New Milestone
Posted by Doomlord on December 30, 2003 at 00:24:34: Previous Next
ok Im back from mexico, the bus ride was over 30 hours! needless to say I had a lot of time to reflect on stuff, like how far my hair has come, its never been this long before, in the past the longest I went without cutting it was only 2 years, this time its been since january of 2000 since my last cut so you do tha math, its past mid back now and now whats happening is that it seems harder and harder to wear it down, while in mexico one thing that happened that was new was that while I was running up some stairs i sort of lost my balance and brushed up against the wall, and it pinned about 5 inches worth of my hair between it and my arm! it didnt hurt or do any damage but it was just the weirdest feeling because this was so new to me, now Im starting to wonder how itll be when its longer, Im gonna post some newer pics later once I get them developed. I also saw several cousins who at one point started growing their hair long, but now had short hair, now leaving me to be the only guy with long hair in the family. its kinda wierd but they treat me normaly which is cool of them cuz I know I really look freakish compared to them. the only one who made a negative coment about it was my nephew whose only about 5, but I managed to shut him up, so all in all it was an excellent trip!
oh and as for the harsh water over there, heres what I ended up doing, I got a leave in conditioner called infusium 23 and it worked like a charm, it made it alot easier to comb and kept it from frizzing up so much.
Also on a sidenote, here in the US people usually tell me my hair looks really nice, but over in mexico its barely considered average, a lot of people over there have excellent hair, capable of making the fattest and longest braids Ive ever seen! I even saw women in there 70s with grey hair that was still past there waist! it was just unreal, heres my theory, beans! beans are supposed to be a good source of biotin(I think), lol, who knows.
Re: New Milestone
Posted by Enrique on December 30, 2003 at 08:57:19: Previous Next
In Reply to: New Milestone posted by Doomlord on December 30, 2003 at 00:24:34:
: ok Im back from mexico, the bus ride was over 30 hours! needless to say I had a lot of time to reflect on stuff, like how far my hair has come, its never been this long before, in the past the longest I went without cutting it was only 2 years, this time its been since january of 2000 since my last cut so you do tha math, its past mid back now and now whats happening is that it seems harder and harder to wear it down, while in mexico one thing that happened that was new was that while I was running up some stairs i sort of lost my balance and brushed up against the wall, and it pinned about 5 inches worth of my hair between it and my arm! it didnt hurt or do any damage but it was just the weirdest feeling because this was so new to me, now Im starting to wonder how itll be when its longer, Im gonna post some newer pics later once I get them developed. I also saw several cousins who at one point started growing their hair long, but now had short hair, now leaving me to be the only guy with long hair in the family. its kinda wierd but they treat me normaly which is cool of them cuz I know I really look freakish compared to them. the only one who made a negative coment about it was my nephew whose only about 5, but I managed to shut him up, so all in all it was an excellent trip!
: oh and as for the harsh water over there, heres what I ended up doing, I got a leave in conditioner called infusium 23 and it worked like a charm, it made it alot easier to comb and kept it from frizzing up so much.
: Also on a sidenote, here in the US people usually tell me my hair looks really nice, but over in mexico its barely considered average, a lot of people over there have excellent hair, capable of making the fattest and longest braids Ive ever seen! I even saw women in there 70s with grey hair that was still past there waist! it was just unreal, heres my theory, beans! beans are supposed to be a good source of biotin(I think), lol, who knows.
Re: New Milestone
Posted by Enrique on December 30, 2003 at 09:32:21: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: New Milestone posted by Enrique on December 30, 2003 at 08:57:19:
I didn't write the above post. Must have hit the wrong key.
Eat beans?
Posted by Jolie on December 30, 2003 at 08:58:58: Previous Next
In Reply to: New Milestone posted by Doomlord on December 30, 2003 at 00:24:34:
That is interesting about eating beans because of the biotin. I just did some research and it says that biotin IS found in beans, also egg yolks and peanuts.
I frequent a womens hair board and the girls are always recommending taking Biotin supplements to make their hair grow.
I think Biotin is suppose to keep your hair from falling out so much though, helps prevent hair loss.
Anyway, Guess there is something about those beans :)
Re: Eat beans?
Posted by Doomlord on December 30, 2003 at 10:50:09: Previous Next
In Reply to: Eat beans? posted by Jolie on December 30, 2003 at 08:58:58:
yeah I remember reading on the internet somewhere about the bean thing, and as for the biotin I started taking it about 2 months ago and did notice decreased shedding, I think thats how it gives people fuller hair. I want to wait till its been a full 2 months to post my results.
: That is interesting about eating beans because of the biotin. I just did some research and it says that biotin IS found in beans, also egg yolks and peanuts.
: I frequent a womens hair board and the girls are lways recommending taking Biotin supplements to
Re: Eat beans?
Posted by Madison on December 30, 2003 at 12:58:20: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: Eat beans? posted by Doomlord on December 30, 2003 at 10:50:09:
How much biotin do you take and also do you take it in pill form or liquid?
Thank you.
Re: Eat beans?
Posted by Doomlord on December 31, 2003 at 11:52:33: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: Eat beans? posted by Madison on December 30, 2003 at 12:58:20:
1600 mcg in pill form, but more on that later...
: How much biotin do you take and also do you take it in pill form or liquid?
: Thank you.
Re: Eat beans?
Posted by Madison on January 01, 2004 at 19:32:10: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: Eat beans? posted by Doomlord on December 31, 2003 at 11:52:33:
Thank you. Look forward to hearing how biotin works for you.
: 1600 mcg in pill form, but more on that later...
:
: : How much biotin do you take and also do you take it in pill form or liquid?
: : Thank you.
Re: Eat beans?
Posted by Patrik on December 31, 2003 at 01:58:34: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: Eat beans? posted by Doomlord on December 30, 2003 at 10:50:09:
: yeah I remember reading on the internet somewhere about the bean
: thing, and as for the biotin I started taking it about 2 months ago
: and did notice decreased shedding, I think thats how it gives
: people fuller hair. I want to wait till its been a full 2 months to
: post my results.
I have been taking hair vitamins including lots of biotin for a year. Hard to say about the difference since I am used to it, but I think the hair is a bit stronger, and overall better shape than a year ago. I know it does some good though, my nails are much harder than they used to be. And we all probably know that nails are built up by many of the same vitamins/minerals.
Re: Eat beans?
Posted by jonsmind on December 31, 2003 at 16:24:07: Previous Next
In Reply to: Eat beans? posted by Jolie on December 30, 2003 at 08:58:58:
: That is interesting about eating beans because of the biotin. I just did some research and it says that biotin IS found in beans, also egg yolks and peanuts.
: I frequent a womens hair board and the girls are always recommending taking Biotin supplements to make their hair grow.
: I think Biotin is suppose to keep your hair from falling out so much though, helps prevent hair loss.
: Anyway, Guess there is something about those beans :)
I asked about this "Biotin in beans" and discovered that only the dark-coloured varieties (Kidney beans etc.) have biotin. So I guess, I'll be eating more chili.
Re: New Milestone
Posted by Enrique on December 30, 2003 at 09:03:32: Previous Next
In Reply to: New Milestone posted by Doomlord on December 30, 2003 at 00:24:34:
I think that bean thing is just a myth. I'm sure not everybody in Mexico eats beans all the time although I like them all squished up real good no lumps. What do they say is the American version of beans? Hmm...since some people say this is the richest, most pompous country in the world, I would have to say they think we eat (yech!) caviar. Um, I don't think I would eat that stuff if I was dared while drunk no matter how good it is to make _______ grow bigger/longer.
Re: New Milestone
Posted by Sorted on December 30, 2003 at 09:22:23: Previous Next
In Reply to: New Milestone posted by Doomlord on December 30, 2003 at 00:24:34:
: while I was running up some stairs i sort of lost my balance and brushed up against the wall, and it pinned about 5 inches worth of my hair between it and my arm!
Did something similiar myself, (with just 11 months growth.) I'd slept with my hair flat against the side of my head, I tried to tilt my head up and realised for a second that I couldn't. I'd actually trapped myself on my hair.
OK it wasn't a great problem to lift my entire head off the pillow (There are degree's of laziness you know.) But all these weird little "firsts" are quite uplifting... they let you know you are making progress.
Re: New Milestone
Posted by Sherri on December 30, 2003 at 12:10:36: Previous Next
In Reply to: New Milestone posted by Doomlord on December 30, 2003 at 00:24:34:
Beans are also a good source of protein.
Hey, who knows, it could be the water down there too! lol
:beans are supposed to be a good source of biotin(I think), lol, who knows.