Rapunzel, Rapunzel Let Down Your Long Hair

Is that... is that hair gel? 

I have been growing my hair out for a while now in hopes that one day I will be able to donate it.  My hair grows very very slowly, it's thick, and has been it's natural color for many a years.  In the meantime I have needed to try to maintain this hair, and achieve perfect moisturizing so someone hopefully one day will be able to wear it.  I absolutely hate brushing my hair, and mainly because it's dry and that equals tangles.  Now, to help my hair balance out I only shampoo or condition it about once or twice a week with Tigi products, and for the other days I use a vinegar/water homemade mixture.  I was hesitant to do this at first, but with the guidance and experience of another I took the plunge and made my own mixture.  This was also one of the many things vinegar could be used for in the giant list I previously blogged about, and I always want to practice what I preach. 

I made my shampoo ratio which consisted of 1 tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar to 1 cup of water, and I put it is a little squirt bottle that I purchased at Ikea for $.99.  When I use it I don't really put it on the roots of my hair, but the body I really let the mixture bask in it.  I also apply it to my already wet hair.  This has helped in general with the tangles, and I also started using a comb instead of a brush.  Brushes apparently break up the hair and really damage it, especially when used when the hair is wet.  Your welcome boys for that tid bit of information.  Combing it is also recommended when preparing to donate your hair.  Below are two sites for donating hair:


Pantene Beautiful Lengths
Wigs for Kids

I am hesitant to send it to the very popular organization called Locks of Love because they have been published for not always making good use of the hair, and/or making a profit on their donations. Here is an article explaining in further detail.

I hope that if you were considering donating your hair this has helped, and for the others who are male (although they can definitely donate too!) or if you just have absolutely no interest, it's knowledge to pass onto others.

Thanks for reading, as always.