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victorious

I've always had short hair, and it never passed shoulder length before. After permanent coloring, breakage, dryness, and daily heat styling, my hair was a mess. It looked nice after leaving the salon, but it was a mess again a few days later.

I've asked beauticians what to do and read many hair magazines; but I never received good advice to help my hair. I wore weaves for a while, but I suffered breakage because I didn't know how to care for my hair under the weave.

But since I joined LHCF, I:

- relax every 8-10 instead of every 4-6 weeks.
- no longer relax bone straight
- discovered conditioner washes
- shampoo/conditioner wash often
- learned how to moisturize my hair and seal my ends
- look for seamless combs or file the seams smooth
- start combing from ends and then move upwards
- brush less and use a satin scarf to flatten hair
- baby my hairline
- wear more protective styles
- properly care for hair under weaves
- love henna
- sleep with satin scarf, bonnet, or pillow case nightly
- consult the forum when making big hair decisions
- learned that proper nutrition is crucial for hair growth

I don't go to salons anymore. I might go to a stylist in the future for a shampoo and pretty style (a stylist recommended by the forum, of course). But for now, I'll be taking care of my hair thanks to LHCF.
 

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General Information
Profile Type:Personal
Gender: Female
I'm here for:Photo sharing
My Cities
Hometown: United States United States, New York
Background & Lifestyle
Marital status:Single
Sexual orientation:Straight
Smoking:Non-smoker
Children:Proud parent
Education:Some college
Ethnicity:Black/African descent
Body type:Average
Height:Average
Religion:Christian - other
Interests & Personality
Interests:http://www.longhaircareforum.com
Friends:VWVixxen, knwill on NP/ms_k on DHC, Growwhydontyou, bettydavis, Nelle *Finally updates! prettyprops.etsy.com*, NuMe2004, mysweetevie, NaturallyBeautiful, natalied, nicki6, Shanti, OneInAMillion, gradygirl, msshic, lonei, Loveya4ever *****JULY UPDATE*****, HighlyFavored1, MissQue, Sweetness(gee)..no Password!!, Ladychocolate, Lisa, Bellabeautiful, Cholet112**Updated 10.23.07**, Candiel, Nisha2003, Nelly711, Lavendar2, Wheezy807, MissMadaam, Energist
Friend of:VWVixxen, knwill on NP/ms_k on DHC, Growwhydontyou, bettydavis, Nelle *Finally updates! prettyprops.etsy.com*, mysweetevie, NaturallyBeautiful, natalied, mia, Shanti, OneInAMillion, imani97, TheSavOne, bluefolli, Godsflowerrr, Sassy Shani, *~SHAN~*, lonei, ~vilese G1~, St-Lucia (aka) Firefly on LHCF & BHM, OneBaddOne, Jk0223, Kbnax, TAI~cuts~weave specialist~, Sweetness(gee)..no Password!!, Kristikrisi, Lisa, Treasure2k6, Bellabeautiful, nuni, Deniseloc, e$h, Myayla48, ChatterBoxx-55( New Album), Cholet112**Updated 10.23.07**, Artemis513 **Updated 8/3**, Ayesha-Ju, DayJaVoo, EmbracinMyself, BreZn~April '08 Updates.. Finally APL~, NAPPY RN2B, xweavequeen, Mskeyz, KonekoKatt~*~ALL NATURAL~*~, Imani1133, Angel100, Vronil2006, Lavendar2, Heaven21***On Master Cleanse & Hair Hiatus***, Fefelicious-updates, Superstarstatus, LadyZini, Leslie_C *Updated 1/20*, Nudeltasista, Braids4Gro (tiffanyoneal) *updated 09 Aug 08*, MissMadaam, Nicoul17, MrsHicks2002, Amerikan *January Updates!, 1MizzB*~Update coming soon~*, SoforReal **New PICS 3/18/08**, Energist, Cocoashakur, Chocalatediva, Princessj7487**HYH Challenge Reveal** 12/29/07, Kiora, Brownbombshell, UneekDiva - Deep conditioning is your friend!, Blk-Strandz, SoBeSoNatural -- New Folders and 08/08 updates, Ladibug, thecreativelady~updates!, Luvmi - updated 8/18/08, PanamasOwn, Kris, Gotfavor, MIZZMONIE, Monie20032007, MsKinkyKutie, Beatriceruth, EarthAngel1886 **Update In Progress**, LongNLuscious, Hair-wit-favor, yourhairisyourglory. small update 08/01/2008, LaLaa (Hiding my hair until Sept.), Knottyaaverage, Sweetpuff, ♥Danni♥, CHEEKQUEEN 8 MONTHS POST~I'M BACK!~ :), Bellaxxx, Preehairup, Silvia~ *GROWIN MY HAIR..YEAH!*, Sweetgee1..Open no psswrd for now, ABricely, Theretro80sofbklyn (really needs to update! sorry), Cassandra, Fatey1, Funkeedva, Sistaallday, MJMS -New Pics, Kandirayne, ** 18/08/08 - D.I.Y Domonican Blowout**Soulja 4B**, Terchera, ~updates for june ~ check em` OUT, B723, Alys01, Xqueendeex, Thumbelina91, SassyBlkFemale, *Sparkling Doll*(Hiding my hair till Dec 08'), Yoli184, Petitmaui, Danni 2, Babiprincess14, SiMPLY.ViCT0RiA.(08.03.08 UPDATES), Cassie01, Princesslala *******updates Aug 08*******, 1richgirl, Babiegirl220, ClassyMissSassy, Genesis132-, Transitioning ~~Hiding My Hair until Dec '08~~, Afrikdisiac, Naturalcurl22, Chi-Girl97, Bee-ma1

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