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Would brushing your hair often and washing it often hel... - 9/20/2007 9:32:04 PM

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I don't know why it'd make a diffrence, but anyway the thought poped into my head tonight, and I thought I'd ask ya all.

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RE: Would brushing your hair often and washing it often... - 9/20/2007 9:48:57 PM

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i brush mine alot cuz it tangles and i wash it often bcause its oily and its pretty long and it grows fast... dunno if the brushing and washing has anything to do with it... google it

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RE: Would brushing your hair often and washing it often... - 9/20/2007 9:58:49 PM

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Washing frequently keeps the scalp clean of build up which can clog
hair follicles and deter proper growth. Though if the hair and scalp
isn't exposed to dirt or sweat, washing every other day would be
sufficient. Brushing helps distribute natural scalp oils down the hair
shaft for conditioning and shine, though one should avoid brushing
the hair when wet as tangles can become tears and breakage.

A cut or half inch trim every six to eight weeks removes split ends
which travel up the shaft and when left unattended cause breakage
and a weakening of the design line of a cut. This will give the
appearance that the hair isn't growing, though it grows from the
scalp, but is consistently broken at the ends resulting in a stagnant
appearance of length.

Hair is fed by the blood stream, therefore a healthy diet is crucial
to proper growth. Hair is a high concentration of protein, make
sure you are getting sufficient protein in your diet. Supplement with
Biotin (1000mcg) daily along with a one a day vitamin. Stress, illness,
injury or shock to the body, surgery, anesthesia and thyroid problems
can also cause sudden or temporary ill effects on hair growth.

An excellent product line for hair growth is Nioxin, creates the ultimate
healthy scalp and follicle for proper hair growth. Avoid overdue use
of harsh chemicals on the hair and scalp when possible, and use the
best products for cleansing and conditioning your particular hair type.

Remember, it's your crowning glory, treat it kindly.

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RE: Would brushing your hair often and washing it often... - 9/20/2007 10:08:33 PM

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Thanks for that detailed answer Chia, I had hair down to my butt, however I had it cut off all way up to my neck, just about to my collarbone, probably shorter, my hair's always grown long and thick, and it's been years it's been this short.

HFM my hair tangles a lot too.

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RE: Would brushing your hair often and washing it often... - 9/20/2007 10:16:44 PM

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Hi

No washing the hair often and bruhing it allot will damage the hair. You hould ideally not wah you hair more often than every other day, and then only ue hampoo ever other time you wash it. You should brush your hair when you need to but not more often. Massaging your head will however make the hair grow faster as it increases blood flow to the hair roots. A healthy diet will help to. Taking a hair cure now and then to will help. I have also found that finihing my showever whit wahing my calp in ice cold water for a few econd that done wonders for my hair.

i wish you well

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RE: Would brushing your hair often and washing it often... - 9/20/2007 10:29:58 PM

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I wouldn't wash it excessively often, as that could dry out and thusly damage the hair. Gently brushing is just good for maintenance. Fewer tangles, less breakage due to tangling. I've heard that vitamin E is good for hair and nails.

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RE: Would brushing your hair often and washing it often... - 9/20/2007 10:33:01 PM

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Thanks for that detailed answer Chia, I had hair down to my butt, however I had it cut off all way up to my neck, just about to my collarbone, probably shorter, my hair's always grown long and thick, and it's been years it's been this short.

HFM my hair tangles a lot too.

Anytime

Hair grows half an inch to an inch a month (some more, some less) so
figure on six inches a year as average growth. An individual hair will
last five to seven years, then is shed and a replacement begins to grow.
This is the most common reason for finding hair in the drain, and on
the sink, in the brush, on the pillow etc. However finding your hair
in His hand is quite another post indeed.

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RE: Would brushing your hair often and washing it often... - 9/20/2007 10:36:47 PM

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wish i knew of a way to make my hair grow fast. I want to donate it to Lockoflove again.. i have to wait a long time for it to
grow back..GRRRRR

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RE: Would brushing your hair often and washing it often... - 9/20/2007 11:44:00 PM

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winter I heard from someone on here, that locks of love doesn't make wigs for cancer patients, only people with a certain type of disease that makes the hair not grow,I can't remember right now , and half the time locks of love don't even pick up hair when there's hair to be donated. of course that could all be a crock of crap too.

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locks of love does NOT make wigs for chemo patients. they make a limited number of wigs for alopecia patients (alopecia causes a person to lose all the hair on their body, it does not grow back). much of the hair donated to locks of love is sold for operating expenses, or it is not picked up, being called unsuitable. their business practices have improved in the last couple of years, but they dont do the great things that many people think they do.

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RE: Would brushing your hair often and washing it often... - 9/21/2007 5:38:03 AM

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winter I heard from someone on here, that locks of love doesn't make wigs for cancer patients, only people with a certain type of disease that makes the hair not grow,I can't remember right now , and half the time locks of love don't even pick up hair when there's hair to be donated. of course that could all be a crock of crap too.

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locks of love does NOT make wigs for chemo patients. they make a limited number of wigs for alopecia patients (alopecia causes a person to lose all the hair on their body, it does not grow back). much of the hair donated to locks of love is sold for operating expenses, or it is not picked up, being called unsuitable. their business practices have improved in the last couple of years, but they dont do the great things that many people think they do.

that *is* all true according to their website. alopecia is the condition that makes a person's hair fall out and not grow back. www.locksoflove.com is their website. (and i think you quoted me.)

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RE: Would brushing your hair often and washing it often... - 9/21/2007 5:39:07 AM

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if you livejournal, there are several groups that give helpful advice on growing one's hair long. longhair is the one i read...

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RE: Would brushing your hair often and washing it often... - 9/21/2007 5:57:14 AM

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I would second Adoracats rec of the http://community.livejournal.com/longhair/profile community on LJ.
Essentially go for NOT washing your hair often, every other day is allready much, reccommended is twice a week. If you have oily hair, there will be a time in which your hair gets accustomed to getting washed less often, and after that, it will oli less. Exsessive oiliness is often caused by washing to often.
Use small amounts of very gentle shampoo, or use one of the other options like conditioner only.
Many recommend using haircare products without cones, but there is some discussion on that point.
Brushing is regarded as a no-no. If it must be, than only with a boarsbristle brush. Gently detangling with a good wooden comb is the way to go.
There are several supplements that are attributed with helping the hair grow, several lists are available online.

There are several websites dedicated to long hair on the net. I suggest you google and look for one who suits you. There are mountains of information on that point.

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RE: Would brushing your hair often and washing it often... - 9/21/2007 7:57:01 AM

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winter I heard from someone on here, that locks of love doesn't make wigs for cancer patients, only people with a certain type of disease that makes the hair not grow,I can't remember right now , and half the time locks of love don't even pick up hair when there's hair to be donated. of course that could all be a crock of crap too.

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locks of love does NOT make wigs for chemo patients. they make a limited number of wigs for alopecia patients (alopecia causes a person to lose all the hair on their body, it does not grow back). much of the hair donated to locks of love is sold for operating expenses, or it is not picked up, being called unsuitable. their business practices have improved in the last couple of years, but they dont do the great things that many people think they do.

that *is* all true according to their website. alopecia is the condition that makes a person's hair fall out and not grow back. www.locksoflove.com is their website. (and i think you quoted me.)

it is not all true...copy and pasted from www.locksoflove.com

"Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. We meet a unique need for children by using donated hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics. Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. The prostheses we provide help to restore their self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers."

any diagnosis...cancer included. Just because most often it is alopecia, doesn't mean it always is...

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RE: Would brushing your hair often and washing it often... - 9/21/2007 8:28:13 AM

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prenatal pills is another way to get your hair to grow back fast.... its recommend to those who do kemo dunno if guys should take it though

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RE: Would brushing your hair often and washing it often... - 9/21/2007 12:04:34 PM

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yeah I wash my hair once or twice a week and it's fine, it's longer than that, that it gets greesey and yucky.

Oh and if bore bristle was those really scratchy brush bristles that are black, they w*on't penitrate my hair, and make my hair all staticy, I have to have a brush with prongs tipped with plastic, for lack of better term.

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RE: Would brushing your hair often and washing it often... - 9/21/2007 12:15:49 PM

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solitudesmiles you are absolutely correct about prenatals. I tried for a year to grow out my hair and only got it from boy cut to chin length. Then I got pregnant and wham - I'm 22 weeks and my hair is past my shoulder blades. Prenatals rock. My nails . . . they're growing like crazy too!

On a side note, save your money when it comes to "specialty shampoos and conditioners". My stylist is always going off on rants about the "long and strong" shampoos that promise to help your hair grow. Really all they do is coat the hair with wax which can clog the pores in your scalp. Coloring, bleach, and peroxide can also slow hair growth by making alot of the weaker strands fall out.

My chiropractor is also a natural herbalist and he gave me a list of the specific vitamins that are essential to healthy hair.

Healthy Hair Vitamins

Vitamin A - Antioxidant that helps produce healthy sebum in the scalp. Food sources: Fish liver oil, meat, milk, cheese, eggs, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, apricots and peaches. Daily Dose: 5,000 IU.
Warnings: More than 25,000 IU daily is toxic and can cause hair loss and other serious health problems.
Vitamin C - Antioxidant that helps maintain skin & hair health. Food sources: Citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwi, cantaloupe, pineapple, tomatoes, green peppers, potatoes and dark green vegetables. Daily Dose: 60 mg.
Vitamin E - Antioxidant that enhances scalp circulation. Food sources: Cold-pressed vegetable oils, wheat germ oil, soybeans, raw seeds and nuts, dried beans, and leafy green vegetables. Daily dose: Up to 400 IU. Warnings: Can raise blood pressure and reduce blood clotting. People taking high blood pressure medication or anticoagulants should check with their doctors before taking Vitamin E supplements.
Biotin - Helps produce keratin, may prevent graying and hair loss. Food sources: Brewer's yeast, whole grains, egg yolks, liver, rice and milk. Daily dose: 150-300 mcg.
Inositol - Keeps hair follicles healthy at the cellular level. Food sources: Whole grains, brewer's yeast, liver and citrus fruits. Daily Dose: Up to 600 mg.
Niacin (Vitamin B3) - Promotes scalp circulation. Food sources: Brewer's yeast, wheat germ, fish, chicken, turkey and meat. Daily dose: 15 mg. Warnings: Taking more than 25 mg a day can result in "niacin flush" - a temporary heat sensation due to blood cell dialiation.
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) - Prevents graying and hair loss. Food sources: Whole grain cereals, brewer's yeast, organ meats and egg yolks. Daily dose: 4-7 mg.
Vitamin B6 - Prevents hair loss, helps create melanin, which gives hair its color. Food sources: Brewer's yeast, liver, whole grain cereals, vegetables, organ meats and egg yolk. Daily dose: 1.6 mg. Warnings: High doses can cause numbness in hands and feet.
Vitamin B12 - Prevents hair loss. Food sources: Chicken, fish, eggs and milk. Daily dose: 2 mg.

One last item compliments of my stylist. Scalp massages are very good for promoting hair growth. They increase blood flow, helps to loosen dead hair, and generally relives stress. It isn't essential to get them from a professional, your SO can do it. Firm but gentle pressure, no nails, for about 5 minutes wet or dry hair once or twice a week. (I have a submissive do it on the general principal that its relaxing and a great stress buster)

Hope some of this helps.

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RE: Would brushing your hair often and washing it often... - 9/21/2007 12:28:00 PM

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Try using a Slant board to increase more blood flow to the brain and scalp.

I have been using one for awhile now and I almost have a afro going on hahah

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RE: Would brushing your hair often and washing it often... - 9/21/2007 12:38:58 PM

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what's a slant board?

I am one of the poeple's who's hair has always just grown long and grown fast, my bangs grow insanly fast I need them cut, I am going to go this week infact. before I started getting them cut off they regularly grew to below my collar bone, i decided however I didn't like the Ms it look, and looked better with short bangs.

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RE: Would brushing your hair often and washing it often... - 9/21/2007 1:58:33 PM

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winter I heard from someone on here, that locks of love doesn't make wigs for cancer patients, only people with a certain type of disease that makes the hair not grow,I can't remember right now , and half the time locks of love don't even pick up hair when there's hair to be donated. of course that could all be a crock of crap too.

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locks of love does NOT make wigs for chemo patients. they make a limited number of wigs for alopecia patients (alopecia causes a person to lose all the hair on their body, it does not grow back). much of the hair donated to locks of love is sold for operating expenses, or it is not picked up, being called unsuitable. their business practices have improved in the last couple of years, but they dont do the great things that many people think they do.

I had a newspaper clipping given to me (New York Times or Wall Street Journal) regarding Locks For Love.
They throw nearly all the hair away. I donated ten inches about two months ago lol.

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RE: Would brushing your hair often and washing it often... - 9/21/2007 2:02:38 PM

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I don't know why it'd make a diffrence, but anyway the thought poped into my head tonight, and I thought I'd ask ya all.

I always brush my hair, it makes no difference to the length it will grow. But I do know not to brush wet hair, as this stretches it, making it liable to snap or brake at the roots.

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