My hair is still in between my shoulderblades and bra strap- if it grows 1 cm in a month rate and I must trim it a little (as I probably must), it will be a year before I reach BSL. A year!

I guess my hair journal will be very long by them. *does not even think of what it will look like when she reaches hip length*

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*hugs Galadriel*  Well, my dear, your hair is just going to be beautiful as all business because you started caring for your hair long before I did! 

But hang in there; my obsession with long hair began when I realized that, suddenly after four years, I had forgotten to get a haircut.. *laughs*  By then it was pretty long...  Still, leave it to me that after all that I don't have an patience at all...

great, i am happy you like it. i think they call it the "bee butt bun" (hehe) in the longhairloom. i found the most hairstyles in there but most of them are just too hard for me ... maybe i should look for a book to style long smooth slippery hair.
that or i could mix silicone products with oil ... dry non-slippery here garanteed but also tons of knots 

If you find a good book, let us know.  I never had much luck when looking for styling books, but I haven't looked recently.

It's been three days since I've used the half shampoo half conditioner mix.  I'm REALLY happy with the results; my hair doesn't look greasy at all, when usually by the third day I can only wear my hair carefully pinned to look anti-greaseball.  *laughs*

It occured to me that perhaps I was using a too strong shampoo on my locks.. shame on me.  The Dove shampoo is wonderfully fabulous, though.  It's rather thick but creamy; it mixes easily with the Pantene conditioners.

I want to try some different oils (coconut and almond) other than my usual JoJoba.. even though I am completely happy with the JoJoba (I guess I just can't keep my sticky fingers out of trouble!) but I've decided not to buy anything without finishing what I have first.  That's so hard!  But I'm sure I'll make it.

Ohhh, and yes, I've made it to about an inch above my waist.. it hovers there like it's in suspended animation..

I know it's winter and my hair wants to go in hibernation, but I've been taking my vitamins...

Be good to me, hair!  I'm being good to you...

Okay, I know this isn't on the subject of hair, but I recently wrote an article in my online portfolio: www.writing.com/authors/novusfemina
about the tragedy that has become modern etiquette.  Now, I'll admit to having rather romantic and possibly delicate sensibilities, but these things seemed to be natural to me.

For Gentlemen:

1. Always open the door for a lady.

2. If a lady has dropped something, retrieve it for her.

3. If there are no available chairs in the room, offer her yours. Wait a moment after she sits down, and then seat yourself.

4. Direct your complete attention to her when she is addressing you. Keep your gaze at eye level with hers.

5. When meeting on the street, allow her to offer a greeting first. (To allow her to address you first will help her feel more comfortable.) Be sure to offer warm pleasantries when she does.

6. Offer her your arm to escort her from one room to the next, from the car to a building, etc., or if the terrain (be it carpet, glass, marble or ice) becomes difficult to walk on. In tight quarters (such as a small resturaunt) it is acceptable to walk behind and slightly to one side, keeping your hand at the small of her waist in back to help guide her.

(These last two are personal preferences, but I thought I would add them as some ladies, I think, would enjoy this on occasion)

7. When you are dining out, ask the lady her preference and order for her. Never presume that she will enjoy the exact same dish as you and never order anything rare unless she specifically asks for it.

8. When she enters the room, stand for her. Likewise, if she goes to leave the table, stand and offer her assistance, and repeat when she returns.

For Ladies:

1. Allow a gentleman to open the door for you, or to retreive something you have dropped. Always thank him for the kindness.

2. If a gentleman offers you his arm, take it.

3. Offer a gentleman your complete attention when he is addressing you.

4. Be a gracious and courteous hostess. Offer a gentleman (or lady) some form of refreshments upon their arrival. Spirits may be offered after 5pm, but always offer non-alcoholic beverages as well.

5. Speak softly, smile often, and laugh when appropriate. (And gentlemen, "naughty" jokes are not appropriate dinner conversation! In fact, they are not appropriate at any time in the presence of a lady.)

6. Dress accordingly. This means that you keep your visage and form lovely; hair combed, teeth brushed, clothes pressed and clean. There are some subtleties to dressing that I may discuss in an article at a later date, but suffice it to say that clothing, makeup, jewelry and other adornments are to enhance your natural female beauty and should not take away from it.

Thank you, Nightowl!  It's good to know I'm not the only one who would enjoy some civility and gentleness from this world. 

*smiles*

Yes, I'm done ranting.. for now. 

Had a lovely concotion that I put into my hair last night when I washed it; the results are just fabulous!  Must share:

I do my normal oil, shampoo/conditioner, condition routine and then as a refreshing rinse:

I took Bigelow Orange Spice tea (which has rose hips and hibiscus flowers and smells heavenly!) and steeped a big cup of it in freshly boiled water.  (Making tea!)  However, I let it cool, then put it in the refridgerator (like making iced tea).  I used it as a rinse.. ahh, it smells so fragrant and revitalizes the scalp and I hear rose hips and hibiscus flowers help red hair.

And my hair's so shiny!