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[ItalianFlower]

Basic rundown: I'm eighteen, almost nineteen, and I'm trying out long hair for the very first time. My hair has been curly and thick all my life and I had no idea how to deal with it (I even used Pantene Pro-V) so every summer I cut it to my chin and didn't deal with it. Last year, however, I went with my grandmother to this mideval show in Las Vegas, and she bought me this princess veil that was oh-so-cute, but when I put it on, the fabric was about three feet longer than my hair. I decided right then that I would have long hair. :) So, now I'm trying how to learn how to deal with it and what to do with it! Two problems I've noticed: my hair splits very easily, and it also is about half the thickness of what I started with and I don't know why. I take a shower and lose A LOT of hair. A LOT. Anyone else have this problem?

[spidermom]

Hello, welcome! I was lucky enough to spend 2 weeks in Italy a couple of years ago. My DD lived in Gaeta for more than a year.

I go through cycles when I shed a lot but not lately. Make sure you are eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, getting exercise, and getting enough sleep. As long as you take care of your health as a whole, your hair will be fine.

The most important thing for growing long hair is patience. In the distant past, I've grown my hair from a short hair cut for a year or two, then cut it because I was mad that it wasn't long yet. This is a project that takes years. I've been growing mine (with trims) for 7 years now.

Have fun on the site. Read articles. If you have any questions or concerns about your hair, ask in the mane forum. You will get help and encouragement.

[ItalianFlower]

Italy is amazing, isn't it? :)

And I've totally come to grips with the years part of this project. I'm enjoying it because right now when I take a shower I can reach my hand behind my back and touch my hair. It's very exciting. Heck, I'm still amused by putting my hair into a ponytail! I've been looking online at all the crazy braids and stuff; it's just very exciting for me.

Plus, I have a cousin that has the absolutly most beautiful hair. She's been growing it since she was born literally, and her mom is a hair freak so it's always been taken care of (and she's athletic and never gone hungry or anything like that) and it's just fantastic. She's my inspiration. :)

Oh, and thank you! ^_^

[Teacherbear]

Welcome Italian Flower. Right now I don't have a lot of hair advice, but want to suggest you click "remember me" when you log in. That out to keep you logged when when new pages load.

I hope you enjoy LHC. I think it is THE BEST site on the internet!