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Dulcisima · 12-01-2009

try this mix : cocnut oil + castor oil, put it in your hair for 1-2 hours, if you sleep with it thats even better...cause hair fociles open up during your sleep and they absorb the oil faster.
also try : olive oil ( it darkens and strengthens the hair) I once dyed my hair caramel blonde it was too light, i was going to dye it again, my mom suggested that i oil my hair with olive oil, three days later, it went almost 3 to 4 shades darker! it was a subtle dark caramel, almost chestnut! perfect shade!

the castor oil acts as a cataylst to increase hair growth, i know i've mentioned it various times in the eyebrow thread but its worth mentioning it here as well..

as how to get rid of the oil on your scalp, use shampoo for oily hair, that usually does the trick for me. Just buy a shampoo thats for oily hair, and when you want to get the oil out of ur hair later with that shampoo properly and it will go away

LifeNatureLove · 12-01-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by nijuyanah

My granny has really long hair, and she insists on cutting it only on special days (has something to do with the phase of the moon/ the lunar calender I think) and it always grows back sooo fast

So, seems to work!

I'm trying to grow my hair out and my stylist swears by the Farmers Almanic which it sounds like what your grandmother uses too. Apparently I'm cutting my hair on all of the wrong days! There are days (2 a month) to engourage growth and ecourage growth. Just google it and it should come up. If I remember correctly, the 13th and 14th of this month are bad days to cut your hair if you want to grow it out.

seanutbutter · 12-01-2009

After cutting my hair this past November (a decision that seemed like such a good idea at the time!), I'm now desperately trying to grow my hair out! I've always been very concerned regarding the health of my hair, and my hairstylist even told me once that my hair is "too healthy." How about that?

Anyway, my question is, has anyone here tried a rosemary hair rinse, and if so, has it had any effect on your hair? I found a tutorial on eHow.com which calls for either dried or fresh rosemary, boiling water, and apple cider vinegar. Though I've read in the past of how rosemary is supposed to work wonders, I'm curious to see if anyone can offer their personal experiences with it. Here's the tutorial if others want to use it.

á la Balenciaga · 13-01-2009

it's always been said warm weather makes the hair grow faster. I experience it all the time, especially during summer time(love it because it's so thick in the summer). also, when you workout, and you're sweating and you're hot. the pores on your head open up(that's why it's good to tie your hair up in a bun when you workout..it keeps the head warm)

http://www.oprah.com/article/omagazi..._omag_val_hair

birgitta · 13-01-2009

seanutbutter, I have not done this particular rinse with rosemary per se, but I have used similar one with chamomile tea, and often use apple cider vinegar in the final rinse of my hair. The a.c.v. really helps to smooth the cuticles of my very fine but very dense curly hair, and the chamomile brought out dark ash/goldish tones in my dark brown hair ( it usually has a quite red tone/highlights). If your hair has any type of texture to it ( curly/wavy) the rinse will probably help cut down frizz and make your hair much smoother.

You also may want to try deep conditioning weekly (it helps me retain length since my hair is quite dry and fragile) and if you heat style your hair, maybe try to cut down on how often you do so. You say your hair is quite healthy already, so I am sure these thing could help it grow even faster and healthier.hope this is helpful to you

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seanutbutter · 13-01-2009

Thank you for the tips, birgitta! I've researched a bit more on rosemary since my last post and am now very anxious to try it in some form or another. I'll also look into your other suggestions - I do use a flat iron most days, but I'm trying to cut back because I know it can't possibly be healthy for my hair!

roisin · 23-01-2009

I also need to try some of these tips. I'm so desperate to grow my hair back. I used to have such long hair and it was really healthy, but I got a haircut a few months ago and the stylist aka psycho just chopped it all off after I explained that I only wanted a few inches off. Needless to say, I left in tears. well, there's not a whole lot I can do about it now, so I'm going to try some of these suggestions!

Snow-White · 23-01-2009

coconut oil - keeping it on overnight really helps.. it even stops hair from falling
I sometimes use a mix of olive oil, egg yolks, honey and lime
some people add a vitamin E capsule to it as well.

roisin · 28-01-2009

Ok, I don't know if it's just an overactive imagination and wishful thinking, but I've been using mane & tail shampoo and doing castor oil treatments, and I swear my hair has grown longer this week. Hopefully it's really happening!!

The_Ida · 28-01-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by nijuyanah

My granny has really long hair, and she insists on cutting it only on special days (has something to do with the phase of the moon/ the lunar calender I think) and it always grows back sooo fast

So, seems to work!

I promise you that it isn't true - as you said, her hair always grows back fast, so maybe it actually just grows fast no matter when she cuts it?

marya-a · 01-02-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dulcisima

try this mix : cocnut oil + castor oil, put it in your hair for 1-2 hours, if you sleep with it thats even better...cause hair fociles open up during your sleep and they absorb the oil faster.
also try : olive oil ( it darkens and strengthens the hair) I once dyed my hair caramel blonde it was too light, i was going to dye it again, my mom suggested that i oil my hair with olive oil, three days later, it went almost 3 to 4 shades darker! it was a subtle dark caramel, almost chestnut! perfect shade!

the castor oil acts as a cataylst to increase hair growth, i know i've mentioned it various times in the eyebrow thread but its worth mentioning it here as well..

as how to get rid of the oil on your scalp, use shampoo for oily hair, that usually does the trick for me. Just buy a shampoo thats for oily hair, and when you want to get the oil out of ur hair later with that shampoo properly and it will go away

I remember doing the castor oil/coconut oil combo. It works amazingly well.
I would sit in a steam room for as long as i could bear it with oil in my hair (not for the faint hearted!), It worked wonders! My hair looked thicker and grewwww. I was getting compliments from my Indian friend

that meant everything to me because she had gorgeous hair herself

Dulcisima · 01-02-2009

Yeah Maray-a there is a mask that I love, its Mayonnaise , apple cider vinegar, avocado blended together…I leave it on my hair for 1 hour, then wash it out….gives your hair a very rich healthy look, you could see it instantly…..

Dulcisima · 01-02-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dulcisima

Yeah Maray-a there is a mask that I love, its Mayonnaise , apple cider vinegar, avocado blended together…I leave it on my hair for 1 hour, then wash it out….gives your hair a very rich healthy look, you could see it instantly…..

Oh and forgot to add if you have dandruff problems it gets rid of it VERY QUICK, from the first application…( well depending on how heavy a person is with dandruff, but you could see a BIG difference from first application)

marya-a · 01-02-2009

Yeah i think the apple cider vinegar is meant to help with dandruff...
That mask sounds really rich..is it easy to get out? The mask does make sense though coz
the eggs in the mayo is protein for the hair, the fat in the avocado conditions it while the vinegar neautrilizes your scalp...

solg · 06-02-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by LifeNatureLove

I'm trying to grow my hair out and my stylist swears by the Farmers Almanic which it sounds like what your grandmother uses too. Apparently I'm cutting my hair on all of the wrong days! There are days (2 a month) to engourage growth and ecourage growth. Just google it and it should come up. If I remember correctly, the 13th and 14th of this month are bad days to cut your hair if you want to grow it out.

I cut my hair today... and it seems like it wasn't the best day

Cut Hair to Increase Growth 2, 3, 7, 8, 25, 26
Cut Hair to Retard Growth 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 23

If only i could have waited one more day!

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Dulcisima fashion elite Join Date: Jun 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 2,566	try this mix : cocnut oil + castor oil, put it in your hair for 1-2 hours, if you sleep with it thats even better...cause hair fociles open up during your sleep and they absorb the oil faster. also try : olive oil ( it darkens and strengthens the hair) I once dyed my hair caramel blonde it was too light, i was going to dye it again, my mom suggested that i oil my hair with olive oil, three days later, it went almost 3 to 4 shades darker! it was a subtle dark caramel, almost chestnut! perfect shade! the castor oil acts as a cataylst to increase hair growth, i know i've mentioned it various times in the eyebrow thread but its worth mentioning it here as well.. as how to get rid of the oil on your scalp, use shampoo for oily hair, that usually does the trick for me. Just buy a shampoo thats for oily hair, and when you want to get the oil out of ur hair later with that shampoo properly and it will go away __________________ "Do you know what it feels like loving someone that’s in a rush to throw you away?" -Enrique Igelsias

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seanutbutter the crying of humanity Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Coast U.S.A. Gender: femme Posts: 25,339	After cutting my hair this past November (a decision that seemed like such a good idea at the time!), I'm now desperately trying to grow my hair out! I've always been very concerned regarding the health of my hair, and my hairstylist even told me once that my hair is "too healthy." How about that? Anyway, my question is, has anyone here tried a rosemary hair rinse, and if so, has it had any effect on your hair? I found a tutorial on eHow.com which calls for either dried or fresh rosemary, boiling water, and apple cider vinegar. Though I've read in the past of how rosemary is supposed to work wonders, I'm curious to see if anyone can offer their personal experiences with it. Here's the tutorial if others want to use it. __________________ My Photography Last edited by seanutbutter; 12-01-2009 at 10:59 PM.

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birgitta rising star Join Date: Jun 2008 Gender: femme Posts: 156	seanutbutter, I have not done this particular rinse with rosemary per se, but I have used similar one with chamomile tea, and often use apple cider vinegar in the final rinse of my hair. The a.c.v. really helps to smooth the cuticles of my very fine but very dense curly hair, and the chamomile brought out dark ash/goldish tones in my dark brown hair ( it usually has a quite red tone/highlights). If your hair has any type of texture to it ( curly/wavy) the rinse will probably help cut down frizz and make your hair much smoother. You also may want to try deep conditioning weekly (it helps me retain length since my hair is quite dry and fragile) and if you heat style your hair, maybe try to cut down on how often you do so. You say your hair is quite healthy already, so I am sure these thing could help it grow even faster and healthier.hope this is helpful to you. Last edited by birgitta; 13-01-2009 at 02:11 PM.

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seanutbutter the crying of humanity Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Coast U.S.A. Gender: femme Posts: 25,339	Thank you for the tips, birgitta! I've researched a bit more on rosemary since my last post and am now very anxious to try it in some form or another. I'll also look into your other suggestions - I do use a flat iron most days, but I'm trying to cut back because I know it can't possibly be healthy for my hair! __________________ My Photography

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á la Balenciaga V.I.P. Join Date: May 2008 Gender: femme Posts: 5,893	it's always been said warm weather makes the hair grow faster. I experience it all the time, especially during summer time(love it because it's so thick in the summer). also, when you workout, and you're sweating and you're hot. the pores on your head open up(that's why it's good to tie your hair up in a bun when you workout..it keeps the head warm) http://www.oprah.com/article/omagazi..._omag_val_hair

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roisin backstage pass Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LA/LDN Gender: femme Posts: 560	I also need to try some of these tips. I'm so desperate to grow my hair back. I used to have such long hair and it was really healthy, but I got a haircut a few months ago and the stylist aka psycho just chopped it all off after I explained that I only wanted a few inches off. Needless to say, I left in tears. well, there's not a whole lot I can do about it now, so I'm going to try some of these suggestions! __________________ shakespeare + chanel TWITTER!

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Snow-White trendsetter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Londres Gender: femme Posts: 1,220	coconut oil - keeping it on overnight really helps.. it even stops hair from falling I sometimes use a mix of olive oil, egg yolks, honey and lime some people add a vitamin E capsule to it as well. __________________ :Kate Moss: Sasha Pivovarova: Bianca Balti: Morgane Dubled: Anouck Lepere:

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roisin backstage pass Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LA/LDN Gender: femme Posts: 560	Ok, I don't know if it's just an overactive imagination and wishful thinking, but I've been using mane & tail shampoo and doing castor oil treatments, and I swear my hair has grown longer this week. Hopefully it's really happening!! __________________ shakespeare + chanel TWITTER!

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Dulcisima fashion elite Join Date: Jun 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 2,566	Yeah Maray-a there is a mask that I love, its Mayonnaise , apple cider vinegar, avocado blended together…I leave it on my hair for 1 hour, then wash it out….gives your hair a very rich healthy look, you could see it instantly….. __________________ "Do you know what it feels like loving someone that’s in a rush to throw you away?" -Enrique Igelsias

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marya-a front row Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: london Gender: femme Posts: 334	Yeah i think the apple cider vinegar is meant to help with dandruff... That mask sounds really rich..is it easy to get out? The mask does make sense though coz the eggs in the mayo is protein for the hair, the fat in the avocado conditions it while the vinegar neautrilizes your scalp...

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