buttercupmcgee
April 8th, 2011, 11:02 AM
Hi everyone!
I've been stalking this site for about a month and can't believe how much I've learned, so I thought I'd create an account and say hello.
My hair story: I used to have BSL length wavy dark brown hair, until I chopped it to a mid-neck length bob (with bangs, oy) in November. Predictably, I tired of it in about 4 seconds flat. I have always loved styling my hair--curls, waves, updos, fishtails, braids, buns, you name it, I've tried it. I love bows. I live for headbands. I don't know what I was thinking chopping it off, but here I am.
I'll post pics as soon as I can. It's about an inch from the collar bone now.
My old routine:
1. Dye dark brown (from light brown) every 10 or so weeks. I thought the dark brown was more striking but I'm thinking it washed me out. The worst part is instead of just doing the roots I would slather about half my head each time, I figured if I left the ends out I was fine. So dumb! :undecided
2. Use heat about once a week, I was never a heat addict but I love me some hot rollers.
3. Use plastic brush
4. I've actually been CO washer for years, having read something about sulfates early on. I usually CO wash once a week and shampoo + cone conditioner once a week. If I go 100% CO my hair feels dry and waxy. I've also been oiling for years, I do a heavy overnight jojoba oil once/week before my shampoo. I'm interested to expand into EVOO though.
New routine/resolutions:
1. No heat styling in 2011. I have found it's actually super easy to adhere to this since I enjoy styling shorter hair anyway. I like long bouncy hair, I don't know what to do with this hair. The only exception to this rule is job any interviews that may come up.
2. Keep up with the oiling routine I already have
3. No dye. Can't wait to see my natural color again, especially since I have this funny platinum blonde chunk in the back of my head. I can't wait for my natural highlights to come through this summer!
4. Wide tooth comb only
5. Protective twists, etc, whenever possible
6. No salon visits. S & D once long enough and maybe do Feye's around my bday in November
Once I reach my goal of mid back, I intend to get a professional layered cut and some Ombre highlights. I love to play with my hair and I am willing to inflict a bit of damage (Ombre is great in my opinion because you don't have to do it more than once!)
I also intend on breaking out the styling appliances once in a blue moon when I hit goal, since I'll be trimming to maintain length. Right now I'm in it to win it though so I'm going cold turkey.
Anyway, that's me. I love this site and I've really enjoyed hearing all of your stories! Here's to a productive, healthy summer for all of us!
-buttercup
I've been stalking this site for about a month and can't believe how much I've learned, so I thought I'd create an account and say hello.
My hair story: I used to have BSL length wavy dark brown hair, until I chopped it to a mid-neck length bob (with bangs, oy) in November. Predictably, I tired of it in about 4 seconds flat. I have always loved styling my hair--curls, waves, updos, fishtails, braids, buns, you name it, I've tried it. I love bows. I live for headbands. I don't know what I was thinking chopping it off, but here I am.
I'll post pics as soon as I can. It's about an inch from the collar bone now.
My old routine:
1. Dye dark brown (from light brown) every 10 or so weeks. I thought the dark brown was more striking but I'm thinking it washed me out. The worst part is instead of just doing the roots I would slather about half my head each time, I figured if I left the ends out I was fine. So dumb! :undecided
2. Use heat about once a week, I was never a heat addict but I love me some hot rollers.
3. Use plastic brush
4. I've actually been CO washer for years, having read something about sulfates early on. I usually CO wash once a week and shampoo + cone conditioner once a week. If I go 100% CO my hair feels dry and waxy. I've also been oiling for years, I do a heavy overnight jojoba oil once/week before my shampoo. I'm interested to expand into EVOO though.
New routine/resolutions:
1. No heat styling in 2011. I have found it's actually super easy to adhere to this since I enjoy styling shorter hair anyway. I like long bouncy hair, I don't know what to do with this hair. The only exception to this rule is job any interviews that may come up.
2. Keep up with the oiling routine I already have
3. No dye. Can't wait to see my natural color again, especially since I have this funny platinum blonde chunk in the back of my head. I can't wait for my natural highlights to come through this summer!
4. Wide tooth comb only
5. Protective twists, etc, whenever possible
6. No salon visits. S & D once long enough and maybe do Feye's around my bday in November
Once I reach my goal of mid back, I intend to get a professional layered cut and some Ombre highlights. I love to play with my hair and I am willing to inflict a bit of damage (Ombre is great in my opinion because you don't have to do it more than once!)
I also intend on breaking out the styling appliances once in a blue moon when I hit goal, since I'll be trimming to maintain length. Right now I'm in it to win it though so I'm going cold turkey.
Anyway, that's me. I love this site and I've really enjoyed hearing all of your stories! Here's to a productive, healthy summer for all of us!
-buttercup