KiniKakes
Well-Known Member
Heeeey folks! *waving*
I'm a Newbie who has been lurking since Aug 05.... yes, ya'all, I said it!!! I've been stalking you guys since August!
I've been a member of a few other hair boards but I find this one to be the most knowledgeable, positive and uplifting, warm and friendly, and overall thorough.
I am so thrilled to say that I've learned sooo much about hair health, hair growth and overall proper maintenance since becoming a "lurker."
I started my hair regimen in August 05, upon discovering these boards. Ya'all, I just shudder to think about all the awful hair "faux pas" I was making before that time... so much damage that could have been avoided. *smh* 
However, since beginning my regimen my hair has flourished! 
For the first time ever, in these last few months, I can actually look in the mirror and see/feel the difference.... and the Dominican ladies at my salon, who I see weekly, have noticed the difference as well.
Now you KNOW that is progress when the women who would previously roll their eyes disapprovingly at me and say sternly: "Mami, you need a trim!" are now asking "Mami, what are you doing to your hair... it is getting so thick/healthy?" 
Now mind you, my hair has a looooong ways to go before it is anywhere near where I want to be.... but it is so encouraging that, since learning to take better care of my hair, I am finally seeing the fruits of my labor.
Ironically enough, I was always one of those folks who believed that "black people's hair just won't grow beyond a certain length."
And for those whose hair did grow long, I attributed that to the fact that they were possibly bi-racial or had some "other" type of hair that wasn't naturally kinky in its un-relaxed state. *smh* erplexed Boy, was I dead wrong!!! 
Anyway, before I get too long-winded, I just wanted to say THANK YOU all soooo much for all the wonderful hair tips, stories, advice, wisdom, etc. that you have offered. I knew it was just a matter of time before I "formally" joined this messageboard and, quite truthfully, the only thing holding me back was laziness. So many times I have wanted to add to a discussion and comment, but I never took the time to figure out how to register. But now that I'm here, I definitely plan to participate on a regular basis. 
Anyway, im look forward to chatting w/all of you all at some point!
I'm a Newbie who has been lurking since Aug 05.... yes, ya'all, I said it!!! I've been stalking you guys since August!
I've been a member of a few other hair boards but I find this one to be the most knowledgeable, positive and uplifting, warm and friendly, and overall thorough.I am so thrilled to say that I've learned sooo much about hair health, hair growth and overall proper maintenance since becoming a "lurker."
I started my hair regimen in August 05, upon discovering these boards. Ya'all, I just shudder to think about all the awful hair "faux pas" I was making before that time... so much damage that could have been avoided. *smh* However, since beginning my regimen my hair has flourished! For the first time ever, in these last few months, I can actually look in the mirror and see/feel the difference.... and the Dominican ladies at my salon, who I see weekly, have noticed the difference as well.
Now you KNOW that is progress when the women who would previously roll their eyes disapprovingly at me and say sternly: "Mami, you need a trim!" are now asking "Mami, what are you doing to your hair... it is getting so thick/healthy?" Now mind you, my hair has a looooong ways to go before it is anywhere near where I want to be.... but it is so encouraging that, since learning to take better care of my hair, I am finally seeing the fruits of my labor.Ironically enough, I was always one of those folks who believed that "black people's hair just won't grow beyond a certain length."
And for those whose hair did grow long, I attributed that to the fact that they were possibly bi-racial or had some "other" type of hair that wasn't naturally kinky in its un-relaxed state. *smh* erplexed Boy, was I dead wrong!!! Anyway, before I get too long-winded, I just wanted to say THANK YOU all soooo much for all the wonderful hair tips, stories, advice, wisdom, etc. that you have offered. I knew it was just a matter of time before I "formally" joined this messageboard and, quite truthfully, the only thing holding me back was laziness.
So many times I have wanted to add to a discussion and comment, but I never took the time to figure out how to register. But now that I'm here, I definitely plan to participate on a regular basis. Anyway, im look forward to chatting w/all of you all at some point!
welcome to posting girl!
