hello there.

I came across this site because I've finaly decided I want to grow out my hair.  I've been lurking for a while, reading and getting info.  

I had around 4 inches cut off around a month ago and now it's a little past my shoulders and layered.  I originaly wanted maybe an inch cut but the hairdresser suggested 4 inches to get rid of all the damage so I did that and now have healthy hair to start with!  I have been colouring my hair for years...last winter I put Sun-In to lighten my hair (bad idea).  The problem with that is the change is so gradual you don't even realise how light your hair is until the roots grow in!  Plus I was on vacation a few weeks ago in florida and the sun bleached my hair even more....that's when I decided to get a box of dark brown dye in hopes of getting my natural colour back (or something close to it).  I just want my natural colour back so I can quit with the dying once and for all.

now about my hair...   I was born with curls but my parents cut it short when I was around 3 and it went dead straight  :( .  When I was around 10 my hair became wavy and a few years later it started to get more and more frizzy.  I am now almost 19 and my hair has lost some of the frizz but not all, and it has a slight wave to it when not dried straight.  I would like to let my hair grow to my lower back and maybe have it permed.  I know curls will suit my face, I've had it and it looked great but at the same time I don't want to fry my hair...we'll see.

about me: I am a college student and live in BC canada.  Most of my time is spent riding horses....that is my passion. my 'other' interests include anything outdoorsy, art, poetry, movies, etc.  :)

Welcome!  Glad you found us.

Horseback riding reminds me of my summer as a camp counselor at a horse ranch.  We'd get up at 5 to bring the horses in from the pasture (we had to swim them across a creek that was flooded).  Then we rode for a couple hours in the morning, had lunch, went swimming, then rode again in the afternoon.  Some evenings we even got to ride!  I'd never been on a horse before, then spent the entire summer on horseback.  I've only had a few occassions to ride since.  It was a wonderful summer.

If you like waves/curls, you might try rag curls.  Using strips of fabric, wrap sections of hair around the cloth, then tie the cloth into a knot.  Sleep on the rags over night and take them out in the morning.  Viola'!  Curls!