Let's Get To Know One Another

[jamaicalovely]

Great thread!!


Hello JamaicanLovely I'm a fellow Jamaican as well . How long do you keep your weaves in? I want to get one soon ( my first) in the fall and wanted to know how long you keep them in.

Yes, I remember you from the caribbean girls thread.

I keep my weaves in for 6-8 weeks.

" Ok, so I'm Jamaican and gotta have "tree jobs"...my third gig is as a mystery shopper. "

LOL@ 'tree jobs'....I want to be a mystery shopper--is it as easy as they say it is...?

Yes, it is! PM me if you have more questions.

 

[Kurly K]

Hello Hello Hello everyone!!! My name is Kieva im 20. I've been a member for almost 4 months. I BC on 4/4/08 after transitioning for almost 6 months. I want to be SL by the end of the yr and APL on my 1st Nappiversary..yepppp I've got high hopes. I love lhcf!!!

 

[nklogan]

Hi everyone, I'm Natasha.I'm 14.I'm from Danville,Virginia.

 

[LadyKaypnyc]

Great Thread Lady E

My name is Ladykp

Born in Brooklyn, raised in Queens, back in Brooklyn, currently in law school, I love love politics, I hope to be a U.S Supreme court Justice one day, I lurked for about 3 months before joining in January 2008. I'm a readaholic

Engaged (got it right on my first serious try ) and childless

I'm 24 capricorn that can be a little ackward in social gatherings (until I warm up to folx)

Been napptural for 2 years; I don't have a fotki or a hair journel, but I do make youtube video on natural haircare.

 

[cocoaluv]

I am a SAHM, been married to the same black man for 21 years, and we have two daughters who are 8 and 16. We have two cute dogs that we love. My family and I live in Northern California but most of my relatives live in the midwest (I miss them). I have a bachelor's degree in Journalism.

LOL can I be like YOU when I grow up

 

[cocoaluv]

I'm 24 capricorn that can be a little ackward in social gatherings (until I warm up to folx)

Been napptural for 2 years; I don't have a fotki or a hair journel, but I do make youtube video on natural haircare.

Are you coming to the NYC meet up next month?

 

[Determined22]

Hey everybody!

I'm Determined22, been here about 18 months. Started somewhere between ear length and shoulder length, and after much trial and error (and cutting) I'm almost APL *crosses fingers*.

I'm 26, originally from MI, currently living in Orlando, FL. I am a chemist for a defense contractor, and I'd be happy to answer any chemistry related questions. I'm single and trying to mingle, and I'm also on a weight loss journey as well as a haircare journey.

 

[NinasLongAmbition]

• Name:Christina aka Nina
• Capricorn born on Jan 5, 1988
• Lurker for for about 8 months
• Got serious about my hair in Feb of 08 and officially joined in Mar of 08
• Starting length :SL
• Current length : Creeping close to APL hoping to get there by Sep.1st 2008
• Born in North Miami, FL moved to Pembroke Pines, fl at age 8 and have been here since
• I love cheerleading , I miss it soo much
• Im trying to run a 10 mile marathon at Disney in May of 09 ask me if I've started training yet
• Haitian-American
• 5'8
• Currently enrolled in school majoring in Biology/Pre-Med
• Babysitter/Nanny
• Love going to concerts
• Love the entertainment forum

 

[Lady Esquire]

• Name:Christina aka Nina
• Capricorn born on Jan 5, 1988
• Lurker for for about 8 months
• Got serious about my hair in Feb of 08 and officially joined in Mar of 08
• Starting length :SL
• Current length : Creeping close to APL hoping to get there by Sep.1st 2008
• Born in North Miami, FL moved to Pembroke Pines, fl at age 8 and have been here since
• I love cheerleading , I miss it soo much
• Im trying to run a 10 mile marathon at Disney in May of 09 ask me if I've started training yet
• Haitian-American
• 5'8
• Currently enrolled in school majoring in Biology/Pre-Med
• Babysitter/Nanny
• Love going to concerts
• Love the entertainment forum

i graduated from n. miami sr. back when it was a nice place to live.
what up, girl?

 

[Lucky's Mom]

Hi,

I am Samanthajones67 - and my name is really Samantha Jones ...........You can guess the year of my entrance into the World!!!!

I was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA.... I love Southern California. I Can't live anywhere else.

I currently live in the San Fernando Valley - and it ROCKS!

I have been natural since 1998. November will mark 10 years.

I have been married to the best guy a girl could ask for since 2001.

I am part of a great ministry - The Turning Point Church. http://www.turningpointla.com/index.php

I am graduate student in American History, and will focus my Doctoral studies and teaching on California, Los Angeles and the West. I plan to teach and mentor at the university level for the rest of my life.

I have been on Hair boards for 2 years ( BHM & LHCF).

I drink a cup of coffee almost every morning.....

I love Rollercoasters, handmade stuff, singing, desserts, and movies............
And I love to tell a good story....

Toodles!

 

[RedVelvet310]

- My name is Bri505 (name is in profile)
- I am 18years old from Toronto.. lived here all my life
- I found this board accidently while reading up on Dominican Blow-Outs... that was back in November
- I became a PAYING member in May/June time (best decision of my life)
- I sorta have a fotki (in my profile) that shows my products and regime it really sucks lol
- I BC-ed in Janurary after a 7month transition, I was rocking ear length/nape length STRETCHED TWA
- After 6months I'm now shoulder length stretched! The shortest part (the very front.. what USED to be bangs) is at the bridge of my nose)
- I'm a 2nd year university student planning big things for my future (career wise and hair wise)
- My goal is FLOOR LENGTH! LOL joking, I don't really know what my goal length is... my DREAM is though I'll grow my hair and be like "ahh this is too much I don't want it any longer!!!"

 

[ChloeBleu]

Perfect thread for me to get back into the swing of things...

Hi, :hiya2 I'm ChloeBleu (first name is my daughter dog; second my fish--clearly I'd like to go to France one day). I'm 31. Born and raised in Baltimore, then lived in ATL for College-Spelman, then Nashville-Med School, Meharry, now Chicago-finally working my first job ever!). Single, no human kids.
I joined LHCF what seems like eons ago, but never really "joined". Couldn't make up my mind about what to do with this here hair of mine. Tried to transition for the 4th time, then relaxed, now transitioning again (10 weeks for my edges...16 weeks for everywhere else (long stupid story but needed my hair cut to be fly for my reunion
Anyways, I finally feel like its the right time to introduce myself to my natural hair. Its always been short, never longer than just below shoulders.
I'm slightly neurotic and obsessed about hair these days; you name it, I've tried it. PJ is my middle name. No set regi yet (but waiting for my Wen to arrive any day now

 

[LadyEuphoria007]

Hey Yall!

I'm {BiB} (short for black is beautiful).

I've been natural for 5months on 7Aug (woot woot). I've been lurking since Nov07 and I paid to post here when BHM went down for upgrades.

I'm 24, been married 6years, 1 daughter (2yo) and 2 dogs. My hubby and I are both Active duty AF.

My hair is like 2 cm from 5inches and I hope to be 8 inches by Dec 31. (I woulda been closer to 7 right now but did two major trims at my 3 & 4 month mark.)

My only real goal is SL unstretched.

ETA: My fotki ran outta space so I stopped updating it b/c I didn't wanna pay lol.

Nice to meet yall!

 

[trinidarkie1]

Hi All.
I'm trinidarkie1.
Born: Trinidad and Tobago
Now: Phila/camden area (PA/NJ for those who dont know)
I'm a makeup artist, freelancing. I work for EL Companies/M.A.C. cosmetics as a product specialist customer service rep. So I can't work for them as a MUA as well.
Age: 27
Pets: Emily (puppy), Houdini (ferret), Soleil (Cat)

No Kids.
Married for 3+ years.
Step mom to many, hubby was busy.

I'm thinking of transitioning, however, I'd just prefer to have nice long hair again.

 

[Irresistible]

Hi,

I am Samanthajones67 - and my name is really Samantha Jones ...........You can guess the year of my entrance into the World!!!!

I was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA.... I love Southern California. I Can't live anywhere else.

I currently live in the San Fernando Valley - and it ROCKS!

I have been natural since 1998. November will mark 10 years.

I have been married to the best guy a girl could ask for since 2001.

I am part of a great ministry - The Turning Point Church. http://www.turningpointla.com/index.php

I am graduate student in American History, and will focus my Doctoral studies and teaching on California, Los Angeles and the West. I plan to teach and mentor at the university level for the rest of my life.

I have been on Hair boards for 2 years ( BHM & LHCF).

I drink a cup of coffee almost every morning.....

I love Rollercoasters, handmade stuff, singing, desserts, and movies............
And I love to tell a good story....

Toodles!

Hey I just moved from the Valley, lived there all my life like totally gag me with a spoon! Valley girl for life!

now I'm out here in the boonies, with the horses and the mountains.

 

[hopeful]

LOL can I be like YOU when I grow up

That's cute.

 

[hopeful]

Hi everyone, I'm Natasha.I'm 14.I'm from Danville,Virginia.

Hi nklogan I didn't realize there was anyone on the board that young. Are you in high school? All I can say is that you are way ahead of the game.

 

[beaux cheveux]

Thank you!
Lord knows it ain't for everybody but some ppl don't believe in branching out. I'll take a chance....if there's a shot at something bigger.
I'ma get paid, you said? That's what I keep telling myself...every single day. From classes to running around in ROTC. There is reason why I'm putting myself through this.



LOL@ 'tree jobs'....I want to be a mystery shopper--is it as easy as they say it is...?



Dry hair?
Do you mean moisturizing conditioners and shampoos?
Well I've used:

• Elucence MB and the shampoo
• Nexxus Therapee Humectress
• Proclaim Aloe and Shea butter
• Keracare Humecto

I'm with Elucence right now.
I have medium thick hair. I'm a 3c/4a/4b (i think) or something like that... Man, all I know is that Lois hairtype thingy said I had O strands. So I'm going with it.
Anyway these products worked well for MY hair.
I've heard that Aubrey Organics and Kenra I believe are good as well. I have yet to try it. I'm trying to work through the stuff I have. THere are some 'best conditioner' best shampoos out there but I don't remember where I stuck them.

This LHCF link talks about hair moisturizers. Mostly oils if you're into kitchen alchemy.
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=207621

Thanks I'll be sure to check it out
I'm not sure about the hair type thing either, but I'm willing to go through trial and errror finding out what works for my hair. I have to reeducate myself. I got to the point where I'm no longer even bothering to wear a satin bonnet on my head.lachen:

 

[Hoody87]

Hey everybody I'm Hoody87 and I'm a very new newbie! I'm from San Antonio, TX, lived here my whole life. I go to school in PA and I graduate in the spring with a bachelors degree and I hope to be a Air Force Physical Therapist one day. I have no kids but I have 2 nieces and a nephew and I have a wonderful boyfriend.

I came to LHCF when I went to college and noticed a lot of my friends had nice hair, before that I didn't think it was possible lol, but one of them showed me this site and I have gone from neck length broken relaxed hair to collarbone length natural hair

 

[RegaLady]

Hi, my name is Redliz81
I am 27 years old, but I look and feel alot younger!

I am married to wonderful, yet opinionated DH, with 2 wonderful children

I plan to be returning to the University of Illinois this fall , majoring in Urban Planning and Public Affairs. I am very excited about that!

I love hair, and I swear I could sit and watch stylists do hair all day. I really admire the arts and creative people.

I currently have short and sexy hair, I aiming to grow my hair to SL or even a NL bob, I don't think I want anything longer, but we'll see!

I love shopping, handbags, and BRAVO tv.

 

[shorthairdiva09]

hey i am Latoya
A lurker since may joined in june
mostly the hair care topic is where you find me
i am a student at columbia college a all women college in south carolina
i major in psychology and social work

 

[Platinum]

*Snapping fingers* Capricorn, and my name is Platinum . I am a 35 year old female truck driver, married, mother of 2 beautiful girls (15 and 14- her birthday is today), and step mother to 2 handsome men (20 and 19). I love to cook, shop, and travel. I'm 6'0" tall, 165lbs and I love to see people's reactions with they see me step out of my truck. As you can see from the number of posts that I have, I love talking about hair. I plan to start my own trucking company within the next 5 years. I would love start a program to help provide assistance with housing, job training &employment, drug counseling, and spiritual counseling to ex-convicts and single parents.

Within the next year I would like to publish a fictional story and go to school for training to become a private investigator.

I became a member earlier this year and my hair was in bad shape. It was ear-length and severely damaged from a bad sew-in. My nape had completely broken out. My hair has realy improved since I've been here, it's an uneven neck length now (the right side is an inch longer than the left). I hope to be shoulder-length by the end of the year. My ultimate goal is waist length.

 

[Solitude]

Hi everyone, I'm Natasha.I'm 14.I'm from Danville,Virginia.

I'm so happy to see so many young ladies getting an early (or right on time?) start to healthy hair! Good luck on your hair journey!

 

[eunique]

Hey Ladies!

I'm Eunique, a nineteen year old sophomore at Howard. I live in beautiful Las Vegas, NV when I'm not away at school.

I actually found LHCF when I was about 15 from a e-friend of mine when we were talking about wanting to grow our hair, but I lost the link and lost contact with the girl who shared it with me and couldn't remember the name of this place for the life of me. I came across the board again when I was 17 and got some good growth and began to really take care of my relaxed hair but I had secretly been dying to go natural. I worked up the courage to stop getting relaxers when I started at Howard last fall and after four months of transitioning I did the big chop on Dec 27.

I love journalism, politics, sneakers, literature and anything dealing with the African Diaspora.

I'm currently battling with starting locs or continuing to grow my loose naps, though I'm leaning toward the latter until the next summer.

 

[MrsQueeny]

Hi I am currently Queeny20. I plan on changing my name in a few days. Anyway I've been a member since 2004.
Married to a wonderful man for 10 years.
I am a minister.
3 beautiful girls ages 9, 7, and 5.
I am currently natural with 4b and a sprinkle of 4a.
My goal is to be waistlength and I am currently MBL.
I will be 30 on 08/08/08!!!
I was the Feb 08 FOTM.
I am seriously about my hair!!! Q

 

[ladylibra]

hi i'm Tiffany!

i'm a full-time mommy, part-time student who works 2 part-time jobs. yeah my plate's kinda full. enjoying my natural journey, in what little spare time i have i try to make YouTube vids of my hair. i have 2 serious hair-related addictions - HIF disease and PJism. but i'm in a good place with both of those, no need for any interventions.

and um... if you didn't know... i really am a Libra. strangely i get that question a lot

 

[Flawless_JYM]

I'm 21 and a Gemini
I will be a college senior this fall
I recently joined LHCF and so far I'm enjoying the boards
I work at a deparment store part-time

 

[BobbieDoll]

Hi yall I'm Bobbie and I have been a member since October 2004, it's been a long time but time has flown by since I joined the site. I was born in Columbia, SC but spent most of my life in Greenville, SC. I am an Informations Systems Technician (computer technican and communications operator) in the US Navy and have been in for 9 years and currently live in Virginia Beach, VA. I'm going to be a first time mommy in December and I'm excited and nervous at the same time. As far as my hair goes man oh man. I did the BC in April and right now I'm on my second set of braids and comtemplating going back to relaxed after the baby gets here, I'm confused about my hair right now and don't know what to do with it so I'm going to keep it braided until after my bundle of joy arrives.

 

[twilight80]

my name is Starla aka Twilight80. I am still a newbie but I still mostly lurk around more than post. I found this site in June of this year and joined right away because I knew right away that I needed to be a part of it.

I am 27 years old and happily married. We celebrate our 6th anniversary next month! I have a 6 year old boy and a 1 year old girl.

I was born in Okinawa, Japan (military family)but was raised in Colorado Springs, CO where I currently live.

I went to Cameron University in Lawton, OK were I earned my bachelors in communication and met my hubby! Next month I will be starting on my masters degree in school counseling. Not sure why I am continuing my education since I am a sahm and have no idea when I'm going back to work. I just need to do something productive!

I use to have shoulder length hair until 9th grade when I cut it really short so I can get a perm. My grandmother had a carefree curl in my hair at the time. I love long hair on myself and I need to get my hair back. It's been too long. My goal is shoulder length hair (my shortest hair is my front which is ear length now.

It has been a month and from the changes that I made I can already tell a big difference in strength and a little growth. I have fell in love with co washing and AO honeysuckle rose conditioner!

I am a pj but I'm a controlled pj. Every time I hear about a good product, I want it but I am only trying things one at a time! I really want to try mega tek and probably will try it out next month.

I did a fokti(sp?) but I don't know how to get it on my sig. I am so glad I found this site and there are a lot of nice people on here. I mostly lurk and take in info but I'm going to try and post more. Tiffers volunteered to check in on me because I easily get discouraged.

 

[luvnmyhair99]

Hi. I am a brand NEWBIE who has finally found lotsa other people obsessed with HEALTHY hair like me.

I am Eileen(my middle name) and I am a 35 year old dentist(KrazynKute you will LOVE dentistry!) working on starting a practice with my SO in Maryland where I am from. I have practiced for abt 9 yrs as an associate.

I discovered this thread on a search for information about Phyto relaxers maybe a year ago and instantly became addicted! I lurked(still do) and joined a few months ago..

My hair has always been armpit length but never really grew past that. I stopped relaxing about six years ago and transitioned by texturizing less and less with each application bc I was afraid my hair would break off. I too have had MANY, even tear -filled bad experiences with hairstylists from chemical, to color, to cutting. I wish I had found this site years ago.

Now my journey for healthy hair is packed with so much more valuable information from all of you ladies and it is growing longer than I ever thought it would! Where have you been all my life

Thank you Lady Esquire for starting this warm thread!(an congrats on your new little angel)

Thanks to everyone, all of the threads, Fotkis ,and pictures have been truly inspiring. I am not very computer savvy but I will try this Fotki and picture thing one day!