Hair Test Soon-Advice Please

[justtorelax]

Looking for some conversation since I haven't really found any posts from anyone in a similar situation. What is the same as so many on this forum is that I have a great job opportunity that all depends on the results of a hair test within the next week or so. Here's my story:

I've been pretty much a daily smoker for the last 30 years, pretty average stuff, nothing exotic. Mostly a bowl from a small pipe with my wife after work to wind down, maybe two on my days off. My last smoke was May 29th before I flew out of town for the interview for this great job (that's when I was told of the HT), and I've been smoke free since (about 60 days now). After doing all the research I could online, I decided to pursue the Growman version of the Macujo method to prepare for the inevitable test. I considered the Jerry G method but given that I'm in my mid 40's with quite a bit of gray in my light blonde hair, I was told being able to get my hair back to any resemblance of it's natural color without looking very suspicious was pretty much impossible. Here's what I've done almost every day since June 15th:

1. Soak with apple cider vinegar for 30 minutes (I read that white vinegar was OK but ACV was easier on the scalp).
2. Soak with Clean & Clear Pink for 30 minutes.
3. Wash with Tide liquid detergent and scrub for 10 minutes.
4. Wash with Neutrogena T-Sal shampoo and scrub for 10 minutes.
5. Baking soda paste and scrub for 10 minutes.
6. Wash with Toxin Wash and scrub for 10 minutes (added this step around July 15th).
7. Wash with Paul Mitchell 3 and scrub for 10 minutes.

And yes, I did say I have done this almost every day for the last 45 days, sometimes twice a day. I did a home urine test on June 10th and was negative. I did a Hair Confirm home test on June 25th and was negative, but I have read in several forums and in many reviews that Hair Confirm results are questionable so I did not feel comfortable relying too heavily on that negative. I sent a home sample to Psychemedics using the PDT 90on July 19th as I knew I was getting close to an offer and I wanted some assurance that what I'm doing was going to pay off. Unfortunately as of July 27th, their lab has said they have not received my sample, hope that does not mean they are re-testing for confirmation of a positive result.

Yesterday I got a call from my "new job" with a verbal offer so I know the real test is only days away, and now I'm really beginning to panic. Unlike so many of my brothers and sisters out there, I had more than a few days or weeks to prepare and I want to believe that subjecting my head to the Macujo's for a month and a half have produced the results I'm looking for. I also wear my hair at only 3/4"-1" except on the very front which is close to 1-1/2" so I'm also hoping that natural growth is on my side as well, and I have had two haircuts since the process began and will have another trim before the test to stay as close to 3/4" as I can.

Would love to hear any advice, encouragement or feedback anyone has.

justtorelax Reviewed by justtorelax on 07-30-2012. Hair Test Soon-Advice Please Looking for some conversation since I haven't really found any posts from anyone in a similar situation. What is the same as so many on this forum is that I have a great job opportunity that all depends on the results of a hair test within the next week or so. Here's my story: I've been pretty much a daily smoker for the last 30 years, pretty average stuff, nothing exotic. Mostly a bowl from a small pipe with my wife after work to wind down, maybe two on my days off. My last smoke was Rating: 5

[killerweed420]

Hair tests are tough to beat and take a lot of work. Can't help you much there. Keep us informed. I'd like to know if you were able to beat them. You've done pretty much everything you can.

[justtorelax]

Thanks, that's pretty much what I thought. I've read quite a few of your posts and I appreciate the response because you seem like you have quite a bit of knowledge on the subject. I'll keep posting as I have information to pay forward what I learn.

[killerweed420]

Have very little knowledge on hair tests. Have never had to do them and would just refuse them if I was ever asked. I'd rather quit and go find another job than support a company that wants to waste so much money on worthless drug testing.

[justtorelax]

Understood. What makes this so great for me, in part, is I would be working for someone I have worked for in the past and have a tremendous amount of respect for. It's more him than the Company, but he's been with them for several years and loves it. Plus, I've been miserable in my current job for a while and need to get out for my family and my sanity. They don't do random, only pre-employment so I figure for all the upsides, I can work the system for the future financial and quality of life pay-off. Thanks, Killer, I appreciate it!

Anyone else have any thoughts on or experience on the effectiveness of long-term Mac's like I've done vs. the bleach and re-dye? Burnt Toast, any ideas?

[Burnt Toast]

The only thing I have to offer is to check Deige and Jerry G's posts (by clicking on their username and then selecting "Find all posts"). For now, these two individuals are the resident hair testing gurus, unless more comes forward.

Im with KW on this one:

I'd rather quit and go find another job than support a company that wants to waste so much money on worthless drug testing.

I wouldnt work for anyone that utilizes hair testing as part of their drug testing program either.

[justtorelax]

I respect your position and appreciate the candor. Thanks again.

[justtorelax]

Deige:

I've read alot of your posts as well as Jerry G and Fake Boobs Rule, but I haven't seen any info on the repetitive Mac's vs. Jerry's beach and re-dye. If your out there, can you chime in?

[justtorelax]

Got confirmation today that Psychemedics received my sample, but looking at 5 working days for results. I took another test at a private lab which will be sending sample to Quest for testing, also 5-7 days for results. Looking as if I will have to take my real test no later than late next week, so the "prep" tests may not give me much lead time on knowing where I stand.

[killerweed420]

I wish you luck. Let us know how it turns out.
This one of the reasons I've been debt free for most of my life. If an employer is being a dick I just move on. Or occasionally if they're a real dick I hang around for another month or so just to make life miserable for them.lol
I encourage everyone to try and be as debt free as possible. It really takes an enormous weight off your shoulders.