Slow growers unite 2014

HanaKuroi said:
Hey JJ. Welcome. Haven't seen you in a while.

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How you doing?

I was avoiding the hair forum for the next 3 years because that's how long it's going to take me to get past APL :lol: I'm tall + my hair shrinks, so make that 5 years!
 
DarkJoy said:
Omg you pressed HanaKuroi?! What products.you use?

My hair is low density too. It ain't cute and the last 2 months straight or stretched reminds me why relaxers are not the business. So updos were :up: and helped retention.
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It is all your fault I pressed!

I used grapeseed oil with a bit of coconut oil with ultra sheen creme satin press on the ends. I only used a little and i have lots of shine and movement.

I have bangs covering my five head. That wind yesterday had my hair blowing all over my head. I felt like I was going to fly away. Now I have it in a messy bun. I used some of that olive pomade last night before bed. Are you out of it yet?

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AtlantaJJ said:
How you doing?

I was avoiding the hair forum for the next 3 years because that's how long it's going to take me to get past APL :lol: I'm tall + my hair shrinks, so make that 5 years!
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I have a long neck too. I will never get past APL. I have a giraffe neck and I am tall.

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faithVA said:
Um, I feel some kinda way about your post. Pay her no mind BUT she is kinda right? I don't think I need you on my side :lol:
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HanaKuroi said:
What?!!!

I am about to get a switch. @DarkJoy trying to cut up in here.

My hair hates twists too. Maybe we should all change it up for a while. I have been doing braid out tucked puff buns foreverrrrrr. I pressed my hair and don't know what to do with it.

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:eek2: I am just not winnin today! :lachen: :bighug:
 
HanaKuroi said:
It is all your fault I pressed!

I used grapeseed oil with a bit of coconut oil with ultra sheen creme satin press on the ends. I only used a little and i have lots of shine and movement.

I have bangs covering my five head. That wind yesterday had my hair blowing all over my head. I felt like I was going to fly away. Now I have it in a messy bun. I used some of that olive pomade last night before bed. Are you out of it yet?

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That sounds yummy! That wind was too much. Kicked the allergies up 3 notches. Sounds like a lovely press, though.

Almost out of pomade! Cant believe it :nono:
 
faithVA said:
Yep she is. Came in talkn trash and backtracking at the same time :nono: And to think I used to look up to her.
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That was amazing. She pulled off/tried to pull off, both at once. She should go into politics. I am side-eyeing the mess out of her.

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Who knew slow growers could be so... :gunner7:? :giggle:

All this height talk. I am short. Practically a midget. Getting to full SL is a struggle. :nono: This crown is stubbord AND retarded:nono:.

I agree we should mix it up and try new styles. Maybe some of what we've been doing isnt working for us. After this week, going back to straightening/stretching for the rest of the month and see how that goes...

:wave: AtlantaJJ!! Welcome!
 
DarkJoy said:
Who knew slow growers could be so... :gunner7:? :giggle:

All this height talk. I am short. Practically a midget. Getting to full SL is a struggle. :nono: This crown is stubbord AND retarded:nono:.

I agree we should mix it up and try new styles. Maybe some of what we've been doing isnt working for us. After this week, going back to straightening/stretching for the rest of the month and see how that goes...

:wave: AtlantaJJ!! Welcome!
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That's just wrong :nono: :lol:
 
faithVA said:
Why are you fussing at me :lol:

It's impossible for me not to monitor growth when I do my hair every week and my twist won't reach each other and are sticking in the air :sad: My hair is horrible today. I need to be able to sigh. (DEEP SIGH)

If I weren't dating this guy, I would shave my head :yep: and just keep it close.
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:hug2: faithVA

Won't be no shaving of heads up in here ma'am! Hope you have better hair day soon.

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DarkJoy said:
Who knew slow growers could be so... :gunner7:? :giggle:

All this height talk. I am short. Practically a midget. Getting to full SL is a struggle. :nono: This crown is stubbord AND retarded:nono:.

I agree we should mix it up and try new styles. Maybe some of what we've been doing isnt working for us. After this week, going back to straightening/stretching for the rest of the month and see how that goes...
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Yeah my crown is an arsehat. :nono: It wants to stay short. Luckily I am short too. Probably the only benefit of being vertically challenged.

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faithVA said:
Why are you fussing at me :lol: It's impossible for me not to monitor growth when I do my hair every week and my twist won't reach each other and are sticking in the air :sad: My hair is horrible today. I need to be able to sigh. (DEEP SIGH) If I weren't dating this guy, I would shave my head :yep: and just keep it close.
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I feel you faith, I find myself checking my growth every week when I do my hair. At least you are dating, things could be worse...you could be single and have slow growth!

Woes me...my date night consist of me and a tub of some hair concoction.
 
I really thought I'd posted here before but I can't find anything. Forgive me if this is a double post.

Hair type
Very coarse in most areas, looser texture around ears and nape.

Did you ever have long hair as a child?
Nope.

How long have you been on your hair journey ?
4yrs

Was your hair damaged when you started your journey ?
Yes mainly from heat and poor maintenence. I hadn't had a relaxer in years before starting my journey.

How long did it take you to get from where you were length and health wise to where you are now ?
4yrs lol

What are the hair issues responsible for impeding your growth ?
Length retention. It's hard for me to retain length because protective styles are my enemy. I have thin/fine so most protective styles I like look scalpy and they don't hold up well. I also have a pretty bad skin/scalp condition that requires me to wash my hair frequently.

If you managed to turn your hair round, how did you manage it?
I've found ways to keep my skin/scalp somewhat under control I still have flare ups but not as often. My condition doesn't have a cure yet so I still need to cleanse my scalp at least twice a week so I can only PS 3 to 4 days. The PSn has helped to retain length.
 
randi415 said:
I really thought I'd posted here before but I can't find anything. Forgive me if this is a double post.

Hair type
Very coarse in most areas, looser texture around ears and nape.

Did you ever have long hair as a child?
Nope.

How long have you been on your hair journey ?
4yrs

Was your hair damaged when you started your journey ?
Yes mainly from heat and poor maintenence. I hadn't had a relaxer in years before starting my journey.

How long did it take you to get from where you were length and health wise to where you are now ?
4yrs lol

What are the hair issues responsible for impeding your growth ?
Length retention. It's hard for me to retain length because protective styles are my enemy. I have thin/fine so most protective styles I like look scalpy and they don't hold up well. I also have a pretty bad skin/scalp condition that requires me to wash my hair frequently.

If you managed to turn your hair round, how did you manage it?
I've found ways to keep my skin/scalp somewhat under control I still have flare ups but not as often. My condition doesn't have a cure yet so I still need to cleanse my scalp at least twice a week so I can only PS 3 to 4 days. The PSn has helped to retain length.
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Welcome! I think I post in challenges I only thought I was in but never joined. I am hoping we all have a growth spurt now that the weather is warmer. The winter was so harsh!

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randi415 said:
I really thought I'd posted here before but I can't find anything. Forgive me if this is a double post.

Hair type
Very coarse in most areas, looser texture around ears and nape.

Did you ever have long hair as a child?
Nope.

How long have you been on your hair journey ?
4yrs

Was your hair damaged when you started your journey ?
Yes mainly from heat and poor maintenence. I hadn't had a relaxer in years before starting my journey.

How long did it take you to get from where you were length and health wise to where you are now ?
4yrs lol

What are the hair issues responsible for impeding your growth ?
Length retention. It's hard for me to retain length because protective styles are my enemy. I have thin/fine so most protective styles I like look scalpy and they don't hold up well. I also have a pretty bad skin/scalp condition that requires me to wash my hair frequently.

If you managed to turn your hair round, how did you manage it?
I've found ways to keep my skin/scalp somewhat under control I still have flare ups but not as often. My condition doesn't have a cure yet so I still need to cleanse my scalp at least twice a week so I can only PS 3 to 4 days. The PSn has helped to retain length.
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This sounds exactly like me, and I actually made it to 4 yrs with my last hair journey before I had to cut it to a fade again last August. The last time I had a relaxer was 9 yrs ago

Do you mind disclosing the condition you have? mine is a mix of seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis randi415
 
charmtreese said:
I feel you faith, I find myself checking my growth every week when I do my hair. At least you are dating, things could be worse...you could be single and have slow growth!

Woes me...my date night consist of me and a tub of some hair concoction.
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:bighug: You and your girls need to get out on the town.

I still spend Friday nights with my hair concoctions :lol: I need that me time at the end of the week.
 
randi415 said:
I really thought I'd posted here before but I can't find anything. Forgive me if this is a double post.

Hair type
Very coarse in most areas, looser texture around ears and nape.

Did you ever have long hair as a child?
Nope.

How long have you been on your hair journey ?
4yrs

Was your hair damaged when you started your journey ?
Yes mainly from heat and poor maintenence. I hadn't had a relaxer in years before starting my journey.

How long did it take you to get from where you were length and health wise to where you are now ?
4yrs lol

What are the hair issues responsible for impeding your growth ?
Length retention. It's hard for me to retain length because protective styles are my enemy. I have thin/fine so most protective styles I like look scalpy and they don't hold up well. I also have a pretty bad skin/scalp condition that requires me to wash my hair frequently.

If you managed to turn your hair round, how did you manage it?
I've found ways to keep my skin/scalp somewhat under control I still have flare ups but not as often. My condition doesn't have a cure yet so I still need to cleanse my scalp at least twice a week so I can only PS 3 to 4 days. The PSn has helped to retain length.
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Welcome randi415.

I don't have a condition but I do cleanse my hair and scalp twice a week. My scalp dehydrates quickly.

How long is your hair now, maybe we can help you come up with some styles.

I feel you on things looking scalpy. Supposedly I have dense hair but you can't tell it when I put twist in. The horror :lol:
 
HanaKuroi said:
Welcome! I think I post in challenges I only thought I was in but never joined. I am hoping we all have a growth spurt now that the weather is warmer. The winter was so harsh!

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Thank you! Yes that harsh cold did a number on my hair. The cold always dries my hair and skin.
 
Ok I was so frustrated with my hair style that I went home and cowashed and put in two strand twists. I haven't worn them in a minute because the last time my hair dried out so much when I wore them.

HanaKuroi I used the marshmallow balm in a kimmaytube leave-in variation and it works well.

I'm still cutting splits out of my head so it takes me all night to do my hair but it looks like I may be able to twist my hair in 2 hours. So hopefully I can keep my twist moisturized between cleansings and they don't frizz up to much. If so I will try to hold this style throughout July. Then maybe I can flip between flat twists for a month and 2 strand twists for a month. We will see.
 
faithVA said:
Welcome randi415.

I don't have a condition but I do cleanse my hair and scalp twice a week. My scalp dehydrates quickly.

How long is your hair now, maybe we can help you come up with some styles.

I feel you on things looking scalpy. Supposedly I have dense hair but you can't tell it when I put twist in. The horror :lol:
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Thank you! I'm just a tad bit below SL. I can bun which I do a lot of the time. My go to styles for work are a bun, two flat twist (one on each side), or a combo of both. Cute, neat, but sometimes boring.
 
faithVA said:
Ok I was so frustrated with my hair style that I went home and cowashed and put in two strand twists. I haven't worn them in a minute because the last time my hair dried out so much when I wore them.

HanaKuroi I used the marshmallow balm in a kimmaytube leave-in variation and it works well.

I'm still cutting splits out of my head so it takes me all night to do my hair but it looks like I may be able to twist my hair in 2 hours. So hopefully I can keep my twist moisturized between cleansings and they don't frizz up to much. If so I will try to hold this style throughout July. Then maybe I can flip between flat twists for a month and 2 strand twists for a month. We will see.
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Do you have a recipe?

I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y
 
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