LovinLocks
Well-Known Member
Okay, ladies, I'm going to admit a hair rant. Indulge me, 'cause I don't "go there" often. Matter of fact I've been quite quiet for months.
I did my first Piki Strip, and by golly I see no difference. Now, I know better than to think my hair doesn't grow. And, if I was confused (which I am not), the fact that there is a 2" line of demarcation of silver and black hair from where I dyed last year proves that it grows. So what gives with the length? Geez.
I started posting at LHCF end of summer '08 I believe. I would think there would be a noticeable length change at this point. I overstand about patience, blah, blah, blah, so from August 'til now I don't think constitutes impatience for wanting to see change.
I figured I'd do the Piki strip to try and see for myself. Then decided to ran and put it to the prophytes of LHCF. Now, I'm not complaining, just trying to keep things real with myself. I didn't want to say anything last year, but I've been concerned with my level of shed. I've kept an eye on other's posts about shedding in an attempt to allay fears. I realize I'm old and I've read that hair thins out as one ages. Mine certainly is thinning. I've been trying to keep that stiff upper lip, but it's wavering. I most notice it on top vs. the sides. Matter of fact the top is pert near flat (from thinning) while the sides are all bushy.
It's not working for me. I'm cutting and pasting strip from the Piki site. Let me try again. K, I'll have to do this the hard way and upload from my Fotki.
Here is me last year.
Here is me this morning:
This one is wet with CD's Hair Smootie on
Here's my beginning 2009 Fotki in case you need to see other views:
http://public.fotki.com/lovinlocks/her-lock-story/the-journey-to-mid-/
I guess I don't really have a hard, fast "regime". I do co-wash frequently and I use coconut oil and some of the ayurvedic stuff, i.e., Vatika Frosting, amla, olive oils. I try and make sure my ends do not get dry. I wear protective styles, oh I'd say . . . 90% of the time, probably more.
Yes, I'm whining (a little scared to tell the truth). To be honest, it's been stressful year and a half and I moved to my own apartment last week. Even the mover (who didn't know me from Adam) stated, "You look happier" as I was standing in my new, lil apt.
I didn't want to take a shot of my shedded hair 'cause I'm in denial about the amount. I am hoping perhaps I am spazzing for nothing. That maybe since I see my hair daily that I am not seeing the forest for the trees. Do you ladies see something I do not? Not trying to get my ears tickled, just trying to face facts.
Thanks for letting me rant.
LL
I did my first Piki Strip, and by golly I see no difference. Now, I know better than to think my hair doesn't grow. And, if I was confused (which I am not), the fact that there is a 2" line of demarcation of silver and black hair from where I dyed last year proves that it grows. So what gives with the length? Geez.
I started posting at LHCF end of summer '08 I believe. I would think there would be a noticeable length change at this point. I overstand about patience, blah, blah, blah, so from August 'til now I don't think constitutes impatience for wanting to see change.
I figured I'd do the Piki strip to try and see for myself. Then decided to ran and put it to the prophytes of LHCF. Now, I'm not complaining, just trying to keep things real with myself. I didn't want to say anything last year, but I've been concerned with my level of shed. I've kept an eye on other's posts about shedding in an attempt to allay fears. I realize I'm old and I've read that hair thins out as one ages. Mine certainly is thinning. I've been trying to keep that stiff upper lip, but it's wavering. I most notice it on top vs. the sides. Matter of fact the top is pert near flat (from thinning) while the sides are all bushy.
It's not working for me. I'm cutting and pasting strip from the Piki site. Let me try again. K, I'll have to do this the hard way and upload from my Fotki.
Here is me last year.
Here is me this morning:
This one is wet with CD's Hair Smootie on
Here's my beginning 2009 Fotki in case you need to see other views:
http://public.fotki.com/lovinlocks/her-lock-story/the-journey-to-mid-/
I guess I don't really have a hard, fast "regime". I do co-wash frequently and I use coconut oil and some of the ayurvedic stuff, i.e., Vatika Frosting, amla, olive oils. I try and make sure my ends do not get dry. I wear protective styles, oh I'd say . . . 90% of the time, probably more.
Yes, I'm whining (a little scared to tell the truth). To be honest, it's been stressful year and a half and I moved to my own apartment last week. Even the mover (who didn't know me from Adam) stated, "You look happier" as I was standing in my new, lil apt.
I didn't want to take a shot of my shedded hair 'cause I'm in denial about the amount. I am hoping perhaps I am spazzing for nothing. That maybe since I see my hair daily that I am not seeing the forest for the trees. Do you ladies see something I do not? Not trying to get my ears tickled, just trying to face facts.
Thanks for letting me rant.
LL
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Your hair is beautiful! I'd kill to have curls like that. I know what you're thinking and all but really your hair looks healthy and it IS growing! I understand why you posted. Sometimes things are clearer to everyone on the outside.
Just wanted another set of eyes. My daughter gets annoyed when I ask her to take photos for me. Matter of fact, I think she took the one where the length is obvious whereas there I am all stretched and contorted trying to do a comparison shot, duh.
Your hair is gorgeous and I see lots of growth. I think it's your arm position, like someone said.
because I see growth. The bottom pic shows growth.
