Long hair ladies, can I live vicariously through you?

[candiel]

Exoticmommie, can I live vicariously through you? It must be great to be a mommy to not 1 but 3 beautiful girls! They are too cute!

 

[exoticmommie]

Damn...I mean, is all that really necessary? Really? I better get ready then!!

You and me both honey,

Exoticmommie, can I live vicariously through you? It must be great to be a mommy to not 1 but 3 beautiful girls! They are too cute!

Awww thanks hon! Yes it is, I love them to bits, and I can't stand to be away from them for too long (even though the older two can try my patience, fussing and fighting, but I can tell they love each other). I am lucky to have them, and always wondered what the heck was I doing before them. Just can't imagine life without them. I always think that they are so beautiful and so it is good to know it's not just me being bias.

 

[PikiNiki]

Damn...I mean, is all that really necessary? Really? I better get ready then!!

I know, huh? I hate to see 'em once I start my workout program to get in the best physical shape of my life. Killin' part is that I'd really like to share tips with anyone that shows interest. It's this type of stuff that makes me keep my mouth shut and not feel the least amount of guilt about it.

 

[exoticmommie]

I know, huh? I hate to see 'em once I start my workout program to get in the best physical shape of my life. Killin' part is that I'd really like to share tips with anyone that shows interest. It's this type of stuff that makes me keep my mouth shut and not feel the least amount of guilt about it.

I feel you girl, you be wanting to help, but people so nasty. That instead of trying to better themselves, they try and put you down.

And about the physical shape you look to be in great shape to me , especially with those sculpted arms. Scared of you.

 

[PikiNiki]

I feel you girl, you be wanting to help, but people so nasty. That instead of trying to better themselves, they try and put you down.

And about the physical shape you look to be in great shape to me , especially with those sculpted arms. Scared of you.

Thanks exoticmommie:Blush2:! I'm pretty hard on myself because I've picked up a little weight. I'd love to be in the shape that I was in prior to having kids. Ya know...trim down and tone up some more. As far as my arms, those are the easiest for me to build.

My oldest dd is about tailbone length (just 8 yrs old), and I know that she's gonna have these same issues once she gets to middle school. Girls really start to get cruel at that age.

 

[lushlady]

I know, huh? I hate to see 'em once I start my workout program to get in the best physical shape of my life. Killin' part is that I'd really like to share tips with anyone that shows interest. It's this type of stuff that makes me keep my mouth shut and not feel the least amount of guilt about it.

Um. . .I'll listen. Your hair is almost exactly where I want to be as far as length.
Sorry you have experienced those issues. How pathetic and hateful of them.

 

[BostonMaria]

Pikiniki your hair is beautiful. So sorry you went thru all that drama SMH

 

[Mizz Diamonds]

So true. As a tenth grader, I transferred to a predominantly black school from a predominantly white one. I got a lot of attention as the new girl with the long pretty hair, especially from the popular atheletes. The chicken heads would always make the meanest comments when I walked through the hallways. I was very quiet and kept to myself because I didn't know anyone.

One of the girls with hair about an inch long attacked me in the locker room during gym class. When I got her down on the ground beating the mess out of her, the first thing she did was pull my hair toward her and bit me in the face. After she was handled, I never had any real problems during highschool. Sad it had to take that though.

She bit your face! What is she a dog? Cannibal much.

 

[beans4reezy]

One of the girls with hair about an inch long attacked me in the locker room during gym class. When I got her down on the ground beating the mess out of her, the first thing she did was pull my hair toward her and bit me in the face. After she was handled, I never had any real problems during highschool. Sad it had to take that though.

Now, we're in a zoo or something? Is it really that serious? PikiNiki your hair is gorgeous. If I had went to school w/you, I'd be drooling in sheer awe, trying to make a friend out of you. Pulling a Mike Tyson on you would be the last thing on my mind....glad you handled that though.

 

[jerseygurl]

Pikiniki, your hair is my dream length. Absolutely fab

 

[rainbowknots]

Great thread. I always have fantasies about having long hair, but it's a long way from here (I'm a slow grower). I know one thing though, once I reach my goal, you won't be able to tell me NUTHIN'!!! I finally reached SL this december, and I did my very first rollerset/saran wrap. Once I took that bad boy down, I was swinging my hair in the mirror like my hair was WL or something...so I KNOW once my hair is swangin down my back, I'll be on cloud nine

 

[PikiNiki]

Um. . .I'll listen. Your hair is almost exactly where I want to be as far as length.
Sorry you have experienced those issues. How pathetic and hateful of them.

I'll be happy to answer whatever questions you might have, and thanks. Very hateful indeed, and don't throw what they view as competition for male attention in the mix. Let's just say I'm always VERY aware and cautious of my surroundings.

 

[PikiNiki]

She bit your face! What is she a dog? Cannibal much.

Girl, I said the same thing. My mom had to take me to my pediatrician immediately to make sure that my tetanus vaccine was up to date. It was.

 

[PikiNiki]

Now, we're in a zoo or something? Is it really that serious? PikiNiki your hair is gorgeous. If I had went to school w/you, I'd be drooling in sheer awe, trying to make a friend out of you. Pulling a Mike Tyson on you would be the last thing on my mind....glad you handled that though.

It's a prime example of when jealousy turns to rage. Girl, my highschool was very much like Eastside High (Lean on Me), and I was very much out of my element. However, I managed to adapt without having to conform to the mentality. I elected to go there for more one-on-one with the teachers, scholarships, and to not just be "another number" as I often felt at the white school. I had to use another address to go there.

They ultimately learned that I was very friendly, down to earth, and my having long hair didn't neccessarily mean that I had a chip on my shoulder. Heck, I actually became one of the most popular girls there.

Grown chicks don't play that though. Hence, my salon experience last week. You'd think that women would be more mature and self-esteem issues wouldn't be as much of a problem

 

[babydollhair]

Oh i think i have a story. My hair is pretty healthy and i had got it kinda of long toward the end of last yr but i had to trim it so im bk around bsl. Anyway, i was talking to a guy that was interested at the time, i was interested and so we were texting and he asked me to send him a picture that he did NOT qualify for. So, i texted him one of my hair pics like that is all you will get, and LOL he texted me bk " *** your hair is LONG!" I still got an attitude with dude. lol it was kinda funny, i thought he would be like why did you send me this?

 

[babydollhair]

Usually, when i wear my hair straight i get the most comments. I am natural and usually wear it in a bun, but i have gotten stop and stares, weave checked, compliments too. I really like my hair natural esp since i got the bkt because my hair is more manageable and is easier to deal with. Ppl are a trip when i come out of the salon though, i definitely notice i get alot more attention from men and women.

 

[exoticmommie]

Oh i think i have a story. My hair is pretty healthy and i had got it kinda of long toward the end of last yr but i had to trim it so im bk around bsl. Anyway, i was talking to a guy that was interested at the time, i was interested and so we were texting and he asked me to send him a picture that he did NOT qualify for. So, i texted him one of my hair pics like that is all you will get, and LOL he texted me bk " *** your hair is LONG!" I still got an attitude with dude. lol it was kinda funny, i thought he would be like why did you send me this?

men think long hair is sexy. :eyebrows2

 

[babydollhair]

men think long hair is sexy. :eyebrows2

Lol, i know i have noticed!

 

[Much2much41]

Yep, meanwhile, they're eyeballin' my products as I pull them out of my bag to see what I'm using to get my results (I always bring my own products for her to use... Ojon). They asked her, "Why don't you use what she has in our hair?" She replied, "If I used these products, I would have to charge ya'll too much." They didn't say a word.

You're nice, because I'd have my products either in a Suave bottle or covered with masking tape so they couldn't read what they are

I suffer from hair anorexia as well. I don't have any really good stories like the ladies here, but I have had people watch as I comb my hair. They are checking to see if I comb the roots.

 

[PikiNiki]

You're nice, because I'd have my products either in a Suave bottle or covered with masking tape so they couldn't read what they are

I suffer from hair anorexia as well. I don't have any really good stories like the ladies here, but I have had people watch as I comb my hair. They are checking to see if I comb the roots.

 

[wavezncurlz]

PikiNiki,
I am sorry you had to go through that mess. Your hair is so beautiful! I am drooling!

 

[PikiNiki]

PikiNiki,
I am sorry you had to go through that mess. Your hair is so beautiful! I am drooling!

Thanks wavezncurlz Your natural hair is worthy. I wish that transitioning wasn't so tough to do. I tried though. I'd love to have the versatility of your beautiful hair. The bun in your siggy is fab!

 

[jerseygurl]

You're nice, because I'd have my products either in a Suave bottle or covered with masking tape so they couldn't read what they are

I suffer from hair anorexia as well. I don't have any really good stories like the ladies here, but I have had people watch as I comb my hair. They are checking to see if I comb the roots.

Shoot I'd muss my hair a lot then whip out that comb, and watch as their eyes grow wide in shock and awe.

You gotta love long hair.

 

[wavezncurlz]

Thanks wavezncurlz Your natural hair is worthy. I wish that transitioning wasn't so tough to do. I tried though. I'd love to have the versatility of your beautiful hair. The bun in your siggy is fab!

Thanks. I just love healthy looking hair (regardless of nat/relaxed state). We are all trying to get to where you are.

Now for the questions! You said you had long hair as a child. Was it always relaxed? How often do you relax? How do you keep it healthy? Do you usually wear it down or up?
TIA!

 

[PikiNiki]

Thanks. I just love healthy looking hair (regardless of nat/relaxed state). We are all trying to get to where you are.

Now for the questions! You said you had long hair as a child. Was it always relaxed? How often do you relax? How do you keep it healthy? Do you usually wear it down or up?
TIA!

I was relaxed at 13. I begged my mom since most of the other girls were relaxed, but she didn't really want to. I had no idea at the time that I could wear my hair in styles that were more age appropriate for a teenager without getting a relaxer. I wish that I did. It was always long as a child, but it I'd had it cut many times as an adult (short bob, layers, etc).

I've decided to get texlaxed from now on. I stretch about 22-23 wks, and I wear it up mostly once NG becomes unmanageable and shedding is out of control. Since I just got a texlax, I'll be wearing it down for a while. I won't be flatironing much at all though...mainly twist/braidouts. I use everything HV, AV, SheScentIt, recently QB, and Ojon. For the most part, I think that it's more about technique. I keep my ends moisturized and sealed. I message my scalp with HV Cocasta or AV Elixer 2-3 times a week, and I have a high protein and omega-3 diet. I might actually turn into a salmon, lol!

ETA: For protein Joico K-Pak Reconstructor and Mills Creek Keratin Conditioner as needed
I do the search and destroy method...by the time I get my ends trimmed twice a year, I just need about 1/4" off at the most.

For a lighter feel, I sometimes seal with Shescentit butters

 

[BostonMaria]

Dang! I was hoping for some pics!

I actually found a picture of my hair that day! I must've taken it in the car on my way to work

 

[PikiNiki]

I actually found a picture of my hair that day! I must've taken it in the car on my way to work

Nice look here

 

[BostonMaria]

Nice look here

I was goofing off in the car
I was hoping nobody saw me. Anybody else take pics with their cameras at the red light?

 

[Amerie123]

You're nice, because I'd have my products either in a Suave bottle or covered with masking tape so they couldn't read what they are

I suffer from hair anorexia as well. I don't have any really good stories like the ladies here, but I have had people watch as I comb my hair. They are checking to see if I comb the roots.

Girl, OMG.. you are a mess... but thanks, cuz ima be doing that too if and when i go to a salon ever again

 

[Much2much41]

I was relaxed at 13. I begged my mom since most of the other girls were relaxed, but she didn't really want to. I had no idea at the time that I could wear my hair in styles that were more age appropriate for a teenager without getting a relaxer. I wish that I did. It was always long as a child, but it I'd had it cut many times as an adult (short bob, layers, etc).

I've decided to get texlaxed from now on. I stretch about 22-23 wks, and I wear it up mostly once NG becomes unmanageable and shedding is out of control. Since I just got a texlax, I'll be wearing it down for a while. I won't be flatironing much at all though...mainly twist/braidouts. I use everything HV, AV, SheScentIt, recently QB, and Ojon. For the most part, I think that it's more about technique. I keep my ends moisturized and sealed. I message my scalp with HV Cocasta or AV Elixer 2-3 times a week, and I have a high protein and omega-3 diet. I might actually turn into a salmon, lol!

ETA: For protein Joico K-Pak Reconstructor and Mills Creek Keratin Conditioner as needed
I do the search and destroy method...by the time I get my ends trimmed twice a year, I just need about 1/4" off at the most.

For a lighter feel, I sometimes seal with Shescentit butters

How do you lay your NG down when you wear your hair up? Or do you even attempt to?