to try to live wanting to look like something your not.

I'm not blond and blue eyed.And I'll never weigh 90 lbs.
I'm Dark brown with hazel eyes.And I weigh a very comfortable 125.And for the first time in a long time I'm ok with that.

Hi and Welcome!  Ric will do both on the comb.  Engrave the name you want and also his company name,year and type of wood.  At least that is what's on mine.

I dont really have much to update on. Yep my hair is still short,lol.

So I thought I'd post some old pics.

This one is when I decided to grow out my hair before.
It was nice and healthy despite using heat and loads of chemicals.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b33/longhairdreams/random%20pics/Cap0318.jpg

This was taken not long before I shaved it all off.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b33/longhairdreams/random%20pics/Cap0410.jpg

And this one is the same hair.After this cut I got the bright idea to dye it dark brown.Then i got bored so I bleached it and put dark blonde on it.It was very ugly.


http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b33/longhairdreams/random%20pics/Cap0409.jpg

I really liked the pixie,but it was alot of upkeep.

The blonde made it feel like straw.Which was the last straw .So I decided it was finally time to start over and grow my hair out right.

This is the only time I havent been thinking about all the hair frying things I can do once my hairs grown out.

Its really exciting thinking about how my hair will look naturally.

Hi, Longhairdreams! Thanks for sharing those pics. I think it's really cool that you shaved your head and are starting from scratch, so to speak. I don't think--wait--I know I wouldn't have the guts to do that.

Thanks alot guys. I wish I could say I was brave,but I'm definitely not.If it wasnt for realistic looking wigs i would have never done it. I'm so sick of these wigs already.I cant wait til my hair is at least pixie length again.

So I guess thats my first hair goal Pixie length,lol.Pretty funny when there are so many on here with long gorgeous hair that have goals of waist and longer.

I love that people can respond in the journals.Its definitely a good way to keep you on track when you know others are supporting you

So recently i tried out two shampoo's after having only used water for a long time(with ACV for scalp itchies).
I was not happy with either results.

The first one I tried was actually supposed to be a natural shampoo bar.Its not a chagrin valley kind.But the bar has the same ingredients you would find in the chagrin brand.I used it once before awhile ago with bad results that time too.I figured it was probably because my hair was so fried at the time.But since I had identical results with virgin hair, its obvious my hair just doesnt do well with the shampoo bars. It made my hair feel really dry and dirty.It felt like it had a heavy wax on it.
I rinsed very well so I know it wasnt that. I tried to oil it back to normal.But it still felt horrible even after the oiling.

Then I tried the ken paves no sulfates shampoo.My hair was so clean it squeeked,lol(wish I was kidding).So It felt alot better than when I used the shampoo bar.But it still felt pretty dry.

So I decided to swear off shampoo.My hair is just starting to feel better after the evil poo incidents.I could understand if my hair was naturally dry,but its not.It actually very oily. I think if I use anything new it will be conditioner.

I'm just so suprised.I heard so many good things about natural shampoo.I guess its true that everyones hair is unique.

Wow, Its really been awhile since my last journal entry.I'm not sure why it says I'm an ex-member? My hair has grown quite a bit.Its between 4 and 41/2 depending where I measure.And its 16 over the top and down the back.

My routine now consists of Aveda clove shampoo and conditioner during normal washes.And nuetrogena anti residue for the length, and T-sal for scalp every three or four washes.I just started on the nuetrogena products,so I'll se how that goes.

I tried using just shampoo bars for awhile.I loved how my hair felt.But they made my hair to open to damage.My hair needs cones to give a little more strength.And thats ok.I just need to find a reasonable clarifying.I'm hoping the anti residue shampoo works out.I tried a diluted baking soda rinse.But my hair felt dry for days after.My hair doesnt like it at all.
Here are some new pics.These a little old too.But newer than the last ones I posted.
The first one is more like what my hair looks like.And the second one is of extensions.



Crossing my fingers that it works.

Edited by Bikerbraid to correct image tags for pictures.

Glad to see you journaling again!  I fixed you so you are no longer and ex-member and fixed your first post with the pictures.  Great pics!