Look at the difference!

[ilovelonghair]

This was my hair last year in July:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=44&pictureid=17540

the ends were very thin, but it's not really a good picture, because of the black top I'was wearing it's hard to see.

This was in March this year (again still very thin ends):

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=44&pictureid=35219

And this is my hair now:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=44&pictureid=46891

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=44&pictureid=46889

The curlzzzzz are back :D (with help of aloe vera!)

[manderly]

:agape:

Gorgeous!!

[Wanderer09]

Wow, huge difference! It looks softer and fuller now. :D

[pradabacon]

Fantastic results and very pretty hair! :thumbsup:

Have you been trimming off the ends a bit at a time as it's grown? What's your washing routine? *sorry, I'm nosy* I'm interested in trying aloe vera on my hair (once I work my way through the huge backlog of other things this site has made me want to try). *lol*

[lundmir]

Oh my! what did you change? It looks amazing!

[Autumnberry]

Your hair looks gorgeous in both color (hooray for henna) and texture! What is your method for using aloe vera on hair? My waves have also been hiding, and I'm looking for them, but I'd like to stick with natural products.

[patience]

Wow! beautiful!

So, tell us what's your secret. :)

[ilovelonghair]

First: thank you all so much for the compliments *blushes and hides*

I'll reveil the secrets :D:

I wash my hair with dilluted Natio shampoo (Australian brand), and use Organics (also aussie) condishener. To get volume I air dry my hair, and when it's nearly dry I make a bun on top of my head and leave it for some hours. Take it out, let dry more and then I wet the lenghts a little bit (only the lenghts, not near the scalp!) and put aloe vera on them and strart 'scrunching' my hair up till it's dry. That's how I got the waves and some spirals.

I have been trimming my ends every 2 weeks for the last year. I'll keep on doing that till I feel I can go for length.

[hennaphile]

:thudpile:

TELL ME YOUR SECRET!!! :D:D:D :cheer: :happydance:

[Redheaded Raven]

beautiful hair :thudpile: congrats on thickening up your hair :cheese:

[jeno]

WOW! What a difference! Very beautiful hair, I wish I had waves like yours...

[LutraLutra]

That's amazing progress :cheer: so healthy looking.

[tiny_teesha]

WOW that's really impressive! :) You have come a long way! :)

[free_hug]

This is amazing! :agape:

The difference is stunning. Congrats for your curls :) They are lovely!

Oooooh and thank you for sharing your hair secret ;)

[Stephichan]

That's amazing! I love your curls, they're absolutely beautiful! Congrats!

[Fethenwen]

I wonder what your hair routine was on those before pictures?

Damn, I really should buy some aloe vera :bow:

[hennaphile]

First: thank you all so much for the compliments *blushes and hides*

I'll reveil the secrets :D:

I wash my hair with dilluted Natio shampoo (Australian brand), and use Organics (also aussie) condishener. To get volume I air dry my hair, and when it's nearly dry I make a bun on top of my head and leave it for some hours. Take it out, let dry more and then I wet the lenghts a little bit (only the lenghts, not near the scalp!) and put aloe vera on them and strart 'scrunching' my hair up till it's dry. That's how I got the waves and some spirals.

I have been trimming my ends every 2 weeks for the last year. I'll keep on doing that till I feel I can go for length.

Oh duh, I'm literate, I swear.

I do the aloe + braids trick too, but it looks much better on you I must say ;)

*still ogling* :cheese:

[free_hug]

And i forgot to mention: looks at that matching purple nail polish :cool:

[Aditi]

Wow!!!!:bigeyes: your hair is beautiful and those curls looks fantastic.

[janeytilllie]

Your looks so beautiful and much thicker. I love your curls! :D Congratulations on the great progress :cheer:

[GlassEyes]

Your hair looks great! :D

[Addy]

Oh WOW! What a transformation! Your hair looks amazingly thicker! Good for you! :)

[Carolyn]

Wow! What a difference! LHC methods really work. Your hair is lovely.

[Toadstool]

Wow!`That is a stunning difference!

[redneckprincess]

absoutly breathtaking...congrats on thickning up your hairline, thats not so easy to do!! ♥

[Maddy25]

Wow it looks so much healthier and shiney! Very pretty <3 The curls are adorable!

[ilovelonghair]

Thanks again for all the compliments!

The matching nail polish was coincidence LOL


I wonder what your hair routine was on those before pictures?

Damn, I really should buy some aloe vera :bow:


My routine was quite the same, but with catnip, and another time with just the shampoo and condishener. But I swapped shampoos 2 days ago and it looks different.
I have less split ends, most of my hair has virgin ends now (not cut off)
The aloe rocks!

[Robinlyn]

So very beautiful!!

[Cynder]

So pretty!

[camirra555]

Very nice! I've experienced some curl loss from using henna so I'm quite interested in this aloe vera. Do you use the actualy plant and put it in the blender or something or do you buy it in a product form where it's already processed?

[melrose1985]

WOW! that looks AMAZING!!! what a difference!

[Nyghtingale]

Wow, amazing hair. Love it SO much!

[bigdreamer]

You have such pretty hair! Inspiration for me, thanks :)

[Rini]

Would that be the Australian Natural Instincts "Organics" conditioner (in the white bottle)? I LOVE that stuff, it truly is HG for my hair :inlove: Actually, their brand of AVG is excellent too!

Your hair DOES look amazing :thud: I love henna so much. Have you tried putting in the AVG when your hair is really wet (ie first thing). Just looking at your hair, I think you'd get even more waves all the way up doing that. Not that it doesn't look AMAZING right now, but it's always fun to experiment :D

[RancheroTheBee]

Very thud-worthy. :cheese:

[ilovelonghair]

Thanks for the compliments! So happy *doing a little dance*


Very nice! I've experienced some curl loss from using henna so I'm quite interested in this aloe vera. Do you use the actualy plant and put it in the blender or something or do you buy it in a product form where it's already processed?

When I'm lazy I just use the stuff you can buy, but sometimes I just take a fresh leaf and open it up and squeeze the gel out to use.
Don't try to put it in a blender or something, just read this (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/blog.php?b=8867) and you'll know why :D


Would that be the Australian Natural Instincts "Organics" conditioner (in the white bottle)? I LOVE that stuff, it truly is HG for my hair Actually, their brand of AVG is excellent too!

Your hair DOES look amazing I love henna so much. Have you tried putting in the AVG when your hair is really wet (ie first thing). Just looking at your hair, I think you'd get even more waves all the way up doing that. Not that it doesn't look AMAZING right now, but it's always fun to experiment

I'm not sure, it's a plant based condishener in a greyish bottle made from recycleble material.
What is AVG? I should know what it means LOL but I don't.

[merseaone]

For some reason I can't see any pictures of your hair.

[Jason]

It's exciting to see such nice improvement like that. Your hair is looking fabulous!

[ilovelonghair]

That's because I posted them in my album and new members can't see the albums yet :(

[Ryanne]

It looks very silky and pretty. Way to go :D

[redcelticcurls]

Wow, that's such a huge change on your ends, and your waves are fabulous.

[tina1025]

Wow what a huge difference. Your hair looks great and a lot thicker.

[Rini]

AVG = Aloe Vera Gel :D

[ilovelonghair]

LOL, of course it does! Stupid me :p

[pdy2kn6]

wow, so much fuller. When you have been doing your two week trims, how much do you cut off? Do you self-trim or get a professional? which method of self trimming? lol sorry, i'm too nosy too :). congradulations!

[JamieLeigh]

All I can say is WOW. :thud: That is a major difference, it looks gorgeous!! :flower:

[sexyjacksparrow]

Wow - your hair is looking great!

Kerry xx

[Charentais]

Nice!

God/Goddess bless aloe vera!

[merseaone]

Oh, well, I won;'t be new for long.

[ilovelonghair]

Thanks everybody for the compliments!


wow, so much fuller. When you have been doing your two week trims, how much do you cut off? Do you self-trim or get a professional? which method of self trimming? lol sorry, i'm too nosy too :). congradulations!

The self trimming method. I cut off uneven bits, but just a tiny bit (half a centimeter). The last time I got my partner to cut it and he did a great job. I don't go to a hair dresser, it would become too expensive!

[Lissa]

Wow, that looks great!

[FallenAngel]

Wow, that's such a huge difference! You hair looks great!

[Culdayne]

Yes, your hair is looking wonderful! :)

[rhosyn_du]

Wow, so lovely!

[SeaShell]

wow it looks beautiful! :)

[EtherealOde]

So much thicker and fuller overall, it looks gorgeous!

[Teacherbear]

Your ends have definately thickened up! :bowtome: Congratulations!!! your hair is such a be-you-t-ful color!! wow!

[simply_me]

WOW. Your hair looks beautiful. What amazing progress!

[ilovelonghair]

Awww thanks again!