Y'all remember me?

[queenofmean68]

WHAT'S UP???????????

I've been out of touch for a long time and I must say the new look of the forum is really nice! We got gear???? Anyway, I must say I'm not really happy with me hair progress. To refresh y'alls memory I put major streaks in my hair summer 2003. The color was really pretty--very light brown/blond in my naturally brown/reddish color hair. Needless to say I started experiencing horrible breakage. I thought I was going to have to chop it all off, but my stylist cut my hair in layers to save most of the length. I was ALMOST at my goal of brastrap and I had to lose the majority of my length. **sniff sniff**
Now I have to start all over again. However I was able to monitor my progress has my hair grew out---since the roots were darker. My hair grew about 7 inches in one year. IF I was only able to keep it my hair would be mid-back by now!!

THEN, I come back to the board and everyone that I chatted with before has long hair and I don't. ** pouting**
Any suggestions? What is the lastest and greatest in hair care?

q-

 

[TigerLily]

Hi queenofmean68!! I remember you! Welcome back!

What's your regimen so far?

 

[queenofmean68]

Hey girl! My regimen? Um....same ole....same ole......

I wash once a week or more if needed. I alternate conditioners....one week moisturizing---protein the next. And I always sit at least 15 mins under the dryer. I will use a stronger protein treatment if I see any breakage or excessive shedding. Not too much heat...my hair is either wrapped or back in a ponytail and every now and then I will bump my ends. I take a few vitamins for extra boost.....

The products I usually use are KeraCare, Paul Mitchell, Aveda, Hawiian Silky, Cream of Nature (xtra body)

I don't have a SCIENTIFC routine like some folks. I try to keep it simple.

 

[karezone]

welcome back. Don't feel bad! I had to get a haircut last summer too.

 

[queenofmean68]

Hey karezone! I remember you!

 

[Angelicus]

Of course I remember you... DUHHH!!!

Honey, where have you been? You've been away too long! I am sorry that you had that set back but I already know that you will bounce back again.

I want to ask you also, how is your skin? I know both of us were going through the oil issue but since I've been on Accutane, it's the best thing that has happened to me!

Hm... maybe I should convert you to the Mane N Tail Users Club I love that stuff! Sale @ Sally's buy one, get one free

 

[MissJ]

Welcome back. Your hair will grow back in no time!

 

[queenofmean68]

Anky! What up girl? Saw your pics! Wow! I'm still dealing with the skin---anyone for fried chicken? Anyway, you are taking Accutane? That is some powerful stuff. We will have to catch up.

 

[queenofmean68]

Hey MissJ, I remember you as well. What's new with you girl? I'm hoping it will. I have a family reunion in August and I would love to have my hair in tip top shape flowing down my back, but then again it IS in Birmingham and it will be in August--can we sat HOT! I may have to find a cute updo for the weekend---any suggestions?

 

[pink_flower]

I remember you! If I remember correctly, you had fine hair and really disliked the idea of stretching relaxers.

Nice to see you made it back!

 

[BrownBetty]

I remember you! If I remember correctly, you had fine hair and really disliked the idea of stretching relaxers.

Nice to see you made it back!

If you don't mind me asking, did your stylist use bleach on your streaks or perm. color?

 

[queenofmean68]

Aaaahhhhh...........you remember me well pink flower! Just between you and me I tried to stretch and I went...um...was it about 8 weeks post relaxer??? And let me tell you I had soooo much shedding and breakage, NOT to mention how hard it was to handle the different textures of hair. Just not my thing. I don't know how folks do it.

 

[queenofmean68]

Well, I really wanted my hair lighter than usual and the color she used only processed my hair so far so she added a little bleach, which of course became the death of my hair. I really don't know what happened because for months my hair was fine then all of a sudden it became dry, brittle and starting breaking. If I even picked up a comb it would just start breaking. I don't know what went wrong. I NEVER used a blow dryer and I always used the best moisturizing conditioner and hot oil treatment and when necessary a protien treatment.