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Re: Tulip's Journal
Reply #15 - Jan 5^th, 2006 at 5:53am

Hi Tulip! I don't think I've welcomed you yet since I've been gone. So welcome!

As far as your mom's hair, how red was it before she cut it? The reason I ask is because I have pitch black hair (now I lighten it.) But before, when I didn't use any chemicals in it, the oldest parts of my hair was always lighter because of the sun. Black hair, when lightened, is typically reddish/brown. Other things like chlorine can lighten your hair without you realizing it.

So perhaps your mom had black hair all along - it might have just gotten light from natural causes. But if your mom's hair was like Irish red, then you can throw my theory out the window.

Cynde

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Re: Tulip's Journal
Reply #16 - Jan 5^th, 2006 at 12:36pm

Juri- That was helpful! I guess it's a chance thing, so I might just get a pixie cut instead. I really wanna keep my hair the way it is. I'm hoping it'll grow out thick and wavy like it is usually.

Khrome- Thank you for the welcome! I've seen your pix and you have some fab hair jewellery! Wink

As for my mum's hair, I think you may be right. Blonde kids' hair gets darker as they age, this might be the case with my mum's. I don't think it was Irish red but I'll ask in case. Tongue

Update- Today I bought Alchemy's Lavender shampoo and Avocado & Calendula conditoner. So far, so good. My hair always needs a rest after washing to know for sure though. It has no nasties in it, so I'm pretty sure I'm going to stick with it or something cheaper but similiar like Organic Selections (they got a lemon myrtle and avocado one mmm...)

Toodles,
Tulip

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Beesan16 Diamond Offline Posts: 677 st. louis, MO Gender:	Re: Tulip's Journal Reply #17 - Jan 5^th, 2006 at 7:18pm Hey Tulip I'm glad you found something you like. My hair is like that too, i have to wait till the next day to see how well it's going Good Luck!
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juri Stardust Offline Posts: 1341 USA Gender:	Re: Tulip's Journal Reply #18 - Jan 5^th, 2006 at 10:45pm Pixie cuts are cute, and I doubt you'd get any weird looks, so that might be a better choice.
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Reply #19 - Jan 6^th, 2006 at 3:04pm

You're a brave young soul, Tulip.

I've toyed with the idea of shaving my head a few times, but never actually did it. I think perhaps that the only way I would would be if I had a friend or family memeber who had lost their hair from chemotherapy.

A several years ago, I ruined my natural light brown tresses by dyeing them midnight black. It was a beautiful colour (especially with the indigo overlay which I did later), just not on me. Sad

I'm a fair Celtic lass, and God gave me light brown hair for a reason.
But I was stuck with black Morticia-style hair for a LONG time because the dye didn't wash out. It didn't look the least bit natural and I came to long for the strong natural red tint that my light brown hair has...which the dye had swallowed up.
Even worse was when the roots appeared!

I literally had to cut it all off and start over. I went from waist-length hair to 6 inches all over in the span of a few months. It sucked. Sad

Since then, I have learned to avoid haircolour like the plague. I also pledged to take MUCH better care of my hair the second time around.

Are you still using the Palmolive Naturals shampoo? I don't think I've ever seen it, much less smelled it. I've been using Herbal Essences and Pantene Pro-V while regrowing my own hair.

Best of luck with whichever cut you decide to take. Just remember - it will grow back! Wink

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Re: Tulip's Journal
Reply #20 - Jan 22^nd, 2006 at 11:57am

Sorry y'all, 'net's been on and off and on again. Roll Eyes

Thanks Beesan and Angel!

I have gone back to the Palmolives, the Alchemy just isn't working for me. The smell got on my nerves after awhile, I prefer fruity smells to herby. I like a decent amount of shampoo lather and cones. Need cones! Oh how my hair longed for them. It is my mum's bottles though, so I'll have to get my own next shopping. Thinking of trying Pantene or HE. Pantene made my hair feel great and HE smells diviiiiiiiiine. Grin

I haven't shaved. Don't think I will after all... I miss being able to tie my hair up. It's driving me INSANE!!!! Shocked

I start school in a wk, so hopefully that'll keep me busy from constantly thinking about hair. Tongue

For a moment I just wanna dream. I want my hair at least BSL with fairytale ends, natural colour/black/natural highlights. I have quite a high forehead, but don't really want a fringe. Of course as healthy as I can get it too!!

That's all for now,

Tulip Kiss

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juri Stardust Offline Posts: 1341 USA Gender:	Re: Tulip's Journal Reply #21 - Jan 23^rd, 2006 at 12:56am Nice to see you again, Tulip!
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Angel Spun

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Re: Tulip's Journal
Reply #22 - Jan 23^rd, 2006 at 4:19am

Aww welcome back, Tulip.

I have a lot of hair daydreams myself. Only in them, I really AM a princess. A fair Celtic princess in Midieval Ireland with LOOOOOOOONG, gorgeous, shiny reddish hair trailing behind me as I run through my dark castle, out into the pouring rain just in time to see my black knight on his black steed galloping up the path towards me as the lightning flickers and the thunder booms....
We meet on the rocky, muddy path, our hearts racing with wild desire as he dismounts and wraps me in a warm embrace. My hair is soaking and my pallid skin is as cold as marble, but my lips burn for a kiss as he removes his heavy helmet to reveal........
My boyfriend, flashing a goofy grin and saying, "Check this out! I brought home a new shower head...."

hahaha OK well I made that up.

If you do try HE, I hope that you have better luck with it than I have! It gives me chemical burn in the worst way!
If your hair likes cones, as mine seems to, Pantene is an excellent choice. Just be sure to clarify once a week.

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tulip Amethyst Offline Posts: 14 Australia Gender:	Re: Tulip's Journal Reply #23 - Apr 4^th, 2006 at 5:33pm OMG!! I did it!!!!!! I buzzed my head!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry it's been SO long, but I've been really busy. Hope I can get this pic to work!! It's all uphill from now on I hope! Haven't shown it off yet, but I will let you guys know the general reaction. As for products, VO5 moisture soak works a dream.
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Curlgirl64 Stardust Offline Practice Yoga,give and receive Reiki Posts: 2974 Brooklyn,N.Y. Gender:	Re: Tulip's Journal Reply #24 - Apr 4^th, 2006 at 7:33pm Hi! I'm amazed that you did it. Now it's all healthy from here on in! Good for you!
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bikerbraid Shooting Star Offline Life is short, Break the rules Posts: 6569 Bike Paths of the Midwest Gender:	Re: Tulip's Journal Reply #25 - Apr 4^th, 2006 at 10:28pm New beginnings! Yea!
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Trisha Stardust Offline Posts: 2318 Missouri Gender:	Re: Tulip's Journal Reply #26 - Apr 5^th, 2006 at 2:11pm WOW! Your photo brings back memories of my post-chemo- Sigourney Weaver look-a-like hair growing back days!
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Anais Satin Stardust Offline Tailbone in March 2006, classic in March 2007 Posts: 1265 Bill Gates' backyard, WA Gender:	Re: Tulip's Journal Reply #27 - Apr 5^th, 2006 at 10:57pm Hi Tulip, I just wanted to drop in and say (again) that you have some serious courage, girlfriend! I'm so proud to know all these strong women like you who conquer things one step at a time. Hugs and blessings of the faeries Anais
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