40 Something, 50 Something....even 60 Something....Relaxed or Natural or Transit..

[JFemme]

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Awesomeness all round

loving this thread ladies...

BCed earlier this year. And now falling in love with my hair all over again..

Scheduled to have it braided up in September, but I keep pushing back the date, because Im enjoying the journey so much..

Who knew...

 

[JFemme]

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janeemat I buy Tints of Nature at Whole Foods. Its expensive ($17 a box) but the ingredients are not as harsh as Miss Clairol. I pick my poison basically LOL I believe you can also purchase this product at the Vitamin Shoppe.

love tints of nature... it last longer than many other brands Ive used... and it leaves my hair so soft, very natural looking color...

 

[kellistarr]

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Hey Ladies!

I've been looking for this thread! I posted these pics in the protective styles thread and I kept saying what happened to the "old lady thread?" Just playing! I'm officially 49 now and I'm starting to get antsy, wanting a change for my hair. I bought some rollers; I'm feeling a blowout or flatiron or something! I've already cut off several inches (I did it myself and won't do that again), but I need something new.

 

[janeemat]

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Hey Ladies!

I've been looking for this thread! I posted these pics in the protective styles thread and I kept saying what happened to the "old lady thread?" Just playing! I'm officially 49 now and I'm starting to get antsy, wanting a change for my hair. I bought some rollers; I'm feeling a blowout or flatiron or something! I've already cut off several inches (I did it myself and won't do that again), but I need something new.

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Oh no she didnt! Spank Spank.....You have beautiful hair. I know that feeling of wanting something different. I have been thinking about snip snip but I'm really concentrating on the health of my hair right now.

 

[janeemat]

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I turned 44 last month. Had a blow out and trim a few days ago. Been natural since 2008, previously texlaxed.



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ETA: Been "going natural" since 2008. Instead of doing a BC, I opted for continous ends trimming.

Hi there! I remember you. Your hair is gorgeous!

 

[janeemat]

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I'm mid 50s and so happy that I found this thread today! I started taking better care of my hair last Oct and I've gone from ear to collarbone length in about 10 months. I was just beginning to see/feel good about my progress when DH staged a mini-intervention (after seeing all the products I've bought) and said I needed to be "realistic" and recognize that there's no way I'm going to have long hair at my age... Call me crazy but I still feel the best is yet to come (hair and otherwise) and I refuse to give up on being a better me. I'm eternally grateful for the inspiration I've found on this board, and particularly in this thread.

Girl show DH who's the boss! You can certainly grow hair longer at your age. I started my hair journey in my early 40's and had to prove to my DH that it could be done. I went from barely shoulder to armpit in a year

 

[janeemat]

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52 year old checking in. I've been transitioning now for 10 months. I've been having BKT done so that I can manage the two textures. I also started doing a permanent color since I started my transition. I had been nervous about it but my hair seems to be pretty healthy.

How is your transition going? Is the BKT and color still treating your hair good. Do tell.

 

[IronButterfly]

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I'm mid 50s and so happy that I found this thread today! I started taking better care of my hair last Oct and I've gone from ear to collarbone length in about 10 months. I was just beginning to see/feel good about my progress when DH staged a mini-intervention (after seeing all the products I've bought) and said I needed to be "realistic" and recognize that there's no way I'm going to have long hair at my age... Call me crazy but I still feel the best is yet to come (hair and otherwise) and I refuse to give up on being a better me. I'm eternally grateful for the inspiration I've found on this board, and particularly in this thread.

It's never too late for longer hair! The only thing you have to be "realistic" about is relying on products to give you something you don't already possess. Glad you joined. We ALL have the potential to reach our dreams as long as we live and breathe. Hip-hip-HOORAY!!!

 

[Cattypus1]

I'm mid 50s and so happy that I found this thread today! I started taking better care of my hair last Oct and I've gone from ear to collarbone length in about 10 months. I was just beginning to see/feel good about my progress when DH staged a mini-intervention (after seeing all the products I've bought) and said I needed to be "realistic" and recognize that there's no way I'm going to have long hair at my age... Call me crazy but I still feel the best is yet to come (hair and otherwise) and I refuse to give up on being a better me. I'm eternally grateful for the inspiration I've found on this board, and particularly in this thread.

Girl...52 & counting...don't let well-meaning folk stop your flo! You're not crazy! My DH best not utter a single word about the products I love or the ones I experiment with. I am as low-maint as they get, I've done my own hair for the last 15+ years. If I've spent $100 a year in that time that would be stretching it. I do everything but cut it and I've tried that-not my strong suit...LOL! This is the longest my hair has ever been, somewhere between APL and BSL. About a year and a half ago I was sporting a CL bob. You can do it!

 

[Mariaat40]

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How is your transition going? Is the BKT and color still treating your hair good. Do tell.

I've been doing the BKT's for over a year now and things are going well. Thanks for asking janeemat. I'm maintaining bra strap length while I transition. The BKT is making my transition pretty easy; the only problem is that I'm not getting to know my natural hair. I have the BKT done professionally, and she also does my color, which is permanent. I always worried about permanent color but I haven't had any problems.

 

[kellistarr]

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cynd- I'm happy you found this thread so we can all help you do what we know your hair can do. It's really about patience and maintenance and some education. I buy lots of products but all my products don't have squat to do with my hair growth. The health of my hair only requires minimal products and cheap ones at that. My products are my accessories (a girl needs her accessories), but I don't expect a man to understand that. I'm sure that your DH means no harm, but really, what does he know about being a 50 something woman? Does he know that 50 is just the beginning, that it's still functioning, that it's still hot? Does he know that 50 can have her own hair and grow it to her butt if she wants to? Probably not. Listen with one ear, or better yet, don't listen at all and keep growing your hair!

 

[cynd]

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I hear you @Kellistarr and thanks! I totally agree, but every now and then a girl (even an older one) needs a little confirmation. Love your hair btw.

 

[cynd]

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Girl show DH who's the boss! You can certainly grow hair longer at your age. I started my hair journey in my early 40's and had to prove to my DH that it could be done. I went from barely shoulder to armpit in a year

Thanks janeemat. I'm sure DH will climb on board sooner or later but I'm forging ahead either way. In the meantime, I'm trying not to go overboard on products because I'm finally realizing that, for me at least, it's practice over products to a certain extent. Your progress in your first year is inspiring and your hair is lovely.

 

[cynd]

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It's never too late for longer hair! The only thing you have to be "realistic" about is relying on products to give you something you don't already possess. Glad you joined. We ALL have the potential to reach our dreams as long as we live and breathe. Hip-hip-HOORAY!!!

Thanks IronButterfly, I like the way you think. One of my favorite quotes is you're never too old to become what you might have been. Nice to know that applies to hair as well.

 

[cynd]

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Girl...52 & counting...don't let well-meaning folk stop your flo! You're not crazy! My DH best not utter a single word about the products I love or the ones I experiment with. I am as low-maint as they get, I've done my own hair for the last 15+ years. If I've spent $100 a year in that time that would be stretching it. I do everything but cut it and I've tried that-not my strong suit...LOL! This is the longest my hair has ever been, somewhere between APL and BSL. About a year and a half ago I was sporting a CL bob. You can do it!

You know what Cattypus1, you're right. When I think about it, over the years that I've basically neglected my hair, I'm sure I've spent less than $100 per year too. The nerve of DH to complain -- especially since he likes long hair and will (secretly) be proud when I reach my goal. Thanks for the reminder and encouragement. I hope I'm as successful as you've been.

 

[msdeevee]

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I'm mid 50s and so happy that I found this thread today! I started taking better care of my hair last Oct and I've gone from ear to collarbone length in about 10 months. I was just beginning to see/feel good about my progress when DH staged a mini-intervention (after seeing all the products I've bought) and said I needed to be "realistic" and recognize that there's no way I'm going to have long hair at my age... Call me crazy but I still feel the best is yet to come (hair and otherwise) and I refuse to give up on being a better me. I'm eternally grateful for the inspiration I've found on this board, and particularly in this thread.

Hey ladies, I mostly lurk on the forum now but had to come in to comment about this post.

Husbands are a trip some of them mean well but can say the dumbest mess sometimes. I am mid 50's too and my goal is to be a long haired natural older lady. I know most people feel as you get older you should cut it all off but not me. I wanna have a big messy bun when I'm rocking in my chair.

I've been natural for about 8 years now. I made APL but Bc'd again about 2 years ago and I mean bald BC and now I'm back to almost APL. I regret that I did that my hair was very dry and brittle because of a surgery I had and having it in braids before that. I was impulsive and I should have just Dc'd it back to life. I have recently realized on my journey that I have been neglecting my DC'ing as a matter of fact I rarely did it because of laziness. I would just do leave-ins. I am now in a challenge by myself to DC weekly and I am already seeing my hair retaining more moisture. I am also doing NJoy's sulfur mix not in challenge just lurking. I would love to hit BSL to mid-back within the next year.That would be my final goal no WL, HL for me.

For my grays I am into henna and indigo. I find that it isn't that messy and I like it. I sometimes use Bigen just around my hairline to hit the grays there. Ive heard and read that Bigen is not good but I only do it on my hairline and it is the only thing I've found that lasts more than a week.

This is a great thread.

ETA: A pic of me with my natural , flat-ironed APL hair before 2nd BC is in my profile .

 

[cynd]

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Hey ladies, I mostly lurk on the forum now but had to come in to comment about this post.

Husbands are a trip some of them mean well but can say the dumbest mess sometimes. I am mid 50's too and my goal is to be a long haired natural older lady. Iknow most people feel as you get older you should cut it all off but not me. I wanna have a big messy bun when I'm rocking in my chair. ...


Me too @msdeevee. My 100 yo grandmother (I pray I have her genes) has always had a beautiful head of hair and is still rocking a bun. I know they're considered a protective style but to me they're just stylish and I can't wait until I have enough hair for a big messy one myself.

 

[january noir]

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Here are the updates. As you can see her hair is extremely thin. The cut was so necessary. I will post pics when it's in it's afro state.

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It's still looks good thin or not. You did a good thing for your mom.

 

[BostonMaria]

I turned 44 last month. Had a blow out and trim a few days ago. Been natural since 2008, previously texlaxed.

ETA: Been "going natural" since 2008. Instead of doing a BC, I opted for continous ends trimming.

Ooh your hair is so shiny!

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

 

[january noir]

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I haven't taken any new pics of my hair. This is a pic from last October. My hair has been cut since then. My left side is 4z and my right side is 4c and the 4z side doesn't grow as fast as the right and my hair is always lopsided.
I'm 54.

 

[NJoy]

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I turned 40 last December, people never believe me. I tell them forget "good hair", I have "good black". This pic was taken last year.

Sorry for the big pic

OMG! Girl, you look like you're still in college. You definitely have "good black".

 

[NJoy]

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Thanks for the hair color question and suggestions. The grays in my hairline are starting to show out and henna and indigo works fine but is so much work (and the indigo is messy). I may try tints of Nature. How tedious is the process? And I'm thinking of using natural black or maybe chocolate brown. Reviews say the colors come out dark. So, for a dark look, should I go with chocolate brown or stick with black?

 

[lbellin]

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43 in the house! My current hair is my profile pic. I have been wearing it in mini twists for about 3 weeks. This is the 4th week. I will be taking it out and coloring, deep conditioning it then flat twisting it for the week. Then back to the mini twists.

 

[Atdow71]

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OMG! Girl, you look like you're still in college. You definitely have "good black".

Thanks, lol, I got carded at the casino today.

 

[MeowMix]

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^^^^ Definitely 'not crackin'. Everybody in this thread looks GOOD!

 

[ilong]

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Thought I had checked in on this thread already. Anyway, I'm right close to dat der' "even 60" category" and I am dead on serious about my HJ. My goal is BSL and I could give a good hoot what anyone thinks of a 60 year old - growing long hair. I do for me - and allow others to enjoy the benefits of what I do.

Yes my hair is growing slow - but so are the plants in my house.
I moisturize, condition, trim them and don't let them go to heck in a handbasket - just like my hair. And I value me a lot more than my plants.

@cynd - "get your 50's on" girl!!! Our men make me so angry sometimes - they complain if we look broke down and old then they complain when we do something about it. BUT they will look at the little tiny, ________, long haired women with their (the men) organs poppin' everywhere. Do you cynd!!! Trust me - when he sees the "fifty and fantastic you" he'll be ecstatic. But you should warn him he better brace himself because the "sixty and sensational" (S&S) you is comin' around the corner.

You should see the :heated:dress I'm gonna rock for my S&S :birthday2 celebration

And it screams sexy/classy!!!

 

[janeemat]

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Thought I had checked in on this thread already. Anyway, I'm right close to dat der' "even 60" category" and I am dead on serious about my HJ. My goal is BSL and I could give a good hoot what anyone thinks of a 60 year old - growing long hair. I do for me - and allow others to enjoy the benefits of what I do.

Yes my hair is growing slow - but so are the plants in my house.
I moisturize, condition, trim them and don't let them go to heck in a handbasket - just like my hair. And I value me a lot more than my plants.

@cynd - "get your 50's on" girl!!! Our men make me so angry sometimes - they complain if we look broke down and old then they complain when we do something about it. BUT they will look at the little tiny, ________, long haired women with their (the men) organs poppin' everywhere. Do you cynd!!! Trust me - when he sees the "fifty and fantastic you" he'll be ecstatic. But you should warn him he better brace himself because the "sixty and sensational" (S&S) you is comin' around the corner.

You should see the :heated:dress I'm gonna rock for my S&S :birthday2 celebration

And it screams sexy/classy!!!

I love your post!

 

[ilong]

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@cnd - just want to be clear - I am not directing the comment about "men commplaining" to your husband.
Just a general comment.

@janeemat - thank you. I must be hungry - - on pre-diet, waiting for 9/1/12 for real diet.

 

[kellistarr]

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Thought I had checked in on this thread already. Anyway, I'm right close to dat der' "even 60" category" and I am dead on serious about my HJ. My goal is BSL and I could give a good hoot what anyone thinks of a 60 year old - growing long hair. I do for me - and allow others to enjoy the benefits of what I do.

Yes my hair is growing slow - but so are the plants in my house.
I moisturize, condition, trim them and don't let them go to heck in a handbasket - just like my hair. And I value me a lot more than my plants.

@cynd - "get your 50's on" girl!!! Our men make me so angry sometimes - they complain if we look broke down and old then they complain when we do something about it. BUT they will look at the little tiny, ________, long haired women with their (the men) organs poppin' everywhere. Do you cynd!!! Trust me - when he sees the "fifty and fantastic you" he'll be ecstatic. But you should warn him he better brace himself because the "sixty and sensational" (S&S) you is comin' around the corner.

You should see the :heated:dress I'm gonna rock for my S&S :birthday2 celebration

And it screams sexy/classy!!!

^^This is what I'm talkin" about. I love the expression "Sixty and Sensational" I don't even need to see you to know you're all that!

 

[baddison]

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Love this thread! So glad that we "experienced" ladies have a place to share!! I'm gonna be 44 in Oct., and I am loving my hair and the progress I've made. Didnt start my HHJ till late in life - 39 and bald! - so I'm pretty OK with what I've got now. Tryna reach my final goal of FULL-Healthy BSL, and with God's help, 2013 is the year to get 'er done!! Current hair is in my siggy.