Hi, all. I have been lurking for about a month and in that month have learned so much from everyone. Although I can't regularly post, I wanted to simply walk to the center of the circle, say "hi", and quietly return to my seat in the back, next to the wall.

What should I say, then?

I am a stay-at-home mom to two little ones. I am getting ready to start homeschooling this August. I am currently on a spiritual path that is changing everything about who and how I am. And I am trying to grow my hair.

My Hair Routine in December 2005 (before LongLongs Salon)
Daily shampooing & conditioning w/Pantene products
Wet combing w/seam-full cheap plastic comb from Target
Herbal Essences leave-in spray
Extremely greasy hair--skipping a day of washing out of the question

My New Hair Routine
Wash every 2-3 days w/Chagrin Valley Honey, Beer and Egg shampoo bar, ACV rinse
Wet combing w/seam-free comb
Jojoba oil on the ends
Scalp is getting better and better, no more greasies!

Here is more info about my hair and whatnot. Thanks for reading!

Current hair length: 21” with tons of layers
Goal hair length: BSL 
When did you start growing your hair? Spring 2004
What is your average monthly growth rate? don't know 
Do you trim your hair, if so how often? about every 6 months
What supplements do you take? Surpass multi-vitamin by Nutrenergy
Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope
Do you do scalp massages? Nope
What is your favourite shampoo? Chagrin Valley shampoo bars 
What is your favourite conditioner? Don’t need one now!
Favourite leave-in conditioner? Have only tried jojoba…I am thinking of making my own whipped shea
Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Not sure
What are your favourite basic oils? Umm….
What are your favourite essential oils? Uhhh….
What is your favourite product of all time? Starbucks Java Chip ice cream, applied directly to my thighs 
What do you like most about your hair? its thickness
What do you like least about your hair? its “fineness”
Do you colour your hair? nope 
Do you clarify? ACV every wash
How often do you wash your hair? every 2-3 days
How long does it take to dry? 2 hours 
Do you prefer you hair up or down? down
What is your favourite updo? All the layers make buns impossible for now, so I can only do boring ponytails or French braids
Bangs or no bangs? No bangs
Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I’m too new to know really
Do you keep a hair journal? Not yet—my husband thinks online journals (like LiveJournal) are weird so I have not had one in a while
How many hairtoys do you own? NONE! Poor me.
Brush or comb? One comb from tenderheaded.com
Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? None
Do you make/sell any hair care products? nope
What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Chagrin Valley shampoo bars and soaps
What's your favourite kind of cheese? Parm (the real kind, not from a can!)
Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: When I was a little girl, my mother insisted on sitting me on a chair in the middle of the kitchen to give me a “pixie” cut. I don't mean once, I mean throughout my childhood. I was mistaken for a boy plenty of times, and have had short hair for most of my life. I am finally at age 32 growing out my hair, and my poor mom, God bless her soul, can’t do a thing about it!

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My avatar is actually the front of a t-shirt I just bought at Target for $8, believe it or not. Thanks for the welcome!

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LOL -- I think it tastes much better if you use the normal entry route, might as well enjoy it before it sticks to the thighs

And the pixie cut -- oh, I had a childhood full of them too.  I expected my mother to have a negative reaction to my long hair now, but the last visit she actually commented how nice my long hair looked and suited me -- a miracle!! That compliment has kept me going for a whole month 8)

Anyway -- Welcome to LL.  Hope you find The spiritual path and happy homeschooling!

Hi LJ..

Say, that survey looks familiar

Are you on any specific spiritual path, if it's appropriate for me to ask? I have also been focusing more on my spirituality lately so your comment made me curious.

Welcome to Longlocks

Anais

Howdy!  Glad you decided to actively join in!

There are a number of us pixie survivors.    My hubby refers to me as a hair extremist.  I wear my hair either very short or very long! 

I'm glad you joined, but i think we have a seat reserved up front for you

No way, Beesan, I am definitely not a front row-er. Middle left of the room is as close as I'm getting.

Angel Spun, I would just like to say for the record that I am a fellow (former) goth. I guess that means technically I am not a goth, but I have empty piercing holes all over the place, and I still love to wear black. Does that count, or am I just being ignorant?

And here is a random thought about just exactly how weird lurking is: I feel like I already know so much about many of you, and that's creepy. Angel Spun's roomate woes...Anais's troubles with K...maggie's green scalp gunk...now isn't that creepy??  So I felt that I had to de-lurk or I'd soon cross the line from lurker to stalker.

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We're glad you de-lurked and did not turn into a .  Now, time to fess up - what are YOUR deep dark secrets?