Full Version: Hair Trauma
I wonder if that was an accident?
I had my hair short for about a year when I was 14. My mum loved it so much, she still asks me to cut it off again! But I won't, since people seem to have enough trouble with determining my gender as it is.
I wonder how she'd react if I ever told her my hair would have to come off again, and why
I wonder how she'd react if I ever told her my hair would have to come off again, and why
QUOTE(Emile James @ Jan 3 2007, 11:38 AM) [snapback]1155218[/snapback]
more shaved heads nuns and veils!:)
"Passionist nuns live some of the most austere religious lives: They shave their heads; get up at 2 a.m. every day to pray; whip themselves with small leather lashes to share in the pain of Christ’s flogging; practice long-term fasting, give up foods such as fruit and vegetables during the summer as penance, and only speak one hour a day. Their suffering, they believe, can help save lost souls."
"Although their faces seem pale and gaunt, their eyes tired with black circles, these women laugh and tell jokes and poke fun at slow-praying sisters or sisters who fall asleep during their vigils"
"Sister Marie Michelle is tall with sparkling blue eyes. If she had hair, it would be thick and black. Even without makeup and after years of less than five hours of sleep a night, her face beams a wide smile. But she is quite serious when she says she made the decision to become a nun at the age of four.
The story goes that little Marie stood on a kneeler while her mother prayed beside her. In front of them sat a nun. “I leaned over the pew and I grabbed the bottom of her veil and I picked it up to see what was underneath it. And my mom grabbed my hand and was mortified and she said: ‘Don’t touch the nun! She’s married to Jesus.’ That was it for me!.”
Where did you get this information, if you don't mind my asking? Which Passionist community is this? The Passionists still practice the discipline? I didn't realize they still did this. . .although I knew they did at one time.
QUOTE(HisChild @ Jan 3 2007, 10:24 PM) [snapback]1155667[/snapback]
Where did you get this information, if you don't mind my asking? Which Passionist community is this? The Passionists still practice the discipline? I didn't realize they still did this. . .although I knew they did at one time.
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My guess was that it's in St. Louis. I've been to visit them before and the grill looks familiar. And here's more from the Archdiocese's vocations website.
QUOTE(HisChild @ Jan 3 2007, 08:24 PM) [snapback]1155667[/snapback]
Where did you get this information, if you don't mind my asking? Which Passionist community is this? The Passionists still practice the discipline? I didn't realize they still did this. . .although I knew they did at one time.
Glory to Jesus Christ
no problem, i should of said who they were at the beggining
Passionists Nuns
The foundation of Passionist Nuns in the Archdiocese of St. Louis dates from February 1948. Cloistered contemplatives dedicated to the Passion of Jesus Christ, the nuns lead lives of prayer, silence and sacrifice centred on the Mass, the Divine Office, intercession for the Church and all mankind, and the preparation of altar breads for numerous parishes.
http://www.stlvocations.org/Extreme_Living/passionists.shtml
For more information about the Passionist Nuns, write Mother Superior;
Passionist Nuns Monastery;
15700 Clayton Road;
Ellisville, MO 63011-2300.
while NOT all passionist Monasteries do , this Community does practice the "discipline", after Matins, in the cloister exit hall, lights out, in community, leather straps on bear skin, BUT not to break the skin...just as the Missionaries of Charity, Carmelites in Pau, etc, still do today. offering their sufferings primarily for release of souls in Purgatory.
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7447/36...nists%203.1.jpg
also the Canons Regular of the New Jerusalem, celebrate Traditional Latin mass at the Nuns Monastery on Sundays...
http://www.canonsregular.com/Elevation%20a...Holy%20Mass.jpg
Peace and godness of Christ!
Emile-James
Thanks for sharing this. That was one thing that impressed me about St Louis...they had a TON of religious there! (I was a travel nurse there back in 2002.) That's impressive that they still use the discipline. Kudos to them!
Just out of curiousity, has anyone here done Locks for Love? I was thinking about doing it, but I went to schedule an appointment to get my hair cut and the stylist said my hair would be really short because they have to cut off ten inches. I decided to wait a bit so that it grows longer before I do that. My question is do they take hair with split ends? If they don't, I might as well get it cut now (keeping it longish).
I haven't because I was told they won't do dyed hair either.
QUOTE(TrueImage @ Jan 3 2007, 11:14 PM) [snapback]1155707[/snapback]
Just out of curiousity, has anyone here done Locks for Love? I was thinking about doing it, but I went to schedule an appointment to get my hair cut and the stylist said my hair would be really short because they have to cut off ten inches. I decided to wait a bit so that it grows longer before I do that. My question is do they take hair with split ends? If they don't, I might as well get it cut now (keeping it longish).
I'm sure they'd appreciate it without the split ends. Exactly why I didn't wait any longer. And really.. try not to wait too long! I waited and waited and mine was so damaged that it got cut really short. Yes, it's still several inches past my shoulders but compared to what it was... it's SHORT.
I've never dyed/permed my hair so that's not an issue for me...it's just the fact it hasn't been cut in ages.
of course..one could become a Buddhist nun, and just get it over with.no need to worry about a veil slipping either!:)
:P
:P
I'd worry about getting it healthy first.. and then do the Locks for Love thing later.
ahh it will grow back and you'll have a beautiful gift to give to our lord when you enter religious life, my hair is very long now, I have been growing it for about 2 years now and I will get it cut before I enter my community (they have us cut our hair at entrance) and I will be donating it to locks of love, actually a tradition I started way back in HS, I'd let my hair grow for about 2-3 years really long and then get it cut and donate it, and perhaps you could do the same with your hair, and next time it won't seem so sad because you'll know it's going to help someone else 
QUOTE(Emile James @ Jan 3 2007, 10:57 PM) [snapback]1155691[/snapback]
^ The blonde in the picture is the back of my head!
QUOTE(TrueImage @ Jan 3 2007, 11:14 PM) [snapback]1155707[/snapback]
Just out of curiousity, has anyone here done Locks for Love? I was thinking about doing it, but I went to schedule an appointment to get my hair cut and the stylist said my hair would be really short because they have to cut off ten inches. I decided to wait a bit so that it grows longer before I do that. My question is do they take hair with split ends? If they don't, I might as well get it cut now (keeping it longish).
I've done Locks for Love... I cut 10" off about 5 years ago. My roommate did it. (It was the first time my hair was above my shoulders in over 12 years or something.) I'm sure there were some split ends in there. But I did receive a nice "thank you" in the mail from Locks for Love a few weeks after I mailed the hair in.
I'm thinking about doing it again, but I need to have a 2" trim. And then I'd still have about 4" to go.... so I'm a little up in the (h)air about it.
Here is information on Locks of Love, it is really a great organization and wonderful way to give to another!
go to: http://www.locksoflove.org/donate_hair.php
it will give you all the information you need on donating your hair!
Love and Prayers!
Just out of curiousity, has anyone here done Locks for Love? I was thinking about doing it, but I went to schedule an appointment to get my hair cut and the stylist said my hair would be really short because they have to cut off ten inches. I decided to wait a bit so that it grows longer before I do that. My question is do they take hair with split ends? If they don't, I might as well get it cut now (keeping it longish).
go to: http://www.locksoflove.org/donate_hair.php
it will give you all the information you need on donating your hair!
Love and Prayers!
QUOTE(TrueImage @ Jan 3 2007, 11:14 PM) [snapback]1155707[/snapback]
Just out of curiousity, has anyone here done Locks for Love? I was thinking about doing it, but I went to schedule an appointment to get my hair cut and the stylist said my hair would be really short because they have to cut off ten inches. I decided to wait a bit so that it grows longer before I do that. My question is do they take hair with split ends? If they don't, I might as well get it cut now (keeping it longish).
Hugheyforlife........I'm sorry I pressed the wrong "Smilie"!!!!
Locks of Love
My daughter has done it twice now. Lopped off about 10 inches both times. She did it because my wifey went thru cancer a while back.
I highly recommend it if yer hair is long enough to donate.
My daughter has done it twice now. Lopped off about 10 inches both times. She did it because my wifey went thru cancer a while back.
I highly recommend it if yer hair is long enough to donate.
I've heard not-so-good things about Locks of Love - although not being in the USA this is all quite second-hand information of course. It was something about them not being completely honest about how they use the hair donated to them, not being ethical in their practices, and not administering their finances in a way one might expect with a charity.
But take this with a pinch of salt! If anyone's interested I'll try and dig up the source where I read all this.
Love and prayers,
PP
But take this with a pinch of salt! If anyone's interested I'll try and dig up the source where I read all this.
Love and prayers,
PP
QUOTE(puellapaschalis @ Jan 4 2007, 06:31 AM) [snapback]1155872[/snapback]
I've heard not-so-good things about Locks of Love - although not being in the USA this is all quite second-hand information of course. It was something about them not being completely honest about how they use the hair donated to them, not being ethical in their practices, and not administering their finances in a way one might expect with a charity.
But take this with a pinch of salt! If anyone's interested I'll try and dig up the source where I read all this.
Love and prayers,
PP
QUOTE(puellapaschalis @ Jan 4 2007, 06:31 AM) [snapback]1155872[/snapback]
I've heard not-so-good things about Locks of Love - although not being in the USA this is all quite second-hand information of course. It was something about them not being completely honest about how they use the hair donated to them, not being ethical in their practices, and not administering their finances in a way one might expect with a charity.
But take this with a pinch of salt! If anyone's interested I'll try and dig up the source where I read all this.
Love and prayers,
PP
Yes, I have heard similar stories. There is no guarantee your hair is donated. Ironoically... there is an Oprah commercial on the tv right now where women get their hair cut and donated. (Freaky!)
I did, however, find this site for Beautiful Lengths. It might be an alternative....
QUOTE(shortnun @ Jan 4 2007, 08:23 AM) [snapback]1155895[/snapback]
Ironoically... there is an Oprah commercial on the tv right now where women get their hair cut and donated. (Freaky!)
I've seen that episode. There's a ton of people behind baracades and then they have a hair cutting station in front. And all these women are just coming up and volunteering to lop off their hair...
Ok, I did some memory-racking. It comes from a community on LJ, hence the useage of the word "evil" that is somewhat looser than we are accustomed to:
Further, people are pointed to that community's memories section and the relevant Wikipedia article.
However, please bear in mind that the memories I'm talking about (and the discussions got pretty fervent that I recall) were at least two years old, so it's very possible that the situation has changed since then. It goes without saying that whilst LJ and Wikipedia have their advantages, they're not guaranteed to be impartial and totally correct in what's said on there.
Love and prayers,
PP
ETA: I've just spotted shortnun's post; apologies for the duplication.
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Locks of Love. An evil company who has great success convincing otherwise good-meaning people to donate their hair. In truth, they sometimes don’t pick up the hair that’s donated at all, let people think they make wigs for kids with cancer in general when they do not, make very few wigs at all, sell most donations they do pick up for cash, and only recently started opening their books to the Better Business Bureau. Don’t make the mistake of posting that you’re donating your beautiful long hair to LoL to help out some needy child unless you’re prepared to get an earful of how you’ve been tricked.
Further, people are pointed to that community's memories section and the relevant Wikipedia article.
However, please bear in mind that the memories I'm talking about (and the discussions got pretty fervent that I recall) were at least two years old, so it's very possible that the situation has changed since then. It goes without saying that whilst LJ and Wikipedia have their advantages, they're not guaranteed to be impartial and totally correct in what's said on there.
Love and prayers,
PP
ETA: I've just spotted shortnun's post; apologies for the duplication.
A coworker donated to LoL, and said she was paranoid after hearing similar stories. When she called them, she said she had well over a foot of healthy hair she would donate IF they'd talk to her about where the hair was going FIRST. Someone finally told her that unless she was cutting off her hair FOR someone in particular, they couldn't guarantee if or when her hair would be made into a wig. She asked if they sold hair. . ..they only said 'rarely'. Whatever that means. They also said it had to be 'pure' hair, without chemical perms, or dyes. (which is how I know I would be out of the loop, since I have dyed my grey over the past several years.) This is recall, mind you, from last year. Anyone serious about donating there, I could call her and ask, as we no longer work together ( I still have her home #).
God bless!
Oh, Lauren. . .this was from an earlier post, but I didn't get a response. . .wasn't sure if you saw it. . .when your mom was growing out her grey. ..any tips for how she did it, to avoid the whole grey on top, color on bottom look? Or other suggestions?
God bless!
Oh, Lauren. . .this was from an earlier post, but I didn't get a response. . .wasn't sure if you saw it. . .when your mom was growing out her grey. ..any tips for how she did it, to avoid the whole grey on top, color on bottom look? Or other suggestions?
Thank you, HisChild, that was very informative! I have highlights in my hair, so I can't donate it. Which really is a pity since my hair grows very fast and is of donatable quality, I think...
My mum dyed the roots of her hair with non-permanent dye when she was growing it out. But now that she's moved to France it bleaches so much from the sun that she's a blonde again
My mum dyed the roots of her hair with non-permanent dye when she was growing it out. But now that she's moved to France it bleaches so much from the sun that she's a blonde again
Should I, Deo volente, get to my investiture, I'm half considering suggesting that it simply go on the monastery's compost heap. It might as well help grow the veggies.
Love and prayers,
PP
Love and prayers,
PP
Apart from that it doesn't decompose... at least, not in less than 30 years or so
Maybe it's time that you acknowledged that your hair is gorgeous. It's not vanity to think that someone else might be happy with it!
Maybe it's time that you acknowledged that your hair is gorgeous. It's not vanity to think that someone else might be happy with it!
QUOTE(HisChild @ Jan 4 2007, 09:08 AM) [snapback]1155902[/snapback]
Oh, Lauren. . .this was from an earlier post, but I didn't get a response. . .wasn't sure if you saw it. . .when your mom was growing out her grey. ..any tips for how she did it, to avoid the whole grey on top, color on bottom look? Or other suggestions?
To tell you the truth, she didn't do anything to the roots while the grey was growing out. She kept saying during that whole year (and probably the year I was at OLAM, too) that she couldn't wait for the grey to be grown out more. She now has grey hair and her natural color, but the roots are the same color as the ends now... to me it really looks beautiful! She started growing it out in reparation for the sins of the world, and it was very difficult for her (she has a LOT of VERY beautiful hair... everyone compliments her hair). It was hard for her but I think she's really glad she did it because now she doesn't have to worry about having it dyed anymore. With so much hair, it was a big hassle for her to dye it (and when she had it dyed at home, it was yours truly doing it! Sometimes highlighting it too!) lol, we had fun, but we're both glad she let it "go grey"
QUOTE(Emile James @ Jan 3 2007, 11:25 PM) [snapback]1155723[/snapback]
of course..one could become a Buddhist nun, and just get it over with.no need to worry about a veil slipping either!:)
:P
LOL! Well, that's how most communities' sisters look once they have the habit
QUOTE(VeniteAdoremus @ Jan 4 2007, 05:33 PM) [snapback]1155906[/snapback]
Apart from that it doesn't decompose... at least, not in less than 30 years or so
Maybe it's time that you acknowledged that your hair is gorgeous. It's not vanity to think that someone else might be happy with it!
My opinion of my hair is not the point here
Anyway, I did some googling and a whole bunch of sites told me that human hair is good to put on the composting heap. So it takes 30 years? Nothing in the big scheme of things 
Love and prayers,
PP
PS This is all assuming the monastery even has a composting heap, of course.
I like what St. Therese did with hers 
They arranged it in a frame with flowers. At OLAM, the hair that gets cut is placed on a silver tray and put on the altar for the day of the sisters Investment- to symbolize that it is a gift to Our Lord.
They arranged it in a frame with flowers. At OLAM, the hair that gets cut is placed on a silver tray and put on the altar for the day of the sisters Investment- to symbolize that it is a gift to Our Lord.
QUOTE(puellapaschalis @ Jan 4 2007, 06:31 AM) [snapback]1155872[/snapback]
I've heard not-so-good things about Locks of Love - although not being in the USA this is all quite second-hand information of course. It was something about them not being completely honest about how they use the hair donated to them, not being ethical in their practices, and not administering their finances in a way one might expect with a charity.
But take this with a pinch of salt! If anyone's interested I'll try and dig up the source where I read all this.
Love and prayers,
PP
Well then...forget that. I'll keep my hair until I find something better to do with it.
QUOTE(shortnun @ Jan 4 2007, 12:51 AM) [snapback]1155743[/snapback]
^ The blonde in the picture is the back of my head!
I've done Locks for Love... I cut 10" off about 5 years ago. My roommate did it. (It was the first time my hair was above my shoulders in over 12 years or something.) I'm sure there were some split ends in there. But I did receive a nice "thank you" in the mail from Locks for Love a few weeks after I mailed the hair in.
I'm thinking about doing it again, but I need to have a 2" trim. And then I'd still have about 4" to go.... so I'm a little up in the (h)air about it.
your hair looks so prettttty!!
i've always dreamed of pretty straight hair like that!!
ps: laura, that colored picture of me... i was really sick!!! haha that's when i was just starting to get vertigo!
QUOTE(Totus Tuus @ Jan 4 2007, 08:02 AM) [snapback]1155918[/snapback]
I like what St. Therese did with hers
They arranged it in a frame with flowers. At OLAM, the hair that gets cut is placed on a silver tray and put on the altar for the day of the sisters Investment- to symbolize that it is a gift to Our Lord.
QUOTE(Emile James @ Jan 4 2007, 04:59 PM) [snapback]1155942[/snapback]
Emile... Where did you find this picture? It is awesome!!!
QUOTE(Jennirom @ Jan 4 2007, 09:16 AM) [snapback]1155950[/snapback]
Emile... Where did you find this picture? It is awesome!!!
well, i found it here, http://www.thelittleway.com/ and here, http://www.catholic-forum.com/SAINTS/stt02001.htm or here
http://www.catholictradition.org/Lisieux/lisieux4-5.htm
when i lived/worked in Lisieux 4 years ago, for 3 months..going down to the Carmels little museum on the left side they have her train of hair framed up behind glass, i was actually surprised at how much hair they kept and framed..
i did not take this pic. i could scan my pics and postcards i sent home i guess....
By His mercy, Emile-James
Thank you Emile. I have visited Lisieux several times and whilst I've been to the Church and Basillica, I haven't been to the museum..Will do so next time.God Bless.
QUOTE(stuckinamo @ Jan 4 2007, 10:39 AM) [snapback]1155929[/snapback]
ps: laura, that colored picture of me... i was really sick!!! haha that's when i was just starting to get vertigo!
and still you're beautiful.
...... don't make me jealous.. 
haha awww thanks.
WOW st. therese's hair = GORGEOUS!!!!!!!
WOW st. therese's hair = GORGEOUS!!!!!!!
QUOTE(Totus Tuus @ Jan 4 2007, 10:02 AM) [snapback]1155918[/snapback]
I like what St. Therese did with hers
They arranged it in a frame with flowers. At OLAM, the hair that gets cut is placed on a silver tray and put on the altar for the day of the sisters Investment- to symbolize that it is a gift to Our Lord.I think something similar happens with the CFRs. I know each girl has her own silver bowl for her hair which is kept by the community.
QUOTE(stuckinamo @ Jan 4 2007, 04:54 PM) [snapback]1156162[/snapback]
haha awww thanks.
WOW st. therese's hair = GORGEOUS!!!!!!!
Seriously!
We were looking at a book during my visit in NY and saw the picture of it. They way it's edited in this book though is just perfect for seeing it really well. It's her hair against a white background and the page is quite large. It's like large children's book size so it's not quite as tiny as it is on here.If you get time to spend in the library at the novitiate, you might look at it. I think it's sitting on the little table in front of the cases. (Sr. Miriam could point it out for you if she's around.)
thanks!! i'll look!! it'll probably be a year or so though... 
this thread might be my favorite!
QUOTE(stuckinamo @ Jan 4 2007, 05:02 PM) [snapback]1156164[/snapback]
thanks!! i'll look!! it'll probably be a year or so though... this thread might be my favorite!
i'm an idiot. i'm sorry. i keep mixing you and trueimage up.
i don't know why.
QUOTE(Emile James @ Jan 4 2007, 10:59 AM) [snapback]1155942[/snapback]
Wow!! she had such beautiful hair!!
St. Therese did have prettty hair, she was pretty anyway though
This thread reminds me about something I once read (was it in A Right to be Merry?): "women can get vain over sackcloth" 
Love and prayers,
PP
Love and prayers,
PP
QUOTE(puellapaschalis @ Jan 4 2007, 05:52 PM) [snapback]1156183[/snapback]
This thread reminds me about something I once read (was it in A Right to be Merry?): "women can get vain over sackcloth"
QUOTE(TrueImage @ Jan 4 2007, 06:14 PM) [snapback]1156167[/snapback]
I KNOW HER!!!!!!!!!!!! i had lunch with her a year ago november!! we talked about her discernment process and stuff!! she's so much fun!!!
what neat pictures!!
QUOTE(puellapaschalis @ Jan 4 2007, 06:52 PM) [snapback]1156183[/snapback]
This thread reminds me about something I once read (was it in A Right to be Merry?): "women can get vain over sackcloth"
Love and prayers,
PP
Too true, too true. Been there, accually
My step-niece SHAVED her head to raise money for something that at the moment I can't remember. She said it was fun and she got to wear baseball caps in school. LOL
Oh btw she was about 10 or so!!!
Also, so the hair is cut, offer up your feelings about this issue to God for the salvation of souls!
Oh btw she was about 10 or so!!!
Also, so the hair is cut, offer up your feelings about this issue to God for the salvation of souls!
QUOTE(TrueImage @ Jan 4 2007, 05:14 PM) [snapback]1156167[/snapback]
Aren't they awesome.
I posted about them on my blog. QUOTE(puellapaschalis @ Jan 4 2007, 05:52 PM) [snapback]1156183[/snapback]
This thread reminds me about something I once read (was it in A Right to be Merry?): "women can get vain over sackcloth"
Love and prayers,
PP
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