19/22/25
3b/c-f/iii
Dark brown w/natural red/blonde highlights
Hair thickness 4"
Age: 23
First Goal: 25" and keeping hair healthy
Hair routine:
On Saturdays apply hair oil mix to dry hair, wash, hot oil, and deep condition
Let air dry
Apply Jojoba oil when dry
Straighten only on Saturdays after air dry
Braid For Bed
Conditioner: Pantene(length)
Shampoo: Head & Shoulders(scalp when needed)
Oils:
Ginseng Miracle Wonder 8 Oil
Queen Helene Jojoba Hot Oil Treatment Desert Essence Jojoba Oil
Pure Vegetable Oil
John Frieda Collection Frizz-Ease Glossing Mist
Deep Conditioner:
Silk Elements Mega Cholesterol Conditioning Treatment
The longest very tips of my hair are just touching 22.5, but the majority is about 22.25 so that is what I am going with. Still going for that cut in August. Maybe I'll gain an inch in the meantime.
~Amanda~
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July 2009
19/22.25/25
3b/c-f/iii
Dark brown w/natural red/blonde highlights
Hair thickness 4"
Age: 23
First Goal: 25" and keeping hair healthy
Hair routine:
On Saturdays apply hair oil mix to dry hair, wash, hot oil, and deep condition
Let air dry
Apply Jojoba oil when dry
Straighten only on Saturdays after air dry
Braid For Bed
Conditioner: Pantene(length)
Shampoo: Head & Shoulders(scalp when needed)
Oils:
Ginseng Miracle Wonder 8 Oil
Queen Helene Jojoba Hot Oil Treatment Desert Essence Jojoba Oil
Pure Vegetable Oil
John Frieda Collection Frizz-Ease Glossing Mist
Deep Conditioner:
Silk Elements Mega Cholesterol Conditioning Treatment
Well last month I seemed to have gone down half an inch so either we measured wrong or I've grown an inch this month. Either way I'm at 26 which makes me very happy.
Click on the frog for jewelery and hair ornaments
21/26/classic (44 inches on me)
2aNii
27 years old
Recently decided to wash my hair when I feel it needs it/I can be bothered, rather than the set routine I had. Currently using soapnuts and the occasional bicarbe rinse. I also ACV rinse after most washes.
I only comb my hair with a wooden comb or boar bristle brush
Trying to grow out my hair back to it's natural colour. Looking at getting my hair thicker this year and much healthier!
I haven't really kept up with measuring in every month, but today it's 98 cm, or 38.6".
I just came back from Hong Kong SAR yesterday, and am starting to feel the jetlag. It was an awesome vacation, though. Hair-wise, the climate is terrific, extremely high humidity, and I also bought a bunch of hairtoys, varying from hairsticks (inc. one in the shape of a dragon, *grin*) to a dozen "frutsels" (not sure what they're called in English; it's those colorful big hairthings you put around the hairtie of a ponytail) to hairnets, hairforks etc. The markets were crazy; never seen so many hair items together in one place. There is such a thing as overdoing it; stall after stall after stall only selling hairtoys. Nuts. All that meant everything was extremely cheap, though. Frutsels are ridiculously expensive here in the Netherlands; in Macau SAR, which I visited one day, a shop sold imported frutsels from Korea for a grand total of $ HK 10, i.e. less than 1 euro a piece. Phew!
Don't really have any hairpics to share from my vacation, although I quite like these two:
Natural blond with natural highlights
1aFii 32/tailbone/keeping it around waist-length
Longest-ever: 42.5" (didn't really like it)
Sounds like a great vacation. You are looking good as always!
1BFii
Hair: All natural dark brown and silver.
Washing: Twice a week, scalp wash, with letting shampoo run through length. Condition from ears on down. Cold as I can stand it final rinse.
Shampoo/Conditioner: I have switched to organic. Aubrey's Honeysuckle Rose Shampoo and Conditioner. Nature's Gate Organics Biotin Shampoo and Conditioner.
Comb, never brush.
Kind Regards,
lacemitts
I measured 3 times and got 3 different measurements. It is hard with curly hair to get a good measurement. The difficult thing is that when I measure and not seeing any progress in inches I get depressed. I feel like I'm getting no where.
Don't worry if your hair doesn't seem to be growing at the rate you want it to. Everybody's hair has its own growth pattern that it follows. Your hair may not grow at all for a few months, and then suddenly, start growing again. I've been growing out my hair for nearly my entire life so, I know a lot about slow periods of hair growth.
I've heard that if you've been using the same shampoo and conditioner for a while that switching to new shampoo and conditioner can help improve the health and length of your hair. But then again, I've also heard that trimming your hair can help it grow, and I'm not really sure about the truth of either statement. Different things work for different types of hair. Just keep it up. Your hair will grow longer before you know it.
I'm at the same length as last month but since I trimmed 1cm in the middle of June that means I got my usual growth.
cross made of my own and my mothers hair
1a/bFi/ii
16/38.2/50
Routine:
Daily scalp wash with CV bars followed by ACV since.
Treatment with coconut oil, aloe vera gel and deep conditioner once or twice per week.
Oiling with coconut oil when needed.
I was really hoping to have reached my goal, but alas, my goal eludes me! AARRgghh! My ends are so thin though...just like I said in my post to Maria...so instead of waiting until I reach my goal to trim, I am going to trim this month, but only 1/2". I still have enough time before I turn 45 to reach my goal of 44 and I will be happier with my hemline along the way.
Gentle Care for Healthy Hair! ~Kara
1aFii 24.5/43.5/44
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 Africas 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 - Vidal Sasson BBB Revlon wide toothed comb
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." Eleanor Roosevelt
Life Verse:
Joyful in hope,
Patient in affliction,
Faithful in prayer.
Romans 12: 12
I cut back to 36" in March and am at 38" now. The ends look okay, so I think I'll let it just grow for a little while... just as long as I can wear it down when I want.
I have some update pictures in my blog (click on "My Website" - below in my siggie) when I met Elizabeth from LHC last week, if anyone is interested. Today it's the second post down in my blog.
Avrilon
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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
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
Especially all the kitty photos and news! I have five cats; all adopted from animal shelters or former street cats. We bought a house in the country on some wooded acreage this past April and have slowly converted our indoor only cats to outdoor country cats. They love it and seem happier and healthier than ever. My husband and I spend a lot of time outdoors and they are constantly with us, following us around and wanting to be a part of whatever we're doing. We do call them to come in at night and they've learned to do so. In fact, they've began gathering at about the time they know it's time for Mom to call them inside! Such amazing creatures!
Being in the country like that is so different from being around traffic where we live right now. Your kitties sound great - and HAPPY! Ours want to be outside more, but until we move, they just can't - for their own good. At the farm I'm not sure if we'll let them or not. They will at minimum have their own outdoor space, but roaming through the forest I'm not sure about yet. But maybe!
I'm glad you like my blog!
Avrilon
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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
...not bad considering in trimmed last week, which actually means about .75 for the month had i not trimmed. good growth going on right now since it's summer time.
Shannon
2b/f/ii
17.5/20/26(BSL?)
still trying to figure out what to do after 6 weeks no 'poo failure
now i'm using suave clarifying conditioner to wash m/w/f
then using samy pure (sulfate free shampoo) diluted w/ aloe, almond oil, tea tree oil & water to wash tues/thur/sat
suave coconut condish w/ baking soda to wash sun followed by an acv rinse & more suave coconut condish
That puts me at 39 1/2. Yay! And I need to get to around 42in. to reach classic on me!!! Slowly but surely! I need to take a new sig picture since my hair is brown now!
1bNii~39inches~growing out bangs
~GOAL~ classic
I use colorsilk very light beige blond
generic Shimmer Light's Shampoo
trying different conditioners
I vinegar rinses!!!
Coconut oil
mane-n-tail detangler
wide tooth comb~bun or braid b4 bed
"For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us." Romans 8:18
"Pleasent words are as a honeycomb,sweet to the mind and healing to the body." Proverbs 16:24
I measured yesterday and I am at 24 1/4 inches! Of which I am very excited about, since this is usually when I start snipping away. But I have no excuses these days! My last dusting/trim was on the eighth day of June and I decided to grow for the next 18 months, without a dusting even. I want to gain some length, then I will cut it back to where I am hoping the top layers should be... unless they have stopped short.
I've been patting Solana Gold apple cider vinegar on my scalp and letting it soak in for awhile before I wash... what great results thus far! This acv has the "veil of the mother" included which holds more nutrients and enzymes than pasteurized, filtered apple cider vinegar.
I have been using Solana Gold for about three years now as a rinse, but not as often as I should have. I have much more silver than what my photo is showing, I don't think it altering my silver...
~~elvea rose~~
1b/F/i 20/24/33
What's another inch?
All said and done it's two months' waiting!
My menders...
~pure life soap co chamomile s+c
~solana gold apple cider vinegar
~honey from the wild bees
~desert essence of jojoba oil
~grape seed oil for winter care
~mama bee's body oil blend
~aloe vera gel, pure and natural
~german made bbb
~sierra legacy che-chen comb ('88)
~artistree cocobolo combs ('05)
~a basket full of essential oils
I've never heard of that brand of vinegar; will have to check it out. For cooking I use all kinds of wonderful vinegars, but on my hair, I just use the big ol' cheap bottle from Costco. I'm sure it doesn't have the "veil of the mother" (an expression I've not heard before). Maybe I'll check out the kind you use; thanks for mentioning it!
Avrilon
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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 was really starting to worry me there! Had many months with no growth. Phew! I am happy this evening!
1BFii
Hair: All natural dark brown and silver.
Washing: Twice a week, scalp wash, with letting shampoo run through length. Condition from ears on down. Cold as I can stand it final rinse.
Shampoo/Conditioner: I have switched to organic. Aubrey's Honeysuckle Rose Shampoo and Conditioner. Nature's Gate Organics Biotin Shampoo and Conditioner.
Comb, never brush.
Kind Regards,
lacemitts
Maybe when your hair is on summer vacation it just "let's its hair down" and grows more. Yeah, that's it.
Avrilon
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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
1BFii
Hair: All natural dark brown and silver.
Washing: Twice a week, scalp wash, with letting shampoo run through length. Condition from ears on down. Cold as I can stand it final rinse.
Shampoo/Conditioner: I have switched to organic. Aubrey's Honeysuckle Rose Shampoo and Conditioner. Nature's Gate Organics Biotin Shampoo and Conditioner.
Comb, never brush.
Kind Regards,
lacemitts
Okay, please remind me next time I have an urge to cut my hair that when I cut it, I ALWAYS want it to grow back to tailbone or longer!!! UGH!! My hair had been past tailbone, then I cut it to the length it is in my siggy pic. Now I am having the worst time with updos! Even my updos that are usually super easy are a huge challenge because the ends keep sticking out. You would think I would learn, after the millionth time that I have cut my hair and wished I hadn't. So next time, if I write about having the urge to cut it, please just remind me of how many times I have done that and hated it!!! I haven't measured lately, but I know that I am about 3 inches from tailbone. I think that once I grow another inch, the updos will get easier. That inch just seems to be taking forever to get here!
My long hair album:http://public.fotki.com/jen5972/?cmd=neweditalbum
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Some of my favorite Products:
Jason Naturals Tea Tree shampoo
Desert Essence Green Apple shampoo
Giovanni Nutrafix conditioner
AO Honeysuckle Rose conditioner
Jojoba oil
Coconut oil
Boy do I know what you mean! I could do any style I wanted on my hair before, but since I cut a few layers it is so hard to do even a simple bun without it sticking out all over. I am so glad I saw your post, because I have been slowly trimming an inch every month or so, but I was thinking of cutting back to waist length and you have made me reconsider. I will try to be patient and keep trimming instead of cutting a bunch at once as I don't want to regret it. Yours will grow back soon and it looks so thick & healthy. Just don't cut layers whatever you do if you wear your hair up a lot. Hang in there!
1bniii Hair Type - Length:44" Goal: 48" Products - Currently Using:
Lush bars
Nature's Gate Herbal Conditioner w/Jojoba
Rose/Lavender vinegar rinses
Monoi or Virgin de Coco Creme on ends daily
Shea Butter Creamy Souffle or jojoba as pre-wash conditioner. Wash every 2-3 days. Wide tooth plastic & horn combs. Rarely brush with BBB. Braid before bed and oil ends.
To have such beautiful hair that will grow so long and stay so thick... nope, that's just not fair at all!
Your pictures always inspire me so!
Avrilon
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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 also amazing...I loved the pics and am so green
July 2 2009, 1:28 PM
with envy...I am a curly/wavey and would love smooth textured hair...somedays. We started growing about the same time on the old, old, old boards...you have really changed your hair...lovely, great job.
Lol... the "old, old, old boards". Yeah, I remember the really old boards! It's been awhile, hasn't it?
From the tiny picture of your hair, it looks beautiful! I want MORE wave and body. Sigh... Thank you so much for the compliments.
Avrilon
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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
1bniii Hair Type - Length:44" Goal: 48" Products - Currently Using:
Lush bars
Nature's Gate Herbal Conditioner w/Jojoba
Rose/Lavender vinegar rinses
Monoi or Virgin de Coco Creme on ends daily
Shea Butter Creamy Souffle or jojoba as pre-wash conditioner. Wash every 2-3 days. Wide tooth plastic & horn combs. Rarely brush with BBB. Braid before bed and oil ends.
This is the first post I've done on the Loom in months! I went through a mini "Ugh my hair doesn't grow and it will be BSL forever" slump, and seeing all of the beautiful manes up here slightly depressed rather than encouraged me. So I didn't even measure my hair for months. But the thing is, it finally feel longer! I'm nearly at waist now, and it seems like everybody's telling me how long my hair is. Thanks, Loom, for the great advice, and sometimes just to 'live and let grow' is the best thing we can do.
'Midnight Brown'(natural) with Honey Brown Highlights
24/30/tailbone(37)
First Goal: Waist, 32in
Second Goal: Hip, 35in
Final Goal: Tailbone (37)
Soli Deo Gloria!
Prov. 16:3 "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."
"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
Rockin' age 49 as best she can.
1b M ii
24"/43"/Cruising toward crook-of-the-knee length --> 51" on me
Current fave oil: Monoi Tiare Tahiti (coconut oil w/ Gardenia)
Shampoo: Nature's Gate Herbal Daily Cleansing Shampoo
Conditioner: Nature's Gate Herbal Daily For all hair types
Madora comb
Wash 2nd or 3rd day
Lil's blog:
http://alittlegrace.blogspot.com/
Progress pic. You can even see that in 2004 I finally lost my baby weight. Only took, um, seven years to lose it.
I'm still chugging along at my usual 1/2" per month. yay for steady growth! My DH says there are some strands that are longer, but I've been doing microtrims to eliminate stragglers, so I've obviously missed some. The majority of my hair is now 32.5 inches.
32.5 " long, type 2b C iii
wash as necessary- various products
ACV rinses
oil nightly with coconut oil or shea butter
two braids for bed
23" as of Jun'07
23/30/36
First goal reached 03/09
I'm at 36" which means I've gained 1/2" and have finally reached my goal!
In recent months I keep forgetting about measuring - unlike in the beginning when I was really worried as to whether it had grown or not. Guess I'm finally starting to enjoy the journey!
I've decided to set another goal. Classic. Which is 44" on me. Between 18 months and 2 years away depending on trims and whether my hair goes through another stall (please, no).
Progress from June 2006 - October 2008
2a/M/ii
Mid-Dark brown with natural red and silver highights; fringe/bangs.
Starting length 25"/62.5cm
Current length 36"/90cm (Original goal and was reached July 2009)
New Goal 44"/112cm
Current routine: (Trying to keep it as simple as possible): WC on the weekend; scalp washes every second day; oiling 2-3 nights per week; S&D when I think of it; and dusting every 8-12 weeks.
Shampoo: Organic Instincts diluted with herbal tea (rosemary and chamomile).
Conditioners: A'Kin Protein or Moisturising Conditioner mixed with honey (1 tablespoon of each).
Oils: Favourite is almond oil. Occasionally will use a blend of coconut, almond, olive in the ratio 2:1:1 in summer or as a deep oiling treatment.
Other: ACV infused with herbs (depending upon availability I use a selection of lavender, rosemary, cinnamon, sage, and thyme); BBB; wooden comb; Mason Pearson comb; Logona herbal henna.
'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
1BFii
Hair: All natural dark brown and silver.
Washing: Twice a week, scalp wash, with letting shampoo run through length. Condition from ears on down. Cold as I can stand it final rinse.
Shampoo/Conditioner: I have switched to organic. Aubrey's Honeysuckle Rose Shampoo and Conditioner. Nature's Gate Organics Biotin Shampoo and Conditioner.
Comb, never brush.
Kind Regards,
lacemitts
Sort of new here! I've just been browsing for a while but here I am! I'm up to 28 1/2inches. I'm very excited that my hair is doing so much better; my sister fried my hair so badly three years ago that I had to get a major cut (I love her still though). I've been growing it out and trimming the damage ever since. I've learned so much from these different forums on the internet about the CARE of my locks. I've been very strict in my hair care for about one year now.. And I'm seeing major results! I have less trims because I'm causing less damage now, and my growth rate has increased from my changed diet/vitamin intake. I did a 1/2 inch trim last month, so it could be longer, but I'm happier with it looking heathier! Thanks and happy growth!
Cowgirl
Good to have you here. Stick with us all, and grow!
1BFii
Hair: All natural dark brown and silver.
Washing: Twice a week, scalp wash, with letting shampoo run through length. Condition from ears on down. Cold as I can stand it final rinse.
Shampoo/Conditioner: I have switched to organic. Aubrey's Honeysuckle Rose Shampoo and Conditioner. Nature's Gate Organics Biotin Shampoo and Conditioner.
Comb, never brush.
Kind Regards,
lacemitts
26 in. Only a few more months to go before I reach my first goal of 30 in! Woo hoo!
Ariya
May 2009
2c/3aNiii
24.5/25/40 or more!
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CWC 2-3 times per week. Planning to switch S&C when my current ones are done- update on that as it happens.
Oils: Jojoba. I've tried others (EVOO, coconut, sweet almond), but this is my favorite & my staple now. I use it almost daily. It's also especially useful for putting extra moisture into my hair (esp the ends, which get really coarse) & taming its frizziness after washing.
Brushes: BBB, wooden bristle brush, wide tooth comb as needed.
I brush nightly then wear my hair in a braid when I sleep.
so, that makes up for last months slower growth. Now my hair is at 44 inches.
2b/N/ii
35/44/45+
I was maintaining my length around 42 to 43 inches, but the ends stick out of my favorite bun at that length, so I am growing on toward my goal again.
Oils: Virgin Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil, and sometimes almond oil.
Wash: Aubrey Organics shampoo and conditioner, Indian herbs, CV shampoo bars, or Dairy Whip. Wash approximately once or twice a week. Rinse with raw ACV, and final soak in catnip tea after washing. If hair gets sweaty or dirty between washes I rinse with water alone, or maybe ACV.
Sierra Legacy hardwood comb.
Sleep with hair in a homemade silk satin sleepcap when hair is dry, braided if hair is damp, and loose if hair is wet.
Scalp massage seems beneficial to my hair growth, when I remember to do it regularly.
I haven't measured my hair forever and I just got a 2" trim to get my ends off.
This morning I measured and it was 25" plus a smidge.
We'll just make it an even 25"
Angel Hugs and Love
Betty
20 1/2 ~ BS 25 ~ 30
June 27th - 2" off
2c3aM/Cii/iii
Natural Blond
Golden Highlights
Bangs, Long Layers
1bniii Hair Type - Length:44" Goal: 48" Products - Currently Using:
Lush bars
Nature's Gate Herbal Conditioner w/Jojoba
Rose/Lavender vinegar rinses
Monoi or Virgin de Coco Creme on ends daily
Shea Butter Creamy Souffle or jojoba as pre-wash conditioner. Wash every 2-3 days. Wide tooth plastic & horn combs. Rarely brush with BBB. Braid before bed and oil ends.
Slow growing latley geesh! It looks like I need a little trim though, so we shall see if that helps at all. I think that I might be getting some breakage.
Type: 1cFii
Starting Length: 18 (May 19, 2007)
First Goal : BSL (25 Inches!)
Second Goal: Tailbone length (36 inches)
Products Used :
~Chagrin valley shampoo bars.
~Nature's Gate Organics conditioner
~Burt's Bees Avacado Butter hair treatment
Oil Used:
~Jojoba oil, Almond, and coconut oil
~CWC method every 2 to 3 days, scalp wash in between daily.
~Vinegar rince with essential oils at cwc
~Honey rince when cwc
~Supplements:
Hair,Skin, and Nails formula
Flax seed oil
~Patience is a Virtue!!
~The Start!!! May 18, 2007 = *(24")* Going to cut off 6 inches of damage from perm
~May 19,2007 = *(18")* Boyfriend trimmed!!
~May 20,2007 =*(17")* Even up the ends!
~July 2,2007 = *(19.5")*
~July 10,2007 = *(17")* Trimmed (SIGH...)
~August 01,2007= *(18")*Yay!! 1" in 22 days!
~November 02,2007=*(19.5")*
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~January 03,2008=*(20")*
~February 01,2008=*(21")*
~February 05,2008=*(19")* Trimmed Lot's of Split Ends
~March 1,2008=*(17.5")* Splits did not stop and I had the last of my old perm cut off.
~April 11,2008=*(18")*
~May 01,2008=*(18.5")*
~June 03,2008=*(19")*
~July 01,2008=*(19.5")
~August 04,2008=*(20")
~October 01,2008=*(20 3'4")
~October 15,2008=*(TRIM )
~November 02,2008=*(21 1/8")
~December 02,2008=*(21 1/2)
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~January 06,2009=*(22")
~February 01,2009=*(22 1/2")
TRIM Feb/20/09 1 inch off
~March 03,2009=*(22")
~April 01,2009=*(22.5")
~May 02,2009=*(23")
~June 02,2009=*(23 1/4")
~July 09,2009=*(23 3/4")
YAY! I gained half an inch this month! I actually felt like my hair was really long yesterday :D
The things I think have helped the most is the fact that I have completely stopped blow-drying my hair now (for good this time!) and have only been washing twice a week, and I've also been wearing it up more often (at least in a braid).
I can tell a definite improvement in the condition of my hair...it feels silkier and it is a lot shinier, plus it is less tangly! I have also rediscovered my love for Burt's Bees Super Shiny S&C...
For the most part, I'm happy with my hair now! I just wish it wasn't quite so two-toned, haha!
I might take new pics this weekend!
goldenwillow
New pic (May 24, '09)! Hair is slowly improving...
2c/3something/F/ii
Natural color: light golden brown w/ auburn/gold highlights
Currently growing out highlighted color/damage...
28"/30.5"/34+"
Last measured: 7/9/09
Last trim: 2/1/09
My Current Routine:
~S&C Sundays & Thursdays with Burt's Bees Super Shiny S&C or 'poo bars and AO Honeysuckle Rose conditioner
~Occasional ACV rinse between S&C
~Occasional honey rinse leave-in after S&C
~Towel-dry, comb gently, apply BWC Leave-in and scrunch in AO B-5 Design gel
~Air dry upside down as long as possible!
~Sleep in high bun or braid on top of head
~Non-wash days: Mist water/AO B5 gel/aloe/glycerin/EO mixture on dry hair, gently scrunch to revive curl
*Still Experimenting...*
"Not all those who wander are lost..."
-J.R.R. Tolkien
Well, this is the first time I've ever actually measured my hair even though I've been growing it out my entire life. It's actually quite a bit longer than I thought. It measured in at 48". Yep! That's right! FOUR FEET! I'm very pleased.
-Wendy-
This message has been edited by PianoKeys on Aug 9, 2009 2:28 PM
It is sooo nice to find other women who are as obsessed with long hair as myself :D
I've admired healthy shiny long hair all my life, almost in the way that some women admire large breasts, or being thin - sort of feeling like women with longer hair than me were "better" than me, hehe.
I had medium-long hair all my life until 2003/2004 when I did a Paul Mitchell hair show and they chopped it from bra strap length to chin length!! Since then, I vowed that I would grow it out loooong, no matter what anyone said!
It is now about 5-6 years later, and it's just past bra strap length.
According to my measurements (which is difficult to do by yourself with a stiff tape measure!), my hair is about 26 inches. Making my ideal length about 30 inches, which will probably fall just above waist length on me. Ever since I was little I've measured my hair in "handfuls" - gather it with my hands in a ponytail at the nape of my neck and see how many fists I can put, one underneath the other.. right now I have about 5 1/2 which is the longest I can remember my hair being.
My hair is stick straight, almost Asian/Native American like (I am 25% Cherokee), dark brown with flecks/highlights of red in the sunlight. According to your system, I believe it's 1aCii Fine (I think).
It's pretty shiny and healthy, except I notice a split end or two here and there, and I have some very noticeable (especially in that darn sunlight) grays at both temples. Once in a great while (when I can't take it anymore, or when a stranger points them out!) I'll use a root touchup on just those areas. Other than that, my color is completely natural (not to mention the hair color fades within 2 weeks and my grays are back!). Oh, and I'm only 24!
The longest layer is 26", but I do have some slight layers in the front, and my "bangs" are now pretty grown out, and reach my chin. I usually style my hair down, with the front in a little "poof" to keep my bangs out of my face, and to make my boring hair look a little more "in".
I don't have a shampoo/conditioner routine or preference. I don't use any other type of special products, although looking at all of the stuff you guys do, I'll probably start! For the past few warm months, I've only blowdried my hair about once a week. And I'll use a flat iron and a shine spray maybe once every other week, if I have a date or something special. Other than that, I let it airdry and don't use any products on it. I'm pretty au-naturale in my haircare!
Again, I'm soo glad to have met other women obsessed with long hair! I look forward to learning and sharing much about a common hobby of ours!
xoxo KellyJean
P.S. Not a great picture of my hair, since the light is reflecting and you can only see the true color on the last few inches. I'll get a better one, as well as a more accurate measurement soon. Also, I guess I am due for a trim! Wish I could find a hair salon especially for women with long hair! I can't stand when "just a trim" turns into them taking several inches off! Don't they know it takes FOREVER to grow?? :D
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