hopefullocks
October 14th, 2015, 10:40 AM
Hey, everyone! Like so many of LHC's finest, I've been lurking around the forums and am finally introducing myself - and my ridiculous Medusa mop.
Let me start by saying that in-depth haircare is new territory for me. Thanks to reading the LHC forums for about the past year, I have learned quite a bit, so I don't feel as lost as I did (hence my username, HopefulLocks). You all have inadvertently taught me things that my own mother couldn't have been bothered to show me, so thank you all for that.
I guess because I'm a new member, I can't post pics yet, so I'll describe my mess. I'm growing out from a super short cut, complete with heat tools and some chemical coloring, and have been actively growing since August 2014. I figure my hairtype is at least 2b, with a tendency for some 3a curls in the underlayer. Low porosity, fine/medium, ash brown, scalp gets oily but the length and ends can get awfully dry. Currently at shoulder (can you say UNMANAGEABLE) but APL when stretched.
I haven't used dye in over a year (and only a half dozen or so times before that), and I'm staying away from heat tools so I feel good about that. I use Loreal EverPure low sulfate shampoo and a sulfate-free conditioner. I alternate between using that conditioner as a leave-in (usually Suave or V05) and using Garnier's Hydra Recharge leave-in. Products are overwhelming and my hair tends to go limp if I use too much.
My main question, I guess, is what can I anticipate as my hair grows? I've always been a slow grower, especially with my weird texture. It's never been past shoulder, and I'm 30! Will it get crazier or settle down into calm, collected waves? Some days I feel hopeful that I will someday reach my goal of BSL or even waist, but some days it's the opposite.
It is exciting that I can make a bun and wear fun hair accessories. Wearing it up has definitely helped with benign neglect and letting it do its thing, but I am so impatient! Sorry for the long post, and I'm excited to hang out with y'all if you'll have me!
Let me start by saying that in-depth haircare is new territory for me. Thanks to reading the LHC forums for about the past year, I have learned quite a bit, so I don't feel as lost as I did (hence my username, HopefulLocks). You all have inadvertently taught me things that my own mother couldn't have been bothered to show me, so thank you all for that.
I guess because I'm a new member, I can't post pics yet, so I'll describe my mess. I'm growing out from a super short cut, complete with heat tools and some chemical coloring, and have been actively growing since August 2014. I figure my hairtype is at least 2b, with a tendency for some 3a curls in the underlayer. Low porosity, fine/medium, ash brown, scalp gets oily but the length and ends can get awfully dry. Currently at shoulder (can you say UNMANAGEABLE) but APL when stretched.
I haven't used dye in over a year (and only a half dozen or so times before that), and I'm staying away from heat tools so I feel good about that. I use Loreal EverPure low sulfate shampoo and a sulfate-free conditioner. I alternate between using that conditioner as a leave-in (usually Suave or V05) and using Garnier's Hydra Recharge leave-in. Products are overwhelming and my hair tends to go limp if I use too much.
My main question, I guess, is what can I anticipate as my hair grows? I've always been a slow grower, especially with my weird texture. It's never been past shoulder, and I'm 30! Will it get crazier or settle down into calm, collected waves? Some days I feel hopeful that I will someday reach my goal of BSL or even waist, but some days it's the opposite.
It is exciting that I can make a bun and wear fun hair accessories. Wearing it up has definitely helped with benign neglect and letting it do its thing, but I am so impatient! Sorry for the long post, and I'm excited to hang out with y'all if you'll have me!