I hope I'm not starting this thread too early. I don't even know what my 'official' measurement is yet (I know it's grown this month but I don't know how much) but I do have one to report so here goes ...
May 2007
1c/M/ii
Dark brown with natural red and silver highights.
Starting length 25"/62.5cm
Current length 31.5"/80 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
Lacemitts is currently on vacation in England (hope you're having a wondeful time if you read this) and before she left she emailed me and asked me to post her measurement. She's grown 1" in the past month. Woo-hoo!
(I so wish the 38" was my measurement but it's almost as exciting posting it for Lace as it would be if it was my own).
May 2007
1c/M/ii
Dark brown with natural red and silver highights.
Starting length 25"/62.5cm
Current length 31.5"/80 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
We used to be the same length. Now look how much longer she is than me! Goes to show how much I trimmed off!
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.
Zerran Criteria shampoo
Zerran Moisture Pak conditioner
Zerran Negate clarifying treatment
Zerran Omni-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
An inch for the month? England weather must make hair grow. Or maybe it's the happiness? Lacemitts! Send us pictures when you come back from across the pond. England - what a fabulous vacation destination. (And I got to say 'across the pond' too.)
And a wave to Jules in the southern hemi too. It's nice of you to post for Lace.
"Be who you are and say what you feel because
people who mind don't matter and people who
matter don't mind." ~Dr. Seuss
1b M ii
24"/39"/Cruising toward Classic
Current fave oil: Kara's leave-in recipe, applied to length after wash
Shampoo: Giovanni
Conditioner: Giovanni
Madora comb and a BBB
Wash about every four days
Lil's blog: http://alittlegrace.blogspot.com/>
This message has been edited by lilianaliliana on Oct 2, 2007 3:29 PM
Which means an inch and a half growth. I think that must be wrong but DB is pretty careful with the measuring. He's a perfectionist. Works for me though, that's a hell of a growth spurt and totally out of season.
21/25.25/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.
i measured in at 25 INCHES AAAAHHHHHHH
i am so feeling groovyand hip and with it cat.25 incehes oh yes
(dances the discohttp://www.network54.com/Realm/hairrealm/th_hair002.jpg
love and be loved
god so loved the world he gave his only begotten son,that whosoever believes in him,shall not perish and have everlasting life
Lady Jessie of Hair Forke and Sticke in the Order of the Longhair Knights
death cannot stop true love,it can only delay it for a while
current-24 1/2
goal-4
40 and beyond
I think it's my cedarwood oil massages. I'll do it this coming month and see if it happens again.
18.75/20/29 Had almost BSL hair, then cut it SL.
Hair Type 2a/N/ii
Products:
Trying to find what works for me
All natural shampoo bars (Burts Bees), ACV rinse
John Masters hair defrizz oil
Methods:
Trying to wash every 3 dy. (was a daily S+C, went no S+C for 8 wk., and was not impressed)
cedarwood oil scalp massage every evening
BBB when necessary
absolutely no heat styling
Processes:
Home highlight kit 1yr. ago (mistake!)
Chemical dye to natural color
2 Applications henna Aug.'06, Oct.'06
This message has been edited by daisyjane23 on Oct 1, 2007 10:53 AM
I didn't want to measure this month since I'm afraid this will make it month four of no growth and quite frankly, I just don't want to stress about it. But I'm totally going to try the nightly scalp massage! I can only hope my results are as good as yours!
Hairy facts of life - 23" long, type 2cciii
Wash - Terressentials body wash and hair mud - no conditioner.
Treat daily with either Cocoa butter oil or Herbal Sea Concentrate with EO to help detangle and smooth.
Treat weekly with Ojon Hair Restorative, or jojoba with rosemary and ylang ylang eo.
MP detangling comb, no brushing, two braids for bed.
blog over at www.harkriderlets.blogspot.com
My hair is surprisingly not bad at the ends considering not trimming in so long. It's been 5 months since my last trim. I do miss the blunt hemline, but I'm getting more and more used to the fairytale -- hopefully one day I can have both long hair and a blunt hemline.
I like that I'm back to the Zerran shampoo. I have to wash every 2nd day -- it doesn't last as long and I get the greasies quickly but I feel like it's very gentle on my hair.
Didn't have my usual growth spurt this summer. What's up with that??
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.
Zerran Criteria shampoo
Zerran Moisture Pak conditioner
Zerran Negate clarifying treatment
Zerran Omni-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
How are YOU? I think fairytale ends looks so pretty on wavy hair. If mine was just more wavy, I'd go for a more tapered look too. Some days mine looks so straight and other days it's just straining to have a bit of a wave (like in my pic below in my current length post) - but it's never truly wavy anymore... guess it's too long and the weight pulls it down. Plopping doesnt help at all anymore!
Anyway, just wanted to wave and say howdy!
Avrilon
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours, they move finished and complete, gifted
with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not our breathren, they
are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendor and travail of the earth.
Henry Beston (1888 - 1968) from The Outermost House
I'm not actually "going for" a more tapered look, I'm just frustrated overall with the trim/don't trim thing. If I keep my blunt hemline I never gain length. So I've decided to not trim 'till May (which will be one full year) and then have a small trim to even things up. Unfortunately, if I were to trim to where I'd have a blunt hemline again, I'm afraid it will be back to where I started Can't tell if my hair has slowed down with no trims, but I didn't get my summer growth spurt this year. Which makes me wonder if the trims help . . .
Your hair is looking great, by the way! I wish I could get that hemline, at that length!!! I want to be 34", with a thick blunt hemline!
Great to see you here, you've been gone a lot lately!
I think I grew about 1/2" this month (after 1" for several) and I trimmed that all off. I have alot of damage from my highlights because I did them six weeks after I dyed it red. It fried my hair. I am going to keep trying to grow it, but for now, I am going to work on keeping it looking good. I think I might even brave the salon next month.
2cMiii
21/22/25(BSL)
Waist length 33
Beehive Bathhouse Shampoo and Conditioner
Jojaba Oil or Aloe as leave in
Aussie Gel for Curls
Coconut Oil for deep treatments
... here is what 34" looks like on me air-dried (I'm 5'10"). And something new for me - I've decided to go for classic if my hair will cooperate. I've been cutting back to waist the past couple of years and am now wanting to try it longer. As long as I keep my ends trimmed, it seems to keep growing.
I hope everyone is doing fine; I wish I could post more often!
An Lil, if you see this, you and your hair are looking just beautiful! (and no, you don't look 53!)
Avrilon
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours, they move finished and complete, gifted
with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not our breathren, they
are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendor and travail of the earth.
Henry Beston (1888 - 1968) from The Outermost House
Your hair is absolutely gorgeous. You are an inspiration!
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.
I see yours is growing! (I don't post much these days, but I do lurk a lot!) It took me so long to grow out my perm and I'm so glad I'm on the other side now! My mama was right; patiences is a virtue!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours, they move finished and complete, gifted
with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not our breathren, they
are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendor and travail of the earth.
Henry Beston (1888 - 1968) from The Outermost House
how do you do all those styles on the stylinbg station they are soooooooooooooo pretty.it makes me envoius of all the people with realy long hair:/
love and be loved
god so loved the world he gave his only begotten son,that whosoever believes in him,shall not perish and have everlasting life'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
Lady Jessie of Hair Forke and Sticke in the Order of the Longhair Knights
death cannot stop true love,it can only delay it for a while
current-24 1/2
goal-4
40 and beyond
I'm green with envy! Your hair (as always) is gorgeous.
May 2007
1c/M/ii
Dark brown with natural red and silver highights.
Starting length 25"/62.5cm
Current length 31.5"/80 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
Thank you! I miss my waves at my longer length and love your waves!
Avrilon
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours, they move finished and complete, gifted
with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not our breathren, they
are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendor and travail of the earth.
Henry Beston (1888 - 1968) from The Outermost House
That's you, Avrilon! I love it! So you cut back. Hmmm. You cut back far! Well, you're doing what I'm doing in reverse order. I'm cruising to classic, a little slower this month than last, but when I get there I'm going to keep trimmed at that length - for a couple years is my plan. When I was 30 and had this length my ends were just as they are now, so I'm curious to see whether cutting will add fullness to the tippy ends. It will BEEE an EXperiment. Technically.
I've (((missed))) (you) (((greatly))) which is an understatement. I have not had any pennies looking like dimes and nickels as of yet. lol!
Am looking forward to the day when you start your blog. You will need to start it before your move so you will be able to look back on these days - you can have the "before" and the "after" days on your blog for posterity.
"Be who you are and say what you feel because
people who mind don't matter and people who
matter don't mind." ~Dr. Seuss
1b M ii
24"/39"/Cruising toward Classic
Current fave oil: Kara's leave-in recipe, applied to length after wash
Shampoo: Giovanni
Conditioner: Giovanni
Madora comb and a BBB
Wash about every four days
Lil's blog: http://alittlegrace.blogspot.com/
I've missed your crazy self too, missy! I do lurk a lot and try to keep up with yer whereabouts, but it's not the same as touching base now and then...
And yep, I've been keeping my hair at waist since I like to wear it down a lot and I work in a corporate environment... my thinking being that it was neater, etc. at that length. Well, I've had it at waist long enough and want to go longer for the first time ever (plus, even though I work at a corporate place (...*sigh*...) my head is already at our little farm). And I've been researching updos that I really like. By the way, I'm so glad you posted your sock bun in your blog 'cause I was having the same problem with it looking like some kinda deformed tulip (hahahahahahahaha!) And... duh... I didn't have the brain cells to think of using a scrunchie instead of an elastic. It makes such a big difference! So thanks for having a bigger brain that I do Lil!
I'm looking forward to seeing a new length picture from you though I was pleasantly surprised at the cockeyed one in you took in your kitchen. It looks beautiful and looooong!
I'm anxious about my blog. I actually have it set up and ready to go and now that Mike traded one of his Harleys for a bulldozer, things will be happening at the farm - so I'll have something to post! You should see him... he can't wait to get on that thing and start pushin' dirt around - yeehaw! Lol! We have great plans and are hoping to move in part time next spring. Stay two days at the cabin and 5 days where we currently live. I can't wait! But yes, I do need to start recording things in the proper way! You've motivated me to blow the dust off it and get it goin'! Definitely need some before and after shots.
You take care out there in the west. I do love the light out there!
Avrilon
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours, they move finished and complete, gifted
with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not our breathren, they
are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendor and travail of the earth.
Henry Beston (1888 - 1968) from The Outermost House
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.
an inspiration. Particularly how creative you are with your hair!
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.
I was really surprised this morning when I measured because I trimmed off 1/2" in September, which brought me back to 36" - so when the tape said 37", I was shocked and pleased! I asked my son to click a quick pic, too...
In hindsight, I should have sat up a little straighter!
My ends were getting a little tangly and I was considering a 2" trim, but after I henna'd my ends were happy again, so no trimming for me. Yeah!
~Kara
24.5/36/?? 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
May 2007
1c/M/ii
Dark brown with natural red and silver highights.
Starting length 25"/62.5cm
Current length 31.5"/80 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
When do we get an updated pic of your lovely locks?
~Kara
24.5/36/?? 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
do you usually go between trims, Kara? At some point long ago our hair was the same length, and now it's no where near the same -- I wanna do whatever you're doing!!!
hmmmm....good question! I am not really on a set schedule, but I've been trying to trim when the season changes. But then again, if my hair needs a trim before the season switch-a-roo, then I've done it. Recently I trimmed 1/2" in early August because I felt like my ends were getting thin. And then I trimmed again in early September - another 1/2". I was condisering it again at the end of September, but then I henna'd and my ends were happy again. So when the season goes from Fall to Winter in December, I'll re-evaluate and trim if necessary.
Hope this helps! Hugs!
~Kara
24.5/36/?? 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
Kara, your hair! Great pic. It's really long and so pretty. So you are having most excellent growth?! Good going. (Henna is good stuff too - saved you a trim even!)
"Be who you are and say what you feel because
people who mind don't matter and people who
matter don't mind." ~Dr. Seuss
1b M ii
24"/39"/Cruising toward Classic
Current fave oil: Kara's leave-in recipe, applied to length after wash
Shampoo: Giovanni
Conditioner: Giovanni
Madora comb and a BBB
Wash about every four days
Lil's blog: http://alittlegrace.blogspot.com/
Thank you for saying my hair is resplendent! What a compliment! ***blush***
~Kara
24.5/36/?? 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
Don't know if you'll see my post or not Kara, but wow, your hair is so beautiful! I love how straight and smooth it is, it's really growing!
Daisy 2bnii
~Hear O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might~
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
My hair grew a half inch in September. The growth spurt is over but that's OK. Slow and steady is good too!
July 07 Sept. 07
1b/F/ii
14/16/27
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
Scruffy Dog Journal http://www.network54.com/Forum/573987/
Your hair is looking so soft and lovely. Looks full on the ends too. Way to grow SM!
May 2007
1c/M/ii
Dark brown with natural red and silver highights.
Starting length 25"/62.5cm
Current length 31.5"/80 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
It's grown roughly 1/2" this past month. Hopefully now it will keep on growing and not have these "stop and start" periods.
Hairwise change is in the air. We've just removed our shower and I'm going to have to adjust to washing my hair over the bath. Experimentation will be the order of the day since previous hairwashing in the bath has been none too successful.
Noticing really dry ends again. I trimmed a month ago to remove dry ends - not ready to do it again. I really want some growth and trimming it off each month doesn't help. However I may have to decide between length or health and I suspect health will win out. Will give it a few more months before deciding to maintain this length or try for longer and just put up with dry ends.
May 2007
1c/M/ii
Dark brown with natural red and silver highights.
Starting length 25"/62.5cm
Current length 31.5"/80 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
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
Please visit Sticks and Stones Hairsticks The best place for totally custom sticks!!
Can't tell if my hair has slowed down with no trims, but I didn't get my summer growth spurt this year. Which makes me wonder if the trims help . . . 
July 07 
Sept. 07
