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Julia1996 · June 12, 2017, 08:03:46 PM

For real? How long were on hrt before your hair got curly? I've been on it 2 years and my hair is still totally straight. But my hair is a little different from normal people hair so it probably won't curl. You probably know this already but be like really careful who you let cut your hair. Not everyone knows how to cut curly hair or is good at it. It is different from cutting straight hair. A couple of people at work won't touch curly hair.

Dena · June 12, 2017, 08:09:08 PM

Quote from: Harley Quinn on June 12, 2017, 07:57:05 PM
So true! I actually had straight hair pre-hormones, Estrogen turned my hair curly. I never wanted curly hair and was perfectly happy with flat, lifeless, bone straight hair. Because I actually liked the hair I was born with, God smacked me and turned it curly.

It may not be the estrogen. My sister received a chemo type treatment that caused all her hair to fall out. When it regrew, it came out dark and curly. As you are taking hair medication, it's possible that it triggered the curly hair as it triggers new growth.

Harley Quinn · June 12, 2017, 08:17:27 PM

It went wavy after a couple months, and just continued to get curlier and curlier... I fought it off for the first 12 months with the flatiron. I had to give it up, straightening my hair 5 days a week for a year wasn't the smartest thing I've ever done.

I had a trusted friend, who does hair, fill me in on NEEDING to find a curly hair specialist. She already knew how picky I was when getting my hair cut all those years when it was straight. She figured I'd better be forewarned that it's a whole different "skillset", before I dealt with 9 months of nightmares over a butchered haircut... Yes it takes about 9 months for me to "let go" of a bad experience enough to let another hairdresser attempt it.

Artesia · June 12, 2017, 08:24:06 PM

I kept my hair shaved most of the time for several years because of my huge bald spot, that is thankfully gone now. The hair is growing in a bit wavy, so I hope it doesn't go curly on me.

I actually like the curls on you Harley. I don't know why, but it just looks right on you.

Julia1996 · June 12, 2017, 08:34:13 PM

Quote from: Harley Quinn on June 12, 2017, 08:17:27 PM
It went wavy after a couple months, and just continued to get curlier and curlier... I fought it off for the first 12 months with the flatiron. I had to give it up, straightening my hair 5 days a week for a year wasn't the smartest thing I've ever done.

I had a trusted friend, who does hair, fill me in on NEEDING to find a curly hair specialist. She already knew how picky I was when getting my hair cut all those years when it was straight. She figured I'd better be forewarned that it's a whole different "skillset", before I dealt with 9 months of nightmares over a butchered haircut... Yes it takes about 9 months for me to "let go" of a bad experience enough to let another hairdresser attempt it.

You're friend is very right. I've had people with curly hair come to me with really messed up haircuts. And a really bad haircut can be very traumatic. People with long hair wanting to go really short can also be traumatic. People get an idea of how they THINK they will look with really short hair and the reality is very different. If someone wants a drastic cut I always try to talk them into going shorter in stages instead of all at once and hope they listen to me.

Harley Quinn · June 12, 2017, 08:45:53 PM

Quote from: Dena on June 12, 2017, 08:09:08 PM
It may not be the estrogen. My sister received a chemo type treatment that caused all her hair to fall out. When it regrew, it came out dark and curly. As you are taking hair medication, it's possible that it triggered the curly hair as it triggers new growth.

It very well could be Dena. But I'm only on Finasteride for my hair.

Quote from: Artesia on June 12, 2017, 08:24:06 PM
I kept my hair shaved most of the time for several years because of my huge bald spot, that is thankfully gone now. The hair is growing in a bit wavy, so I hope it doesn't go curly on me.

I actually like the curls on you Harley. I don't know why, but it just looks right on you.

Thank you Artisia. I'm still getting used to the curls.

Quote from: Julia1996 on June 12, 2017, 08:34:13 PM
You're friend is very right. I've had people with curly hair come to me with really messed up haircuts. And a really bad haircut can be very traumatic. People with long hair wanting to go really short can also be traumatic. People get an idea of how they THINK they will look with really short hair and the reality is very different. If someone wants a drastic cut I always try to talk them into going shorter in stages instead of all at once and hope they listen to me.

You're 100% correct Julia... And curly hair takes half a decade to grow out to your collar bone alone. I fear the scissors... they can take off a lot without even knowing it. They can snatch you bald in a heartbeat, and set back your hair growth by 2 years or more with one bad snip... Hard to believe that I have almost 8" of length on my bangs in that picture.

Artesia · June 12, 2017, 09:03:13 PM

Quote from: Harley Quinn on June 12, 2017, 08:45:53 PM
Hard to believe that I have almost 8" of length on my bangs in that picture.

How long have you been growing it? Mine is only 3-3.5" after 9 months. Still better than it was, totally shaved and a huge bald spot.

Julia1996 · June 12, 2017, 09:05:23 PM

You do need to be careful. Ask specifically if the stylist can cut curly hair. Even a phenomenal stylist might not be good with curly hair. One of the guys I work with is amazing with cuts but he won't touch curly hair. Yes I believe you have that much length. That's the thing with curly hair is that it's springy. And that's the biggest mistake people make in cutting it. They will wet it down and keep it wet while they cut it. Then when it dries POOF! It gets springy and it's much shorter than the stylist intended. You can cut it wet but you have to make allowances for the spring back effect. I usually cut curly hair dry. It's just easier.

Julia1996 · June 12, 2017, 09:06:39 PM

Artesian, your hair looks like it's growing in nicely.

Harley Quinn · June 12, 2017, 09:11:40 PM

Quote from: Artesia on June 12, 2017, 09:03:13 PM
How long have you been growing it? Mine is only 3-3.5" after 9 months. Still better than it was, totally shaved and a huge bald spot.

a year and a half since I got my pixie cut.

Quote from: Julia1996 on June 12, 2017, 09:05:23 PM
You do need to be careful. Ask specifically if the stylist can cut curly hair. Even a phenomenal stylist might not be good with curly hair. One of the guys I work with is amazing with cuts but he won't touch curly hair. Yes I believe you have that much length. That's the thing with curly hair is that it's springy. And that's the biggest mistake people make in cutting it. They will wet it down and keep it wet while they cut it. Then when it dries POOF! It gets springy and it's much shorter than the stylist intended. You can cut it wet but you have to make allowances for the spring back effect. I usually cut curly hair dry. It's just easier.

I have a great hairdresser on retainer. So good in fact, that she doesn't want to cut my hair just yet... Not till it hits my jawline.

Artesia · June 12, 2017, 09:21:10 PM

Quote from: Harley Quinn on June 12, 2017, 09:11:40 PM
a year and a half since I got my pixie cut.

Drat, about another 1-2 years before I have hair good enough to do something with.

Harley Quinn · June 12, 2017, 09:47:02 PM

Quote from: Artesia on June 12, 2017, 09:21:10 PM
Drat, about another 1-2 years before I have hair good enough to do something with.

Don't despair, I have another 2 to 3 years to go myself.

Bols · June 13, 2017, 02:16:42 AM

Quote from: Alanna1990 on June 09, 2017, 04:30:20 PM
ohh let me tell you, not everybody can rock short hair like you do, love your style

Thanks Alanna! I was shocked that my hair turned out!
I didn't know I had it in me. ❤️

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AlyssaJ · June 13, 2017, 11:32:44 PM

Had a session with my therapist today and I arrived a bit early. It was gorgeous outside once again so it seemed like some pics out by the river would be in order. Did my best to capture the waterfall behind me

tgirlamg · June 13, 2017, 11:39:29 PM

Hey All!!!

Loving the hair Evelyn!.. Rockin'!!! ... Harley... Great shot, I love the curly look on you!...Alyssa!!! Looking gorgeous and happy!...You are truly blossoming sister!!!

I've been feeling really good and on top of life lately!... Did some clothes shopping today at my favorite consignment shop and was feeling cute for an old lady!... Scored a too short BCBG dress for next time the hubby takes me out on the town!

Onward we go!!!

Ashley

LizK · June 13, 2017, 11:46:17 PM

You look happy and fabulous!!

TransAm · June 14, 2017, 12:00:08 AM

Quote from: Harley Quinn on June 12, 2017, 07:57:05 PM
So true! I actually had straight hair pre-hormones, Estrogen turned my hair curly. I never wanted curly hair and was perfectly happy with flat, lifeless, bone straight hair. Because I actually liked the hair I was born with, God smacked me and turned it curly.

Hahah, I had the same problem after going on T. My hair was straight as hell and then, one day, it just started getting these weird waves at the front. It's now taken over my entire head.
My fiancée loves it. I'd have soon as rather kept my old hair; curly hair with an undercut style is very, very poofy and unruly.

coldHeart · June 14, 2017, 07:33:36 AM

Alyssa & Ashley WOW looking really hot 😊

AlyssaJ · June 14, 2017, 08:22:59 AM

Quote from: coldHeart on June 14, 2017, 07:33:36 AM
Alyssa & Ashley WOW looking really hot 😊

Thanks girl!! And Ashley, I agree with coldheart here, you're absolutely gorgeous!

Julia1996 · June 14, 2017, 08:51:04 AM

Nice pictures Alyssa. Very feminine. Ashley you look so good. Did you start estrogen before puberty or after?

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