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Farmgirl Fashion:  Anyone growing out your hair?  |
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Bushel n Peck
True Blue Farmgirl
227 Posts
Tracy
Great Falls
MT
USA
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 Posted - May 11 2012 : 7:40:21 PM
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Arrrgh! I am so sick of getting bad haircuts!
This latest on makes me look like a recovering chemo patient. I just want to cry. The latest MJF cover inspired me to let my hair go long. Mary Jane has such beautiful locks, OK I admit I am a wee bit jealous! I have very fine thin hair my scalp is starting to show in places; I picked up some vitamins for hair restoration and I have rogaine to help with the balding spots.
I'm really starting from scratch here. Anyone else want to join me?
my blog: http://bushelnpeck.blogspot.com
Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.
C. S. Lewis
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
1133 Posts
Amy
El Lago
TX
USA
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5371 Posts
Annika
Moscow
ID
USA
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Posted - May 11 2012 : 8:59:14 PM
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I'll join Tracy  I've been growing mine for a couple of years now. I had such horrible experiences with hair stylists and swore off cutting (other than bottom trims, which I can get my hunny to do) I'm pleasantly surprised with how well my hair is doing, I have thyroid problems and a lot of women my age tell me that hair just doesn't grow well for a lot of older women, but mine is doing quite well aside from the life long frizzies.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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GirlwithHook
True Blue Farmgirl
879 Posts
Alyce
Madison
WI
USA
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Posted - May 11 2012 : 9:42:30 PM
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I am perpetually growing out my hair! I have been trying since I was four to grow my hair long enough to sit on (the length my grandmother wore hers). Sadly, my hair is super-curly and never gets that far without the extra length coiling up.
I do have a suggestion, though, for the girls with fine hair: olive oil. Not the extra-virgin type, you need the one with more "oomph" to it. Use it as a hot oil treatment once a week. My grama used that for my aunt because she had really wispy hair as a child.
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
1732 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Cutchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - May 12 2012 : 03:31:06 AM
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i've been using the same stylist for years. the last haircut she did 1 and half mos ago i almost cried..it was horrible! not sure why this happens. most of the time she does a great job, but every once in a while she messes it up. now my hair is getting long and i'm contemplating letting it grow. the ends need a snipping though. i just got mary janes mag yesterday and she looks beautiful! love her hair!
connie
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oregonatural
True Blue Farmgirl
152 Posts
Susan
Sprague River
OR
USA
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Posted - May 12 2012 : 05:21:01 AM
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I finally decided that I'm through cutting my hair. It's long and though I wear it up or back, I wouldn't ever cut it again, just the bangs. When I brush it out it reminds me that I have finally learned to have patience with myself. My hair is very thin and fine but looks good up or braided. Thanks for the tip bout the olive oil treatment Alyce, I've got to try that.
Susan
Farmgirl #4053
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rphelps4
True Blue Farmgirl
519 Posts
roxanna
westport
indiana
USA
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Posted - May 12 2012 : 07:09:03 AM
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| I quit cutting my hair years ago, I just trim the ends and wear it in a braid or put it up with sticks, all my resident at the nursing home think it is so funny to pull it when they wheel by!My hair is about the same length of MJ's. Good luck growing it out. Roxanna |
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Bushel n Peck
True Blue Farmgirl
227 Posts
Tracy
Great Falls
MT
USA
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Posted - May 12 2012 : 09:33:28 AM
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Thank you ladies for the tips and encouragement! My hubby will be happy when my hair is long; his is longer than mine at the moment. I have decided to not use artificial color anymore, there is still a box in my cupboard, but I will put it into my next donation box. I have some silver hairs starting to show, and I like them. It might be fun to post pics of our growing hair progress, what do you think?
my blog: http://bushelnpeck.blogspot.com
Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.
C. S. Lewis
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
8650 Posts
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - May 12 2012 : 1:01:18 PM
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Reading the above comments is why I keep my hair long. I would love to cut it, but like all of you mentioned; bad haircuts, etc.... I'll cut it just long enough to pull up or in a pony tail.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5371 Posts
Annika
Moscow
ID
USA
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Posted - May 12 2012 : 1:09:26 PM
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Tracy, I have read that massaging your scalp helps hair to grown thicker and faster, so I started doing it last year and I believe mine is growing better. I had such a ugly hair cut last time I had it done, you have my sympathy! I also have quite a bit of silver in my hair and I'm actually wishing it would all hurry up and go that way. The silver grows on you after you get used to it 
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1532 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
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Posted - May 12 2012 : 5:42:23 PM
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Yup... gave up cutting and coloring mine several years ago. It is still pretty fine, so I am going to try the olive oil and massage to see if that might help. I only trim my bangs myself. My husband or daughters will trim the back as it is down to my waist when not in a clip or a braid. And yes, I am definitely in the "silver" years of my life. Going against my mother who always said that once a lady goes gray she should have short hair. Not me, rebel to the end!
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
1640 Posts
Janet
Escanaba
Michigan
USA
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Posted - May 12 2012 : 9:44:59 PM
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Mine is getting long also, about almost to my elbows. I let mine grow because I had to get it trimmed every 3 weeks and it was costing me a bundle. Mine is turning silver also, with the bottom half blonde. I almost got it cut a couple of weeks ago, but decided not to, or I'll be going every 3 weeks again. My hair is so thick and hard to comb out, but that is okay, at least for now.
Janet
Farmgirl Sister #3340
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Annie S
True Blue Farmgirl
756 Posts
Annie
Custer
S.D.
USA
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Posted - May 13 2012 : 07:14:47 AM
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| Joining the club too. So far have shoulder length hair. Have same problem - thin, fine hair. But since I've been growing it out I have been using Nioxin products which are really great. I had the problem of my hair falling out and these products have really helped a lot. Nioxin has products for all types of hair (thick, fine, etc.). I get Nioxin from Amazon. My hairdresser also gave me some samples of a new product out by Redken - Intra Force for all types of thinning hair. Have only used it once, but going back to get the bottles of this stuff. Liked it too. I also get my hair trimmed once every four weeks which I think helps with my hair growing and keeping split ends away. |
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
989 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
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Posted - May 13 2012 : 7:08:27 PM
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I started growing mine out in 2008. It grows really, really slow, but it is now most of the way down my back. I keep bangs, and most of the time it is in a ponytail of some kind. I do color it every four weeks, because I have a really odd pattern of pure white hair that grows in just around my face and the crown of my head...the rest is still dark brown...so I keep it all dark.
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
795 Posts
Krystle
Marinette
WI
USA
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Posted - May 14 2012 : 07:18:01 AM
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I had super long hair, used to be able to sit on it... Then I decided to donate it and I donated like 14 or 15 inches. Then I grew it out again, got 6 inches cut off, now its almost to the small of my back. My hair is weird in the fact that its "thick, fine" hair. In other words I have fine hair but its very thick and also extremely heavy. I am going to get it cut so it will end up being a few inches past my shoulders because I don't look good in super short hair. I'm going to donate again this time. I also planned on donating my hair because it does grow fast so (I know it's not organic, BUT) I used Moroccan Oil on it and despite blow drying it sometimes I haven't gotten split ends!!! I personally can't use Olive oil on my hair because its both thick and fine and it's "too heavy" but I can use Sesame Oil. I use food grade organic sesame oil which is only a dollar or two more than regular sesame oil. Make sure you don't get toasted sesame oil.... That stuff is NASTY! :) The only thing I can think of as to why my hair grows so fast is that I eat lots of protein, fish oil, I get plenty of good calcium from my diet, raw milk and if needed a supplement, I also get a lot of "good fats" (like in coconut oil, avocados, nuts, etc.)I also have very, very, very limited soda intake. I do get highlights in my hair sometimes too. Using a proper cleansing/conditioning helps too. I use organic stuff and food grade is even better. My theory is if you wouldn't put it IN your body you shouldn't be putting it ON your body (or hair!). Also, how you blowdry your hair also makes a difference too, I Found out I was doing it wrong and causing myself to get lots of split ends. Oh, and when I do get my hair highlighted, they use all natural stuff on it that doesn't contain ammonia. Ammonia breaks down the protective protein layer surrounding your hair and sun damage can also wear down the hair and cause it to split and break. I have noticed using that morrocan oil I didn't get any of that last year and even this entire winter I never got static hair! yay! I hate static hair with a passion. If your hair is static it means it is too dry. But I guess that might be obvious. I've had long hair my entire life (except for when I donated it and went short temporarily) so this is what I've learned to work for me and I've had great success in it. My aunt has gorgeous hair and I've learned a lot of what I know from her too. I swear she never has a split end! Anyway best of luck in the growing out process! Sometimes it can get frustrating but hair does take a break from time to time from growing so don't worry, you'll get there someday! It took me 5 years to get from a pixie cut to my lower back. But now 5 years doesn't seem so long now that it has passed :)
Mothers are those wonderful people who can get up in the morning before the smell of coffee. ~Author Unknown
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pennyhenny
True Blue Farmgirl
304 Posts
Missy
Dayton
OH
USA
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Posted - May 14 2012 : 08:25:48 AM
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I guess I'm the odd duck here as I just had my below shoulder length hair cut to a chin length bob. I love it shorter as it's not only easier to take care of but it also makes me look younger or at least that"s what I've been told. Funny that I showed up to my mother's home yesterday and she had her hair cut from the middle of her back into a "duck" style very short cut and she look sooo much younger and her attitude was so spunky.
hugs,
-missy-
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John Harrigan |
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Anyone growing out your hair?
