http://forums.longhaircommunity.com The Long Hair Community is your favorite source for long hair care, hair styles, prom hair ideas, pictures, articles, and product reviews! en Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:07:21 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.longhaircommunity.com http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52869&goto=newpost Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:19:50 GMT I'm new here :) I'm Sarah, 18. Going to try and grow my hair to mid-back, possibly longer.
Here's a picture of my hair; this was taken a few months ago, so it's a little longer now: http://i26.tinypic.com/10wv6yw.png ]]> NEW? START HERE! TealDolphin http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52869 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52868&goto=newpost Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:03:56 GMT Since being at LHC, I have spent the GNP of a small country on new stuff...some I liked some I did not. So I am learning to be more cautious. All... Since being at LHC, I have spent the GNP of a small country on new stuff...some I liked some I did not. So I am learning to be more cautious.

All that being said, I am VERY curious about this poo bar. I have baby fine delicate hair and wonder if a poo bar would be too drying. So what can you tell me about these bars?

Which is your favorite?

Do you rotate them?

What is your routine? Oil before? Oil after? Do you condition? Leave in? Not leave in?

Educate me...please. ]]> wahmof9 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52868 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52867&goto=newpost Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:40:41 GMT Hey I am still learning!

What is a cv poo bar???? I don't get the cv part.

Where do you get them? ]]> wahmof9 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52867 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52864&goto=newpost Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:54:46 GMT These are my favorite curls and I promised to take pics and post them while discussing heatless curls on another thread. Shout out to Glossyshine !!... These are my favorite curls and I promised to take pics and post them while discussing heatless curls on another thread. Shout out to Glossyshine !! I kept my promise :)
I can achieve these curls with a Caruso Hairsetter, which uses warm steam, or with a large barreled curling iron. Since I am trying to remain heatless for now, I chose the Caruso.

Day 1 : Still in pajamas, no makeup, just took the curlers out !



Day 2 : Pajamas again ! I still have curls but they are slightly more relaxed.

]]> UltraBella http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52864 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52862&goto=newpost Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:01:17 GMT ;)Aside from the 18 months that I vanished, of course. :lol: During that 18 months, I had about 9 inches taken off (I know, I know, what was I... ;)Aside from the 18 months that I vanished, of course. :lol: During that 18 months, I had about 9 inches taken off (I know, I know, what was I thinking!!) and a 2.5" trim in February.

I wanted to take a moment and thank every one of you for not only extremely helpful hair advice, but the continued friendship that I find on this site every day. I also thank this site for showing me so many other things that have helped my health and emptied my wallet. :D

Before LHC, I'd never heard of Ficcares, COing, cloth pads/cups, molasses for hair darkening, Braun epilators, cones, and the list goes on. Now I'm proud to say that my bathroom is cluttered with all of that. ;)

Anyways, here is a photo with my July 2006 hair photo, and my July 2010 photo. My hair was 27" at the time, and is approximately 40" now. It's interesting to think that my hair would have been nearing my knees if I hadn't messed with it.



The wavies on the right are due to it being up in a stick-bun since this morning. :)

And yes, that is the same sundress. I keep clothes forEVer. :lol: ]]> Coriander http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52862 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52861&goto=newpost Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:10:14 GMT While cleaning out my drawers, I found these combs that I never used, still in their wrappers. I bought them as spares; the originals are still... While cleaning out my drawers, I found these combs that I never used, still in their wrappers. I bought them as spares; the originals are still going strong, in great shape. I removed the plastic wrap from the horn comb to photograph it better.

Please PM me if you are interested in buying any/all. I accept PayPal (funded or cc) for payment and will ship to US address only. All prices include PP fees and shipping.

Horn -- $16.00



SOLD -- Creative (brand) rubberized -- $9.00 -- SOLD



NuBone resin -- $9.00



Thanks for looking! :flower: ]]> Swap Board curls2grow http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52861 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52859&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:50:43 GMT Okay, I'm really annoyed now because I typed out a huge long thread and when I clicked enter, it said I wasn't logged in so I'm going to be brief.

I started hennaing my hair with red henna three years ago and loved it. I'd apply it every 4-8 weeks depending on how much it faded and grew out. Probably about 8 times total. After applying so many times, it stopped fading as quickly. Last summer, I applied my last henna right before my senior pictures then decided to grow it out so I could go back to blonde for college.


August 2009
(Right after last application)

My hair grows extraordinarily slow.

January 2010
(Growing for 6 months and barely anything to show for it)



(Far right ponytail)


Both of these photos were taken in July 2010
(Most recent, now my bangs are blonde and the rest of my hair is red. In the first photo you can see where the color changes.)

So, my question: After a year of growing, do you think it would be alright to dye my entire hair blonde chemically? I'm getting really sick of this half and half deal and I've only got 45 days until I go to college. I'm sick of feeling ugly with this hair and I don't want to start out my college career hating my hair.

What do you think I should do?
(Sorry for the poor photos of my hair!) ]]> Recipes, Henna, and Herbal Haircare suzye http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52859 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52857&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:29:45 GMT Hi! I've just joined - but i'm a little surprised I didn't know about the site until now - I am definitely a long hair fanatic!

I've been trying to grow out my hair pretty much my whole life - right now it's waist length. My hair has this annoying habit of deciding to fall out when it's past a certain length and my life is past a certain stress level - so I keep having to cut it off to long-ish and trying to start over again.

I found this site in a very unusual way - I have an etsy shop selling hairsticks, jewelry and belly dance costumes, and I was checking my statistics - and it said I had a bunch of referral links from here! Of course I was curious to see what you guys were saying about me! :o) I never found it, but this looks like a rather fun place to hang out, so here I am! ]]> NEW? START HERE! auralynne http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52857 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52856&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:16:00 GMT Last lot of clearing out for a while. Shipping is $5 international and $3 in New Zealand, payment by Paypal with fees paid please. If you buy both... Last lot of clearing out for a while. Shipping is $5 international and $3 in New Zealand, payment by Paypal with fees paid please. If you buy both items I will combine shipping :D

Nightblooming Angel's Protection Seraphinite Hair Brooch: paid $45.50, selling for $38 PENDING

The brooch is in as new condition as it has been very gently worn and measures 4 inches across and 2 inches tall, making it perfect for half-ups for very thick hair, or for buns and twists on medium to fine hair. The pin is built upon stainless steel, topped with an orb and an oval of Seraphinite. Stainless steel, silver, and white glass accents these mystical stones. The pin has an overall length of 5.25 inches, their usable length 4 inches.

Here's an action shot of it holding up a folded french braid:


And the original transaction: http://www.etsy.com/transaction/20086057



Oberon designs dragonfly pin barrette, bought for $22, selling for $18. PENDING

I love this barrette but cannot get it to work for the style I bought it for, my loss is your gain!

http://www.oberondesign.com/shop/car..._detail&p=1184 ]]> Swap Board little_acorn http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52856 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52855&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:49:30 GMT Hello, I have been lurking for a bit and benefiting greatly from the information around here, so I thought I'd finally jump in, say hello, and participate a bit.

I used to have tailbone length hair, but it was very unhealthy and scraggly. I cut it to my chin about four years ago and have been maintaining at shoulder length ever since. My hair is getting healthier but something (stress? poor diet?) is making my hair fall out so I have tons of frizzy flyaways. I have sworn off heat styling and have started oiling and using herbal rinses. There is a definite improvement!

I aim to use my hair as a sort of focus to help me practice patience and being kind to myself as I work towards my graduate degree. I am not good at patience or kindness towards myself, and it's nice to have a tangible thing to focus this energy on.

So...I'll quit rambling. Hazard of being a graduate student, sorry! ]]> NEW? START HERE! ElusiveMuse http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52855 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52852&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:32:14 GMT So glad to finally be activated. So, hello!
My goal is 32 inches/ to my lower back and it's currently 22 inches. from my hairline to ends.
So, let's see how it goes!

What are your goals? ]]> NEW? START HERE! Cosmicfish http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52852 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52850&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:15:05 GMT I just wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself. I've been following this site quite a bit off and on but started reading it more withing the last couple of days to talk myself out of a chop. In 2007, my hair was very short (1" all around). I focused on growing it since then. It became my new hobby! I't's at BSL now and my goal is waistlength. Summer in Florida is making it a difficult challenge, however. Also, I never wake up with enough time to do anything with my hair so it's getting boring to me. I want a change but I'm afraid I'll do something I'll regret. I'm soooo close to my goal!

My current haircare rituals are very simple. I do a conditioning treatment every two weeks. I fell in love with Ion Effective Care conditioning treatment. I alternate with that and Hask Henna and Placenta Plus with Olive Oil. I picked that up during a desperate trip to the beauty supply store when the ends were drying out. Daily, I shampoo and condition. I'm alternating shampoos between JASON Henna Shampoo and Conditioner and *gasp* Suave Moisturizing with Shea (i think...). I swear by Mane and Tail detangler.

My 2 preferred hairstyles are bun and ponytail. I love to shop for safe hairtoys. You can take my velvet scrunchies out of my cold, dead hands! ]]> NEW? START HERE! exile2600 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52850 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52847&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:19:48 GMT So, I'm not a real braid or bun person now, but I love head scarfs and own plenty of them, nice and silky, so I'm going to make a commitment of wearing them all the time except for events with friends every week, but different ones every day and whatnot. I have a black silky one as a base, that I sleep in and stuff, and I put the colored ones on top of that if that makes sense to you. It's more comfortable.
I'm probably going to keep it lose under the scarves until it gets at least below APL and then start braiding it loosely to keep it from tangling under the silky one. ]]> JenniferNoel http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52847 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52846&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:35:18 GMT I was just thinking about how when my hair was super short it appeared to grow more quickly. I feel like this is because of how different it looks... I was just thinking about how when my hair was super short it appeared to grow more quickly. I feel like this is because of how different it looks with every inch and all of the different styles. When it gets to shoulder and beyond it seems to slow down. Maybe this is just and illusion because it is all hanging in one place?

I have been pondering why it seems like my hair is taking FOREVER to get from APL to BSL. Sorry for the ramble! Just wondering if anyone is the in the same boat or has been. ]]> lillylonghair http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52846 http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52845&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:50:40 GMT Hi everyone, I'm an Italian girl really interested in growing hair (I post on an italian forum about hair and how to take care of them with natural methods). I'm writing here because i think that the ways to be informed are infinite, and to learn others ways to take care of my hair (and by the way, to improve my english! :D)!
xoxo ]]> NEW? START HERE! SallyTheStrange http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=52845