Sorry, but I couldn't contain myself. I measured this morning and I have reached my goal of 45 inches length. It is my longest ever, so I am rather excited about it. I have set a new goal of 48 inches & hopefully I will reach it by the first of next year.
1bnii Hair Type - Length: 45" Goal: 48" Products - Currently Using:
Lush Shampoo bars (Karma,Godiva,Trichomania)
Nature's Gate Herbal Conditioner w/Jojoba
Rose/Lavender vinegar rinses
Monoi and Jojoba oil w/essential oils
Shea Butter Creamy Souffle
BB Brush rarely Hard Rubber & Horn Combs
Routine: Wash 1-2 times weekly. Deep condition with heat cap when time permits Use either Monoi, Jojoba or Shea Butter daily on ends & as pre-shampoo conditioner. I usually use a wide tooth comb but will brush with BBB now & then. Braid before bed and use oil on ends.
mines at 14 inches now just below my shoulders now the way to armpit length, i can also pull my hair round and wear it on one shoulder now.
My fringe is at 7.5 inches, next month it will be mouth length and completley tuckable behind my ears so i am heading into the good zone anytime now. By Christmas i will be very happy as my length should be apl and my fringe should be neck length i cant wait
It's grown 2 inches since I cut it in May. I wish it would grow that fast all the time. In the winter it will slow down, at least it did last year so I assume that is normal for it. I've started CWC again even though it's short. I think that will help keep the ends healthy.
May 07 July 07
1b/F/ii
14/16/27
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
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since I first joined up here and measured it in late June... that surprised me as my hair always seems to grow SOO slowly.. and not the 1/2" per month, but I think I'm going to switch to measuring every second or 3rd month to focus on the health of the hair and is fullness since normally when I grow it out I wind up with very thin hair just past this length... its still thin looking in a bun except a sock bun, but... that will change as I can do more twists and layers into a style too..
Amie in MI
17/17/24 (BSL)
1bMi
currently using a natural bar shampoo (need to look up name at home), jojoba oil, and garnier fructise conditioner/leave in, and looking forward to a chance to go back to henna soon.
Another 1/2 in. I have been steady with the half inch.
Wanda
35"/35.5"/48"+
light brown with lighter natural highlights
1cnii
"FOR WE WALK BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT"
II CORINTHIANS 5:7
The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart. Helen Keller
Character cannot be developed with ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambitions inspired and success achieved. Helen Keller
Go confidently in the directions of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. Henry David Thoreau
And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. Anais Nin
And this is after the trim that I had my husband do last night! I can tell my hair has been growing quickly lately but wow, I didn't expect to see any growth from last month since I had the trim last night. I must have grown about an inch and a half in the last month. WOW! Of course after my trim last night (hubby cut off about 1"), that is still a net gain of a half inch--which is pretty good I think.
My hair has been shedding a ton lately too. I'm assuming faster growth and more shedding is related?
XOXO Erica
Type: 3aCiii (Curly, Coarse, Thick), Brown and Natural
Length: 37 inches (June 2007)
I'm going good and I'm getting less obsesed with my hair congrats for everyone who has reached their goal
hair type: 1Cnii
blond hair with blond high lights
bangs
lenght 29.1/32.5/36
first goal: waist length (reached 01 april 2007) - second goal: hip length - third goal - tailbone length
products that I use:
shampoo
conditioner
deepconditioner
kérastase serum nutri-sculpt leave in conditioner (special for the ends)
at night: a sleep tail, bun or braid.
wet hair: a wide-tooth comb.
dry hair: a normal brush
With long hair, a woman's beauty is timeless." - DR. GM
I'm at 22", and have about 2" to go to a good "solid" bsl with all of my bras (a few are closer LOL) and have measured to my goals so I'll change my siggie to reflect that.
Lady Rymorghe of Hairesticke in the order of the Longhaired Knights
2B/M/iii
short/22"/Classic 42"
1st goal, APL REACHED 5-31-07!
2nd goal, BSL 24"
3rd goal, Waist 32"
4th goal, TB 36"
5th goal, Classic 42"
The nice thing about using centimetres as well as inches for measuring is that you can get from one nice number (80 cm) to the next (35 in) to the next (90 cm) and so on. Anyone know any other units we could use for measuring?
Love,
Willow
1c, F, ii
80 cm / 31.5 in (waist length +)
height: 171 cm / 5 ft 7 in
hair colour: natural honey and caramel with bits of tinsel creeping in
bangs on their way out (F.L.A. Captain)
goal: classic length and then who knows (The floor's the limit???)
NO TRIMS FOR ME 'TILL MAY `08
routine:
daily BBB in the mornings (100 brush strokes)
W/O and rapeseed oil for my ends
Gracious one, play. The universe is an empty shell wherein your mind frolics infinitely.
Oh, all you people, learn how to dance, otherwise the angels in heaven won't know what to do with you. - Augustinus
Am at 15 inches today, which is nigh short of miraculous given how much I've had trimmed this past month in an effort to get it to one length. It's almost there, and I am happily surprised at how much better it looks!
Also been using jojoba oil, and I can see why everyone raves about it! Recently went back to being a blondie, and find myself in need once again of a poo and conditioner that like my hair.
Happy August, everyone!
1aFi . . . presently have a perm and my hair is layered. Growing out bangs as well.
15/17/24
Ultimate Goal: As long as it will go!
Present routine: Shampoo and conditioning every day with Redken All Soft. For a leave-in conditioner I'll either use more of the All Soft or a teaspoon of reconstructor. Not using any heated styling tools, last trim was early March. Oiling with EVOO a couple times a month, wanting to experiment with different oils.
CWC method, with pre-wash vinegar rinses. Wash everyother day, working on going longer!
Supplements:
Womens Ultra Mega
Biotin
Silica
Flax seed oil
~Just cut 7 inches off of hair, bangs are now the same length as the rest of my hair and no more layers now!!! Growing out perm almost done, about four inches left! It has been one year since I started growing out my bad perm, at the time I did the perm my hair was about 30 inches:(
otherwise known as 96 cm. And I've decided to be bold and set my goal length at 40". I've never had the urge to grow longer than 35", but now with the aloe vera, my hair feels so great at longer lengths, I might just give this a try and see where it takes me.
Still an inch short of my length before my last trim (sigh) back in May. Hopefully I'll get some good summer growth here, coming up. Haven't had that yet. But my hair and ends have been happy, so it's all good.mermayd
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. ~Author Unknown
Mermayd
2bfii
18/34/34 - with a thick, blunt hemline!
I WILL NOT TRIM 'TILL MAY 2008.
Nexxus Therappe shampoo
Zerran Moisture Pak conditioner
Zerran Negate clarifying treatment
Joico K-pak reconstructor
jojoba oil as a leave-in
coconut oil deep treatments with heat
wide-tooth jumbo rake comb
wooden comb
"sleep tail" at night
I think I am going to do a trim and take off at least 1.4" though. Happy for the 1/2"!
~Kara
24.5/36.5/?? 1aFii
Shampoo – Wednesday and Sunday nights - my homemade formula or Suave Naturals
ACV rinse - infused with mint, basil, rosemary and sage w/ lemon EO after shampooing
Conditioner - Suave Naturals as a leave-in
Deep conditioning - every weekend - shea butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil &/or Africa’s Best Herbal oil – usually left on from Saturday evening to my Sunday wash
Fruit of the Earth 100% Aloe Vera gel – glossing and setting gel
or 31.5". That's if my son measured correctly. DH's measurement was different but since his numbers indicate no real growth and we both think my hair is looking a lot longer I'm going with son's numbers. Next month will probably show who was right.
Woohoo Lori! Way to grow!
May 2007
1c/M/ii
Dark brown with natural red and silver highights.
Starting length 25"/62.5cm
Current length 30"/75 cm
Goal 36"/90cm
Shampoo: Organic Formulations diluted with herbal tea
Conditioners: Organic Formulations or Nature's Gate mixed with honey 1:1
Other: Sweet almond oil; EVOO; ACV infused with herbs; BBB; wooden comb.
Current routine (trying to keep it as simple as possible): CWC on the weekend (first 'C' usually several hours before washing), scalp washes every 2nd day; oiling at night; braids for bed.
'Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfailing beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.' 1 Peter 3:3-4
good for you! 32" on me is around waist I think. Hips is maybe 34? and TB is another 2" beyond that. I can't wait until it's that long.....8" to waist for me! 10 months OY.......IF I continue to get 1" a month. I've pretty much kept that up; considering trims and stuff and starting from above my shoulders in Oct./Nov. last year, I've grown about 8 inches since then.....I should be to bsl by the end of Sept. and waist by May, allowing for a few little microtrims in there. Hopefully anyway....
Lady Rymorghe of Hairesticke in the order of the Longhaired Knights
2B/M/iii
short/22"/Classic 42"
1st goal, APL REACHED 5-31-07!
2nd goal, BSL 24"
3rd goal, Waist 32"
4th goal, TB 36"
5th goal, Classic 42"
My hair grew half an inch, phew! I was worried, as I had no growth last month. Funny, it feels much longer. I think if I tilt my head back, could sit on it about? Being short, has it's plus side with hair!
21/36.5/?
1BFii
Hair: All natural dark brown with silver creeping in.
Prewash: Jojoba used before washing, as a preconditioner treatment occasionally.
Washing: CWC Method twice a week. Cold as I can stand it final rinse.
Shampoo/Conditioner: Aussie Mega/Aussie Moist and Suave Naturals. Try other brands, like Nature Gate, now and then.
Comb: Bone/Bakelite, never brush.
For Sleeping: Loose bun.
Kind Regards,
lacemitts
This message has been edited by lacemitts on Aug 2, 2007 9:22 PM
We are at the same length, but I've got a couple of inches to go before I could sit on my hair! BTW, I am 5'9" - how tall are you?
~Kara
24.5/36.5/?? 1aFii
Shampoo – Wednesday and Sunday nights - my homemade formula or Suave Naturals
ACV rinse - infused with mint, basil, rosemary and sage w/ lemon EO after shampooing
Conditioner - Suave Naturals as a leave-in
Deep conditioning - every weekend - shea butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil &/or Africa’s Best Herbal oil – usually left on from Saturday evening to my Sunday wash
Fruit of the Earth 100% Aloe Vera gel – glossing and setting gel
i am barely 5 Foot 2 inches. Not much good about being so short, except hair. I would love to be tall like you! Your hair is just so perfectly pretty Kara.
21/36.5/?
1BFii
Hair: All natural dark brown with silver creeping in.
Prewash: Jojoba used before washing, as a preconditioner treatment occasionally.
Washing: CWC Method twice a week. Cold as I can stand it final rinse.
Shampoo/Conditioner: Aussie Mega/Aussie Moist and Suave Naturals. Try other brands, like Nature Gate, now and then.
Comb: Bone/Bakelite, never brush.
For Sleeping: Loose bun.
Kind Regards,
lacemitts
is the length of the longest layer of my hair. The bulk of my hair falls more between 24.5 and 25. But still, that means an inch of growth over the past month. Lately, I've been gaining just 1/2" per month, so this was a pleasant surprise.. Yay!
This message has been edited by kisses4alexandra on Aug 3, 2007 2:30 AM
Hello everyone! I am at 33.5". I cannot remember what i was at last month, but I am pretty sure I have had over 1/2 inch of growth. My hair has just reached hip length, YAY! I was considering a trim soon, but I have decided to delay it for a few more weeks as I am liking it at this length.
After a traumatic cut of split ends I am growing once again. 1/2 inch for me!
Rachel is 19
Olive oil on ends just before combing to help with snarls, 2x a day.
Shampoo every 5 days with Clairol's Shimmer Lights, and follow up with Suave for kids 2 in one shampoo no more tangle formula.
Experimenting with ACV, CWC, honey, and cholesterol.
Started measuring August 06, at 36.5 inches
1cCii ~ Natural Silver
July 1st - Reached 40 inches
July 14 - Cut back to 36.5
Can I count my first month measuring as a "measure in?" I already can't wait until next month's measure in to see how much my hair grows. I've never done it, so I don't have any idea of my growth rate. Yeah, this is fun!
18.75/--/29 Had almost BSL hair, then cut it SL.
Hair Type 2a/N/ii
Products:
I've been trying to stick to all natural stuff, Nature's Gate, Avalon Organics, etc.
John Master's defrizz oil
Method:
Used to S&C 6x/wk. I am currently in the process of trying to go Shampoo-Free.
BBB
Processes:
Home highlight kit 1yr. ago (mistake!)
Chemical dye to natural color
2 Applications henna Aug.'06, Oct.'06
A steady ahlf an inch again. At this rate I'll be at classic length in 3 and a half years ish. Just in time for turning 30 Gives me something to look forward to
21/23.75/classic (44 inches on me)
1cNii
Wash once every 3 days with Lush shower jelly or shampoo bars
Condition roughly once a month, currently with Lush jungle.
I only comb my hair with occasional scalp massage with a bristle brush.
Henna whenever I think it needs it.
Hair Type = 1c/f/i Hair Length = 26.25" (BSL+) Hair Goal = Waist and further! Products = Currently testing out Suave for extra strength, but I really miss my Garnier Fructis. Still using GF deep conditioner.
My Regimen: I wash and condition every other day, leaving the conditioner in for 10-15 minutes (the last thing I do is rinse it out) and deep conditioning on the weekends. I find that if I blow-dry my hair straight, it's less susceptible to tangling and breaking throughout the day. Trimming would be nice every 3 months or so, but I've had so much trouble with stylists cutting off more than I asked that I've gone a year now with no trim. (Ack!)
I don't do a lot of styling because I hate my fly-aways and I hate styling products even more. They dry out my hair! (After reading the boards, though, I may start using Aloe Vera gel as a styling product/leave-in conditioner. It's worth a try.
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May 07 
July 07
congrats for everyone who has reached their goal 
I knew my hair grew fast but I didn't think this fast!! 
Hello everyone! I am at 33.5". I cannot remember what i was at last month, but I am pretty sure I have had over 1/2 inch of growth. My hair has just reached hip length, YAY! I was considering a trim soon, but I have decided to delay it for a few more weeks as I am liking it at this length.
