Calling all Naturalistas and Long Hair Divas!!!

Curvimami
Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
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Just curious if there are any naturalistas on MFP? or anyone growing out their hair while on this healthy/weightloss journey ? I've noticed ppl trying to take care of their hair must change their eating habits and lifestyles as well, and usually leads to weight loss and fitness. Any support groups on MFP for such ladies? Anyone interested?
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  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    No Curlies or wavies at all??
  • bushidowoman
    bushidowoman Posts: 1,599 Member
    Me. But I'm browsing while homeschooling the kids. Saving my place for later.
  • emirror
    emirror Posts: 842 Member
    I'm a wavy/curly!

    I'm currently about an inch away from armpit, growing out to tailbone (at least). :)
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    Tailbone!! I love it. Im aiming for waist length. DO you know if there are any groups on MFP??
  • amsparky
    amsparky Posts: 825 Member
    Me. I have been natural for a couple of years now after relaxing my hair literally since I was 2. Trying to figure out how to manage my hair better now... :)
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    So they do exist!!! on MFP.lol
  • emirror
    emirror Posts: 842 Member
    Tailbone!! I love it. Im aiming for waist length. DO you know if there are any groups on MFP??

    I haven't seen any... This might become it! ;)

    I've been doing a modified curly girl method. Basically, low-poo, heavy on the conditioner, don't blowdry (much), don't flatiron (except maybe once or twice a year), search and destroy for split ends, go for a professional trim once a year. I love the Shea Moisture products, but I use Suave Rosemary and Mint shampoo about once a week to clarify, and VO5 conditioners (no cones).
  • emirror
    emirror Posts: 842 Member
    Ah! Going over to the "groups" section, I didn't pull anything up for long hair... although there is a natural hair one.
  • bushidowoman
    bushidowoman Posts: 1,599 Member
    I changed my profile pic back to the one showing my hair.
    I've tried no-poo (baking soda/vinegar), and I've tried making my own shampoo with Dr. Bronner's, sweet almond oil, and coconut milk. But neither of those worked well for me, so I just try to stick with a sorta natural commercial product (Desert Essence is my fave), rub sweet almond oil through my hair to cut down on frizz, and let dry naturally.
  • obolton756
    obolton756 Posts: 261 Member
    i've gone from very sleek, straight and extremely short graduated bob (chin length!) to this..
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    oh yeaahhhhh :)
  • emirror
    emirror Posts: 842 Member
    Yay! More longhairs! :-)
  • mamato3babies
    mamato3babies Posts: 73 Member
    My hair is about 1 to 2 inches shy of halfway down my back... Not really curly at all... Maybe a little wavy though... :-) I wouldn't look good with really short hair...
  • Crowhorse
    Crowhorse Posts: 394 Member
    Mine was past my butt, but I had 14" cut off and donated. I was tired of sitting on it.
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    Mine was past my butt, but I had 14" cut off and donated. I was tired of sitting on it.

    Oh wow 14" cut!!! how generous of you :flowerforyou:
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    I changed my profile pic back to the one showing my hair.
    I've tried no-poo (baking soda/vinegar), and I've tried making my own shampoo with Dr. Bronner's, sweet almond oil, and coconut milk. But neither of those worked well for me, so I just try to stick with a sorta natural commercial product (Desert Essence is my fave), rub sweet almond oil through my hair to cut down on frizz, and let dry naturally.

    A true "curly girl" I see.lol. Your hair is beautiful :-).
    Im No Poo myself. Love Shea Moisture and Coconut Oil. I use Elast QP "Feels like Silk" gel to control the curl and tame the frizz :happy:
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    Tailbone!! I love it. Im aiming for waist length. DO you know if there are any groups on MFP??

    I haven't seen any... This might become it! ;)

    I've been doing a modified curly girl method. Basically, low-poo, heavy on the conditioner, don't blowdry (much), don't flatiron (except maybe once or twice a year), search and destroy for split ends, go for a professional trim once a year. I love the Shea Moisture products, but I use Suave Rosemary and Mint shampoo about once a week to clarify, and VO5 conditioners (no cones).

    A true "curly girl" I love Shea moisture as well and am also aiming for waist length. I also only get my hair straightened and trimmed once a year and usually on the same day , My Bday.lol. my special treat to myself
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    Me. I have been natural for a couple of years now after relaxing my hair literally since I was 2. Trying to figure out how to manage my hair better now... :)

    i've been trying to find a group with curlies wavies and the long hair obsessed with no luck. Would love for support and advice from this group of women
  • Octopies
    Octopies Posts: 157 Member
    Natural curly- I've got ringlets. :)
    I'm cutting it short though- my hair is incredibly thick and curly and it feels like a brillo pad on my neck. Not to mention, Florida summers plus long thick hair equals "ew".
    I'm getting a "diva cut" later this month to tailor it specifically to my curls and to my face.
  • kapspecial
    kapspecial Posts: 67 Member
    If there isn't a group, I'd love to see one started. I've been natural (no more relaxer) for over 6 years but I always got it straightened. Now I'm trying to keep the heat out and see if I can wear my hair wavy (my hair isn't that curly naturally). I still need to figure out products, etc. I also start swim lessons tomorrow and have ZERO clue what the outcome of my hair will be. If you start a group please invite me. Thanks!!
  • Diary_Queen
    Diary_Queen Posts: 1,314 Member
    My hair was to my waist 3 different times before I started losing weight. I was alternating between cutting it and donating to Locks of Love and Pantene's Beautiful Lengths programs, but sadly, my hair started to fall out by the handfuls and clumps when I lost about 40-50 lbs. It's not growing back and I nearly burst into tears when I put it in a ponytail now. My ponytail was so thick on my hair donations that they had to cut through it in 3 sections and my 13" ponytail donations each weighed over 1/2 lb. when mailed (hair weight minus packing and envelope weight too), now, it's barely the size of a quarter in circumference. I'm taking a ton of biotin and went through many weeks of metabolic testing with no answer. I miss my long beautiful hair. It was stick straight at the roots until about my shoulder blades, then it fell in these golden twisting curls far enough down my back that I could tuck it into the back pocket of my jeans. All of you that still have your hair are so lucky!!!!
  • slcostel
    slcostel Posts: 116 Member
    I've got super short hair at the moment, so short I can't even have a pony tail and it's usually in a mohawk, but I'm trying to grow it out. I've got wavy red hair, which is really quite beautiful (if I do say so myself), if I can ever keep from cutting it off! I miss having it down to my waist, so that's my goal for now. I haven't had a haircut since March, which is awesome for me!
  • stepharega
    stepharega Posts: 211 Member
    Me!!!!! I take biotin pills and just started using dry shampoo bc it has been SOO dry from showeringg allllll the time! I just want it a couple more inches longer down to my boobs .... oh and wavy!!
  • 2FattyXFatty4
    2FattyXFatty4 Posts: 215 Member
    I'm a coily girl growing out my fro. :-)
  • chantels1
    chantels1 Posts: 391 Member
    Mine is not as curly as bushidomama, but same length!
  • knk1553
    knk1553 Posts: 438 Member
    I'm currently growing my hair out, but my hair is a straight as a board and I resemble cousin it if I don't at least blow dry it. I get mine trimmed fairly often though, but I have a lot of really fine hair, so if I don't get it trimmed I look awful. Its taken me about 2 1/2 years to get it from my chin to the length in my picture, but I also wanted to make sure I grew my hair out really healthy and I had a time period in there where I put a lot of stress and damage on it, so I cut it off. I would to do no shampoo, but my head is a grease pit and I don't think I could go very long without it starting to look awful, I do go about every 3 days without shampooing though currently
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    Curly haired gal here.. and trying to grow it out.

    I bleach my hair with highlights, and was blow drying/flat ironing it for a good chunk of winter months... but now that it's summer, I tend to let it go more natural.
  • DyanCB
    DyanCB Posts: 138 Member
    I, too, stopped relaxing my hair about 3-4 years ago. I tried a few things to manage the hair as I got used to my natural texture. I now love my texture and have no intention of EVER going back to treating my hair so harshly. As for cleansing I started using Wen this past March - and it works well for me.

    i think you are right. Becoming more healthful overall has reinforced my decision about my hair.

    I am looking forward to others who will be attracted to this thread.
  • foodietrudie
    foodietrudie Posts: 22
    I decided to go natural at the start of this year so its been 6 months since ive had a relaxer. I love the texture of my hair and i've been experimenting with new styles, any ideas!?

    Im going to a natural hair expo this weekend and I'll share anything I learn:happy:
  • cspong
    cspong Posts: 260 Member
    Mine is well below my shoulder blades, and I've been playing around wuth naturral shampoos. I've never really been one for product, lol.
  • mlewon
    mlewon Posts: 343 Member
    I definitely take care of my skin and hair just as much, if not more than I did before. It's all about promoting self confidence, and for me taking care of myself helps that.

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