I believe that one's goals for longer, stronger, healthier hair are personal, whether they be based on vanity or not.
However, there are some things which do concern me. I have been rather hesistant to raise them, as I am a relative Newbie, but I would like for the concerns to be considered in the spirit in which they are being offered.
First, I am concerned re: the amount of vitamins some Forum members are taking for hair growth. One of the first things I did when I entered the LHCF website was view the Monthly Hair Features, and my mouth dropped when I noted the amount of vitamins some of the members were taking to encourage hair growth. Natural or not, I am leery, especially with respect to some of the negative side effects some of the Forum members have experienced. Given the fact that I have been taking a very powerful medication for a condition I have, let's just say that perhaps my feelings re: vitamins for hair growth make me less inclined to use them. Understand that I am *not* making a judgement on what anybody here at the LHCF does. I am just saying that there are pros and cons to the vitamins that we as new members to the long hair quest must research and consider in order to make informed descisions re: what is in our own personal best interest.
Second, we all must remember that life does not revolve around one factor. Yes, hair is very important; thus the reason each of us was led to join the LHCF. Having said this, I am on a personal quest for balance of body, mind and spirit. Therefore, in addition to striving to provide my hair with the best possible care that my money, time and energy can afford, I am also committed to eating right, drinking plenty of water, exercising daily, reducing stress, sleeping 7-8 hours during the work week, doing things I enjoy - in addition to caring for my hair...
Just some thoughts.
northernbelle