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Addy 
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Posted: Jun 28, 2009 at 9:15pm
Hello All!
I should have done this sooner but better late than never!
Before 2007, I was a routine washer. I mean, every day and condition afterward. My hair seemed okay but since I found out about CO <condition only> my hair has been inlove with it! Now, I'm only washing once a week and that's on weekends, either Saturdays or Sundays. I did end up washing today! 
I will be coming back with tons of photos to post! Please, stay tuned. 
Addy
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Location: United States
Posted: Jun 28, 2009 at 9:15pm
These pics were taken in March 08' after growing out a terrible hair experience at Fantastic Sams in Aug 07'. The girl was to trim up my BSL layers but as you can see, it's grown some. I was left with shoulder length hair and layers cut up to the tips of my ears in 07'! 
March 08'
Addy 2009-06-28 14:07:27
March 08'
Image shack is being a dog! Will be back soon! 
Okay, I'm back...
Another from March 08'
March 08'
March 08'
Here is the difference in layers. Not a very nice blend if you ask me!
My hair was a mess!
In May of 08', I took the plunge and cut off a big portion to bring me up to shoulder length.
Here is a pic before the cut...
The other side...
Here is my hair in July 08'
And Aug 08', this is my last color job. 
Addy
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Location: United States
Posted: Jun 28, 2009 at 9:15pm
In August 08, I decided to stop coloring my hair. It was feeling dry and mostly the main reason why I stopped and after that, I wanted to embrace my grays/silvers that I knew I had. It's been a journey to say the least and I'm very happy with my decision. It will be a year soon and my hair's grown so much.
Addy 2009-06-28 14:42:20
Pic taken on 9/27/08. Just a little regrowth...
Pic taken Nov 4, 08' My silver's are creeping in.
Regrowth 11/15/08
Here is a cute style I made up in Nov 08'. I was very frustrated this day with my hair for work so I oiled it and then did a ponytail with mini ropebraids. It turned out so well and stayed all day!
Pburgh56
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Addy
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Posted: Jun 28, 2009 at 9:15pm
Hi Pburgh.
My ultimate goal is terminal but for now, my mini goal is BSL which I'm sneaking up on.
I have so many photos', it will take me forever to get them all uploaded! 
haha!
haha! It's been a long 2 years, i'll tell ya that! Thank you for the welcome. My hair has changed so much!
Pburgh56
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Addy
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Posted: Jun 28, 2009 at 9:15pm
Enjoy it while it's short cuz if you're serious about long hair, it'll never be short again!
Patience! Patience is key! It takes along time to grow hair.
Don't use heat! Treat it easily! Don't rip through it while combing! Avoid brushes as they can yank hair out! Comb from the bottom up! Don't wash every day but condition only, it keeps it amazingly soft and clean too! Umm, enjoy it! 
How's that for words of wisdom?
How's that for words of wisdom? I think the best one in there is patience. It's a killer but only time will bring you long hair if you're serious.
I think another piece of advice is not to trust anyone with a pair of scissors even if they have a license to weiled them. One time in a chair with the wrong person *trimming* your hair can take years off your progress.
I learned that the hard way. 
I learned that the hard way. Addy
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Posted: Jun 28, 2009 at 9:15pm
Here is a french braid upclose. I didn't get much of a tail braid on this but it's one of my better braids.
Addy 2009-06-28 14:39:20
Here is a side french braid I did but I didn't wear it out this day. I didn't like the way the front looked. Besides, I was just piddling around.
This is what I get when I leave dd do my hair...
And a sleek french twist held with a pencil.
Pburgh56
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Addy
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Hair length shot 11/30/09
Addy 2009-06-28 16:26:59
Hair pulled around the side 12/8/09
12/10/08 More gray/silvers coming in!
12/10/08 length shot
12/20/08
Addy
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Posted: Jun 28, 2009 at 9:15pm
[QUOTE=Pburgh56]Wow ur hair pictures are sooo great. Thanks for the advice too its def hard to have patience at times because I want it to get long sooo bad. I am definately serious about it tho so I will enjoy it short for now because I think ill have it long forever :) My goal is mid back or maybe even lower back. I love the side french braid and the rope braid pics. How did u do the rope braids :) I would love to see more pics of it. I really want to do that to my hair now once its long what do u think?[/QUOTE]
Rope braiding can be difficult for some. I would explain it as taking two pieces of hair and twisting each one in one direction and and wraping it over the other in the opposite direction. Search for Youtube vids on ropebraiding and you should come up with tutitorials. That's how I learned. 
Addy
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Posted: Jun 28, 2009 at 9:15pm
1/3/09 Length shot
Pburgh56
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Addy
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Posted: Jun 28, 2009 at 9:15pm
Sure, I'll be your growth buddy, along with everyone elses buddy!
Addy
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Hair length 1/30/09
Addy 2009-06-28 18:22:40
Ends of hair against regrowth
2/4/09 Hair straightened with flat iron. I don't do that anymore. I must have been bored.
2/8/09 heavily oiled bun with sticks
2/8/09 hair length shot
Addy
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Posted: Jun 28, 2009 at 9:15pm
2/24/09 pic of silvers shining through
Addy 2009-06-28 18:31:20
2/24/09
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Addy
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Posted: Jun 28, 2009 at 9:15pm
It's a tad bit longer. I still have more pics to post! Told you I had a lot!
Addy
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3/3/09 French braid tucked and held with hair sticks
Addy 2009-06-28 18:40:33
3/4/09 pic of virgin growth
3/22/09 pic of hair in the sun
3/22/09
length of hair in the sun <head is a bit tilted> Sorry
Addy
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Posted: Jun 28, 2009 at 9:15pm
3/22/09 ponytail
3/29/09 natural hair color with grays and silvers
3/29/09
Addy
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Posted: Jun 28, 2009 at 9:15pm
I must have taken a break on pics in April.
This one was taken on 4/28/09
4/28/09 pic by the pool
4/28/09 braid waves
4/28/09 regrowth and a bit of a length shot
4/28/09 two-toned
Addy
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Posted: Jun 28, 2009 at 9:15pm
And my last length shot recorded on 5/11/09
I better take some more pics! Ghesh, June flew by and I didn't take any! 
Addy
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Posted: Jun 28, 2009 at 9:15pm
Okay, since I didn't take any June pics, I figured I better get on the ball. Here is a pic on wash day. I put it in a bun a few hours ago so it's a little wild.
Addy 2009-06-28 19:55:33
Here is a pic on wash day. I put it in a bun a few hours ago so it's a little wild.
Here is the bun I had it in. I usually wear this bun all the time. Pretty soon, it won't work as well because my hair is growing which is okay with me.
I hope to be near waist by Christmas. I don't know if I'll make it but time will tell.
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