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17Oct/102

A few questions about hair-extensions/hair growth…?

So I've gone back and forth for a few weeks as far as getting this done.

Back in November I had to have my hair cut off very short in order to get it all to grow at an even length, but the problem is my hair doesn't grow quickly at all ( it took almost 3 years to get it from my shoulders to an inch or 2 above my breasts), hence the want for extensions until I can get it to my desired length.

I don't personally know anyone who has had them before so I wanted to ask here to get some feedback.

Right now, my hair is, at it's longest, 2-3 inches [in the back, my "bangs" fall to the middle of my cheeks].

Is this too short to have extensions put in?

What is the best method to use when getting them?

I'd prefer a method where my hair won't fall out or be damaged to the point I'd have to cut it off short again, completely defeating my purpose.

Also, how expensive do these usually run? Or is that something that varies from salon/stylist to salon/stylist?

Also will I be able to shampoo/condition, brush, style, etc. the extensions after (and if) I get them?

Or does anyone know of any shampoos/vitamins/etc that will help accelerate hair growth?

Any "experienced" input would be extremely appreciated!
Thanks :)

7Oct/101

How do I get my hair straight without a straightener?

I have been straightening my hair for 3 years and my hair gets split ends and frizzy. I wanted to stop it from doing this. Me and my best friend are both hispanic and she has naturally straight hair when its wet and mine is poofy and frizzy when it's wet. We both use the same shampoo and conditioner and it's Granier Fructis. I DON'T want to use a straighter anymore or a blow dryer. So I thought maybe is what she eats, the vitamins for the hair.

Specifically, what kind of food to eat that is good for the hair? Can you list the vitamins too?
I have a poor diet and I always drink milk and cookies and sandwiches. (XD I am such a pig)

27Sep/105

What do you do for your chronic back pain to cope day to day?

Have lots of back problems. I have 6 hernieted discs(that I know, we have never done an MRI of the thoracic spine). I had a fusion in my neck and I also have a hemangioma on one of my vertebrae that is causing pain. The back pain causes arm and leg pain, my right leg goes numb all the time and then my left leg picks up the slack, making my knee hurt. I am 28 and have been dealing with the worst of this for 3 years. I know this will be a life long battle. All of those that have had chronic pain for many more years then me, what have you done and what are you with pain control efforts? What kind of road am I heading down I guess is what I want to know?
Just so everyone knows, I do work 12 hour shifts 3 days a week at a hospital, so I am pretty much on the run during those times. I have 3 children. The 2 oldest are in school and walk them to the bus stop. I clean my house, do yard work, walk the dogs, Everything that everyone else does. I am not just sitting on a couch crying all day. I have been working on losing my many extra pounds and have lost about 30 pounds and instead of the pain getting better with less weight, it is getting worse. So, basically, I just want to know where everyone has been in a journey like mine.

14Sep/102

Laser and hpv…..?

Hi!
I was diagnosed with hpv high risk hpv16 with CIN1-2, LGSIL...

I had a colposcopy and a LASER-carbon dioxide, like cryo but the oppoosite- two months ago...Now i am having my first pap test after the laser , on Tuesday..I am so scared...

I have been with my boyfriend for 3 years and i did not hava a pap during these years (my mistake, i know)..We did not use protections.. After the laser we use condoms all the time, and i try to boost my immune system with vitamins and folic acid..I also cut smoking..

My questions are:

1. I am so afraid that i might have been reinfected..Could that be the case?

2. I also feel my cervix a bit too sensitive after the treatment (for example once i had 2-3 spots of pink fluid after sexual contact), although my doctor saw me 2 times after the laser and said everything was going fine..But he saw me with "naked eye", without a microscope, you know. Could the spots be cancerous???Or am i overreacting?

3. What do you think might be the result of the test???What is usually the case? Should i expect a totally clean test or CIN1-2 again??? Could it be even worse (like CIN3)?? I am extremely pessimistic about it..

I wanted to marry with my boyfriend and have children, but now i feel that my whole life has changed, i pass everyday with stress and misery and want to cry all the time..

Please ladies, i need your support, only you that have been through this can really understand me...

Christine

13Sep/101

Laser and hpv…..?

Hi!
I was diagnosed with hpv high risk hpv16 with CIN1-2, LGSIL...

I had a colposcopy and a LASER-carbon dioxide, like cryo but the oppoosite- two months ago...Now i am having my first pap test after the laser , on Tuesday..I am so scared...

I have been with my boyfriend for 3 years and i did not hava a pap during these years (my mistake, i know)..We did not use protections.. After the laser we use condoms all the time, and i try to boost my immune system with vitamins and folic acid..I also cut smoking..

My questions are:

1. I am so afraid that i might have been reinfected..Could that be the case?

2. I also feel my cervix a bit too sensitive after the treatment (for example once i had 2-3 spots of pink fluid after sexual contact), although my doctor saw me 2 times after the laser and said everything was going fine..But he saw me with "naked eye", without a microscope, you know. Could the spots be cancerous???Or am i overreacting?

3. What do you think might be the result of the test???What is usually the case? Should i expect a totally clean test or CIN1-2 again??? Could it be even worse (like CIN3)?? I am extremely pessimistic about it..

I wanted to marry with my boyfriend and have children, but now i feel that my whole life has changed, i pass everyday with stress and misery and want to cry all the time..

Please ladies, i need your support, only you that have been through this can really understand me...

Christine

3Sep/103

My hair is completely dead. How to I fix it to where it is long and pretty?

I have been straightening my hair for 5 years. I have VERY curly and frizzy hair, but its crazy kind, all over the place. I had blonde highlights done to it for 4 years, and last year I dyed it all brown so I could try saving it a little. But it hasnt grown at all by getting rid of blonde. I have been trying to wear it natural lately, and i cut down on straightening to only on weekends when I go out. I still see no progress in growth, it has been the same length for 3 years! Not lying either, it has not moved at all. I wear hair extensions some times, but I want to be able to wake up with long hair, not always have to clip in my extensions. PLEASE HELP.

idc how much it will cost me, i will save up
i just want healthy hair that will finally GROW!!

Also, are there any vitamins that actually help hair growth? or shampoos and conditioners. I dont want to buy a bunch to figure out which ones work and which ones dont.

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