Didn't see that this had been brought over from the archives, so I thought I'd restart the survey originally conceived by Fairyprincess way back in 2005!

Hi, I thought it would be fun to make up a hair questionnaire so we can get to know other members a little better. If you have some spare time, please fill out this questionnaire. Have fun! LHC name:

Current hair length:

Goal hair length:

When did you start growing your hair?

What is your average monthly growth rate?

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?

What supplements do you take?

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?

Do you do scalp massages?

What is your favourite shampoo?

What is your favourite conditioner?

Favourite leave-in conditioner?

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?

What are your favourite basic oils?

What are your favourite essential oils?

What is your favourite product of all time?

What is your least favourite product of all time?

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)

What do you like most about your hair?

What do you like least about your hair?

Do you colour your hair?

Do you clarify?

How often do you wash your hair?

How long does it take to dry?

Do you prefer you hair up or down?

What is your favourite updo?

Bangs or no bangs?

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?

Do you keep a hair journal?

How many hairtoys do you own?

What is your favourite hairtoy?

Brush or comb?

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?

Do you make/sell any hair care products?

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:

LHC name: Tapioca

Current hair length: Waist. I stopped measuring.

Goal hair length: As long as it will get. I may stop at fingertip, since it may get tough to comb after that.

When did you start growing your hair? Age 12. I had the horrible Dorothy Hamill cut before that.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Who knows?

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I S&D, but I also get trims every four months or so.

What supplements do you take? Regular multi-vitamin, and fish oil for my arthritic joints. Nothing specifically for hair.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Lots of water.

Do you do scalp massages? Rarely. If I have a headache.

What is your favourite shampoo? Garnier Fructis. Especially since finding their medicated one for problem scalps.

What is your favourite conditioner? Again with the Fructis. The Moisture Works.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? A version of Kimberlily's de-frizz spray. I add some Infusium or No More Tangles because I'm a cone-head, baby!

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? An overnight heavy oiling with coconut oil is nice, but I'm starting to love Cassia, too. Gotta add a touch of henna to the next batch, though. Too golden.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut. I use jojoba on my face.

What are your favourite essential oils? Tea Tree. It goes in my shampoo and in my facial scrub. And I like violet oil for the smell.

What is your favourite product of all time? Right now? Cassia.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Protein. I did an egg treatment and discovered that my hair did not need protein.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Monistat.

What do you like most about your hair? The wavies. When they behave.

What do you like least about your hair? My scalp issues.

Do you colour your hair? Mildly. I cassia, and I'm going to add a touch of henna to combat the golden tones and maybe get a bit of strawberry.

Do you clarify? Weekly. I use cones, so I have to or it starts to split.

How often do you wash your hair? Daily. Again with the scalp issues.

How long does it take to dry? If I wash it around 5:30, it's completely dry by 10. It *looks* dry by 8.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Depends on the weather. I live in the desert. Summertime=updos.

What is your favourite updo? The braided bun. See my signature picture.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs. I have an odd cowlick.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Dianyla

Do you keep a hair journal? Not really.

How many hairtoys do you own? Official ones? (Not counting elastics and bobby pins and that type.) Two sets of VK designs sticks, a Barreis fork that may go on the swap board (it's wonderful, but the tines are too close together for me), another fork that I got at the Ren Faire about 15 years ago, and a Flexi-8. But my birthday's coming, and DH has promised me more!

What is your favourite hairtoy? I'm loving the flexi-8.

Brush or comb? A Goody No Damage brush. It's a brush, but the bristles are so far apart that it might as well be a comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No. If I have bronchitis in the winter and it's bitter cold outside, I might blowdry it. I own one, but I use it for crafting.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Good Hair Days pins and some cassia.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Edam

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My five-year-old daughter has recently told me that she wants her hair long. So now we do CO washes (what I would do if my scalp were normal) and braids to bed. I'm trying to talk her into a deep treatment, but she doesn't want a bag on her head for an hour.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Jaime keeps me on my toes on the WIB thread.

LHC name: birthmarkie
Current hair length: Somewhere around 23-24 inches
Goal hair length: tailbone
When did you start growing your hair? After my last short bob, in September 2006.
What is your average monthly growth rate? .5-.6 inches
Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I did a dusting/microtrim yesterday. Other than than, I hadn’t trimmed for over a year. I also S&D. I plan to microtrim for a while now and maintain at my current length, letting my layers catch up.
What supplements do you take? Fish oil
Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not really
Do you do scalp massages? occasionally
What is your favourite shampoo? My hair doesn’t like shampoo very much. Burt’s Bees Green Tea and Fennel Seed smells good to me. Currently using Burt’s Bees Beet and Grapefruit. I also like Burt’s Bees body wash.
What is your favourite conditioner? V05 calming tea (not vanilla mint tea)
Favourite leave-in conditioner?
N/A
Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
EVOO
What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba, Olive…I also like shea butter but ran out a long time ago.
What are your favourite essential oils? Lavender, of the ones I’ve smelled
What is your favourite product of all time? WATER
What is your least favourite product of all time? Anything that is going to give me a rash or dandruff; harsh shampoos, since my hair doesn’t care for shampoo to being with
Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) What are quats? I am not too into food in hair, or monistat, but never say never!
What do you like most about your hair?
The color and how it hangs.
What do you like least about your hair?
That I ever felt the need to dye or to chop it.
Do you colour your hair?
No.
Do you clarify?
I try to. Snort. I never really understood what this is. I like clarifying conditioners. I probably need to try a clarifying shampoo, but I can’t think of one off the top of my head.
How often do you wash your hair?
Twice a week, usually.
How long does it take to dry?
2-3 hours?
Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Lately, up.
What is your favourite updo?
Any variation on a braided bun, or a woven bun thing – something low and with several geometric coils or reminiscent of a neat symbol. Messy buns and looped things. Looking forward to trying an infinity bun one day.
Bangs or no bangs?
Technically, no bangs.
Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
I have a picture in my head of my hair at a certain length, almost waist-length, many years ago. I aspired to that right now.
Do you keep a hair journal?
Randomly.
How many hairtoys do you own?
Not nearly enough.
What is your favourite hairtoy?
The stick.
Brush or comb?
Either, both, or none. Depends on the day.
Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
Gulp. I blowfried my hair once in the last year, because I was cold. I haven’t desired to do it again.
Do you make/sell any hair care products?
I dilute things, that’s about it lately.
What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
Amish pins.
What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
One? Mozzarella.
Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
One time I tried to cut my own hair and I ended up with a mullet of sorts.
Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:

Tapioca's siggie has one of my favorite types of updos.

LHC name: Loviatar

Current hair length: 22.75 inches

Goal hair length: Waist or maybe tailbone - haven't decided.

When did you start growing your hair? November 2005, from a short pixie.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Half an inch, I think. More in summer and with henna.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I self trim to the Morrocco Method red letter days - one for thickness and one for length.

What supplements do you take? Oh gosh. Lets see. Daily: 3x skin hair and nails tablets, 1 multivit, 1 vitamin E, 1 evening primrose, 1 Vegetarian omega 3-6-9, 1 starflower oil, 2.5 mg biotin, 2 MSM capsules, 1 green tea extract, and I'm looking into taking kelp, too.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Apart from the supplements, no.

Do you do scalp massages? When I remember, and I use Moonchaser's oil for that.

What is your favourite shampoo? Lush Squeaky Green bar.

What is your favourite conditioner? VO5 Camomile white tea therapy. Conefree.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Goth Rosary, either Crypt or Nocturnal. Mayhem is a keeper, too.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I like SMT using VO5 champagne kiss with Honey. I also like Hask Henna and Placenta.

What are your favourite basic oils? Monoi is the favourite. Then extra virgin olive, coconut, avocado and jojoba.

What are your favourite essential oils? Cardamom, patchouli, jasmine, tuberose, rose (otto or absolute) honey absolute, violet leaf.

What is your favourite product of all time? BAQ Henna.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Garnier fructis wax - sticky!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I probably wouldnt use monistat because it strikes me as messy. I try not to use cones and SLS but if I do it's no huge drama.

What do you like most about your hair? It doesnt seem to shed too much, and I don't have a taper, really.

What do you like least about your hair? It won't go as red as I want it to with henna alone, because it's too dark naturally.

Do you colour your hair? Yes, with henna.

Do you clarify? Yes, maybe once a fortnight.

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day, trying to stretch washings at the moment.

How long does it take to dry? I don't actually know. Maybe 2-3 hours.

Do you prefer your hair up or down? I prefer how it looks down, but I prefer to wear it up for practicality.

What is your favourite updo? Favourite that I can do? Cinnamon bun. Favourite that I have seen on someone else? Figure 8.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs, but long pieces to soften around the face. I'm awkward :)

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Rose Red's

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes

How many hairtoys do you own? Uhhh... can I take the Fifth? LOL. I have about 12 Ficcares, 15 pairs of sticks, 5 forks, 5 barrettes and various jaw clips. I don't count elastics and scrunchies.

What is your favourite hairtoy? My "I HAZ A CORMS" ear of corn hairstick made by TheHippieChick.

Brush or comb? Comb, so long as it's wide toothed.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No. I used to blow dry my bangs when they were short though.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make my own mister from Goth Rosary condish, oils and water. That's it though

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Coffee bean hairsticks from Rain.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Gjetost.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I dont really have one as such, but the first night my ex and I slept together, I was in full henna mode - mud on my hair, ACV in the mix, plastic wrap and all. Didnt seem to put him off, though.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Birthmarkie has such SHINY hair, and her avatar is adorable!

LHC name: AJoifulNoise

Current hair length: 33.75" as of April 3, 3008

Goal hair length: Terminal (though, I would like to make it to knee length)

When did you start growing your hair? Jan 2006 (ish)

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1"

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I don't trim

What supplements do you take? Women's One-A-Day when I remember

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No. I do drink lots of water, though

Do you do scalp massages? No

What is your favourite shampoo? Herbal Essences None of Your Frizzness

What is your favourite conditioner? Herbal Essences None of Your Frizzness, John Frieda Brilliant Brunette

Favourite leave-in conditioner?

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? A squirt of all my conditioners, some aloe vera, honey, and jojoba oil

What are your favourite basic oils? jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils?

What is your favourite product of all time? John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Conditioner

What is your least favourite product of all time? Suave Tropical Coconut Conditioner

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Not that I know of....

What do you like most about your hair? The colors

What do you like least about your hair? All the shorter hairs

Do you colour your hair? No

Do you clarify? Once a week with a sulphate shampoo

How often do you wash your hair? 5 days a week I CO, 1 day I shampoo/condition

How long does it take to dry? 3-4 hours, if I leave it down... forever if I put it up

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Depends on how my hair looks and what I'm doing

What is your favourite updo? Dutch braid

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Amoretti and AmandaPanda

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes

How many hairtoys do you own? Quite a few, but not enough

What is your favourite hairtoy? Honestly... The chopstick that I got at a chinese resaurant, cut down to size, and filed down... It cost me nothing, but it is my favorite.

Brush or comb? Comb, mostly. Horn comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Not at all

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make hair sticks. But, I've yet to sell them. But, I do give them as gifts.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? That I bought...Organix Mocha Espresso Conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Colby Jack

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: One time I walked into a sticky fly trap thing... *gags* It was awful

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She has a picture of a very pretty comb updo in her photo journal. :)

LHC name: firebird

Current hair length: 26''

Goal hair length: Waist first - I want to get to waist, trim for a full, blunt hemline, then consider hip length

When did you start growing your hair? Not sure, I keep growing and stopping as I haven't got long enough to do interesting 'dos before

What is your average monthly growth rate? Maybe 0.5'', but I haven't really measured consistently

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? No, but am considering a trim to even out my hemline, though I don't want to lose length right now

What supplements do you take? Biotin, MSM, multivitamin, evening primrose oil

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Try and eat balanced diet with good protein (I'm veggie so do that anyway for general health)

Do you do scalp massages? Sometimes!

What is your favourite shampoo? Aveda one for blondes

What is your favourite conditioner? Haven't found one I love yet

Favourite leave-in conditioner? None

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Honey for lightening

What are your favourite basic oils? EVOO

What are your favourite essential oils? Not tried any yet

What is your favourite product of all time? That aveda shampoo

What is your least favourite product of all time? None really

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Try to avoid too many cones, parabens

What do you like most about your hair? Colour, now I have managed to blend in older dyed section with new growth

What do you like least about your hair? Uneven hemline and not enough growth!

Do you colour your hair? Once I tried it red, hated it and had to bleach to blond again...that was dumb

Do you clarify? No

How often do you wash your hair? Every 2-3 days

How long does it take to dry? A couple of hours I guess

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Both

What is your favourite updo? Braided bun

Bangs or no bangs? Growing them out

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Too many to count - sooo many people have beautiful hair!

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? Lots of sticks, no ficarres or forks, but want to buy a fork soon

What is your favourite hairtoy? Pair of pink/white/red glass bead hairsticks from a Canadian seller who's name I forget and who no longer makes sticks :(

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Make hair sticks, will start selling soon

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Order from Quecraft for horn barrettes

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Really sharp cheddar or stilton

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Don't really have one

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: AJoifulNoise has gorgeous shiny hair and made me feel welcome in the wear your hair up challenge thread!

LHC name: OhioLisa

Current hair length: Around 36.5"; just past tailbone

Goal hair length: Terminal (hopefully at least mid-thigh)

When did you start growing your hair? Started paying attention in August '06

What is your average monthly growth rate? Around .5", sometimes more

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? No

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? No

What is your favourite shampoo? Still looking for the perfect one...

What is your favourite conditioner? Anything by Giovanni. Smooth as silk is my fave.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? None

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Occasionally do an overnight heavy oiling with coconut oil.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut

What are your favourite essential oils? Tea tree

What is your favourite product of all time? Giovanni condishes

What is your least favourite product of all time? Anything with cones... evil, I say

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) CONES... BAH!

What do you like most about your hair? It is so soft and silky :inlove:

What do you like least about your hair? Hmm... the fact that it isn't at mid-thigh yet?

Do you colour your hair? Nope

Do you clarify? Nope

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day

How long does it take to dry? A couple of hours maybe?

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up usually

What is your favourite updo? Swirly bun or figure 8

Bangs or no bangs? This is a "no bangs" zone

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Cinnamon Hair

Do you keep a hair journal? Uhhh, poorly

How many hairtoys do you own? Too many to count!

What is your favourite hairtoy? Probably one of my monkthemonk forks

Brush or comb? Comb, though rarely

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? NO

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A fork from the swap board

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Like I can pick only one :cheese:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I may have to come back to edit this... I can't think of anything at the moment

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:[/B] Firebird's hair is a really lovely color! So pretty! :)

LHC name: buttons (kind of weird, but its one of my nicknames :o)

Current hair length: Close to 18"

Goal hair length: 34" right now, but it always changes.

When did you start growing your hair? Whoa, I just realized it was a year ago this month!

What is your average monthly growth rate? It's a little bipolar, can range anywhere from 0.5" to 1.5" (when I'm lucky.)

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I went a year without trimming, bad idea for someone with years of heat/dye damage. I ended up cutting more than the years growth off anyway because the damage caught up :( Now I'm going to trim by the morrocco method dates for either length or thickness, but I'm not sure how often.

What supplements do you take? 2 fish oil pills a day + 1 multi-vitamin. But after reading jojo's story I think kelp will be added to that list.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I eat a lot of protein, but nothing special.

Do you do scalp massages? Daily.

What is your favourite shampoo? I'm CO but when my hair freaks out and I need to clarify (even though I use no-cone conditioner) I use Fantasia's Tea Tree Naturals shampoo diluted with water and baking soda.

What is your favourite conditioner? I :heartbeat all my Aubrey Organics, Trader Joe's brand, and Nature's Gate conditioners.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I only use oils as leave-ins.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT all the way :D

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba, Coconut, and grapeseed so far. I'm getting tea tree oil this weekend, and I think almond will be next.

What are your favourite essential oils? Still experimenting with them.

What is your favourite product of all time? I don't really have a favorite, but honey's awesome.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Coconut milk :( I really wanted it to work, but it just didn't.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Anything too smelly, oh and I don't like cones but sometimes isn't terrible.

What do you like most about your hair? It's soft :)


What do you like least about your hair? That it's been shedding so bad lately.

Do you colour your hair? I used to :rolleyes:

Do you clarify? Yes ma'am.

How often do you wash your hair? 1-2 times a week.

How long does it take to dry? A few hours? I'm not sure, I usually braid it right after washing.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I like it better down appearance-wise, but I usually wear it up.

What is your favourite updo? Any kind of braided bun. I just have a thing for braids.

Bangs or no bangs? Have them, don't want them.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Who's hair at LHC don't I aspire to?

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes.

How many hairtoys do you own? Not enough!

What is your favourite hairtoy? I really want a ficcare :inlove:

Brush or comb? Comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Never again!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? One day.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? 3 bottles of Nature's Gate conditioner online...

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Brie

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I'm on my way to converting my entire family to LHC ways. So far DD, my mom, and my grandmother have had some sort of LHC experience :p

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I want OhioLisa's shine. And her hair looks really soft, too!

:)

LHC name: Leisa

Current hair length: 26

Goal hair length: terminal

When did you start growing your hair? 2004

What is your average monthly growth rate? .5"

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? no

What supplements do you take? no

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? no

What is your favourite shampoo? ao or giovanni

What is your favourite conditioner? no

Favourite leave-in conditioner? no

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? no

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut or olive

What are your favourite essential oils? peppermint

What is your favourite product of all time? no

What is your least favourite product of all time? conditioner

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) cones

What do you like most about your hair? length

What do you like least about your hair? no

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? no

How often do you wash your hair? 1-2 days

How long does it take to dry? 1 hour (arizona)

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down

What is your favourite updo? none

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? anyone with terminal

Do you keep a hair journal? yes

How many hairtoys do you own? one

What is your favourite hairtoy? none

Brush or comb? neither

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? shampoo

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: no

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: no

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:[/quote] Ohio Lisa has longer hair than mine so I'm jealous..lol

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I dont really have one as such, but the first night my ex and I slept together, I was in full henna mode - mud on my hair, ACV in the mix, plastic wrap and all. Didnt seem to put him off, though.

That made me giggle! :D

LHC name: Suldrun

Current hair length: less then an inch to BSL

Goal hair length: Teminal

When did you start growing your hair? Sometime in 2007 I don't really know. It was more of a lazy decision then a long hair as a goal desicion.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I have only measured with MN. This month is my baseline experiment month so I will have an idea on the 15th of May. With MN used every other day it is a little over 1 inch month.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Not yet.

What supplements do you take? Original Limu, Vitamin D ( I am low) very rarely iron, Bioten.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Bioten

Do you do scalp massages?No

What is your favourite shampoo?Jason Henna hi-lights

What is your favourite conditioner? I don't have one

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't have one

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I don't have one

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut ( on dry hair only)

What are your favourite essential oils?Lavender and tea tree oil

What is your favourite product of all time?does Henna count?

What is your least favourite product of all time? I don't have one

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) :shrug:

What do you like most about your hair? That I can have the best of both world I think. My hair has light waves but if I finger comb gently after washing it looks like its been blow dryed straight.

What do you like least about your hair? Its so dark it would be nice if it was lighter so I could have more Henna coloring but I really like my hair now so its not that big a deal.

Do you colour your hair? yes with Henna

Do you clarify? Never have

How often do you wash your hair? whenever it needs it. No more then every other day and usually every 3 days or so. If do every other day its scalp only anyway.

How long does it take to dry? I never time it, maybe an hour?

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up and out of the way for now but I am in a phase and that will surely change:)

What is your favourite updo? I don't have one.

Bangs or no bangs? Not anymore, at least for now

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I don't have any idols

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? I just started my collection. 5

What is your favourite hairtoy? So far I like my sticks I just got in swap because they are my first real wood ( everything else I have is plastic) hairsticks :)

Brush or comb? finger comb I am looking to buy a wood comb soon.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Knotheads and Buffs

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? The dancing kind :cheese:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: mmhh I can't think of one

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:Leisa has pretty, pretty wavies in her hair :)

LHC name: Socks

Current hair length: 62" when wet

Goal hair length: 72+"

When did you start growing your hair? At least 12 years ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I get about 1/2" a month, but I don't measure it regularly, so this is a guess.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Nope.

What supplements do you take? Just a normal multivitamin and a vitamin C supplement.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope.

Do you do scalp massages? Nope.

What is your favourite shampoo? Head&Shoulders

What is your favourite conditioner? Fructis

Favourite leave-in conditioner? N/A

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? N/A

What are your favourite basic oils? I was using evoo for a while, but stopped. I'm going to try coconut oil soon.

What are your favourite essential oils? N/A

What is your favourite product of all time? N/A

What is your least favourite product of all time? N/A

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I won't use anything if I don't like the way it smells or if I'm afraid of it being overly damaging, but I'll admit to being a cone-head.

What do you like most about your hair? The length.

What do you like least about your hair? The ends are a bit thin.

Do you colour your hair? I only use occasional semi-perm dyes.

Do you clarify? Nope.

How often do you wash your hair? Once every 4-5 days.

How long does it take to dry? An entire day.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up for convenience, down for entertainment.

What is your favourite updo? My 10-second bun.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Gosh, where do I begin? There are so many people here with such lovely hair.

Do you keep a hair journal? Nope.

How many hairtoys do you own? Quite a few, but I don't use many of them.

What is your favourite hairtoy? A simple pair of black claw-clips.

Brush or comb? I mostly fingercomb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? The aforementioned coconut oil, which should be shipped here sometime next week.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? I don't really eat cheese. :shrug:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I don't have anything particularly interesting to share, sorry.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I applaud at her bravery in trying monistat.

LHC name: Hazelceleste

Current hair length: bsl (almost approaching waist!)

Goal hair length: tailbone

When did you start growing your hair? 14. I've had a few big chops since then, though.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I have no idea.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? monthly, or whenever my ends look frayed.

What supplements do you take? Does monistat count?

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? occasionally, when the mood strikes.

What is your favourite shampoo? CV mud and clay or cedarwood lavendar.

What is your favourite conditioner? VO5

Favourite leave-in conditioner? coconut, jojoba or shea butter.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? anything with henna, vo5 conditioner or oils.

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut or jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? rose, lavender, tea tree and grapefruit.

What is your favourite product of all time? henna and VO5 conditioner

What is your least favourite product of all time? sulfate shampoos, anything by dark and lovely, and curt's bees avocado conditioner.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc). I'm open to pretty much anything, as long as I think it'll rinse out easily. No avocado or banana for me...

What do you like most about your hair? The color is nice, it feels a lot softer than it used to, and it's getting long again.

What do you like least about your hair? The ends are damaged from bleach.

Do you colour your hair? With henna, and the occasional jar of manic panic

Do you clarify? Not really, but some of the CV bars I use are pretty clarifying.

How often do you wash your hair? Once every 3-4 days.

How long does it take to dry? If it's down, a few hours. If it's up, 2 days.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down

What is your favourite updo? At the moment, an english braid or cinnamon bun.

Bangs or no bangs? bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? n/a

Do you keep a hair journal? not anymore

How many hairtoys do you own? Bunches. My mom got me 5! ficcares for christmas, and I have a lot of cheaper toys, too.

What is your favourite hairtoy? nothing beats a plain old ponytail holder, imo.

Brush or comb? mostly fingercombing, with come brushing thrown in.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Only if I need my hair dry quickly (which only happens during the winter), or if I'm going somewhere special.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make lots of my own, but I don't sell any.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? hairsticks

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? mozzarella! or maybe swiss...

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: ...

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Socks's hair is such a pretty color!

LHC name: Lize

Current hair length: 22.2"

Goal hair length: 37" (tailbone)

When did you start growing your hair? Summer 2006 after a really bad pixieish hair cut.

What is your average monthly growth rate? 0.6"

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Before I used to trim often to get rid of layers. Now I try to trim as little as possible. So I trim when I feel that it's absolutely necessary.

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I eat varied. I try to eat 5 fruits/vegetables each day. I think if your body is healthy your hair will be as well.

Do you do scalp massages? Sometimes I do. For example if my hair has been up all day I might feel like I need one.

What is your favourite shampoo? The honey shampoo from The Body Shop or Herbal Essences. I know HE is pretty heavy when it comes to SLS but the smell!

What is your favourite conditioner? Yep, honey conditioner from The Body Shop or Herbal Essences here too.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Sunsilk. Love those leave ins.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I don't have a favorite yet, but I love trying new ones.

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba.

What are your favourite essential oils? Peppermint.

What is your favourite product of all time? Right now it would be the Sunsilk leave in creme.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Rapsodine shampoo because it said on the website it would be SLS free and it wasn't. And also the smell was awful.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I have stopped dyeing so I'd like to say dye or bleach. Also yoghurt is on that list (couldn't get rid of the smell).. and avocado (impossible to rinse out).

What do you like most about your hair? It's very soft and very shiney. It also doesn't tangle much at all since I have a lot of slip. I would say it can take a lot before it gets damaged too. Also it's pretty thick even though I have fine strands.

What do you like least about your hair? The straightness and the color (which I am learning to accept). Also I think the strands are too thin/fine.

Do you colour your hair? I have been since I was 13. I don't anymore. This time I AM growing my virgin color.

Do you clarify? No, I use SLS schampoos all the time so there's no need to.

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day schampoo and conditioner. I might change that routine slightly when it gets longer.

How long does it take to dry? Two hours or a bit longer.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down.

What is your favourite updo? Messy bun of some sort.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs for the first time of my life.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Dianyla, Saoirse, Igor.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes a blog.

How many hairtoys do you own? No idea. 10+.

What is your favourite hairtoy? I'm still pretty hooked on elastics. :rolleyes:

Brush or comb? Both! Wooden comb and BBB.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Maybe once a year or less.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Sunsilk leave in cream and Sunsilk hair treatment.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Brie or blue cheese.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Once I was at a party and was dancing with some guy (not even close!) and he accidentaly spit out his chewing gum in my hair. I didn't care much about my hair those days so I went into the kitchen and grabbed a knife (which was probably not that sharp) and cut the gum out. I didn't even care. I can not see that happening again. :)

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Very cute kitty in hazelceleste's avatar! And we have the same goal length. :)

LHC name: Guenever

Current hair length: A couple of cm below TB (38")

Goal hair length: Mid-thigh (50")

When did you start growing your hair? I joined here in August 2006, but before that I'd wanted my hair long since my confirmation (2002 - aged 14) where I chopped off my BSL hair - I still regret that pixie cut.. So: since 2002 - in total 6 years (1 year and 9 months with LHC)

What is your average monthly growth rate? 0,4 - 0,5" a month.. pretty average.. (With monistat I got 0,8")

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I trim when I feel like it.. Right now I'm torn between trimming evey month and getting to classic.. and I think that my wish to see whether I can make it (please, please, please...) wins.. so only occasional trims for me..

What supplements do you take?A multi-vitamin, extra B-vitamins and silica..

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope.. I ust try to eat healthily..

Do you do scalp massages? Yes and no.. Every time I shampoo, yes, but I don't think about it.. it's nothing that I *have* to do..

What is your favourite shampoo? Urtekram aloe vera shampoo :cloud9:

What is your favourite conditioner? Urtekram aloe vera condish^^

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use leave-in..

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? aeeeh.. I don't do that.. Maybe heavy-oiling once in a while?

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut - done!

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't use them.. but I love the smell of rose..

What is your favourite product of all time?The aloe vera shampoo from Urtekram :thumbsup:

What is your least favourite product of all time? Just about every conditioner I've ever tried.. Especially the coney ones!! but for some reason my hair likes Urtekram condish..

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Cones, banana (yuk, never again! I kept finding banana bits in it for DAYS!), vinegar, hair dye!

What do you like most about your hair? Hmm.. my virgin growth.. it's thicker (went up from 2,75" to 3,2" :D), shinier and stronger than my dyed hair..

What do you like least about your hair? My ends BSL and down.. *sigh* every now and then I think about chopping.. but I just can't! Going through BSL-hell again, bwwwrr.. :wink:

Do you colour your hair? Nope not anymore.. I've been growing out dye since I joined.. my roots are at low chin atm..

Do you clarify? Well, yes.. I shampoo..

How often do you wash your hair? every 3-4 days

How long does it take to dry? I damp bun, so easily all day!

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I love the frame of hair around my face - but it's getting longish - and my ends are not great.. so I feel more comfortable with it up..

What is your favourite updo? A flipped-up cinnabun

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs..

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Hmm.. Emichiee and I have almost identical hair (her's thicker and longer of course), and I'd LOVE for mine to become as beautiful as hers.. :inlove:
Generally there are SO many LOVELY ladies in here.. I keep finding more members with stunning locks^^

Do you keep a hair journal? Nope.. I only keep track of my growth and snap occational hair shots..

How many hairtoys do you own? Aeeeh.. a LOT?? Let me get back to you :D

What is your favourite hairtoy? My graydogs.. I adore them!

Brush or comb? Comb!!

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope, nothing..

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I did.. but not anymore..

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Yet another 3-prong comb fom 60th street! :wink:

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? One without a smell! and that doesn't taste of much.. hehe..

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Can't think of anything right now..

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Lize's hair color is just beautiful and I really enjoy keeping an eye on her progress! Looks great - grow grow!^^

LHC name: Florenonite

Current hair length: can-I-call-this-BSL

Goal hair length: Hip

When did you start growing your hair? last summer

What is your average monthly growth rate? about 0.5", though more in summer

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? once a year

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not really, I just try to eat healthily in genera (if I can be bothered)

Do you do scalp massages? sometimes. If my scalp's really flaky I scritch it the evening before I wash it, which is kinda like a massage.

What is your favourite shampoo? Haven't decided yet. I'm currently using the Superdrug's own Aloe Vera poo, and I'm thinking of trying this SLS- and paraben-free Aloe Vera one that I found in a health food shop down the road.

What is your favourite conditioner? Dunno. I'm currently using Superdrug's own Jojoba oil conditioner, but that's only because it was the cheapest cone-free one I could find. It's decent, though.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Coconut oil

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I don't really do these because I'm lazy and am always afraid of having a plastic bag on my head and the fire alarm going of. One of my male friends in particular would never let me forget it if he saw me like that.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut oil

What are your favourite essential oils? don't use any

What is your favourite product of all time? no idea

What is your least favourite product of all time? dunno

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Not really. I've used both cones and no cones, and there's no discernable difference. I prefer no-cone because if I want to skip a wash and do a WO it's easier with no-cone.

What do you like most about your hair? The multi-coloured nature of it

What do you like least about your hair? The fact that it can't decide whether to be straight, wavy, or curly (I've got all three on my head)

Do you colour your hair? Nope

Do you clarify? if i feel the need

How often do you wash your hair? currently every 2 days, but I'm trying to decrease that

How long does it take to dry? Hours upon hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? it depends

What is your favourite updo? basic cinnabun. It's one of the few I can do

Bangs or no bangs? none

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I love Amoretti's hair, and I think hair-type-wise I actually stand a chance at having hair like that (though not the same colour) once mine's longer. *hopes in vain*

Do you keep a hair journal? yeah

How many hairtoys do you own? three or four

What is your favourite hairtoy? a spirally colourful stick, I believe it's a Graydog, maybe?

Brush or comb? both?

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope

Do you make/sell any hair care products? nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? coconut oil

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Smoked gruyere

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: haven't got one

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I have to say that every time I see your avatar I admire the hairstick in it.

LHC name: lilalong

Current hair length: ~23"

Goal hair length: waist

When did you start growing your hair? I used to grow to BSL and then chop it back to shoulder for the past few years. I want to go a bit longer now.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I don't know. My hair grew an inch last months, but I think my average is lower.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? not yet

What supplements do you take? biotin and fish oils

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I try to eat enough protein.

Do you do scalp massages? no

What do you like most about your hair? its color

What do you like least about your hair? the dryness

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? I did it once.

How often do you wash your hair? 2-3 times per week

How long does it take to dry? 2-3 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? right now up, because the lengths look so dry and frizzy. I'd like to get it in a condition where I can leave them down more often.

What is your favourite updo? pony tail

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs, but a few face framing layers for me

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I'm trying to get to terms with my own hair structure.

Do you keep a hair journal? yep, for the past few weeks. We'll se how long my interest prevails.

How many hairtoys do you own? not many

Brush or comb? my right hand only

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no. I used to blow-dry them a bit after showering at the gym last winter. It didn't do the much good.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? shampoo

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I'll get back to this, if I remember one.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I love your hair color and texture. Your hair looks really soft in the picture.


I left out some questions, to which I didn't have an answer.

LHC name: tmmycat

Current hair length: shoulder

Goal hair length: BSL

When did you start growing your hair? trying to grow it for a few years but I always went back to the same haircut to fix shape issues ... now I am growing it out seriously

What is your average monthly growth rate? not sure

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? my goal is to trim it every 4-8 months

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? none but I do eat healthy food

Do you do scalp massages? yes

What is your favourite shampoo? I don't use shampoo ... too drying

What is your favourite conditioner? whole foods 365 mint

Favourite leave-in conditioner? sebum

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? sebum

What are your favourite basic oils? sebum :) lol

What are your favourite essential oils? lavender

What is your favourite product of all time? sebum ... I try to minimize the commercial product usage because of sensitive skin

What is your least favourite product of all time? anything that makes me break out

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) cones, protein, baking soda, shampoo

What do you like most about your hair? it's very healthy and shiny and wavy and interesting

What do you like least about your hair? too short

Do you colour your hair? no ... just finished growing out the color damage a few months ago

Do you clarify? no, because I don't put anything in it that needs to be removed

How often do you wash your hair? right now, every other day ... I want to wash it less often though

How long does it take to dry? a few hours air-drying

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down

What is your favourite updo? french twist

Bangs or no bangs? some wispy side bangs but they are getting too long to be called bangs now and I will let my stylist decide if I should keep them or grow them out.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? not sure yet ... i am new :) anyone with healthy shiny hair is an inspiration

Do you keep a hair journal? no but I think about it so much I might start! good idea

How many hairtoys do you own? none really ... just some claw clips

What is your favourite hairtoy? claw clips

Brush or comb? BBB before I wash it; comb to detangle in the shower

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no but I have thought about mixing my own

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? unseasoned rice vinegar

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: cheddar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I cut my own hair for four years because I went to the best stylist in philly and he gave me a mullet ... I was so traumatized!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: europe - what an awesome place to live! :) wish I were there...

LHC name: Harley mama

Current hair length: 34"

Goal hair length: classic

When did you start growing your hair? I don't remember

What is your average monthly growth rate? right now it's 0". When not on chemo I average about 1/2" a month

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? not lately

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? yes

What is your favourite shampoo? don't use shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner? VO5 Tea Therapy Vanilla Mint

Favourite leave-in conditioner? EO's

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut oil and shea butter

What are your favourite essential oils? lavender, rose, vanilla, cederwood

What is your favourite product of all time? none

What is your least favourite product of all time? none

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I gave up cones, brushing and heat styling

What do you like most about your hair? the curl

What do you like least about your hair? the lack of volume right now

Do you colour your hair? yes

Do you clarify? yes

How often do you wash your hair? I CO 2-3 times a week

How long does it take to dry? about 3 hours if I leave it loose

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down

What is your favourite updo? infinity bun

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Sam I Am. I love her curl and color!

Do you keep a hair journal? I did at the old LHC

How many hairtoys do you own? I haven't counted them

What is your favourite hairtoy? MTM hair stick

Brush or comb? finger comb first

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make my own oil potions and butters!

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? 4 sticks from AmandaPanda

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? American

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: ?

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: tmmycat came to the right place to learn about haircare!

LHC name: eresh

Current hair length: 56" (knee and a tiny bit)

Goal hair length: Ankle

When did you start growing your hair? Since I had a bob-cut when I was 15

What is your average monthly growth rate? No idea, never calculated

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? For years only S&D, last week did a small trim of 4cm

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, I eat normal (veggies, meat, kosher), not specifically to improve my hair.

Do you do scalp massages? Occasionally

What is your favourite shampoo? Andrelon (yep, with cones)

What is your favourite conditioner? Palmolive (antitangle)

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use one

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Did a Lush mask once and a honeymask, but other than that, I really don't do anything special other than my washing routine conditioner

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? Jasmin, Lavender

What is your favourite product of all time? Palmolive antitangle, can't live without it

What is your least favourite product of all time? Herbal essences shampoo (too drying but love the smell) and the old Pantene shampoos (made me loose a LOT of hair)

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Gel or mousse

What do you like most about your hair? It makes me feel feminine and sometimes like a princess ;-)

What do you like least about your hair? Taper and that it's so stickstraight

Do you colour your hair? Haven't done in years, but when I was 16-15 I used to color chemically (always shades of red-redbrown)

Do you clarify? No

How often do you wash your hair? Every 5 days

How long does it take to dry? Overnight and a bit

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Normal weekdays up, when going out down

What is your favourite updo? The very comfy and quick to do pinless braided bun

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I have a few "hairidols" but I'll focus on what is realistic for my hair

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes, I sometimes post in my blog here

How many hairtoys do you own? Don't know exactly, but no big numbers.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Dymondwood hairstick

Brush or comb? Both

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Never

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No, I have difficulty parting with things I make ;-)

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? I ordered a cobalt Ficcarissimo before the prices go up ;-)

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: YOUNG cheese, not the moldy type brrrr...or herbcheese like paturain, or smoked cheese (yes I like cheese, as long as it's not wgite or green or blue)

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: People complimenting your beautiful hairpiece and asking where you bought it (haha)...hairfetishist following you around...children asking questions about your hair and saying they want hair just like yours <3

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Welcom to LHC! I hope you'll like it here and find lots of inspiration! (edit: when I clicked reply the last poster was tmmycat...Harley mama, I love the waves in your hair!)

LHC name: Mitabird

Current hair length: 33.5

Goal hair length: Classic

When did you start growing your hair? 6/2004

What is your average monthly growth rate? .5 in

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? usually every 6 months

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? nope

Do you do scalp massages? Yes

What is your favourite shampoo? Don't shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner? Devacurl One Condition

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Jessicurl Too Shea

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Nature's Therapy Mega Moisture

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? Lavender

What is your favourite product of all time? Biosilk Rock Hard Gelee

What is your least favourite product of all time? Any Herbal Essences conditioners

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) cones, waxes, mineral oil, quats, petroleum, drying alcohols, wheat protein. I am sure there's more.

What do you like most about your hair? My curls

What do you like least about your hair? The length. I want it to be longer already!

Do you colour your hair? No

Do you clarify? Yes

How often do you wash your hair? Depends. It could be once a week to every other day.

How long does it take to dry? 2 days if I am damp bunning. A few hours if I am wearing it curly since I do use a diffuser.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up

What is your favourite updo? Cinnamon bun. It's easy.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Too many to name, but I love Rain and Wonderlywroughte's hair.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes

How many hairtoys do you own? Maybe 10?

What is your favourite hairtoy? Ficcare Maximus

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? A diffuser

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Garnier Fructis gel

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? cheddar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My hair caught on fire once when I was a teenager. Luckily I didn't burn myself nor did I have to cut it.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Beautiful, shiny hair

LHC name: You mean it doesn' show up above my avatar? ;) (Lamb)

Current hair length: bob

Goal hair length: waist

When did you start growing your hair? July 2007

What is your average monthly growth rate? 0.5 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? when it looks as if it needs it

What supplements do you take? a standard multivitamin (when I remember to take it)

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? yes

What is your favourite shampoo? currently Dove for normal hair

What is your favourite conditioner? anything cone-free

Favourite leave-in conditioner? currently Giovanni leave-in

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I just leave my regular conditioner on for longer than 20 mins

What are your favourite basic oils? I don't use any

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't use any

What is your favourite product of all time? distilled water... no really!

What is your least favourite product of all time? shampoo bars and vinegar

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) eggs and mayonnaise

What do you like most about your hair? the color and the curls

What do you like least about your hair? it is fine and fragile

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? sometimes

How often do you wash your hair? daily/every other day

How long does it take to dry? an hour

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I don't really have a choice at this length :shrug:

What is your favourite updo? (On others) braided buns, crown braids, Gibson tuck

Bangs or no bangs? side-swept bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Curlsgirl, Girlcat36, Jessie, Harley Mama, Redcelticcurls are the first to come to my mind

Do you keep a hair journal? yes

How many hairtoys do you own? 3

What is your favourite hairtoy? the flexi-8 (hopefully I can wear it in about three months)

Brush or comb? comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Perish the thought!! :tmi:

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? a bottle of leave-in

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: mature cheddar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I'll just skip this one

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: :thud: Those curls are just gorgeous!!!

LHC name: cobblersmaid

Current hair length: tailbone

Goal hair length: tailbone, all post LHC hair (as in no damage)

When did you start growing your hair? I have never had "short hair" but I seriously began about
6 or 7 years ago.
What is your average monthly growth rate?

about a 1/4 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?

I trim in random spurts

What supplements do you take?

none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
nope

Do you do scalp massages?
sometimes

What is your favourite shampoo?
Jason colour enhancing for Bonde hair right now

What is your favourite conditioner?
I dunno, I like quite a few. Blended Beauty is nice but too pricey. Aurbey has some nice ones too.

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Eulcence (regular condish) and Giovanni

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
Anything with honey, also Burt's Bees Shea Grapefruit isn't bad.

What are your favourite basic oils?
Almond oil right now

What are your favourite essential oils?
don't use them much

What is your favourite product of all time?
Cassia (does that count?)

What is your least favourite product of all time?
Lush Jungle

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
never? I avoid cones and sulfates, but not never. PPD I guess.

What do you like most about your hair?
it is fairly thick

What do you like least about your hair?
it splits like crazy

Do you colour your hair?
I highlight it sometimes

Do you clarify?
yes, with BS

How often do you wash your hair?
every 5-7 days

How long does it take to dry?
about 4-5 hours
Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Depends. I like how I look with it down, but it drives me crazy.

What is your favourite updo?
swirly bun

Bangs or no bangs?
face framing stuff

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
No one's really. My hair is my hair. I love many member's hair, but I want my hair to be like my hair.

Do you keep a hair journal?
not on LHC anymore. I did on the old one and I keep an LJ.

How many hairtoys do you own?
10ish

What is your favourite hairtoy?
My France Luxe claws

Brush or comb?
comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
no

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
Can't eat dairy :wail:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
I can haz tiem to think?

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
Lamb always has something helpful to say.

I :heartbeat: surveys!

LHC name:ilovemycop

Current hair length:just just just(haha)past BSL

Goal hair length:Waist-then we'll see

When did you start growing your hair?off and on for years.this time?since january

What is your average monthly growth rate?I'd say 1/2" to a 1",but I don't measure

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?I haven't trimmed since december.that wasn't a trim either it was a cut.

What supplements do you take?none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?nope

Do you do scalp massages?when I'm stressed

What is your favourite shampoo?um commercial? Suave vanilla floral.poo bar? PLH Patchuli

What is your favourite conditioner?smell wise-Sauve natuals coconut/slip-wise-Sauve Humectant

Favourite leave-in conditioner?Giovanni Direct Leave in.took my hair a few to get used to it but now its dreamy

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?haven't done one right yet

What are your favourite basic oils?coconut

What are your favourite essential oils?lavender and eucalyptus

What is your favourite product of all time?don't reall have one

What is your least favourite product of all time?Aussie catch the wave leave in

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)I've put them all in but I will never let a blowdryer touch it again

What do you like most about your hair?its color

What do you like least about your hair?I can't do a darn thing with it

Do you colour your hair?yep

Do you clarify?yep

How often do you wash your hair?1-2 a week

How long does it take to dry?god.quite a while

Do you prefer you hair up or down?up.its too hot here to wear it down

What is your favourite updo?a cinnabun

Bangs or no bangs?long bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?um...so many...I would say Harpgal

Do you keep a hair journal?yup

How many hairtoys do you own?I don't feel like counting right now.but I have pictures in my albums,I just haven't taken one of my new slide yet.

What is your favourite hairtoy?a ouchless elastic haha

Brush or comb?fingers

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?NO!

Do you make/sell any hair care products?I make my own mister bottles stuff

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?a hairslide

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? feta

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:Honestly-I don't have any right now.Here's to hoping!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:I'm not familiar with the person bu I hope to be soon!

LHC name: Boukje

Current hair length: tailbone +

Goal hair length: classic + (or perhaps a classic length braid)

When did you start growing your hair? I guess september 2006 (actively)

What is your average monthly growth rate? 0.4 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? not at the moment, but I plan to trim every month when I reach classic length, which is hopefully end of this year, beginning of december 2008

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? not that I'm aware of

Do you do scalp massages? not very often, as it increases my shed rate.

What is your favourite shampoo? I use shampoo bars, I have two of lush, Ultimate shine and squeeky green, I like the ultimate shine best.

What is your favourite conditioner? I hardly use it, but when I do, ASDA (own brand) henna and plum and/or freeman papaya (both cone free)

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use any

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT (on a rare occasion)

What are your favourite basic oils? I guess sweet almond oil although I don't use it often.

What are your favourite essential oils? rosemary, peppermint and sandalwood

What is your favourite product of all time? I guess it would be a shampoo bar????

What is your least favourite product of all time? defenitely CASSIA and all cone containing products

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Henna and placenta stuff (I heard about on LHC) I am so sorry but it sounds horrid to me, ugh

What do you like most about your hair? it looks quite shiny

What do you like least about your hair? the massive t[aper I have

Do you colour your hair? I used henna but quite (for good) this month

Do you clarify? I find using a shampoo bar enough.

How often do you wash your hair? about twice a week.

How long does it take to dry? a couple of hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I like it up because of the horrible taper it looks ugly down.

What is your favourite updo? I always use a cinnamon bun, but I love a (thick) braid with a nice still thick tassle at classic length the most.

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs for me

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Lady Godiva, Cortese, Psysickschick, and certainly Silverlocks, I love her grey hair!!!!

Do you keep a hair journal? no I find it demotivating with my hair.

How many hairtoys do you own? about 20, but I only use ficcares (I have 8) at the moment.

What is your favourite hairtoy? the ficcare maximas and also a wooden hairfork, but mine if broken and I am waiting for my new ones to arrive.

Brush or comb? I use a mason pearson rake comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? nope I don't use any.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? 2 hairforks and 3 ficcares (in one go)

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? I shouldn't eat cheese anymore as I am trying to become a vegan (but I am totally addicted to cheese sigh), I love stilton. mature cheddar (the yellow coloured one) and I really love mozzarella made of buffalo milk

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I have used a treatment with tomate sauce to lighten my colour and my family thought I was going crazy (it didn't work so it was not really great)

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: lovely red henna (?) colour and the shine is amazing :D

LHC name: Tap Dancer

Current hair length: Shoulder length (I'm not currently measuring)

Goal hair length: Between BSL and waist

When did you start growing your hair? I'm always growing :)

What is your average monthly growth rate? ½" to 1"

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? My last haircut was in July and it might be another year before I trim

What supplements do you take? Multivitamin, vitamin C, HA, magnesium, fiber, coral calcium, and garlic

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? Not really

What is your favourite shampoo? Dove Intense Damage Therapy shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner? Dove Moisturizing conditioner

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Longhairlovers All-in-One Essential Treatment

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Biolage Ultra-Hydrating Balm

What are your favourite basic oils? N/A

What are your favourite essential oils? French Lavender

What is your favourite product of all time? Biolage Ultra-Hydrating Balm

What is your least favourite product of all time? Suave (anything they make)

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Suave!

What do you like most about your hair? It's thick and shiny

What do you like least about your hair? Lots of frizz on humid/wet days

Do you colour your hair? Yes

Do you clarify? Yes

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day

How long does it take to dry? A few hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down when I'm out and up at home

What is your favourite updo? Ponytail

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? HollowHannah

Do you keep a hair journal? I have a blog

How many hairtoys do you own? A bunch

What is your favourite hairtoy? Velvet scrunchies

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Baerreis hair sticks

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Mozzerella

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I'm too tired to think of one. :p

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I don't know Boukje but she gave great answers. I'll have to check out her other posts! :)

LHC name:
cscheck

Current hair length:
39" or tailbone

Goal hair length:
Thigh at the moment.

When did you start growing your hair?
Around 2004.

What is your average monthly growth rate?
0.5" I'm in a bit of a stall right now though.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
I trim when I feel the ends need thickening. If I am trimming, no more than once a month.

What supplements do you take?
I drink orange juice. They put lots of supplements in that.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
No. I eat regular food.

Do you do scalp massages?
Not on other people.

What is your favourite shampoo?
I generally use bakings soda to wash, but I've had good results with this Suave shampoo my Mom uses to clean the shower.

What is your favourite conditioner?
VO5 Free Me Freesia

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Uhhhhh..

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
Don't do 'em.

What are your favourite basic oils?
Coconut oil

What are your favourite essential oils?
I take it that coconut oil isn't essential.

What is your favourite product of all time?
Can't say I have one.

What is your least favourite product of all time?
Very difficult to say. There are plenty of things that don't work in my hair but I think most of them have more to do with my hard water than anything else. But VO5 shampoos in generally if I had to pick

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
I prefer to avoid cones as much as possible.

What do you like most about your hair?
Easy to work with. No friz. Doesn't tangle. Stays put. To sum it up: my hair is easy.

What do you like least about your hair?
It seems to split so easily.

Do you colour your hair?
I hope not.

Do you clarify?
As I use baking soda on a weekly basis, that would a be a yes.

How often do you wash your hair?
Once, maybe twice, a week.

How long does it take to dry?
Forty minutes to an hour in dry weather. An hour and a half (or longer) in humid weather.

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
It really depends. I normally wear it up though.

What is your favourite updo?
Inside out or nautilus bun.

Bangs or no bangs?
No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
I love dancingmegs hair. Though because our types our different I'll never have her hair.

Do you keep a hair journal?
Yes.

How many hairtoys do you own?
23, not counting scrunchies or bobby pins.

What is your favourite hairtoy?
5" 60th Street hair fork

Brush or comb?
Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
No.

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
Conditioner.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
Cheddar, and not super sharp.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
Nope.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
I like her blog.

LHC name: eadwine.

Current hair length: 25".

Goal hair length: Tailbone.

When did you start growing your hair? Almost a year ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I haven't got a clue to be honest, I don't measure that often.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes, every 18-21 weeks the length gets a micro trim. The bangs get done every 6-7 weeks.

What supplements do you take? Hair, skin and nails, from Kruidvat.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Yep, bananas mostly.

Do you do scalp massages? Nope.

What is your favourite shampoo? Wonderwel.

What is your favourite conditioner? Wonderwel.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't have one.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Wonderwel, same as regular conditioner. And Garnier Ultra Doux peach and nuts for special occasions where I want my hair to have a really nice scent (that stuff costs more, obviously).

What are your favourite basic oils? KTC Coconut oil.

What are your favourite essential oils? Don't use them.

What is your favourite product of all time? I must say the coconut oil, it made the biggest difference.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Don't have them, I started using what I mentioned above, and was fortunate enough to settle straight into a routine.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Of course. No more cones.

What do you like most about your hair? The shine and the way it changes color.

What do you like least about your hair? The length, I want it LONGERRRR.

Do you colour your hair? Nope. It is beautiful enough on its own and dye could never do the color change like my hair does.

Do you clarify? No.

How often do you wash your hair? Twice a week.

How long does it take to dry? About 1-2 hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up.

What is your favourite updo? My own invented 10 seconds quick bun.

Bangs or no bangs? Bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? No one's really, I like my own hair.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes, but not here.

How many hairtoys do you own? Are we at 40 yet? Yeah, we should be. :roll: :lol:

What is your favourite hairtoy? U-bent sock knitting needle, wear that every day I don't go out and at night. Got it in right now.

Brush or comb? Comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope. Rarely in the past I'd use the blowdryer, but I haven't since I started growing. I just bun it up damp if I need to go someplace in a hurry.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? My Graydog stick :lol:

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif Brie.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: You should have seen my hair years ago. It was so split end ridden that it looked WHITE! I had a BIG chop done finally and then kept it at the same length for years.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Sorry, I don't remember names well, all I can say is I know the name :(

LHC name:
Lixie

Current hair length:
Middle of my butt, don't know how many inches that is.

Goal hair length:
Classic

When did you start growing your hair?
Always had long hair, had the vague idea of trying to get to classic for a while, but kept getting bored and trimming off any progress. Probably started seriously trying for classic in the last six months.

What is your average monthly growth rate?
No idea.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
Whenever it needs it, I S&D quite a lot too.

What supplements do you take?
None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
Nope

Do you do scalp massages?
Rarely

What is your favourite shampoo?
Er, don't have a favourite but the one I have right now is Boots own brand Camomile and Lemonbalm. It'll probably keep me going for at least six months.

What is your favourite conditioner?
Asda own brand Coconut and Milk, smells wonderful and is ridiculously cheap. Something like 98p a bottle and it's free of -cones.

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Don't use any.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
Does putting honey in my conditioner from time to time count?

What are your favourite basic oils?
The occasional bit of EVOO, pilfered from the kitchen.

What are your favourite essential oils?
Don't use them.

What is your favourite product of all time?
Er, pass.

What is your least favourite product of all time?
Some sort of rainforesty Herbal Essences. It was hard enough to get cleaned off my bath tub, let alone my hair.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
I don't use -cones, they don't work with my hair. Haven't the foggiest what a quat is though.

What do you like most about your hair?
It looks nice both up and down.

What do you like least about your hair?
The tangles.

Do you colour your hair?
Nope

Do you clarify?
Nope

How often do you wash your hair?
Once a week, sometimes less often.

How long does it take to dry?
I usually let it fall down the back of the bed and it's dry in the morning.

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Mostly up. Down on special occasions.

What is your favourite updo?
Figure eight bun.

Bangs or no bangs?
A few layers between chin and shoulder length.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
I admire a lot of heads of hair here, but I wouldn't say I aspire to anybody else's hair. It's not something I can have, so why torture myself over it? :lol:

Do you keep a hair journal?
Nope

How many hairtoys do you own?
Too many.

What is your favourite hairtoy?
Probably my Ficcare.

Brush or comb?
Brush, occasionally comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
Nope

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
Nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
A cute wee alice band with a bow on it.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
Cheddar. Yes, dull, I know.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
Heh, a sheep once tried to eat my hair.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
She posts really nice hairstyles.

LHC name: Iylivarae

Current hair length: ~30'' (Elbows)

Goal hair length: about knee length, if I can handle it and if my hair still looks somewhat thick

When did you start growing your hair? About 1.5 years ago, but I had it long several times in the past

What is your average monthly growth rate? 0.5''

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I didn't trim for a year now, but I think as soon as I reach hip, I'll stay there for some months, to thicken the ends

What supplements do you take? Sometimes silica/biotin or normal vitamin pills, for I hate veggies

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No... but I eat a lot of proteins, because I like it

Do you do scalp massages? Sometimes, but not regularly

What is your favourite shampoo? At the moment it is: Logona Citron Milk

What is your favourite conditioner? Sante Brilliant Care

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I leave in oils, no conditioner

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Sometimes I also use the Sante Brilliant Care

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba, I haven't tried any other

What are your favourite essential oils? I love the smell of Ravensara, and I use thyme for stimulating growth, once in a while

What is your favourite product of all time? Sante Brilliant Care

What is your least favourite product of all time? A shampoo I got from a shop here, it just made my scalp itchy and flakey

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Cones, Parabens... I just use organic cosmetic products (except for my ketoconazol, which I need from time to time)

What do you like most about your hair? the wave

What do you like least about your hair? It could be a bit thicker/more of it

Do you colour your hair? Yes, with henna and black tea

Do you clarify? Not really, sometimes I use my ketoconazole, it clarifiels pretty well

How often do you wash your hair? Every 3-4 days (would like to do it once a week)

How long does it take to dry? About 3-4 hours if it is down, in a bun, about 24 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up

What is your favourite updo? At the moment some knotty bun, I am not sure about its name

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs. Looks stupid on me

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Dianyla, Lady Marian, Elle, Schnee and Hypnotica (the colour is just wow!) - But I just like to look at their pictures, I also dream about having that kind of hair, but as I'll never have it, I'm quite happy with my own hair...

Do you keep a hair journal? I try to, but I am not very disciplined

How many hairtoys do you own? About 50, mostl y sticks I made

What is your favourite hairtoy? Hairsticks.

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make, but I don't think I can sell them yet

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? I bought white fabric for making kanzashi.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Fondue moitié-moitié with Vacherin and Greyerzer.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Pass

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I don't know her, but I like her answers a lot. Also, her avatar is whoa, nice!

LHC name: Amnell

Current hair length: 30 ..waist

Goal hair length: I dont know. My next goal is hip and then... lets see

When did you start growing your hair? Okt. 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate? 0.5

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes, once a year and i do some dustings between

What supplements do you take? mmmh, I ve got some biotin here but i alway forgett to take

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? Sometimes

What is your favourite shampoo? AO Island

What is your favourite conditioner? Ao Island

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Giovannis direkt leave-in

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Cassia mixed with yoghurt

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut and Klettenwurzel (sorry i dont know the english word)

What are your favourite essential oils? I dont use EOs but I like Lavender

What is your favourite product of all time? Im still searching

What is your least favourite product of all time? -- cant remember

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? not really, i even use cones sometimes

What do you like most about your hair? the waves

What do you like least about your hair? the flyaways and it could be thicker on the ends

Do you colour your hair? only my old dyed hair. i use henna mixes

Do you clarify? Not really

How often do you wash your hair? Every 4 days

How long does it take to dry? really, I dont know, but is to long

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I like both, if my hair is in a good condition

What is your favourite updo? pinless bun

Bangs or no bangs? growing out bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Amoretti, Dianyla, Igor, Ysmalan... there are so many.
Not to forgett AprilElfs updos

Do you keep a hair journal? no. I wouldnt torture you with my english

How many hairtoys do you own? never counted, my boyfriends say to much

What is your favourite hairtoy? hairforks

Brush or comb? Comb!

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no Ive got two left thumbs

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Hairforks

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Gorgonzola

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I havent one

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I don't know her but i like the colour

LHC name: sofia9283

Current hair length: 23

Goal hair length: I want to grow my hair to as long as it could possibly get, but for right now I'll settle for my tailbone

When did you start growing your hair? It's always been long

What is your average monthly growth rate? 0.5

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I just got my hair cut two weeks ago after not having cut it for 4 years, I only had about 2 inches taken off, I'm going to try to have it trimmed about every 3-4 months just to even it up a bit

What supplements do you take? 3 in 1 (calcium, potassium, magnesium) which I never remember to take, vitamin E

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? I've been trying to keep up with this and I use Moonchaser's Sweet Success Hair Oil

What is your favourite shampoo? I try to CO for the most part but if I use poo I cheat and use Garnier Fructis 2 in 1 Fortifying Shampoo & Conditioner

What is your favourite conditioner? Neutrogena Moisturizing Conditioner

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Johnson & Johnson Kids No More Bedhead Detangling Spray

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? coconut oil and fave condish mixed with mayo & essential oil

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut,evoo, grapeseed oil

What are your favourite essential oils? lavender and lime

What is your favourite product of all time? haven't found my HG yet

What is your least favourite product of all time? anything with alcohol

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? my hair does not like honey but funny enough my skin loves it

What do you like most about your hair? thickness, not too thick or thin

What do you like least about your hair? I wish my hair would pick what type it wants to be and stick with it, it's wavy & frizzy right after I get out of the shower and then after a few days it straightens out just enough for it too have no body and just be a pain. I wish it would be straight, wavy, or curly.

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? about once a month

How often do you wash your hair? every five days or so

How long does it take to dry? the ends dry rather quick lately but the part closer to my scalp has been taking forever lately to dry especially since I wash right before I go to bed and it's still damp the next morning

Do you prefer you hair up or down? if I'm having a good hair day I like it down but at the first sign of frizz or unruliness up it goes

What is your favourite updo? chignon

Bangs or no bangs? I have bangs and if my hairs behaving I show them off

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
Cinnamon Hair, Autumn, Lady Godiva, Teacherbear, Juliet's Silk, kissedbyfyre, lissomllama, Dianyla, wonderlywroughte, Amoretti, Nightshade, Midnitecurls and many many more
Do you keep a hair journal? nope

How many hairtoys do you own? about 5

What is your favourite hairtoy? hairclip

Brush or comb? comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? nope

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make my own hair butter using shea butter, coconut oil, grapeseed oil and essential oil

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? mozzarella

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I don't have any

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I wish I had Amnell's hair

LHC name: Hypnotica

Current hair length: Soon waist-lenght.

Goal hair length: Not sure. Tailbone or classic.

When did you start growing your hair? 2006 by sheer lazyness.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Around one inch, I guess.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Never.

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Lots of proteins.

Do you do scalp massages? I massage when I wash.

What is your favourite shampoo? None.

What is your favourite conditioner? Fructis long & strong.. at the moment.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Plain water.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Henna!

What are your favourite basic oils? Don't really use them.

What are your favourite essential oils? Orange blossom.

What is your favourite product of all time? BS!

What is your least favourite product of all time? Most cone-free conditioners.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Ordinary hair-dyes. I think.

What do you like most about your hair? The colour and that it's easy to care for.

What do you like least about your hair? I would like more thickness.

Do you colour your hair? With henna and a vegetabile toner.

Do you clarify? Always!

How often do you wash your hair? 2-3 times/week.

How long does it take to dry? 2 hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up!

What is your favourite updo? Swirly French Twist.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Could be Nightshade's. Will never have that.

Do you keep a hair journal? I keep a journal...?

How many hairtoys do you own? About.....30?

What is your favourite hairtoy? Ficcares and hair forks and hair sticks....

Brush or comb? Both.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Maybe...in the future.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A Ficcare.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Blue!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I dreamt one night that I bleached my hair with Diet Coke...

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I'm sure that her hair is lovely.

LHC name: Lirael

Current hair length: about 40 or 42 inches, it's hard to measure myself.

Goal hair length: 70"

When did you start growing your hair? About 11 years.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I have no idea.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Maybe once a year, but I don't plan it. I just trim it when it feels really damaged.

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, I try to eat a healthy diet for my hair as well as the rest of me.

Do you do scalp massages? No.

What is your favourite shampoo? I like Dove and Pantene.

What is your favourite conditioner? Dove Cool Moisture.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Frizz-Ease Daily Nourishment.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Dove Deep Moisture.

What are your favourite basic oils? I've only used olive, and only occasionally.

What are your favourite essential oils? Nothing.

What is your favourite product of all time? Just what I use every day.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Sunsilk hair products make my hair smell strange.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Not really.

What do you like most about your hair?I love its color and shininess.

What do you like least about your hair? It's a bit thin at the ends because I dyed it once, years ago.

Do you colour your hair? No!

Do you clarify? No.

How often do you wash your hair? Every 2-3 days.

How long does it take to dry? 2 hours or more to dry completely.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down, I love to show it off!

What is your favourite updo? French braids and buns.

Bangs or no bangs? No!

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I can't decide, there are so many.

Do you keep a hair journal? No.

How many hairtoys do you own? Maybe 5.

What is your favourite hairtoy? The wood hairsticks I bought today.

Brush or comb? Brush, usually.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Sometimes I really have to dry it when the alternative is letting it freeze when I go out in the cold.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? I bought some conditioner.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Gruyere

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I can't think of one.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Your hair is such a beautiful color! I'm jealous.

LHC name: Leisha

Current hair length: around 34 inches I'd say (87 cm) - a bit longer than waist

Goal hair length: not sure... I keep changing my mind.

When did you start growing your hair? I can't really remember, I've pretty much always had long hair.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I've never measured consistently enough to find out :o but I think it's pretty average. About .6 inch or so? (1,5 cm)

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yeah just now and then, every couple of months or just when I feel like it. I recently did a big trim, cut off about 5 inches (12 cm).

What supplements do you take? None (I have some hair & nails vitamins, but I always forget to take them anyway, I think I gave them to my dad!)

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, I try to eat healthy but that's not really with my hair in mind :)

Do you do scalp massages? Not regularly

What is your favourite shampoo? I loved my nettle shampoo and east indian cherry shampoo a lot but I don't know where to buy it anymore :shrug: (used to buy it from a web shop) but now I use Urtekram nettle shampoo and that's good too :)

What is your favourite conditioner? That's tough to answer because I have a bunch of conditioners that work well for me. I guess my favourite would be Inecto coconut conditioner.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I use aloe vera and coconut oil or a mix of shea, coconut and jojoba.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Again I have a few that work well, but Henna cure & care mask with aloe vera is definitely a favourite.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut

What are your favourite essential oils? I have lavender, tea tree and rosemary, but I don't use them often. If I had to pick one, I'd say lavender.

What is your favourite product of all time? Aloe vera and coconut oil (yes, that's two products, but it's a tie)

What is your least favourite product of all time? Hmm, Gliss Kur maybe... the lady on the packaging has such gorgeous hair and I used to always buy the products but they didn't work for me! (pre-LHC etc, before I knew about cones)

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I don't use cones, or mineral oils.

What do you like most about your hair? It's quite thick

What do you like least about your hair? Can get a bit fuzzy/frizzy/poofy

Do you colour your hair? No

Do you clarify? Not really, but I do use shampoo every wash and I often shampoo twice because I like my hair very clean (squeaky :o)

How often do you wash your hair? Once every 10-14 days at the moment. Never more than once a week anyway.

How long does it take to dry? Depends, but about a day usually.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I almost always have it up, that's what I'm used to.

What is your favourite updo? I don't really have a favourite... I like the double looped knot or a french braided bun... dunno really!

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs (but always half-considering getting them, lol)

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Another difficult question... there's so many gorgeous heads of hair.. straigt, wavy or curly. I just aspire to my best possible hair I suppose :)

Do you keep a hair journal? Yep I started a blog here (which includes hair updates!)

How many hairtoys do you own? Oh I should count... I'll get back to post the number!

What is your favourite hairtoy? I love hairsticks in general. Ketylo's are definitely high up!

Brush or comb? I only combed for years, but a few weeks ago I brushed my hair and it was nice! I'm going to investigate this further :D

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Ummm... Oh yeah I have 4 ketylo's on the way :cheese:

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Feta, "regular" dutch cheese (slightly aged), nettle cheese, ... depends on the occasion

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Can't think of one!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Since she's quite new, I didn't know her yet but I went to her profile and she has a beautiful profile picture :agree: (oh and actually avatar too!)

I've done this already on the old forum but some of my answers have changed. so . . . one more time!

LHC name:
Michiru (from sailor moon)

Current hair length:
30 inches measuring from the center of my head

Goal hair length:
40 inches/finger tip

When did you start growing your hair?
summer of 2003

What is your average monthly growth rate?
.5 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
when ever it needs it. about 2-3 times a year

What supplements do you take?
MSM
Biotin
multi
brewers yeast
calcium
zinc

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
nope

Do you do scalp massages?
um, no

What is your favourite shampoo?
either madora or jessicurl

What is your favourite conditioner?
same as above

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
don't like any of them

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
jessicurl deep conditioner

What are your favourite basic oils?
jojoba, The only other one I tried was evoo

What are your favourite essential oils?
don't have one

What is your favourite product of all time?
hmm, oil in general. It can do so many things!

What is your least favourite product of all time?
I don't know, but I am not very fond of leave in condtioners

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
bleach

What do you like most about your hair?
how even though it's fine I still have a lot of it

What do you like least about your hair?
how I keep pulling it out

Do you colour your hair?
henna only!

Do you clarify?
only when using shampoo bars

How often do you wash your hair?
when ever needed, which turns out to be every 2-3 days

How long does it take to dry?
um, a few hrs. I've never really timed

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
I like it down but it gets tangled easily so I mostly wear it up

What is your favourite updo?
a bun, it's all I can do

Bangs or no bangs?
it growing out what I pulled out considered bangs?

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
To many to name!

Do you keep a hair journal?
I did at the old forum but I stopped using it

How many hairtoys do you own?
10, hm more then i thought

What is your favourite hairtoy?
my large green ficcare

Brush or comb?
comb!

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
only if forced and that only happens every few years

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
jessi curl (gosh that answer is coming up a lot )

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink:
Bree!
Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
same as before, I had just gotten my tooth fixed so my mouth was numb and while eating I swallowed a piece of hair. The bottom was in the stomach and the top was caught in my tooth. :shutter:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: very in tuned with her inner cheese :)

LHC name: Moon-flower

Current hair length: Knee length 48-50 inches

Goal hair length: Terminal, however long it will grow

When did you start growing your hair? Sept 2002

What is your average monthly growth rate? ????average, growth has slowed

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? No

What supplements do you take? Multivitaman

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? No

What is your favourite shampoo? I'm experimenting, I like VO5 conditioner with Herbal Essences Body Envy shampoo, and am currently using Mane n' Tail shampoo and Conditioner, which I like.

What is your favourite conditioner? VO5, Mane n' Tail

Favourite leave-in conditioner? ??

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? V05 oil treatments

What are your favourite basic oils? olive oil?

What are your favourite essential oils?

What is your favourite product of all time? ?

What is your least favourite product of all time? ?

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Mayo, I tried it once, but it smells, also that apple vinigar, that smelled tool

What do you like most about your hair? Color, length, shiny, silky like

What do you like least about your hair? easier to tangle, sometimes bored w/straight, and THIN.

Do you colour your hair? No

Do you clarify? No, I should shouldn't I?

How often do you wash your hair? Twice a week.

How long does it take to dry? 30 min.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? UP

What is your favourite updo? New do I invented, of a flipped fan, with the rest wrapped around.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Wish I had Elle's or anyone with thick long dark hair

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? Hair toys? Like chopsticks and a thingy with a stick goes through.

What is your favourite hairtoy? My brown wooden hairsticks with black ends and in the ends are carved circles with another wood tone.

Brush or comb? Comb and sometimes a BBB.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? NO

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Shampoo

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Pepperjack

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Pass

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Glad to have her her at LHC

LHC name: Medvssa

Current hair length: I think it was 22", it is past BSL when wet, it can go over my shoulders when dry, depends on how temperamental the curls feel at the moment ;)

Goal hair length Waist, then we will see if I can get to waist when dry...

When did you start growing your hair? I have been trying all of my life, but have been hindered one or other way, obviously. I've been actively trying to grow it vaguely healthier since about 2002 or so, when I shaved my head (very heavy shedding) and more seriously since I found this website, which I think was 2005. It is quite problematic due to shedding problems.

What is your average monthly growth rate? No idea, certainly no more than 1/2 inch, it grows sloooowly.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Only when I feel it is necessary, because of damage, or shedding. This is unfortunately too often.

What supplements do you take? After my last heavy shedding, I started taking a multivitamin everyday. I haven't experienced a heavy shedding since, so I hope this is the solution. I've had to take big doses of iron in the past, for my anaemia. I go into iron deficiency very easily, I have had this problem all of my life. I don't absorb it normally. Apparently, I absorb the little amount of iron in my multivitamin better because it is mixed with other vitamins.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I am ovo-lacto-vegetarian. This doesn't make my iron absorbtion problem better or worse.

Do you do scalp massages? Too lazy...

What is your favourite shampoo? I don't have a favorite shampoo. Shampoo is too drying. I use Henna cure and care for brown hair (this is a Dutch brand I think, Eveline or so) which is quite mild, once a week after a heavy oiling, but I cannot really say I like it.

What is your favourite conditioner? For CO, I am debating between Henna Cure and Care Vegetable conditioner, and Wella Balsam Kruiden. I have to test them a little more seriously and choose one. In fact, my favorite is Herbatural conditioner, but it is only sold in Spain, not here in Belgium.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I like MMU make me smooth - On the mend leave in, but last week I bought a conditioner in the bio shop, Traay Noten, which seems to work as well or better as a leave in.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I like to mix shea butter and honey (and smaller amounts of other oils/butters) with my conditioner for a deeper conditioning treatment (or just conditioner after CO)

What are your favourite basic oils? My hair likes coconut and avocado. And shea butter.

What are your favourite essential oils? I haven't noticed my hair liking an EO over the other, but I like to use rosemary and patchouli for my hair and geranium for my skin, lavender for both. I think it is mostly a smell thing, but I have read they are good too :shrug:

What is your favourite product of all time? Unrefined shea butter.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Some gels I tried in the late 80's were truly nasty.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I don't know, I guess anything that sounds like a bad idea at the moment :shrug: And paraffin.

What do you like most about your hair? I've learned to like my curls. I like that is is coarse so it doesn't tangle easily and it doesn't tickle too much, and the curls keep the hair mostly out of my face. The strands are strong and can take quite a deal of abuse.

What do you like least about your hair? The dryiness and porosity. It is very difficult to make it shine.

Do you colour your hair? I liked henna, but I found some whites, so I stopped.

Do you clarify? I haven't found any shampoo that clearly states "clarifying", regular shampoo makes my hair very squeaky clean afterwards.

How often do you wash your hair? With shampoo, once a weeks tops. In addition I may CO once or twice a week.

How long does it take to dry? 3 or 4 hours. Maybe 2 in high summer.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down. I put it up when I am too warm (that is normally several times a day ;P)

What is your favourite updo? Because of convenience, twist/coil it a bit and hold with a claw, which takes 3 seconds. I like a very loose updo or gibson tuck the best for me.

Bangs or no bangs? Bangs end up being a couple of sausages at the sides my forehead, which is very flattering :P

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I have seen a few amazing heads of long, curly hair here at LHC, sorry I won't choose ;P Very long curlies are less often seen than very long straight/wavies, though.

Do you keep a hair journal? I try to, I am not consistent. Trying again now :p

How many hairtoys do you own? I have a few France luxe (combs, couple of sticks, a couple of clips), a couple of Mei Fa, a wooden fork, a couple of flowers, and a few claws.

What is your favourite hairtoy? My France luxe clip on tige boulé is very hair friendly, but I don't find it :( I also love my Santa Fe comb, although I suck at putting it on.

Brush or comb? Definitely comb. I scare my boyfriend when I brush my hair.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Blowdrier on lower setting (practically cold) very now and then (maybe 4 or 5 times a year) when my hair is seriously wet and it is seriously cold outside. Only at the roots.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Yes, I love to mix stuff :P

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Conditioner.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Sheep manchego ;)

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I cannot think of anything. Finding LHC was/is certainly inspiring.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: All longairs at classic and beyond are some sort of mythical creatures :D

OMG here I go..:D (why do people love surveys?)

LHC name:
Emichiee

Current hair length:
101cm/ 39.7"

Goal hair length:
111cm/ 43.7" (? Not sure but thats my current max.)

When did you start growing your hair?
As a Baby ;) ok, no it was 2003 then I paused, then again early 2006 until now.

What is your average monthly growth rate?
1.7cm/ 0.7" currently

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
Yes, I have different methods, either monthly microtrims of 0.5cm or 2 months growing and two months trim all growth off etc.

What supplements do you take?
If I remember I take Biotin, Silica, Panthotenic Acid, MSN, Fish Oil, Multiv., Zinc - every couple od days (makes 2-3 a day)

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
No

Do you do scalp massages?
Sometimes with my BBB ^^

What is your favourite shampoo?
Earthly Delight Herbal Shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner?
Earthly Delight Conditioner

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Camellia Oil

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
Cassia+ Conditioner, Caramel Treatment

What are your favourite basic oils?
Camellia, Amla

What are your favourite essential oils?
Rose Oil for misting

What is your favourite product of all time?
♥ Henna, Camellia Oil ♥ (Can't decide sry)

What is your least favourite product of all time?
Fructis (tried it in 2004)

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
Actually anything that is harmful to my body, everything has to be super-organic or I wont use it. But especially I would avoid SLS, Parabenes, carcinogens, penetration enhancers, immune toxins, allergens...+ everything that could dry out my hair...the list goes on and on :rolleyes:

What do you like most about your hair?
Its shiny and soft

What do you like least about your hair?
It gets stringy easily

Do you colour your hair?
Yes, Henna

Do you clarify?
I keep mixing up clarify :confused:..I do AVC Rinses and to remove build up I use baking soda every 3 weeks.

How often do you wash your hair?
Every 3 days

How long does it take to dry?
Long, its moist. I have a nturally oily hairtype so until its compeletly dry it takes 3 hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Up (!!!), down for special events or going out, (or hubby)

What is your favourite updo?
My Medieval/ Renaissance updo :o I have a pic in my albums

Bangs or no bangs?
Full bangs with face framing layers all the way down to chin.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
So many..but my first and closest Idol hairtype wise was hairymonster. My hair will never be like that though.

Do you keep a hair journal?
Just 1 ?? :lol: , I have 1 in german, 1 in japanese+english and one in english.

How many hairtoys do you own?
Estimate - 40?

What is your favourite hairtoy?
I have to decide for 1? :( Hm, a hairstick made by Elle.

Brush or comb?
Comb, only brush for hair down and going out days

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
No.

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
Make a few things for myself.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
Tiny Butterfly claw clip.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink:
Middleaged Gouda.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
Recently on the subway my hair got caught in someones zipper and he did zip it up! :mad:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
I just saw her beautiful curls on her profile, they remind me of greecian godess type hair.

LHC name: j4zzin

Current hair length: 31 inches (waist... nearing hip soon!!)

Goal hair length: tailbone (~36 inches)

When did you start growing your hair? My sophomore year of high school, almost 4 years ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate? .5"? I'm not sure.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? While I was growing out the awkward phases I did a lot of trimming up to make it look nice a long the way, but my last trim was over a year ago.

What supplements do you take? nada

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? nope

Do you do scalp massages? Sometimes. It feels good. :D

What is your favourite shampoo? Suave Professionals 2 in 1 moisturizing whatev

What is your favourite conditioner? Suave Naturals tropical coconut/Herbal Essences Rose scent (I don't think they make it anymore.)

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don't use it.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Hot oil treatments (grapeseed oil)

What are your favourite basic oils? grapeseed... only one I've ever tried!

What are your favourite essential oils? rose!! (and lavender)

What is your favourite product of all time? I don't know!!! I really like this Neutrogena sesame body oil, but that's not for my hair...

What is your least favourite product of all time? any V05 shampoos (shudder), white rain conditioner

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) chlorine!

What do you like most about your hair? It's long and thick.

What do you like least about your hair? It's long and thick. It gets kinked too easily. The ends are a bit uneven.

Do you colour your hair? Not anymore.

Do you clarify? I use shampoo sometimes.

How often do you wash your hair? daily or every other day.

How long does it take to dry? A few hours if down, half a day if it's in a bun.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? up. It gets in the way too much when down.

What is your favourite updo? cinnamon bun

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? everyone with tailbone-length dark straight hair

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? like 4?

What is your favourite hairtoy? claw clip

Brush or comb? comb when wet and dry, brush with nylon pin paddle when dry

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? NEVAR!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no :(

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? more conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? mozarella, provolone, feta, cheddar, pepper jack, what DON'T I like??

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I'm a former dye-head. I used to have a strip of bleached hair that I dyed varying combinations of pink, blue, purple, and turquoise. When my hair was short I religiously used ruby red hair dye every few months. I bleached my whole head myself once. It was a disaster. I once even tried dying with grape koolaid. My hair turned black for like a day, and I attracted a lot of bees and flies.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Medyssa has a super cute cat!! I also love her bouncy curls. :D

ETA: Emichee posted before I could, so I just wanted to compliment her too. She has beautiful hair that is so straight and always elegant. She makes wearing her hair down seem effortless. Plus, I think she looks amazing with a ponytail!!!

LHC name: nienna42

Current hair length: waist length at 29"

Goal hair length: tailbone length at 38" or maaaaaybe classic (don't know that measurement)

When did you start growing your hair? Well, really, I have wanted my hair to be tailbone length or longer since I was about 5, and stuff just kept happening to it. (Blond hair+chlorine+sun=several inches of green hair that had to get cut off. Peer pressure led me to cut when I was 10, and again when I was 17. Not knowing how to properly take care of my hair meant I had several large chops to get rid of damage.) This time around, I've been growing out since August, 2004.

What is your average monthly growth rate? About 1/2 inch.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? My trim rate has varied since I started growing it out this time. I'd say I've mostly settled into a trim rate of 1/2 inch every 6 months or so.

What supplements do you take? I don't take any specifically for hair. I take a daily multivitamin. Recently, I've started taking a calcium supplement because dairy has gotten so expensive, and I'm trying out a omega acids supplement.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not really, although I tend to watch my protein intake more than I would if I wasn't growing my hair out.

Do you do scalp massages? Occasionally, because they feel good.

What is your favourite shampoo? Right now, Giovanni's Tea Tree shampoo.

What is your favourite conditioner? Cone-free: Suave Juicy Green Apple. Coney: Aussie Catch the Wave.


Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use leave-ins. They always make my hair sticky and tangly.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMTs are always awesome. SMTs made with Biolage Conditioning Balm as part of the conditioner are even more awesome.

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba, EVOO, and coconut.

What are your favourite essential oils? Oh, jeest, I have quite a few. Um, trying to narrow it down to my absolute favorites...I'd say rosemary, lime, and lavender.

What is your favourite product of all time? No idea. My favorites shift as my hair changes and as the way I like my hair to look changes.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Shampoo bars were a disaster with my hard water. Garnier's Long and Strong conditioner made my hair look and feel completely fried.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Not that I can think of.

What do you like most about your hair? The color I get from henna, the waves, the volume, and the softness.

What do you like least about your hair? It tangles easily. If it's feeling too voluminous, then it just becomes frizzy.

Do you colour your hair? Yes. I use henna.

Do you clarify? Occasionally, yes. It's kind of unavoidable since I use coney conditioner.

How often do you wash your hair? Usually about once a week. Sometimes twice a week.

How long does it take to dry? If I leave it down, it takes 3 or 4 hours. Normally, I dry it in a braid, though, and that takes close to 24 hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I like it in between? I like wearing my hair in a braid.

What is your favourite updo? Chinese bun. It's so comfy.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs for me. They can be very flattering on other people.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I'm not sure that I aspire to anyone's hair, since my hair is my own, and unique, and in my experience, idolatry usually just leads to disappointment. That said, the closest I come to aspiring to anyone's hair is probably Dianyla's, because her hair is very much like mine in terms of natural color and waviness.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yup.

How many hairtoys do you own? Um, two? I have one hair fork, and I recently found a pretty slide at Wal-mart. I have some chopsticks that I use to put up a Chinese bun, and I have a zillion hair pins that I use for cinnamon buns, if you want to count those as hairtoys. I don't wear my hair up much, and I'm not made of money, so hairtoys are not something I've really gotten into buying.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Of the two that I own? :lol: I really do love my hairfork. In general, I would kill for a Barreis fork in padauk wood.

Brush or comb? Both, for different purposes.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Not usually, though I like to get my hair blow-dried straight about once a year. It just feels nice to have straight hair temporarily.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? The slide from Wal-mart.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Double Gloucester.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Eh...I don't really have one.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: j4zzin, I checked out your profile pic, and you have the most beautiful, smooth, shiny hair, and I love that blond streak on the side.

LHC name:erino

Current hair length: 24in

Goal hair length: 30in?

When did you start growing your hair? I think around Winter 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate? A little over .5 in.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? About every 6 mos. or so, sometimes I get a little more than I want taken off.

What supplements do you take? None at the moment, but I have a box full of 'em.:p

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No.

Do you do scalp massages? Yes.

What is your favourite shampoo? Aubrey Organics-for oily hair, the only organic that gets all the oil and build up out of my fine hair.

What is your favourite conditioner? Jason's Natural Jojoba Oil

Favourite leave-in conditioner? None.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? N/A

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba to control fly-aways at crown, just a teeny-tiny bit.

What are your favourite essential oils? None.

What is your favourite product of all time? Right now, my conditioner, it works like it has cones and really de-knots hair w/o bad chemicals that may cause cancer. :)

What is your least favourite product of all time? Not sure.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Any paraben/petrochemical type product.

What do you like most about your hair? It is pretty easy to style and feels really soft like silk.

What do you like least about your hair? The fine texture makes it very delicate and the straightness/oilyness can lead to stringyness if I don't wash very often.

Do you colour your hair? I put in highlights and when they were growing out I covered them with brown, now they blend pretty well with my natural blond highlights that come out in summer. It was a mistake and I'll try not to do it again.

Do you clarify? Yes!

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day.

How long does it take to dry? Never timed it, I guess about an hour or two.:shrug:

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I prefer it down, it feels better.

What is your favourite updo? I think a ponytail on me, but I love seeing other people's updos when they have really long hair. My goal is to be able to do a crown braid of some kind.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs at this time, but I look better with them however they drive me crazy cause they make my forehead hot...:rolleyes:

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? No sure, maybe when I can see more pictures? I haven't seen anyone with my kind of hair yet.

Do you keep a hair journal? No.

How many hairtoys do you own? About 4-5.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Claw clip.

Brush or comb? Brush.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Yes about once a week.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A wooden slide that broke as soon as I tried to put too much hair behind it.:( I'm still learning.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: I think

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Hmmm. Most of mine are depressing...:p

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Her hair story gave me a funny visual.:eek:

LHC name: Jel

Current hair length: tips are at 34", just past waist

Goal hair length: tailbone, which I think will be around 40"

When did you start growing your hair? when I joined the LHC, in July 2005

What is your average monthly growth rate? under 0.5" :(

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? no, I'm a member of the No-Trimming Club (see link in siggy)

What supplements do you take? multivits, EPO and fish oils

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? enough protein and essential fatty acids

Do you do scalp massages? only when my scalp gets flaky!

What is your favourite shampoo? any, really. I use just a little in CWC

What is your favourite conditioner? Alberto V05 Free Me Freesia

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Fox's Shea Conditioning Cream

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Le Petit Marseillais Karite et Miel

What are your favourite basic oils? EVO, coconut, jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? ylang ylang, lavender

What is your favourite product of all time? henna

What is your least favourite product of all time? Boots Curl Creme

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) not really, I even tried the miconazole

What do you like most about your hair? the condition and colour

What do you like least about your hair? probably the slower-than-average growth

Do you colour your hair? yes, with henna (recently cassia too)

Do you clarify? occasionally I add some baking soda to my shampoo

How often do you wash your hair? when I need to, anything from 2 to 6 days

How long does it take to dry? depends on the weather - a couple of hours maybe

Do you prefer you hair up or down? definitely down

What is your favourite updo? orchid bun

Bangs or no bangs? none, a fringe doesn't suit my face

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? hm, I admire many heads of hair here, but I think I'm just happy to let mine grow as it wants. Hoping to become Nightshade's and Euphony's hair twin (triplet?)

Do you keep a hair journal? of sorts, LOL

How many hairtoys do you own? a month of! See other link in siggy :D

What is your favourite hairtoy? ketylo corkscrew sticks

Brush or comb? brush scalp, comb hair (both wooden)

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make my own scalp oil and hair/body butter

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? a Tribu hairstick, black wood inlaid with turquoise and silver at the tip

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? gorgonzola

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I enticed my SO on our first date by letting my hair down from a (then) tiny French twist ;)

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Erino has lovely hair- coloured hair in her profile picture, and I bid her welcome to LHC!

LHC name: swanns

Current hair length: "can I call this waist-lenght?" lenght :D

Goal hair length: I don't really even think of it as actively growing my hair, I just let it grow. I want it to reach my hips at least. And will let it grow even longer if it will!

When did you start growing your hair? Have only had it trimmed a few times for pretty much exactly four years now, it was only a few inches long back then.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I have absolutely no idea.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I promised myself I'd start to trim it more often, I've so many split-ends you wouldn't believe. Going to have it trimmed once every three or four months maybe, used to be twice a year.

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No.

Do you do scalp massages? Occasionally.

What is your favourite shampoo? Don't really have one. I just recently switched to cone free stuff, I've this tea tree shampoo at the moment and it seems to be working just fine. I tried BS washes for a while but they weren't my thing.

What is your favourite conditioner? Don't have a favourite conditioner, either. I've this Elokuu nettle conditioner at the moment, and at least it smells nice! :D And I love to mix different things and make my own conditioners.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don't use any at the moment.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? The ones I mix myself.

What are your favourite basic oils? I've only recently started to do oiling, I've only tried olive (way too thick) and jojoba, which seems to be working fine.

What are your favourite essential oils? -

What is your favourite product of all time? Oh I don't know, I guess I really don't pay that much attention.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Gosh, there are many.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Well I'm going to stay cone free for quite a while so I might as well say cones :)

What do you like most about your hair? The thickness and the lenght, could be even longer though! I love how people make positive comments about it every once in a while.

What do you like least about your hair? It tangles really easily, and the colour isn't the best possible at the moment. I hate the shorter stringy parts in the front.

Do you colour your hair? Yes. Am going to try henna/indigo next!

Do you clarify? -

How often do you wash your hair? Usually once every three days.

How long does it take to dry? Maybe three or four hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Been wearing it up or braided more than I used to.

What is your favourite updo? Braids - gets the hair out of my face but still shows the lenght! :D

Bangs or no bangs? I really wanted bangs some months ago but fortunately didn't get the courage to get them! Nope, no bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Everyone with hair longer than mine.

Do you keep a hair journal? No.

How many hairtoys do you own? Umm, one? Haven't really gotten into this hair toy business yet! ;)

What is your favourite hairtoy? This wooden elephant-decorated thing from Namibia.

Brush or comb? Brush. I can't get a comb through my hair.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make ones for myself.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Fasteners without metal parts.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Haha, umm, any kind will do really! Love cheese.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I'm sure I've plenty, just can't remember any at the moment.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: The cat in her avatar looks like it could devour my soul. Yes, that's a compliment :D Also, wonderful hair!

LHC name: Hella.

Current hair length: 65-75 centimetres (I don't measure, so I don't know for sure).

Goal hair length: Around 80-85 centimetres, I'd believe.

When did you start growing your hair? After my last short haircut, probably in late 2004.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Too little.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Every time it starts feeling unmanageable and the ends get wispy. Probably every six months, sometimes more often.

What supplements do you take? Zinc.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I try to eat healthily, maybe fifty-fifty for my hair and overall health. :redgrin:

Do you do scalp massages? Very seldom, my techinique feels like a woodhacker would be on top my head and I'm a bit cautious of losing hair.

What is your favourite shampoo? Nizoral/Cutrin.

What is your favourite conditioner? XZ.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Paul Mitchell The Conditioner, back in the day when I used it.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I use regular conditioner in sauna every now and then - that's my deep treatment, don't use any specificial deep conditioners.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut oil.

What are your favourite essential oils? -

What is your favourite product of all time? Nizoral/coconut oil/ACV.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Some Sunsilk stuff I used a million years ago.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Cone-containing shampoos. They make my hair gunky and my scalp unhappy for many washes, so I'm strict about not using cones in shampoos. (Sometimes I probably slip, but usually I can tell from my hair if I've used a cone-y shampoo.)

What do you like most about your hair? Shine/colour/softness/hint of wave.

What do you like least about your hair? Lightness/thinness/sensitivity, it can't take rough handling/wind/cold/hot weather without looking stringy and beaten/greasiness.

Do you colour your hair? Used to, nowadays I don't anymore.

Do you clarify? I use shampoo in every wash, so I suppose it's clarifying.

How often do you wash your hair? Every three days.

How long does it take to dry? I never dry it completely, just about three hours before I bun it, at that point it's mostly dry, just a bit damp.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up, down on the rare day when it actually looks presentable.

What is your favourite updo? Basic, my very unskilled "cinnamon" bun. On others I find many buns and log-rolls beautiful.

Bangs or no bangs? Side-swept ones, please.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Tresses, AmandaPanda, Aisling, Raederle, Connie and MsMonnie all have hair that I aspire to on some level, be it thickness, healthiness, shininess, length, even colour etc.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yep.

How many hairtoys do you own? A couple things you could maybe call hairtoys.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Basic black clip.

Brush or comb? Comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Never have.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? I bought small clips to hold a bun.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif Cheddar.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I'm too boring when it comes to my hair (...) that I certainly don't have any.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Hello, fellow Finn. Your profile picture made me smile.

LHC name: n3m3sis42

Current hair length: just barely over 29"

Goal hair length: not sure, but at least tailbone and I'll decide from there

When did you start growing your hair? early 2004, when it was around chin-length

What is your average monthly growth rate? not sure, because I just started measuring

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? yes--once or twice a year

What supplements do you take? none, but I plan to start taking a multivitamin

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I try to eat enough protein and whole grains for my overall health.

Do you do scalp massages? no

What is your favourite shampoo? Chagrin Valley shampoo bars

What is your favourite conditioner? apple cider vinegar?

Favourite leave-in conditioner? none

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? sometimes I use coconut oil

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut oil

What are your favourite essential oils? I haven't used many EO's in my hair as yet. Someone on LiveJournal recommended a mixture of chamomile tea and lavender EO to mist on roots if they seemed greasy, and that works pretty well for me. :)

What is your favourite product of all time? Does henna count as a product?

What is your least favourite product of all time? Jon Frieda's Frizz Ease (it doesn't work)

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I haven't used cones or SLS in over a year, and I can't see going back to them.

What do you like most about your hair? its softness

What do you like least about your hair? i wish it were thicker :\

Do you colour your hair? yes, with henna :)

Do you clarify? I don't normally need to, but if I did need to, I would use baking soda and water.

How often do you wash your hair? twice a week (in the winter, sometimes once a week)

How long does it take to dry? 2-3 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down

What is your favourite updo? currently, the sock bun (but I don't know many updos)

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Nightshade's

Do you keep a hair journal? not yet

How many hairtoys do you own? not counting things like scrunchies, somewhere between 10 and 15, probably

What is your favourite hairtoy? my Majestic hair flower!

Brush or comb? horn comb (with occasional brushing to distribute oils)

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I haven't used a curling iron since the 80's. I have never used a straightening iron. I did used to blowfry, but I'm guessing it's been well over a year since I did that. I would consider blowfrying once in a blue moon if I wanted my hair to be perfectly straight for a special occasion.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? a hair fork from Etta Mae (haven't received it yet, but it's on the way)

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? at the moment, goat cheese

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Sorry, but I just lifted this from my post on another thread (I am not creative)...

Oh, man. I tell this story all the time, but the first time I did a "heavy oiling" was a DISASTER.

My hair was reallllly dry at the time, so when I put a small amount of (virgin coconut oil) on it, it just seemed to drink it up. I put a little more on, and the same thing happened. So then I full-on SLATHERED it all over, to the point where my hair looked wet.

Fortunately, it was a weekend and I had a huge project for school that I had to work on, so I didn't go out as much I normally might have. I just put this do-rag thing on my head all weekend. I even went out to eat with it on. I stuck to my usual wash schedule, and let me tell you, it took more than one wash cycle to get all the oil out. After the first wash, it was at least presentable enough if I pulled it back into a bun.

Jeesh. I have learned that my hair needs to be DAMP before I oil it. And also that SLATHERING IS BAD.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Hella has very shiny hair!

LHC name: hrimfaxi

Current hair length: ~31"?

Goal hair length: I don't particularly have one... until it feels long to me, I guess. I'm hoping to get to at least TB or hip.

When did you start growing your hair? A year or so into university, so... just under two years ago. Hair was about shoulder-length then.

What is your average monthly growth rate? No idea; I don't measure regularly at all. Hair is wurly so measurements are inevitably full of lies.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes; whenever it seems sort of scraggly at the ends or I seem to be finding an awful lot of splits. I guess about twice a year.

What supplements do you take? None right now; I possess multivitamins and GNC UltraNourisHair, but I don't manage to take anything regularly or even all that often.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope; right now in university I have a hard enough time eating foods for plain old body growth and nutrition. :P

Do you do scalp massages? Not regularly. Sometimes if I'm particularly stressed.

What is your favourite shampoo? I really like CV bars. I also get along well with Giovanni's Golden Wheat and 50:50 shampoos.

What is your favourite conditioner? Either Giovanni's Smooth As Silk or Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Plain coconut oil or shea butter.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Don't really do 'em. :shrug: Rarely do something vaguely resembling an SMT.

What are your favourite basic oils? Definitely shea butter and coconut oil. My hair hates jojoba.

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't really use them for hair stuff besides the scent, so sweet orange oil (photosensitizing!) or lavender, I suppose.

What is your favourite product of all time? Eh, I dunno.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Definitely Burt's Bees shampoo/conditioner/shampoo bar. Yuck.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I try to avoid cones, but they're not particularly argh... I'd just really rather not use them. They make my hair uncomfortably slippery in a plasticky sort of way.
I would never put dye or bleach on my hair, so... I suppose that counts.

What do you like most about your hair? The curls it has when it dries naturally. Unfortunately they are fairly easy to pull out. :(

What do you like least about your hair? The way my part splits at the back so it looks like my hair is quite thin there. Also the way the curls fall out so easily/quickly.

Do you colour your hair? Nope.

Do you clarify? Nope.

How often do you wash your hair? Right now, every 6-8 days, unless it gets particularly filthy somehow.

How long does it take to dry? Forever! By which I mean, I tend to keep it braided or in a half-up while it dries, so... many hours. Several hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Definitely up. It only gets to be down if I'm being particularly relaxed and/or sedentary and/or DBF takes it down.

What is your favourite updo? I dunno that I have a favorite... I don't really have time to experiment, and I'm a hair idiot. It tends to live in a cinnamon bun, an orchid bun, or a simple braid.

Bangs or no bangs? I have a chin-length "forelock" on one side of my face (the part being on the left, the bangs being on the right), so I suppose that counts as bangs of some variety. It might not; I might be crazy. Does only a fringe count as bangs?

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Oh, I dunno... of hair vaguely similar to mine, I really love Snowymoon's and wonderlywroughte's, but I doubt my hair will ever look that lovely--it's simply not quite as awesome, and probably not nearly thick enough.

Do you keep a hair journal? Sometimes.

How many hairtoys do you own? Enough to sink a battleship.

What is your favourite hairtoy? I don't do favourites well. I have some that are reliable, some that I really think are pretty, some that I wear a lot, ...

Brush or comb? Only comb. My hair reacts extremely poorly to brushing.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope! Never have.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A Baerreis rosebud hairfork in Zebrawood.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Depends what for... probably brie or cheddar.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I don't have one. :(

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I don't know very much about n3m3sis42, but her avatar catches my eye every time I read a thread in which she has posted... She also has an awesome hair lacer in her profile pic. :)

LHC name: soleluna

Current hair length: 29.5 " (75 cm)

Goal hair length: as long as it gets

When did you start growing your hair? 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate? no idea

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? once a year

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? none

Do you do scalp massages? nope

What is your favourite shampoo? TEA Ylang Ylang and olive oil

What is your favourite conditioner? Almacabio Laundry softener

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Shea butter

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? coconut/almond oil

What are your favourite basic oils? same as above, plus jojoba oil

What are your favourite essential oils? Lavander, Ylang Ylang

What is your favourite product of all time?

What is your least favourite product of all time? cone products

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) cones

What do you like most about your hair? color and thickness

What do you like least about your hair? the waves look untamed

Do you colour your hair? I henna once very 3 to 6 months

Do you clarify? sometimes

How often do you wash your hair? once every 2-3 days (used to wash every day)

How long does it take to dry? a LOOONG.. 40 minutes with blow frier, which I never use, almost all day if I let air dry (depends on temperature outside)

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down

What is your favourite updo? bun with quecraft stick

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs, hate them

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? almudena

Do you keep a hair journal? yep

How many hairtoys do you own? not many

What is your favourite hairtoy? quecraft dragon stick

Brush or comb? comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? sometimes, only on special occasions

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? flexi8 from forum member

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif gorgonzola cheese

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
she has a great profile picture

Since I restarted this thing, I thought I should do the survey, too. So, here goes:

LHC name: Jaime (Jim)

Current hair length: 24.5"

Goal hair length: beltlength, which is about 36"

When did you start growing your hair? I got my last haircut on April 8, 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate? slightly more than 1/2 inch per month

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? haven't trimmed it yet :D

What supplements do you take? a daily multivitamin, and flaxseed oil capsules

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? nope

Do you do scalp massages? Sometimes, but not as part of a regular routine

What is your favourite shampoo? VO5 balancing shampoo, and Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship

What is your favourite conditioner? VO5 Tea Therapy Calming Camomille, and HE LTR

Favourite leave-in conditioner? don't use any

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? don't use any - I leave my regular conditioner in my hair for 5-10 minutes while I finish the rest of my shower

What are your favourite basic oils? don't use any

What are your favourite essential oils? don't use any

What is your favourite product of all time? Fruit of the Earth 100% Aloe Vera Gel - I use it to keep my hair in place during the day, and put it on my ends after I wash.

What is your least favourite product of all time? the cellphone :silly:

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) harsh chemicals

What do you like most about your hair? It's thick, and still covers most of my head

What do you like least about your hair? too short! (HA) Seriously - I don't like the recession that is starting at my temples

Do you colour your hair? Nope

Do you clarify? Not as much as I used to, because I've reduced the frequency and amount of product I put up there

How often do you wash your hair? Shampoo and condition once a week - if I wash more frequently, either WO or CO, depending on my mood.

How long does it take to dry? I squeeze out as much water as possible, lightly towel dry for just a moment, then wrap it in a towel for a few minutes. This leaves it damp, but not drippy. I then comb out gently with a widetooth comb, but FOTE AV gel on the ends, and air dry. From damp to dry takes about two-three hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I wear it "restrained" most of the time, but I would prefer to keep it loose. But, that wouldn't work in my conventional, corporate work world

What is your favourite updo? the segmented ponytail (http://www.forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=179&pictureid=4240)

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? jtl45has an awesome braid. There are countless others who have impressive hair (as always, I have to mention Amoretti, Morticia, Physicschick and Getoffmyskittle), and David and Avrilon were my first hair idols.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes - link is in my signature block

How many hairtoys do you own? nothing except ponytail elastics

What is your favourite hairtoy? NA

Brush or comb? mostly comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? NEVER! :shudder:

Do you make/sell any hair care products? nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? elastics

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif 5+ year old aged cheddar cheese, the sharper, the better. And Cheeseheads (http://www.si-la.org/images/bobdob_cheese.jpg). :cheese:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: On Saturday morning, I walked into the kitchen, having just woken up, and DS11 noticed my messy hair and said " Hey Dad! It looks like your head exploded!" :rolleyes:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:I like the waves in her signature pic, and she lives in a fun country.

I've been looking for an introduction for my blog - it says TBA right now - think I'll copy/paste this into my inrto., it's perfect! Good idea, Jaime.

LHC name: Stagecoach

Current hair length: 50" about 3" below classic

Goal hair length: Knee

When did you start growing your hair? 8 years ago, so that would have been 2000! I started at a few inches below shoulder

What is your average monthly growth rate? Not! Seriously, my rate fluctuates an aweful lot. This year I've only gotten 4" of growth, but my first year here at LHC I got almost 10"

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? The past couple years I've only been trimming once every 12 months. I'll trim again in July, then I'm not sure what I'll do. I realy want to get to knees, so I might not trim again for another year and see where I'm at. A lot depends on my ends and how happy I am with them.

What supplements do you take? Nothing. I took Biotin for a while, and while it certinaly sped up my growth, it also made my face break out. :(

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope. Unless you concider a natural, balanced diet something special!

Do you do scalp massages? Not me, I shed too much when I do them.

What is your favourite shampoo? Mill Creek Botanicals

What is your favourite conditioner? Probably Dove Moisturizing. But lately I've been usuing Catnip rinses and they do a great job too!

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use any.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? A deep, overnight coconut oil soak, followed by an hour or so of Suave Coconut Condish soak, then wash.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut, Grapeseed and Shea Butter.

What are your favourite essential oils? Clove

What is your favourite product of all time? Henna n' Placenta mask!

What is your least favourite product of all time? Humectress Conditioner. My hair HATED that stuff.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Palmolive dish soap.

What do you like most about your hair? It's length

What do you like least about your hair? It's volume... I wish I had more.

Do you colour your hair? No.

Do you clarify? Yes, about once every month.

How often do you wash your hair? Twice a week.

How long does it take to dry? Well, I usually wash in the morning, and damp bun it, so it's still wet at night. I haven't air dried it in ages so I'm not sure how long it would take.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up

What is your favourite updo? Heidi braids!

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Wow this is tough... but I guess it's easier since I"m limited to my own hair type! Elle, Dylania (sp?) Cinnamon Hair... and many others!

Do you keep a hair journal? Yep. Link in my siggy!

How many hairtoys do you own? A fair number, probably 6 sticks, 2 octopus clips, 8 scrunchies, a set of Amish hair pins, one hair fork.... and I think those are about it.

What is your favourite hairtoy? For what? Probably a toss up between my silver hair stick and my octopus clip.

Brush or comb? Comb only.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? The last thing I bought? Shampoo. The last thing bought for me? A horn comb!

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif hehehehe, Provelone

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:

I can't think of one for now... maybe later

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:[/QUOTE]
I don't know much about them at all!

LHC name: savi

Current hair length: 27,75" (70,5cm); freshly mesured

Goal hair length: Long time goal hip lenght.

When did you start growing your hair?: I've always tried to let it grow, but seriously a year ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate?: 0,4" (1cm)

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?: Usually twice a year.

What supplements do you take?: None at the moment.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?: I try to have a stedy source of protein, try to eat healthy. That's all.

Do you do scalp massages?: Quick ones daily + while COing.

What is your favourite shampoo? MOP Hydrating, the only sufate free 'poo that I have.

What is your favourite conditioner? XZ for CO etc.. After 'poo: None.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Aloe vera gel.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Anything as long as I add honey or glycerin to it.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut, Apricot Kernel.

What are your favourite essential oils? Never tried any.

What is your favourite product of all time? Rain water or lake water for washing. :bluebiggr

What is your least favourite product of all time? Anything labelled 'for colored hair'. Mine becomes like a dry haystack. & Sunsilk stuff, just didn't work

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Besides bleach? Nada. I avoid cones though.

What do you like most about your hair? It's soft, the color is nice and thickness is ok. Virgin hair doesn't get splits so I'm waiting for that.

What do you like least about your hair? The natural wave isn't strong enough and it doesn't shine.

Do you colour your hair? Not anymore.

Do you clarify? Once a month.

How often do you wash your hair? Every 3-4 days aka 2 times/week

How long does it take to dry? 3 hours? I haven't thought about that..

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down, up when I need it to stay out of my face or I want to protect it.

What is your favourite updo? Infinity bun/ my own quick-y bun.

Bangs or no bangs? None at the moment but a fringe preferred.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? If my hair would suddenly grow curls, Curlsgirl. But since that's not going to happen.. gosh, I don't know. So many people here have such pretty manes. :D

Do you keep a hair journal? Sorta.

How many hairtoys do you own? Ten. Includes ketylos and flexi8's.

What is your favourite hairtoy? A simple Large flexi8.

Brush or comb? Comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Camellia oil.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Edam :yumm:

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Last autumn when I was on a vacation at a beach resort, this guy came sniffing my hair. He seriously grabbed a bunch of my locks and buried his nose in my freaking scalp. :uhh: :tmi:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: A really kind person with gorgeous shine and waves.

LHC name:LORA410

Current hair length:23-24 somehwere in there

Goal hair length: HIP 31"

When did you start growing your hair? 1yr ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? I am a spurt grower so I dunno

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? only if th eends persist on tangling after a clarify

What supplements do you take?Nada

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?Nope

Do you do scalp massages?Yup everyday

What is your favourite shampoo? Avalon bBotin with b-complex thickening

What is your favourite conditioner? same as above

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Oil

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Olive oil or henna and plancenta packs

What are your favourite basic oils? Almond or coconut

What are your favourite essential oils? Ylan Ylang, Rosemary, and Patchouli

What is your favourite product of all time? Shampoo bars

What is your least favourite product of all time? anythign with bad chemicals

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Cones

What do you like most about your hair? The thickness of my ends

What do you like least about your hair? the waviness and thats only becuase it's unruly

Do you colour your hair? I did but not anymore

Do you clarify? Yup

How often do you wash your hair? Every few days

How long does it take to dry? hour or so

Do you prefer you hair up or down? up

What is your favourite updo? French twist

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Everyones that is longer then mine

Do you keep a hair journal? Kinda

How many hairtoys do you own? About 10 sticks, 1 med and 1 large ficcare (2 minis on the way)one wooden hippychick combs, 1 sock bun,1 beak clip, and other misc items

What is your favourite hairtoy? My graydog stick

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No way

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Mini ficcares today

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? brie

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:I don't sorry

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:I dont know them but I wish they I had their length ;)

LHC name: Bubbleguppy!

Current hair length: well, it's layered so it varies a bit right now. my longest layer is just about bsl, and my shortest (which was previously my bangs when i got them cut over a year ago) is just about to my shoulders.

Goal hair length: waist

When did you start growing your hair? a year and two months ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? not sure....probably around average

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? haven't trimmed it at all since starting to grow it, but i plan on trimming it within the next month or so. I want to start getting rid of my layers.

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? nope :) i take biotin, but the fact that it's good for my hair is just a great added bonus! :D

Do you do scalp massages? not generally, but i really love them

What is your favourite shampoo? garnier fructis. but i normally get suave cause it's cheaper :P

What is your favourite conditioner? same as conditioner :)

Favourite leave-in conditioner? never used any

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? never used any

What are your favourite basic oils? don't use any. the only oil i take is borage, but that's for my skin. (which i guess would consequently help my scalp)

What are your favourite essential oils? same as above

What is your favourite product of all time? conditioner! makes me less tangly after shampooing.

What is your least favourite product of all time? hairspray. yuck.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) generally any kind of hairspray or gel (other than aloe). used to use them, and i really don't like them.

What do you like most about your hair? it's soft, shiny, and super resilient.

What do you like least about your hair? it's prone to getting a little oily if i don't shampoo regularly. it's also slippery, which is generally good, unless i want to curl it or anything :)

Do you colour your hair? every once in a while. haven't in a very long time.

Do you clarify? not usually

How often do you wash your hair? usually every other day. sometimes i skip a day. any more than that and my hair gets unhappy.

How long does it take to dry? usually not overly long, as long as i keep it down.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? depends on the wind factor for the day :)

What is your favourite updo? dutch classic

Bangs or no bangs? I love having bangs, but i normally don't since i don't always have time to get them trimmed, and i'm afraid of doing it myself.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? my boyfriend gumball's, it's super long :)

Do you keep a hair journal? yes, but i don't always get to update it as often as i'd like too :(

How many hairtoys do you own? a couple. don't know how many exactly. i have a topsytail, and several different kinds of clips.

What is your favourite hairtoy? my topsytail :D

Brush or comb? brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? never ever ever. used to when my hair was short, and i don't like them.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no, but that would be awesome

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? more hair ties

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? haha, anything but swiss!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: can't think of a good one at the moment :)

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: i don't know them....but since they're here they're awesome! :)

LHC name: Sidani

Current hair length: 46"

Goal hair length: 70"? ...if I can stand it that long

When did you start growing your hair? January 1998 (cut off 2 feet since then)

What is your average monthly growth rate? at least an inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? no

What supplements do you take? multivitamin, calcium+D

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? only when I have headaches

What is your favourite shampoo? Pantene Clarifying

What is your favourite conditioner? VO5

Favourite leave-in conditioner? don't have one

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? coconut oil

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut oil

What are your favourite essential oils? sweet orange, cinnamon & lavender

What is your favorite product of all time? don't really have one

What is your least favorite product of all time? anything heavy that coats my hair

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I try not to use any cones

What do you like most about your hair? It's length

What do you like least about your hair? It's fuzziness

Do you color your hair? no

Do you clarify? yes

How often do you wash your hair? once or twice a week

How long does it take to dry? about an hour

Do you prefer you hair up or down? most always down unless I'm working on something

What is your favourite updo? ooo I'm learning so many cool ones, I'm not sure

Bangs or no bangs? bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? harpgal

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? very few :( but I'm working on it :lol:

What is your favourite hairtoy? my manzanita stick lol

Brush or comb? wide tooth comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? on the rare occasion now

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? bobby pins

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: St. Andre double cream

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Shopping in Walmart, an old man on one of those motorized chairs followed me through several isles when I finally turned to confront him .. he was at least 75 and looked me up and down and said I had the kind of hair he liked and it was in his favorite color, too! :lol: I had to laugh and thanked him, but he sort of creeped me out following me around like that.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Bubbleguppy has a beautiful avatar! I love the style!

LHC name: Make It a Double

Current hair length: Waist

Goal hair length: I thought it was waist, but it still doesn't seem longer than BSL, so I will say Hips.

When did you start growing your hair? About 3-4 years ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? Very little. Probably .25" or less.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? 2-3 times per year, if that.

What supplements do you take? A multivitamin when I can remember.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, but I do eat a lot of veggies and avoid processed foods when I can. (There are times I just HAVE to have a heath bar, though)

Do you do scalp massages? In the shower when I shampoo - it's really helped itchy scalp

What is your favourite shampoo? Aussie pH balancing Shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner? I really like Herbal Essences dry/color conditioned. It's so thick.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don't have one.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Don't have one... should get one!

What are your favourite basic oils? Olive?

What are your favourite essential oils? Rose

What is your favourite product of all time? I really like little hair clips. That way I can do 40s hair fairly easily

What is your least favourite product of all time? The organic cone-free shampoo and conditioners I bought. They dried my hair out so badly.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I avoid alcohols as one of the first 5-10 ingredients at all costs. They fry my hair.

What do you like most about your hair? The length it is right now!

What do you like least about your hair? How fine/thin it is. And how it gets greasy so easily.

Do you colour your hair? Not any more

Do you clarify? No

How often do you wash your hair? Once every other day.

How long does it take to dry? About 10 minutes - very quick, prob b/c it is so fine

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down

What is your favourite updo? Don't really like updos. They look too harsh on my face.

Bangs or no bangs? I like a little bit of face framing, although I've been told blunt bangs make me look too young.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? All of the pretty long haired ones!

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? A few bobby pins, clips, butterfly clips, hair ties, buns...

What is your favourite hairtoy? Butterfly clip, of late.

Brush or comb? Comb in the shower, then gently brush when dry.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Sometimes, but I've cut them down to only a few times a month.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Cheap hairties at the dollar store

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: brie. Oh, don't put a wheel in front of me - I will eat it!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: When I was in high school I decided I HAD to dye my hair bright blonde after dying it black. So I had 1" of blonde hair on my scalp, and I looked like an anime character.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I like Sidani's color and shine! I can never go blonde, but I like looking at other blonde haired folks!

LHC name: 13bodies

Current hair length: 40 "

Goal hair length: Whenever I can no longer handle it; however, I've found that the longer it gets the easier it is to manage. :rockerdud

When did you start growing your hair? I started seriously growing it about 3 years ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate? About half an inch. I'll go a couple of months with no growth at all and then grow 1.5" in 4 weeks.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I do; usually once or twice a year. Sometimes I can talk my brother into doing it for me.

What supplements do you take? None now. I need to get back on my Ultra Nourish Hair. That worked very well for me.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I've recently gotten into bento and I'm eating a lot more veggies as a result.

Do you do scalp massages? When I shampoo.

What is your favourite shampoo? Goth Rosary shampoo and Chagrin Valley shampoo bars

What is your favourite conditioner? Goth Rosary

Favourite leave-in conditioner? none

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? none

What are your favourite basic oils? camillia, coconut, red palm, jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? lavender, tea tree, rosemary

What is your favourite product of all time? a mixture of half coconut oil, half cocoa butter with a big spoonful of red palm oil

What is your least favourite product of all time? coconut milk

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) no more perms, EVER!!

What do you like most about your hair? it's long and wavy

What do you like least about your hair? it's greasy, slippery, and heavy

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? yes

How often do you wash your hair? 3x/week

How long does it take to dry? I leave it down overnight and it's still damp in the morning. It's usually dry by that evening.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? up

What is your favourite updo? simple bun

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Speedbump's. I want curls, darnit, and I'll never have them! :nono:

Do you keep a hair journal? not now

How many hairtoys do you own? many, many, many, many, and yet still not enough.

What is your favourite hairtoy? sticks

Brush or comb? comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make hairsticks to feed my hairtoy hunger.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Goth Rosary shampoo

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? all cheese

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Now that my hair is down to my bottom I've been removing hair from places that I've never had to before. :whistle:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: MakeItADouble makes 40's style hairdos! That's so cool!

LHC name: nicolezoie

Current hair length: 62.5" (just about lower calves)

Goal hair length: Until I get too tangled in it to deal with it.

When did you start growing your hair? Collectively, 14 years total. Most recently, 7ish years ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1/2" - 3/4" depending on the time of year

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Once or twice a year, a couple inches at a time

What supplements do you take? At the moment, none.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, just a fairly balanced and natural diet.

Do you do scalp massages? Yes, after my hair's been perched on high.

What is your favourite shampoo? GM Cream Shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner? Biolage conditioning balm (the one w/o the cones)

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don't use one

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Don't use them, unless you count leaving the biolage in for a bit.

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? Rosemary and Lavender

What is your favourite product of all time? I don't use them, but Aussie 3-minute miracle and Aussie Instant conditioner - I loved how soft they made my hair and how they smelled.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Products I use once then forget about. :)

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Never is a relative term. Sparingly: Heat, silicone serums, glossing products, stuff like that.

What do you like most about your hair? The wave it retains even at my length.

What do you like least about your hair? It tangles easily and my split/broken ends.

Do you colour your hair? Nope.

Do you clarify? As needed.

How often do you wash your hair? Scalp washes 2-4 days a week, length - as needed (once or twice a month).

How long does it take to dry? Full length completely dry 5-6 hours. My scalp area takes the longest.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I prefer it down, but it's WAY impractical.

What is your favourite updo? Whatever stays put for a decent length of time and doesn't pull funny.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs, but I do have soft tendrils of face framing baby hairs that pretend to be bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? A healthier version of my own (does that sound arrogant??)

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes, but it's not really all about and only about hair.

How many hairtoys do you own? Do I have to count ALL of them or just the ones I use? 3.. hair ties, knitting needles, and my hair sleeves.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Knitting needles for hair sticks.

Brush or comb? Both.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A couple satin lined purses at Cost Plus that I decided were perfect bun bags.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Parmesan.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: :) I got to be the video reference model for Disney's upcoming CG 3D production of "Rapunzel." I will detail this more fully in my blog. But the highlights included demonstrating how my hair moves in many kinds of conditions and situations like walking, running, turning quickly, sitting, standing, in wind. Everyone was very pleased with how things went, and I was told I took direction well, that I was a good listener, and that I was very easy to work with. I'm also going to try to convince them to not make a Locks of Love chopfest out of the release, because there are many many people out there who really cherish and love keeping their hair long. They clearly saw that with me with how well I've cared for my hair all this time. One of the best parts of the experience was the stylist relaying a story to me of how someone was asking what was going to be done with "the hair" after the shoot - someone honestly thought that my hair was extensions!! - and the stylist explained that it was all my hair, all REAL hair.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: 13bodies - I don't know much about her, but I love her screen name. Reminds me of a church in a small town called Prescott in Arizona, where a friend of mine pointed out that a random church (there were 70 in the town at the time) that had 13 crosses across the front of the church. Then he wrote a gothic poem about it with that title.

LHC name:

Current hair length: 50-ish inches, just past fingertips, partway down thighs

Goal hair length: As long as it goes? ankles, we'll see

When did you start growing your hair? after a horrid pixie in 4th grade, where I learned to hate bangs

What is your average monthly growth rate? no idea, probably average, but my ends break off a lot

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? When the mood hits me, sometimes I do it properly and sometimes I do a microtrim on my braid tassel if it's long and thin at the end

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope

Do you do scalp massages? Nope

What is your favourite shampoo? Nature's Gate Tea Tree Oil Shampoo. Heavy sigh, the b@st@rds quit making it.

What is your favourite conditioner? One of the Suaves, LimeKiwi and WhiteTea

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Jojoba

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Jojoba

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba (broken record)

What are your favourite essential oils? I use clove and orange in the winter and a sweetgrass fragrance oil in the summer ... more or less

What is your favourite product of all time? Jojoba (giggle)

What is your least favourite product of all time? Scissors

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Another perm

What do you like most about your hair? It's nice and long

What do you like least about your hair? It's a bit on the thin side; it tangles pretty well

Do you colour your hair? Just with silver (that's a gray hairs joke)

Do you clarify? Not sure

How often do you wash your hair? About weekly, sometimes more, sometimes less

How long does it take to dry? Overnight and up to 2 days in humid weather

Do you prefer you hair up or down? In a braid, down, if that counts, but it's really too much trouble and I usually keep it up to keep it safer, but I like it down, but it's distracting.

What is your favourite updo? A braid-turned-infinity: so easy!

Bangs or no bangs? Nyet!

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Several! All y'all with thick hair and all y'all with hair longer than mine, and all y'all who do nifty updos. Daena and Emichee have gorgeous hair, as does Amoretti. Wow!

Do you keep a hair journal? Nope.

How many hairtoys do you own? Several sticks and one Ficcare

What is your favourite hairtoy? Dammit, I knew you'd ask. I can't remember her name, but she makes nickel gauge steel twisted sticks with semi-precious stones in them. They are so good-lookin, so tough, they are perfect!!!

Brush or comb? Horn comb; I have a plastic Goody for when I can't find the horn comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No. I have a blowdryer for emergencies. It is about 25 yrs old coz I use it soooooo much, lol

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Just my on-the-spot essential oil and jojoba mixtures. I don't think it qualifies. I "make" it in my palm.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Probably the replacement for the horn comb I lost at that darned conference. dammit.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Right now? Parmesan. It changes. I just had my first Stilton this past Christmas, so I know I'm not done and possibly not firmly decided (never)

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Uhmmm. I'm just looking forward to learning how to bop people with the end of my braid. I'm looking forward to having to use a doorknob to finish my braid. I'm looking forward to learning how to comb hair longer than my arm.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Cool avatar!

LHC name: Naluin

Current hair length: 18"

Goal hair length: I have a couple. My long term goal is waist at 30". My goal length for this year is APL at 22."

When did you start growing your hair? After my last haircut last August

What is your average monthly growth rate? It's slowed down in recent months, so my average is just at .5"

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? No trims yet

What supplements do you take? None, but I hope to start on some multivitamins for hair soon.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I've been trying to drink a lot of water recently.

Do you do scalp massages? I try to do them daily

What is your favourite shampoo? I don't use shampoo much, but I liked Miessence body wash as a shampoo. It seemed very gentle.

What is your favourite conditioner? I also don't use conditioner often, but I like Aubrey Organics White Camellia because it had two of my hair's favorite ingredients.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? um... sebum?

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? prewash oiling with coconut and camellia oil

What are your favourite basic oils? camellia oil and coconut oil mixed together

What are your favourite essential oils? I haven't tried any yet, but ylang ylang and lavender are on my list

What is your favourite product of all time? water

What is your least favourite product of all time? chemical relaxers

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Anything I wouldn't want to hold in my hand probably doesn't belong in my hair

What do you like most about your hair? The color! And it's fun to play with sometimes.

What do you like least about your hair? The fluff factor

Do you colour your hair? No, but I'd consider henna

Do you clarify? No

How often do you wash your hair? I WO wash my hair whenever it needs it. Sometimes that's as often as everyday.

How long does it take to dry? Somewhere between 4-8 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? There isn't much of difference between either at this length.

What is your favourite updo? I've yet to find any for this length

Bangs or no bangs? I have short layers in front that currently serve as bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I have so much hair envy that I don't know where to start!

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes. I'm better at updating my hair journal than I am at updating my regular journal.

How many hairtoys do you own? I have 4 headscarves and a couple of ribbons.

What is your favourite hairtoy? A black scarf I made out of a strip of stretchy black mesh material.

Brush or comb? Comb. I have yet to find a brush that doesn't break my hair.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I'd love to give it a try one day, but I don't make any hair products at the moment.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? I bought a plastic, wide toothed comb because i left my only comb at my BF's place.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Queso Fresco

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: can't think of any at the moment

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: you have beautiful hair in your siggie pic!

LHC name: Jessie58

Current hair length: 25 inches

Goal hair length:32 inches

When did you start growing your hair? February 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate? It varies from none to 1/2 inch to 1 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I trim every few months

What supplements do you take? Multi vitamins, vitamin D and C. Iron, Maca, Adrenal Pro, calcium.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? Yes, at least once a month but usually more often.

What is your favourite shampoo? Don't like shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner? Currently AG Ultramoist.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Curly Hair Solutions Leave In

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Don't have one

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba oil

What are your favourite essential oils? , Rosemary, thyme, patchouli

What is your favourite product of all time? Don't have any

What is your least favourite product of all time? Honey

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Not sure

What do you like most about your hair? the color, the curl, the thickness

What do you like least about your hair? The frizzy canopy

Do you colour your hair? I touch up the roots to match my own color monthly

Do you clarify? Yes

How often do you wash your hair? Once or twice a week

How long does it take to dry? 6 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down

What is your favourite updo? Peacock twist

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Lately, Tresses, April Elf, WikkyGirl.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes

How many hairtoys do you own? About 50

What is your favourite hairtoy? Most of my LongLocks sticks

Brush or comb? Comb with an occasional brushing

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Make a scalp oil/growth forumula

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Claw clips

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Gouda

LHC name: kissedbyfyre

Current hair length: 2 or 3 inches short of classic, so beyond 40"

Goal hair length: there's no such thing!! ;) Until I get sick of the length.

When did you start growing your hair? age 15

What is your average monthly growth rate? don't know, depends on the year honestly. I think I'm back up at my 1.5" per month rate. I'll eventually slow down to near nothing in a few years.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? once every 6 months

What supplements do you take? right now, none, aside from Fish Oil.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? again, right now, no. I have in the past though.

Do you do scalp massages? that's what my boyfriends for. :)

What is your favourite shampoo? Baking soda.

What is your favourite conditioner? ACV rinses.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Oils

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? henna glosses and cassia.

What are your favourite basic oils? Yet to really play with this, but so far my hair adores flaxseed oil and jojoba oil.

What are your favourite essential oils? BPAL, that counts!

What is your favourite product of all time? all natural herbs please.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Any of the store bought crap. My hair prefers things all natural

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) DYE!

What do you like most about your hair? I adore the color. Wouldn't change it.

What do you like least about your hair? I rather wish it was thicker, and would love to keep this length but add beautiful curl.

Do you colour your hair? NO!

Do you clarify? Yup, with ACV rinses.

How often do you wash your hair? About once a week.

How long does it take to dry? Hrm, I'd say about 5+ hours down. Up, it won't dry until I take it down.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up. It attracts less attention and is less fuss.

What is your favourite updo? various buns that help me cope with the weight. I like braids but 1 braid feels way too bulky.

Bangs or no bangs? nadda for me.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? none really, but there are plenty that I lust after.

Do you keep a hair journal? yup!

How many hairtoys do you own? a pair of bronze hair sticks and 1 ficcare. That's it. I don't need tons of toys.

What is your favourite hairtoy? I like both equally.

Brush or comb? Haven't tried a comb as the quality ones are a bit costly.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? HELL NO.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Make yes, sell no.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Cassia.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: You expect me to choose!?

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My near classic hair being used (drapped over ones head) as a WIG to see what said individual would look like with long, red hair. >_<

LHC name: Basak

Current hair length: Hip length, somewhere in the 33th inch, and nosetip long sideswept bangs

Goal hair length: Classic, but I might cut back if I can't wear it down at that length

When did you start growing your hair? age 16, i guess

What is your average monthly growth rate? 0.5''/1 cm

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes, whenever I get the urge, but no longer than an inch

What supplements do you take? C vitamin, but that doesn't have a lot to do with hair, I guess

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope.

Do you do scalp massages?Nope.

What is your favourite shampoo? Head and shoulders at the moment

What is your favourite conditioner? Garnier Fructis conditioners

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Garnier Fructis conditioners

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Henna, mayo

What are your favourite basic oils? Lavender because it smells nice.

What are your favourite essential oils? Clove, peppermint, lavender

What is your favourite product of all time? Conditioner?

What is your least favourite product of all time? I can't tell the difference

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Bleach

What do you like most about your hair? Sleekness

What do you like least about your hair? 4'' circumference would be really nice.

Do you colour your hair? I colored my lighter ends with henna, but that's it.

Do you clarify? With shampoo? Yes.

How often do you wash your hair? Twice a week

How long does it take to dry? About two hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down, because I like the feeling of it.

What is your favourite updo? Single braids(rope, English, 4 strand), inside out bun, KL knot

Bangs or no bangs? Bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Emichiee

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes

How many hairtoys do you own? Hmm. Three forks(60th street/Hippie Chick/Horn something), three sticks(two ketylos, one Amadlife), two barettes(from celestialwave), three flexi 8. I have two Etta Mae forks, three Ketylos, three Flexi 8 and three Amadlife sticks on the way. I have owned hairtoys from all the well known sellers, I used them and I sold the ones I didn't like. I like trying new things.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Flexi 8s

Brush or comb? Brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I blowdry my roots if it's cold.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Hairtoys

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Low far, high sodium cheese, I don't know its English name.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I'm pretty boring.

LHC name: Juniper

Current hair length: 28in (BSL) unstretched (that's 30in stretched)

Goal hair length: 33 in (navel)

When did you start growing your hair? Spring 2005

What is your average monthly growth rate? ½”

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes, when it needs it. I’ve trimmed 3 times since 2005—1/8”, 1”, and 5”

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? No

What is your favourite shampoo? Suave Daily Clarifying or Nature’s Gate Original

What is your favourite conditioner? Suave Daily Clarifying

Favourite leave-in conditioner? None.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? None

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut oil (although I’ll use any oil in a pinch)

What are your favourite essential oils? Cinnamon, which is a shame b/c it’s not safe to use on skin.

What is your favourite product of all time? Erm…shampoo?

What is your least favourite product of all time? I tried a Garnier shampoo in '05 that temporarily turned my hair into dirty-looking straw. Ick.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I don’t put ‘cones on my hair, but I wouldn’t say “never”.

What do you like most about your hair? I don’t know—I like the length, the fact that it’s wavy, and its natural dark-blonde highlights.

What do you like least about your hair? When it’s barely-damp, it’s lovely and wavy, but when it dries it’s just frizzy! I also wish the color was more exciting.

Do you colour your hair? No. My hair won’t hold color. :(

Do you clarify? I use a clarifying shampoo, but I don’t specifically “clarify.”

How often do you wash your hair? Daily. My scalp produces an amazing amount of oil. I use a handful of equal parts shampoo and conditioner on the scalp only.

How long does it take to dry? A couple of hours if I’m up and active.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up for weekdays (tidier, easier), down for weekends (more fun, sexier).

What is your favourite updo? For everyday, I usually do a single stick bun, because it’s so easy and professional looking. However, I really like the unusualness of double buns.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs, but short (lip-length) layers in front.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I don’t know.

Do you keep a hair journal? No.

How many hairtoys do you own?
26 hair sticks/forks
6 decorative combs
3 headbands
20 scarves and ribbons
1 slide
a box of basic tools (ponytail holders, various kinds of hairpins, small and large claw clips)

What is your favourite hairtoy? My “fascinator”—a hairfork with a big fake jewel and feathers. I haven’t worn it yet, but someday.

Brush or comb? Mostly fingers, but I occasionally use a wide-toothed comb or boar bristle brush.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I use a blowdryer maybe 6-12 times/year.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A headband

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? It’s a toss-up between sharp cheddar and romano.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
My sister and I were having a good time with the open bar at my dad’s co-worker’s Christmas party when I felt a light tug on my hair. I turned around and my dad’s boss was standing behind me, very drunk, with his little Swiss army knife scissors in one hand, and a little lock of my hair in the other…about to cut himself a souvenir, apparently. On Monday, my dad asked him what he was thinking, but he claimed to have no idea.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
Basak has amazing shine!!!

LHC name: Daoine Sidhe

Current hair length: 23 inches (2 inches away from BSL)

Goal hair length: tailbone, but maybe once I get there, I'll want it longer.

When did you start growing your hair? one year ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? half an inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? every 3 month (I have damaged hair from perming a couple of years ago)

What supplements do you take? Hair Push and MSM

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I try to eat heatlhy, but that's not only for my hair.

Do you do scalp massages? no, my hair gets greasy fast and scalp massages make it worse.

What is your favourite shampoo? Neobio. though I rarely use shampoo.

What is your favourite conditioner? Inecto Coconut Conditioner

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Guhl leave-in co with sweet almond oil

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Carrot Oil mask from Organic Root Stimulater, but I hate that it has a cone in it ('cause it makes me have to use shampoo)

What are your favourite basic oils? Haven't found a good oil for my hair yet.

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't use EO's on my hair.

What is your favourite product of all time? I don't have.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Herbal Essences shampoo, my hair hates it and the smell gives me headaches.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? I'll never ever EVER perm again ! :mad:

What do you like most about your hair? The structure: straight with a funny curl at the very tips (no, not a perm curl, it's my own curl)

What do you like least about your hair? The fact that it is so very fine and fragile. And that it doens't have any volume.

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? I shampoo once a month

How often do you wash your hair? Every two days. My hair becomes greasy fast.

How long does it take to dry? Although I have fine hair it takes up to 3 hours. I think that's because I use a lot of conditioner.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down. I love hair flowing around me :)

What is your favourite updo? a half-up

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs, but I have layers I want to get rid of some day.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I haven't seen enough to say.

Do you keep a hair journal? yes, not on LHC, but I have one

How many hairtoys do you own? 8 or so.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Flexi-8 :)

Brush or comb? I don't comb much and I never brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? a hair treatment

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Brie

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
I used to have spiky hair when I was younger. In fact I've always had short hair until two years ago. The hairdresser told me long hair wouldn't suit me and I've always believed her :rolleyes: so I never tried to grow it long.
Now that my hair is finally longer, I realise it was SHORT hair that doens't suit me ! :mad: It would lay very flat around my head, because it's fine and straight.
My hair looks a lot better now that it's longer!

LHC name: catkin

Current hair length: 39.5"

Goal hair length: 45"

When did you start growing your hair? when i was a 11 12 yrs old.

What is your average monthly growth rate? i don't keep track

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? about once or twice a year

What supplements do you take? none for my hair

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? nope

Do you do scalp massages? sometimes

What is your favourite shampoo? don't really have one kind of shampoo that is my fav.

What is your favourite conditioner? suave (straberry, and coconut)

Favourite leave-in conditioner? don't have one

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? my usual conditioner

What are your favourite basic oils? almond oil

What are your favourite essential oils? lavander and rosemary

What is your favourite product of all time? none

What is your least favourite product of all time? :shrug:

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) bleach

What do you like most about your hair? do i have to choose? 90% of it

What do you like least about your hair? the split ends

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? sometimes

How often do you wash your hair? 2x a week

How long does it take to dry? when loose a couple of hours if braided 16 hrs ish

Do you prefer you hair up or down? up mostly

What is your favourite updo? double french braid

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? several people but i can't remember their names.

Do you keep a hair journal? no, i wouldn't know what to write in it.

How many hairtoys do you own? half a dozenish

What is your favourite hairtoy? hair clip

Brush or comb? comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? swiss

LHC name: Cinnamon Hair

Current hair length: 55" knee length

Goal hair length: same

When did you start growing your hair? I have always been growing long, but I started caring for it in 2002.

What is your average monthly growth rate? .35 that's a guess

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? yes, once a year. Since I reached my length goal, I may change to every 6 months.

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? not with any frequency

What is your favourite shampoo? Kenra Moisturizing Shampoo (Kenra claims the particles in their shampoo are too large to penetrate a hair strand, allowing them to provide gentle cleansing unmatched by other brands. --No idea if that is true or not, but they seem gentle.)

What is your favourite conditioner? L'Oreal Mega Moisture available at Sally's Beauty Supply in a orange tub w/ green lid.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? A dab of the same conditioner I used to wash, but without rinsing it out.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? L'Oreal Mega Moisture available at Sally's Beauty Supply in a orange tub w/ green lid.

What are your favourite basic oils? monoi oil vanilla, monoi oil coconut, and jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? none

What is your favourite product of all time? L'Oreal Mega Moisture available at Sally's Beauty Supply in a orange tub w/ green lid.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Burt's Bees Avocado Butter Pre-Shampoo Hair Treatment

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Vinegar

What do you like most about your hair? Softness

What do you like least about your hair? Tangles

Do you colour your hair? No

Do you clarify? Rarely, most of the time I use regular shampoo to remove buildup. I have a bottle of Ion Clarifying Shampoo for the heavy lifting but I almost never use it.

How often do you wash your hair? Daily CO, shampoo once a week.

How long does it take to dry? 3-4 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down

What is your favourite updo? Celtic knot

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Lady Godiva and Denise. Much thanks to anyone who chose me! I could easily have a list of 100+ names of LHCers whose hair I adore, but I'll keep it at two.

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? Between 250-300

What is your favourite hairtoy? 3 prong graydog topo fork in joseph's coat

Brush or comb? comb, soft boar brush occasionally

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No, just a heat cap for deep conditioning.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Spiral dymondwood stick

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Sharp cheddar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Nope

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: There are 7 pages of people before me and they all have one great thing in common... they all post at my favorite Internet hangout!

LHC name: Jason

Current hair length: 29 inches

Goal hair length: ultimately classic but first 40 inches

When did you start growing your hair? age 33

What is your average monthly growth rate? a little below 1/2 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? once every 6 months

What supplements do you take? from time to time a multivitamin, MSM

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? plenty of protein

Do you do scalp massages? no

What is your favourite shampoo? Suave Milk & Honey but can longer find it!:(

What is your favourite conditioner? Suave Milk & Honey conditioner but can no longer find it!:(

Favourite leave-in conditioner?

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?

What are your favourite basic oils? jojoba oil

What are your favourite essential oils?

What is your favourite product of all time?

What is your least favourite product of all time? Anything Pantene

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Pantene

What do you like most about your hair? Its mix of colors

What do you like least about your hair? Its thickness. I really wish I had iii hair

Do you colour your hair? I did a temporary dye a year ago but it's faded. I probably won't do that again.

Do you clarify? rarely. sometimes I do an ACV rinse.

How often do you wash your hair? thrice per week, sometimes a little less

How long does it take to dry? 3 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I wear it loose while at home but prefer it braided when I'm out

What is your favourite updo?

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Saoirse, Amoretti; for men: nessthing, Beatnik Guy

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? none

What is your favourite hairtoy?

Brush or comb? Usually brush but I sometimes use my wide-tooth wood comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? HELL NO.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? shampoo/conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? I don't really like cheese all that much

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I think I'm officially viewed as odd at work because of my hair. Yay!!!

LHC name: MedievalHair

Current hair length: 22 1/2 Reaching BS Length

Goal hair length: Knee 52"

When did you start growing your hair? Late 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate? I have no clue

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Every 4-5 months

What supplements do you take? none at all

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? nope

Do you do scalp massages? not really only when I wash my hair

What is your favourite shampoo? Kenra Moisturizing Shampoo, Aussie moist Shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner? Aussie moist conditioner, Paul mitchell super charged moisturizer

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Coco light, and Sunflower pudding from Long lovely locks

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Bath & body works Monoi oil

What are your favourite basic oils? Macadamia nut, Monoi oil,

What are your favourite essential oils? no

What is your favourite product of all time? Feria condtioner and Bath & Body works monoi oil, Sunflower pudding, boyaux braidout

What is your least favourite product of all time? ICS Instant condioner and set, that stuff was disgusting

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Food.

What do you like most about your hair? Softness

What do you like least about your hair? Tangles

Do you colour your hair? Sometimes, I have used a rinse and Manic Panic.

Do you clarify? Monthly with Redken Clensening cream. It works wonderfully.

How often do you wash your hair? Daily S&C

How long does it take to dry? 1-1 1/2 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up

What is your favourite updo? Double braids into a bun

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Harpgals and Capelli Lunghi. Both have beatiful long hair.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes

How many hairtoys do you own? 4-5

What is your favourite hairtoy? Catstyle hairsticks

Brush or comb? comb, I use a hard BBB every now and then

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Yes, hair butter

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A ficcare

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Mozzerella

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: None

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Has cool looking hair.

]LHC name: Jojo

Current hair length:24"

Goal hair length:waist or classic depends on how i can cope with mega long hair!

When did you start growing your hair? 21/12/05 to be precise the day my waist length hair got butchered and cut into a short bob!

What is your average monthly growth rate? depends really theres certain times of the year i have zilch growth, on average i think i grow just over 1/2" a month

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? trying to hold out to just once a year trims, but only cut it twice since 2005

What supplements do you take? multi vit, kelp and omega 3

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? i try and eat lots of fruit and veg and i drink a large glass of smoothie a day, and marmite which is rich in vit B i love this stuff!

Do you do scalp massages? not really only when i wash my hair

What is your favourite shampoo? anything which is completely natural i dont use anything with sulfates in. Im very much liking a herbal one at the moment and I have just ordered some Indian herbs to do some experimenting!

What is your favourite conditioner? the one i tried today, a herbal rinse-burdock root, its fantastic, i like giovanni smooth as silk too, expensive but good!

Favourite leave-in conditioner? never use one!

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? naked truth another coneless/sulfate free one

What are your favourite basic oils? camillia, vatika, sweet almond oil and coconut oil

What are your favourite essential oils? ylang ylang, tangerine, grapefruit, and lavender

What is your favourite product of all time? due to my recent try with burdock root, id say that but i change like the wind!

What is your least favourite product of all time? baking soda

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) never say never thats my motto, what my hair may hate today, may love tomorrow

What do you like most about your hair? the wave, colour and shine

What do you like least about your hair? its straighter on one side and its too short!

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? only if i feel i need to

How often do you wash your hair? once or twice a week

How long does it take to dry? about 3 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down but i wear it up more to protect it

What is your favourite updo? a number 8 bun but alas im too short for that yet

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? wow theres loads, Egg, Franny, spidermom, xandergrammy the list is endless

Do you keep a hair journal? no did on the old one but i cant be bothered to be honest, would rather just put pictures up.

How many hairtoys do you own? around 30

What is your favourite hairtoy? my ficcares

Brush or comb? comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? very, very, rarely

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no im not creative at all!

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? some more hair herbs tonight!

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? extra mature cheddar!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: mmm..i will have to think about that!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: shes more creative than me, as she makes her own hair butter so im guessing (ive not seen her hair) her hair is probably in brilliant condition too

LHC name: flapjack

Current hair length: some insignificant decimal past 33 inches

Goal hair length: probably hips, not sure

When did you start growing your hair? this time around? I guess... about a year ago... hard question, I've always had longer hair

What is your average monthly growth rate? about an inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? every 2-4 months

What supplements do you take? biotin, regular vitamin

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I eat a lot of protein from lean meats, fish, cheese, nuts, eggs and soy

Do you do scalp massages? in the shower, yes

What is your favourite shampoo? probably giovanni

What is your favourite conditioner? burt's bees works pretty good

Favourite leave-in conditioner? don't use one

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? don't use one

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut, jojoba, vitamin e oil, castor oil

What are your favourite essential oils? grapefruit, lavender, ylang ylang, patchoulli

What is your favourite product of all time? oof, no idea

What is your least favourite product of all time? jason stuff! that turns me into a greasy mess!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) aloe vera does not work with my hair. at all. I don't like cones or parabens, either. some sulfates are okay and proteins are okay.

What do you like most about your hair? texture, shine, color, thickness

What do you like least about your hair? occasional static in cold weather and it really dislikes being up, sometimes

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? sometimes

How often do you wash your hair? every day or every other day

How long does it take to dry? when down, it takes about half the day when I'm doing stuff at school... so I'm guessing about 5 hours. when up, it doesn't dry completely until it's down for a good hour afterwards

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down, usually

What is your favourite updo? chignon

Bangs or no bangs? growing them out at the moment, they're to my shoulders! :D

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? no idea, pretty much everyone I have seen photos of has what I would consider nice hair and I like my own hair, too, so... ?!

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? too many haha

What is your favourite hairtoy? this cloth thing I have with a hole in the middle that I can easily make a bun with

Brush or comb? comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make some for myself, yes

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? conditioner the other day

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? smoked gouda!!!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: one time when I was little, I had to use the restroom in the middle of the night and I kind of went on my hair because I was so tired I didn't remember to move it over my shoulder. :(

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I like her haircolor!

LHC name: Islandgrrl

Current hair length: 25" or so

Goal hair length: Terminal, which is somewhere south of knee

When did you start growing your hair? 3 years ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate? half inch or so

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Not often - every 18 months or so.

What supplements do you take? Biotin, MSM, Multi Vite, Fish Oil

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Vegetarian, whole foods.

Do you do scalp massages? Oh yeah...any time I can!

What is your favourite shampoo? Aveda Shampure

What is your favourite conditioner? Aveda Shampure

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Jojoba Oil

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba, coconut

What are your favourite essential oils? Grapefruit

What is your favourite product of all time? Henna

What is your least favourite product of all time? Hairspray

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Hairspray or any other kind of "styling aid", cones.

What do you like most about your hair? The color & thickness.

What do you like least about your hair? The length.

Do you colour your hair? Sort of. I henna my roots to camo grey, but I have red hair anyway.

Do you clarify? Not on purpose.

How often do you wash your hair? Every few days depending on how icky it feels. No schedule set in stone.

How long does it take to dry? FOREVER.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up.

What is your favourite updo? Celtic Knot or a Nautilus Bun.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Dianyla.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes, but not online.

How many hairtoys do you own? Just a guess, but fewer than 20 probably.

What is your favourite hairtoy? All time favorite is a sterling silver hairpin. Current fave is my one and only new Ficcare.

Brush or comb? Brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Nope.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Ficcare.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Swiss.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Nothing really comes to mind at the moment, but I'll come back and edit if I think of something!

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I don't know the person who posted before me (flapjack). But I like the name!

LHC name: Ms Monnie. I picked it because it sounded like Miss Molly from the song, but with a feminist edge :p

Current hair length: Tailbone length

Goal hair length: Fingertip length. Or terminal, I can't ever wanting to stop growing but I'm sure I wont be able to cope with anything knee+. Then again, it could be AMAZING.

When did you start growing your hair? As soon as I cut it to shoulder length in 2003. Horrible, horrible mistake.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I don't know. I never remember to measure frequently enough. I had a year length stall and now I think it's making up for that time because I trim at least an inch and often more each month and I'm not losing a lot of length. (Everyone has now fallen asleep reading this).

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Like I said - monthly atm.

What supplements do you take? I take the whole of the fricken Bargello's vitamin regime and more.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I try to get my five-a-day and more. Also lots of wholegrains and protein - general healthy eating! I was going green smoothies a lot which is a great growth-booster but I got too lazy.

Do you do scalp massages? Not often.

What is your favourite shampoo? I don't shampoo at the moment, but when I did I'd use Faith in Nature or Bunnytoes (aka Euphony's) pine tar soap.

What is your favourite conditioner? Faith in Nature. I love it. I'm particularly fond of the Rosemary one and the Seaweed one.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Fox's shea butter leave-in whilst wet.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT all the way!

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut and jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? Ylang ylang, geranium, orange, lavender.

What is your favourite product of all time? Faith in Nature conditioners. I have rarely strayed from them, they are perfect! I also love rosewater for misting. It helps to correct any potential hair disasters, if my hair has a strange texture for any unknown reason or if I have mild greasies.

What is your least favourite product of all time? I hated VO5.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I tend to stick to a small range of things I will use - Faith in Nature, Urtekram, Jason, poo bahs and herbs and homemade things. Anything else is too risky :p

What do you like most about your hair? The colour, I finally feel blessed with it after all those years. Also the thick new hair growing in.

What do you like least about your hair? The dramatic thinning throughout the length from medicating-related hairloss.

Do you colour your hair? Nope. I do the occasional henna gloss but I try to make sure the colour doesn't change too much so that when people say "Oh wow, is your hair colour real?!", I can go "Yes, yes it is" :D *beam*.

Do you clarify? I haven't in a very long time. I don't really need to because I don't use cones.

How often do you wash your hair? Once a week.

How long does it take to dry? Pretty much the whole day.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up! So that people don't comment.

What is your favourite updo? I love all sorts of updos but most of them I can't do because of the taper

Bangs or no bangs? Little face-framing wisps. I've been thinking about getting long, sideswept "bangs" but I doubt I'll ever get around to it.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Angelic's. She has the same hairtype as me and the same colour but at my perfect length! It's so unlikely!

Do you keep a hair journal? Yuh-huh.

How many hairtoys do you own? Depends if you count all the old barrettes and hairties I never use!

What is your favourite hairtoy? 6oth street green dymondwood fork (which may go on the swap board soon because I need a longer length!) and flexi-8s.

Brush or comb? Both. I pick and choose what to use in what situation

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I haven't for years. I had a good look at my sister's ends today and I don't think I'll start!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make all sorts of crap but it's not special enough to sell.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Fenugreek, I'm really into that stuff at the moment.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: Ooooh. I love chevre, brie, emmental, yarg and ossau-iraty (I've only tried it once but I fell in love... I don't think I'm going to be able to go vegan any time soon!).

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I once gave someone a dodgy haircut. I have since got much better and I'm even considering learning it properly. My sis calls me her personal hairdresser.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Redhead pride! Woop! :cheese:

LHC name: Indigo Girl

Current hair length: Low end of the waist

Goal hair length: Tailbone!

When did you start growing your hair? Officially, July 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate? I guess about the standard 1/2 inch?

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? When I get the urge, usually between every 4-6 months.

What supplements do you take? None, I suppose I should though, it would probably make my hair stronger.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, although I have heard that seaweed is beneficial for hair and I do eat that on occasion.

Do you do scalp massages? No. I plan to start though.

What is your favourite shampoo? I don't have a favorite; I use Whole Foods brand.

What is your favourite conditioner? See above, lol.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I can't use leave-in conditioner, it weighs my hair down too much.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I don't really use one - I suppose I should to help protect my hair more.

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba

What are your favourite essential oils? Lavender.

What is your favourite product of all time? I love Shikai Color Reflect Mist & Go Conditioner

What is your least favourite product of all time? All hair gels.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Any hair coloring agent.

What do you like most about your hair? I like how shiny it gets right after a washing.

What do you like least about your hair? The fact that it's thin and flat and has no body.


Do you colour your hair? Never.


Do you clarify? I use ACV rinse every time I shower - can't do without it!

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day.

How long does it take to dry? About one hour.


Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down, but it tends to get in the way so I usually wear it up.

What is your favourite updo? I like French braids (although I can't French braid my own hair - go figure!)


Bangs or no bangs? I have a love-hate relationship with my bangs - right now I have them.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Too many beautiful heads here to pick just one.


Do you keep a hair journal? Not anymore.

How many hairtoys do you own? Not many, lol.

What is your favourite hairtoy? I love scrunchies.

Brush or comb? Brush, all wood.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Never!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make my own "treatments" - on the rare occasions I use them.


What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Ficcare.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? I don't eat cheese anymore. When I did, it used to be feta.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I caught my hair on fire once at a party and had no idea until someone started hitting the back of my head to put it out.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I don't know the person who posted before me, but she hates VO5 too - I was beginning to think I was the only one, yay!

LHC name: Estrellita

Current hair length: 42"

Goal hair length: 50"

When did you start growing your hair? 1998 - intermitently

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1cm

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? once a year with lots of S&D

What supplements do you take?Multivitamin tablets & Silica

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I have a mediterranean diet, being spanish, so lots of veg, salads, fruit and lean meats and fish.

Do you do scalp massages? Occasionally, but mostly when Im washing

What is your favourite shampoo? The type of shampoo I prefers depends on my hair needs. But I feel it doesnt make a great difference in moistuizing terms.

What is your favourite conditioner?Lush Veganese, Lush Retread, but mostly Aussie Moist Condish.

Favourite leave-in conditioner?A bit of Aussie moist condish left on, aloe vera mixed with coconut oil, or John Frieda serum.
Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
I love Regis Olive oil Mask, kerastase Masquintense Epais, and SMT's
What are your favourite basic oils?Coconut oil, broccoli seed oil and jojoba.

What are your favourite essential oils? Rosemary, eucalyptus, sweet orange, lavender, rose, neroli, sandalwood....i love them all to be honest.

What is your favourite product of all time?coconut oil

What is your least favourite product of all time?Baking Soda and Colour Fix (the stench on that stuff)

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I avoid parabens and sufates most of the time but have no problems with the occasional use of cones.

What do you like most about your hair?
That its very shiny and compliments my eyes & skin tone. Its also very versatile and can dry either curly or is easily straightened by buning it.
What do you like least about your hair?
That it has lost quite a bit of volume and thickness.
Do you colour your hair?
I have done all sorts to my hair but now just leave it alone in its natural colour and highlights.
Do you clarify?
Occasionally just by using an SLS shampoo for oily hair.
How often do you wash your hair?
2 a week maximum, everyday in summer if Im swimming in the beach.
How long does it take to dry?
2 -4 hours depending on weather.
Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Down, hands down...lol!
What is your favourite updo?
A messy bun or loose side braid.
Bangs or no bangs? Both, but when I have bangs they thend to be past my eyes and side swept.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
Nightshade's
Do you keep a hair journal?
I try but do not follow through and then ignore it for very long periods of time.
How many hairtoys do you own?
a few lovely sticks , clips and barretes.
What is your favourite hairtoy?Sticks or a pencil

Brush or comb?Both, comb in the shower, brush when dry if necessary.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?Heat defense serum by john frieda, and Loreal tecniart iron cream....but very very rarely use heat.

Do you make/sell any hair care products?I mix eos, oils and other stuff to make my own recipes.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
a gorgeous cowboy hat in Colombia
What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink:
too many to name lol
Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
getting strangled by my own hair at night!
Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: She seems to take really good care of her mane.:)__

LHC name:
tiny_teesha
Current hair length:
About 28.5"
Goal hair length:
Knee would be grande, but i'm only aiming for TB for now so i don't get discouraged, i have a lot of damage to cut out before i am 100% virgin hair.
When did you start growing your hair?
Many years ago. Lets just say i ruined it in 2005 with out wanted to get it shorter, but i have continually chopped it back since because i STILL have damage and it will take a good 4 more years before it is all out.
What is your average monthly growth rate?
Average is 1cm ( i measured my regrowth after a year and it was exactly 12cm then since january i've only gotton like 3cm not 5.
Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
I used to trim 1-2 times a year only 1cm. The past few years i've had a few big "trims" just to cut out the worst of the damage. I will continue to cut 1cm a month to get a thicker hemnline.
What supplements do you take?
I take childrens chewables because i hate swallowing pills.
Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
Um, i try to drink green smoothies and eat more egg?
Do you do scalp massages?
They make me shed so i don't really. In the shower i work out the herbs so that takes some massaging.
What is your favourite shampoo?
Don't have one, I've been using herbs lately. I found that the more arrow root or corn starch i add the softer my hair is.
What is your favourite conditioner?
I like australian organics and Fre ~for damaged hair- for protein, and pears or aldi for moisture (I'm a cheap skate).
Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Don't use any although i should look into this.
Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
Henna wax masks with honey.
What are your favourite basic oils?
Coconut and Shea Butter.
What are your favourite essential oils?
Don't use any but i love the smell of vanilla, and i'm guessing rosemary would work well.
What is your favourite product of all time?
Um, haven't found it although the henna and placenta mask made my hair shine like never before!
What is your least favourite product of all time?
Uh, any cone product (which is what i used to use) what ever the product claimed to do, it did the opposite...pfft. NOTHING ever works on my hair.
Is there anything you would never put on your hair?
Um, i steer clear of cones, i've been cone free for almost a year but i may try it if i'm feeling desperate, see if it helps. Baking soda freaks me out.
What do you like most about your hair?
Uh.....My regrowth? Does that count!?
What do you like least about your hair?
Its annoying evil taper! The ends are so see through and i hate how it doesn't move like hair, it just bunches up weirdly....it doesn't glide down off clothes or when i move it just....matts into big chunks, but not stringy- hard to explain. It was why i recked my hair in the first place.
Do you colour your hair?
I did but i've stopped, i am aiming for 90% virgin hair i want to dye small sections to add multitones (with herbs and henna) MAYBE bleach a tiny streak or the very tips, so i can trim them right out.
Do you clarify?
Very rarely. 2 times a year with a pinch of baking soda in with pears clarifying shampoo. Followed with a hennawax, conditioner and honey mask.
How often do you wash your hair?
Depends how lazy i am, 1-3 times a week, usually it is 2 times though.
How long does it take to dry?
3 hours is enough.
Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Looks better down but i only want it down when it is freezing, my hair tickles me and it gets annoying. escpecially if it is oily it HAS to be slicked back!
What is your favourite updo?
Um....chinese buns are pretty :) I like cinnabuns and equilibrium buns, wrap buns etc though.
Bangs or no bangs?
Bangs, though i am going to grow them to my chin, just for variety, then chop them short slowly again.
Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
I wish i could have hair like Elle, but it won't happen. I love Amoretti's hair also and that is more achievable for me. But really i aim to get my hair at its best, i can't make it something it is not! :)
Do you keep a hair journal?
Yes in my blog and the little diary beside my bed.
How many hairtoys do you own?
A fair few....except many on here rival my collection! :)
What is your favourite hairtoy?
I love octopus clips for cinnabuns and towel elastics for plaits, but my owl stick and metal comb are prettiest and more hair friendly!
Brush or comb?
Comb, but when my head needs a good rub i get out the wooden cellulite brush and rub my scalp.
Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
No sirree!
Do you make/sell any hair care products?
Nope
What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
Uh......a horn hair stick i think....
What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
omg, haha. Any that is it fetta, tasty, or mozerella ( i hate matured cheese)
Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
Well a little girl ruined her hair with hair dye nad heat styling coz her sibling said it would make her hair move better, it did for like a month, then it fried it. She is still growing out damage.....but in the not so distant future she will have that virgin hair back and those hair dye and heat styling people will be jealous of her. The end.
Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
they had a funnier story then me, i don't really know them! :(

LHC name: ChocoholicBec

Current hair length: It's a bit hard to tell. Waist when dry and wavy, but about to the top of the actual bones of my hips (rather than just the flab on top, hah!) when wet.

Goal hair length: Wherever it decides to stop growing, I'll be happy. I'd like it to get to at least tailbone, though.

When did you start growing your hair? I began to grow it when I was twelve (at shoulder-length), but I still got monthly/bi-monthly trims. When I was fifteen I hit "can I call this BSL?" and decided to stop getting my hair cut so often, found the LHC and cone-free, and the rest - as they say - is history!

What is your average monthly growth rate? I'm not sure, I keep forgetting to measure because it's always plaited. About a centimetre a month, I think?

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Not often. I'll do S&Ds when I feel my hair needs it, and (partially to get my mum to stop nagging me) get it trimmed at a salon once a year.

What supplements do you take? Biotin and multi-vits. I eat pretty healthily (disregarding my weakness for chocolate!!), and I don't really approve of taking artificial chemicals that you can get if you just follow a healthy diet.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, but as I said, I do eat healthily.

Do you do scalp massages? When my hair is dry and down (after washing it; usually about 2-3 times a week), I might indulge in a scalp massage/scritch.

What is your favourite shampoo? At the moment, I am absolutely in love with Alchemy's Rosemary shampoo. It smells marvellous (I loooove rosemary), cleanses well without drying, and only has natural ingredients.

What is your favourite conditioner? Again Alchemy - Avocado and Calendula conditioner for dry hair. Since my hair's kind of fine, I wanted something that wouldn't weigh my hair down but would still be moisturising, and this stuff is perfect. It smells nice and feels very luxurious when it's on my hair. The one problem I have with it is that I love it so much that I do deep-conditioning treatments with it every now and then, and I run out of it quite quickly! However, I bought a 500mL bottle for my Big Overseas Choir Tour, and I still have a quarter of it left (which is pretty good, for me!)

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Alchemy yet again - Lavender and Anthyllis Leave-In Conditioner. I can only use it on the last six inches of my hair, because it's too rich for the rest of it.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I do deep-conditioning treatments by simply leaving my ordinary conditioner in for nine minutes longer than I normally would (i.e. for ten minutes) - I don't have anything special for deep treatments.

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba for my hair and face. Olive oil, but I don't use it on my hair, just on my hands and feet.

What are your favourite essential oils? I have lots, but I wouldn't use any in my hair oils.

What is your favourite product of all time? My Alchemy conditioner, I just love it. However, if we're allowed to choose things that aren't, well, products, I'd have to choose my hair-friendly hair-ties. Or my BBB. Or... well, I guess I'd have trouble deciding what three things to take on a desert island, wouldn't I? At any rate, I'd choose one of those.

What is your least favourite product of all time? I don't have one. I guess all hair products do well for at least one person, or they wouldn't be sold. However, I seriously dislike a brand at my supermarket that I bought once. I don't recall the name of the brand, but it smelled awful (I have a very strong sense of smell), made my hair feel dry, greasy, and plasticky (all at the same time!) and felt like slimy liquid plastic in my hands. I used it for about three washes before giving up in disgust and tipping it down the drain.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I never use -cones these days. I am also never going to use hair gel again, after doing ballet for seven years (age 3-10) and having to recall that helmet-head feel.

What do you like most about your hair? The colour. The shine. How soft it feels in my hands. The length.

What do you like least about your hair? The split ends and damage, especially to the last few inches of hair. I keep thinking about shaving it all off and starting over, but I don't think I ever will.

Do you colour your hair? Yes - henna.

Do you clarify? Not exactly, but once a week I wash my hair without using shampoo or conditioner.

How often do you wash your hair? Every two to three days, on average.

How long does it take to dry? It depends. As little as an hour or as long as six. If I don't do anything to dry it (e.g. holding my head upside-down in the sun), it usually takes two or three hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I prefer the way it looks when it's down, but I love having it it a plait because it keeps it neat and out of the way.

What is your favourite updo? Don't have one - I don't usually wear my hair in proper updoes.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Lots of people's. I couldn't name just one person.

Do you keep a hair journal? I used to, but not any more.

How many hairtoys do you own? A few. Lots of scrunchies and hair-ties, including some ten-year-old, non-hair-friendly ones which I don't use and should really throw out. Two hairsticks and a hairfork. A couple of hair clips.

What is your favourite hairtoy? My hair-ties and scrunchies. My wooden hairsticks with carved leaves on the end - even though I haven't managed to use them yet, I love the way they look.

Brush or comb? If I had to choose, brush.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Not when I can avoid it.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A hair clip for a party, which I ended up not using.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: All kinds! Brie, Camenbert, cheddar, Swiss, parmesan, fetta, chevre, that hard white cheese made of goats' milk that I don't remember the name of... I especially love goats'-milk cheese. I don't like blue-veined cheese though.

To be continued... (too long for one post)

Continuing...


Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I have a few.
- Once, when I was three, I decided to give myself an at-home makeover by trimming my hair. There's a photo from a year later... my fringe is still crooked, even though I'd been to the stylist to have it fixed about five times.
- I knew a girl who had strawberry-blonde, wavy hair that was so long that she could sit on it. Then I saw her again and she'd cut it right back to her shoulders. I was devastated! I said, "oh, you cut your hair," and she said, "Yes, I was getting sick of it." I remember crying into my pillow that night, even though it wasn't my own hair.
- After Year Nine school camp, Mum had to spend an hour brushing my hair to get the knots out of it. Among the many things I had stuck in it were a spider (dead), a boiled lolly (melted), some paint (dried) and a chocolate wrapper (stuck to the lolly) I think that was when I started plaiting my hair to sleep...

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Teesha's gorgeous! She has beautiful shiny hair, beautiful green-grey eyes, and is just a lovely person all-round! Plus she's an Aussie XD

LHC name: Backtonature

Current hair length: about 5 inches

Goal hair length: bsl

When did you start growing your hair? April 08

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1/4 to 1/2 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? not anymore

What supplements do you take? b12, biotin

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? drink lots of burdock tea

Do you do scalp massages? sometimes

What is your favourite shampoo? i'm still looking

What is your favourite conditioner? i'm still trying to find one

Favourite leave-in conditioner? homemade Giovanni tbsp and 12 oz of distilled water

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Giovanni Smooth Silk Deep

What are your favourite basic oils? jojoba and shea butter

What are your favourite essential oils? rosemary

What is your favourite product of all time? Now brand shea butter

What is your least favourite product of all time? anything with SLS

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Lanolin, Mineral oil, Parabens, and SLS

What do you like most about your hair? the curls

What do you like least about your hair? it can be frizzy one day and flat the next it has a mind of its own.

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? yes avc and distilled water

How often do you wash your hair? I co wash 2x a week

How long does it take to dry? with no product 5 to 10 mins, with product up to 2 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? up

What is your favourite updo? a bun

Bangs or no bangs? no bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I'm still new so I'm not sure yet

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? only about 3

What is your favourite hairtoy? don't have one yet

Brush or comb? only comb for now

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? coconut cream concentrate to try

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? organic cheedar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I let my mom "trim" my hair when I was twelve and lets just say it was WAY more than a trim, I couldn't hardy pull it into a ponytail, never again.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: she's pretty

LHC name: betsala

Current hair length: 30.5 (on me this falls somewhere between BSL and waist)

Goal hair length: classic (for now)

When did you start growing your hair? four years-ish

What is your average monthly growth rate? .5 inch last month

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? i last trimmed it two months ago, but i think i will let it go for a while

What supplements do you take? one-a-day vitamin, flax oil, biotin

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? see above

Do you do scalp massages? only for fun

What is your favourite shampoo? suave clarifying

What is your favourite conditioner? mane and tail

Favourite leave-in conditioner? none at the moment

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? none at the moment

What are your favourite basic oils? jojba (that's my first so far, but i do like it)

What are your favourite essential oils? i don't know

What is your favourite product of all time? haven't found it yet

What is your least favourite product of all time? loreal vive- dried me out, it was just wrong for me

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) i don't think that i would ever use a chemical dye. i like my natural color and i would be afraid of messing it up.

What do you like most about your hair? the color- i'm a natural redhead. my hair has a wide range of variety in its color - dark brown, auburn, red, strawberry and blonde, and even some white!

What do you like least about your hair? i feel like it is thin and stringy.

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? with shampoo

How often do you wash your hair? twice per week

How long does it take to dry? two to three hours, if i have the patience to leave it down

Do you prefer you hair up or down? in my mind i prefer my hair down, but in reality i think it looks better up.

What is your favourite updo? in terms of updos i can do i guess two fishbone braids wrapped around my head, but i would love to do a rope braid bun, a gibson tuck, so many styles that i have seen here.

Bangs or no bangs? i have cut bangs so many times and always regretted it!

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? too many people to list

Do you keep a hair journal? not yet, but i plan on starting.

How many hairtoys do you own? 4 (not including plastic clips)

What is your favourite hairtoy? my new ficarre, but for years it was my wooden four-pronged comb.

Brush or comb? comb since i joined lhc. before then i was a violent brush weilder.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? nope

Do you make/sell any hair care products? nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? ficarre

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: haloumi

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: braid in a dirty diaper. the end. yuck.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: ChocoholicBec is interested in chocolate, drawing, reading, history and watching dr.who (among other things) - she obviously has excellent taste!

LHC name: Cinnamon Locks

Current hair length: 27 Inches.

Goal hair length: 45 Inches or longer, depends on terminal length.

When did you start growing your hair? since birth. last cut was July 2007, have not cut my hair ever since. although due to knots there has been some breakage leaving some layers.

What is your average monthly growth rate? about half an inch since last cut.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? used to trim every 3 months, but have not trimmed since July 2007.

What supplements do you take? started taking hair vits. in May.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? none

Do you do scalp massages? just brusing with BBB twice a day.

What is your favourite shampoo? Suave Aloe and Waterlilly.

What is your favourite conditioner? Love Suave's Coconut condish and also love Suave's Proffesionals humectant condish. both are great.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I use a mix of aloe vera gel, suave coconut condish, jazmine EO and water as leave in.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Snowy's SMT and Loreal's Deep moisture treatment.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut and sweet almond oil, besides EVOO.

What are your favourite essential oils? Jojoba, Almond and Coconut.

What is your favourite product of all time? IC olive oil treatment oil.

What is your least favourite product of all time? An italian treatment condish that caused snarls so bad i had to rip the knots out.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Honey, egg.

What do you like most about your hair? The color burnished copper.

What do you like least about your hair? How fine it is, i would like my hair to be thicker and curlier.

Do you colour your hair? sometimes with henna.

Do you clarify? every month.

How often do you wash your hair? between once a week and twice a month.

How long does it take to dry? about 45 minutes to an hour. depending on weather.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? right now in a braid, but i would like to be able to wear it down often if it was not so flyaway and sensitive.

What is your favourite updo? braid and usual knot.

Bangs or no bangs? growing out bangs from 4 years ago.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Lady Godiva, Isilme, Daydreamer, Tres sleek, redcelticcurls, Flaxen, Dancing Barefoot, Angelic, Nightshade, Amoretti.

Do you keep a hair journal? yes.

How many hairtoys do you own? 7

What is your favourite hairtoy? black hairsticks

Brush or comb? brush when dry, comb when wet to undo knots.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? no.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? suave's proffesionals humectant condish.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: cheddar

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: none i can remember right now.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Chocoholic is cool.

LHC name: FlowerHair

Current hair length: Hip length.

Goal hair length: My ultimate goal is Classic Length, but the first goal is Tailbone...

When did you start growing your hair? Maybe 7-8 years ago.

What is your average monthly growth rate? It grows very slowly. I don't even measure every month.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Maybe once or twice a year.

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, but I do eat 500 grammes fruit and vegetables daily and a balanced healthy diet.

Do you do scalp massages? I ought to do them more, but it only happens once in a while.

What is your favourite shampoo? I'l use any moisturizing shampoo, but I mostly conditioner wash.

What is your favourite conditioner? Right now, Sunsilk.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use a leave-in conditioner, but I use a hair cream called Africa's Best Carrot Oil Cream. I put it in my hair after I have rinsed out the conditioner.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I don't deep condition... :o

What are your favourite basic oils? I'll use olive oil, jojoba oil once in a while.

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't use essential oils.

What is your favourite product of all time? Any type of moisturizing conditioner! If worst came to worst, that's all I really need...

What is your least favourite product of all time? A product for black hair called Pink Oil.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Not really...

What do you like most about your hair? The length and thickness, the texture. :)

What do you like least about your hair? Nothing, anymore.

Do you colour your hair? Yes, I have lots of gray, so I use a semi-permanent color once every 2 months (only the new growth).

Do you clarify? No.

How often do you wash your hair? Twice a week, approximately.

How long does it take to dry? Hours! It can take up to 12 hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down, but I try to wear it up sometimes for the health of my hair.

What is your favourite updo? A simple twist/bun like the one in my avatar.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs for extra-curly hair :D

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I haven't been here long enough to see everyone's hair...

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? Many!! But I mostly only use a regular ponytail holder.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Pony tail holder, hair combs.

Brush or comb? None! I only finger comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Never.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? mmm....conditioner! :D

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif Swedish Västerbotten

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My hair was on fire once when I was a child :D I leaned over a candle, but luckily my father saw it and ran with me to the bathroom and put out the fire. LOL I had a "crater" in my little fro for a while.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I love the spice Cinnamon. That's a nice name!

LHC name: Sarahmoon

Current hair length: Hip +

Goal hair length: Classic

When did you start growing your hair? I am not sure :?

What is your average monthly growth rate? No idea!

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Currently not. I should go to the hairdresser some time again (yes, already saying that for several months now)

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? When I wash my hair I guess.

What is your favourite shampoo? I am quite satisfied with andrélon

What is your favourite conditioner? Neobio fruit conditioner seems to work well.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use that.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Does eggs count?

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba. But I never tried coconut.

What are your favourite essential oils? I like orange, pine and lavender for the smell.

What is your favourite product of all time? Jojoba oil and vinegar. I like it when you see the difference after the first use already.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Neobio shampoo. My hair was still greasy after use :(

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Bleaching products :shudder:

What do you like most about your hair? The length, and colour depending on my mood, and it detangles quite easily.

What do you like least about your hair? It only needs a little wind to look like I didn't comb it.

Do you colour your hair? No

Do you clarify? No

How often do you wash your hair? About twice a week.

How long does it take to dry? About 3 - 4 hours. Often longer because I have to braid or bun it to go out.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I like the variation.

What is your favourite updo? Currently rope braid bun.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs. Needs to be cut too often.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Eresh's among many others.

Do you keep a hair journal? I try, but I forget to write

How many hairtoys do you own? Not so much (and don't feel like counting)

What is your favourite hairtoy? Some beak clip and just normal hair elastics/ties/whatever they're called in English

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Noooo :tmi:

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Eggs :lol:

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Cheese is :puke: in my opinion. I like it best when others are eating the kind that doesn't smell so strong.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Ehm... can't think of anything now :shrug:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I love your hair colour!

LHC name: Lillian

Current hair length: 44 inches

Goal hair length: Classic was my original goal, now I am 2 inches past and I'm not sure where I am going! Just longer, I guess...

When did you start growing your hair? April 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate? Half-an-inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Yes, I self-trim once a month

What supplements do you take? None for my hair

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? Not really, but I do run my fingers over my scalp at the end of the day when I take down my updo

What is your favourite shampoo? Klorane Gentle Oat Milk shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner? Biolage Conditioning Balm

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use a leave-in conditioner

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Heavy oiling with coconut oil once a week

What are your favourite basic oils? Unrefined coconut oil

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't really use any for my hair, but I like the smell of Jasmine, and occasionally I use Lavender in my mister

What is your favourite product of all time? Unrefined coconut oil

What is your least favourite product of all time? I haven't had any product-related hair disasters as such, so I don't really have an answer for this

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Harsh sulfates, silicones, dye, heat, all the usual suspects...

What do you like most about your hair? The shine and colour

What do you like least about your hair? It's very fine, and needs very gentle care

Do you colour your hair? No

Do you clarify? Not as such, but I wash with SLES shampoo twice a week, so I don't need to

How often do you wash your hair? 3 times a week (2 shampoo and conditioner, 1 CO)

How long does it take to dry? All night (I wash in the evening), plus a bit of the morning

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I think I look better with it down, but I prefer it up

What is your favourite updo? A cinabun with my 60th Street 3 prong fork

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Lots of people here are an inspiration to me to keep taking care of, and appreciating, my own hair

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes

How many hairtoys do you own? 15 :roll:

What is your favourite hairtoy? 60th Street 3 prong Aqua hairfork

Brush or comb? Kent 10T comb, with occaisional BBBing

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? 5 inch Quattro Starlights

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Comte

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I don't have one :o

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Hair twin!:D

LHC name: Winter

Current hair length: 43-44 inches, haven't measured in a while.

Goal hair length: Knee, but when (if?) I get there you never know what happens..

When did you start growing your hair? I have always wanted to have long hair, but it was when I joined LHC that I really started putting some effort in to it.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Half-an-inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Every six months, 1-2 inches to fatten up my ends.

What supplements do you take? A hair vitaming with lots of silica and Biotin, and also a mulit-vitamin for vegetarians. I plan on trying MSM and kelp as well.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, but I try to eat healthy.

Do you do scalp massages? Not in the sense, but I like to rub my scalp a few times a day.

What is your favourite shampoo? LUSH Squeaky green

What is your favourite conditioner? TIGI Moisture Maniac

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I use my regular cond as a leave-in as well.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I only use my cond, since my hair don't like oil anymore.

What are your favourite basic oils? I used to use cocnut and jojoba, but my hair gets crunchy from them now.

What are your favourite essential oils? I don't use EO.

What is your favourite product of all time? Moisture Maniac. My hair LOVES it.

What is your least favourite product of all time? I tried natural washing once, made me shed.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Cones, and SLS.

What do you like most about your hair? The shine and colour.

What do you like least about your hair? It's so thin! I have thick hair-envy.

Do you colour your hair? Yes, I henna.

Do you clarify? No, but my 'poo contains SCS so I don't really need to.

How often do you wash your hair? Once a week with 'poo and cond. Sometimes I WO in between.

How long does it take to dry? A few hours, I haven't really kept track.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? I looks nicer down, but I keep it up tp keep out of the way.

What is your favourite updo? Figure 8 held with a Ficcare.

Bangs or no bangs? My bangs are shorter than the rest, but not much.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I have many people here that inspire me.

Do you keep a hair journal? Yes

How many hairtoys do you own? About ten, plus some that I can't find anymore.

What is your favourite hairtoy? I mostly use my Ficcares because they are easy to use, but I love my butterfly stick the most, I guess.

Brush or comb? Comd, with a smooth horn comb.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Never.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Butterfly stick.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Halloumi.

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Have none, sorry.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I wish I had your thickness.

LHC name: KittyCat

Current hair length:Between shoulders and APL

Goal hair length:BrastrapLength

When did you start growing your hair? October 2004

What is your average monthly growth rate?My hair grows slowly

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?Only S&D ...sometimes

What supplements do you take?None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No, but I try to eat lots of vegetables.

Do you do scalp massages? No.

What is your favourite shampoo? Lavera Almond shampoo

What is your favourite conditioner?The Body Shop conditioner

Favourite leave-in conditioner?I don't use leave ins

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?I have none.

What are your favourite basic oils?Almond oil

What are your favourite essential oils? Lavender, Rose

What is your favourite product of all time?Conditioner

What is your least favourite product of all time?Mousse

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I don't like paraffinum liquidum.

What do you like most about your hair?The structure

What do you like least about your hair?Sometimes the shrinkage, but I have my methods.

Do you colour your hair? I sometimes henna

Do you clarify?Never

How often do you wash your hair?I shampoo once or twice a week. I co every second or third day

How long does it take to dry? 1 hour

Do you prefer you hair up or down?Down

What is your favourite updo?A Bun

Bangs or no bangs?I have them and I like 'em.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I love Midnitecurls hair.

Do you keep a hair journal?Yes

How many hairtoys do you own?A ficcare, a hairfork, hair sticks,clips

What is your favourite hairtoy?Clip

Brush or comb?Wide-toothed-comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?I flatiron about once or twice a year. Sometimes I diffuse.

Do you make/sell any hair care products?No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?Herbal Essences conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Gorgonzola, Mozarella

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
Winter, your hair is soo shiny in your avatar.

LHC name: talula_fairie

Current hair length: 3 inches

Goal hair length: waist (about 30 inches)

When did you start growing your hair? Well, it's sort of been a project to stop coloring it. So I had to keep cutting it until all the dyed stuff was cut off. I started this in November.

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1/2" or more

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? every 5-8 weeks

What supplements do you take? none atm

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? no

What is your favourite shampoo? Dr. Hauschka (for normal hair)

What is your favourite conditioner? Dr. Hauschka

Favourite leave-in conditioner? EO Products Lavender Conditioner

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? I don't deep condition at this length

What are your favourite basic oils? I don't use oils on my hair (yet...)

What are your favourite essential oils? Lavender, Patchouli, Tea Tree Oil, Ylang Ylang, Sweet Orange. Though I probably would not use Tea Tree on my hair.

What is your favourite product of all time? Dr. Hauschka Macadamia and Orange shampoo.

What is your least favourite product of all time? anything Herbal Essences

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) My hair does NOT like silicone. At all.

What do you like most about your hair? Very thick, lots of body.

What do you like least about your hair? That it takes forever to dry when it's long and feels really heavy/hurts my scalp when it's long and I'm wearing it up.

Do you colour your hair? Not anymore.

Do you clarify? No.

How often do you wash your hair? Daily.

How long does it take to dry? about a half hour (though it's more like 6+ hours when it's long)

Do you prefer you hair up or down? down

What is your favourite updo? French twist or bun.

Bangs or no bangs? Either. I have bangs atm, but I've been sweeping them to the side lately.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Ladystar. She has similar hair to mine and hers looks awesome.

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? Uh, I have a brush. And a blowdryer. And a clip leftover from when it was long. And like, one thing of styling wax.

What is your favourite hairtoy? I don't really have a favorite.

Brush or comb? Brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Yes, I blow dry. I'm trying to stop!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Shampoo.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Brie

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I think the most shocking was when I dyed it black and tried to go blonde from there....

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I like her funny icon.

I am bored, and procrastinating, so I will go for it!

LHC name: Saoirse, Irish Gaelic, pronounced "Seer-sha," meaning freedom.

Current hair length: Mid-thigh. Approximately 50".

Goal hair length: Classic :bigeyes:. But it would seem that I am pretty close to having knee-length hair.

When did you start growing your hair? Birth?
I have always had some kind of semi-conscious inclination toward long hair and I decided to stop cutting it circa 2002, when it was around shoulder-length. (I was also a bit shorter then...) In 2005, it was nearly hip-length, but my policy of neglect had left it... neglected. My hair capabilities were limited to a basic braid and a messy updo, I owned no special tools for it, and I felt helplessly confronted by what was quickly demanding some special attention. So I spent a few afternoons googling long hair and eventually ended up at LHC -- which is how I started cultivating hair consciousness :wink:.

What is your average monthly growth rate? About half an inch; more in the springtime.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I trim my hair maybe twice or thrice a year.

What supplements do you take? None.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Tunnock's caramel wafers, endlessly quantities of tea, miso soup, seafood, organic cheese, strawberries, plums, bubble tea, spinach, SUSHI, ginger, frozen green grapes, angelhair pasta ... My hair likes all of the above. :D

Do you do scalp massages? Absentmindedly, for pleasure.

What is your favourite shampoo? I've used Burt's Bees Grapefruit & Sugarbeet for the last 8 months and it works pretty well! I am not very into product experimentation, though.

What is your favourite conditioner? Beauty Without Cruelty daily conditioner smells very nice, but again, I am not that into products.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don't have one.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT!

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba, definitely.

What are your favourite essential oils? For hair? Rose...

What is your favourite product of all time? Eh.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Eh.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) I don't use cones ... um, I don't remember why I don't use cones. I don't remember the last time I used them. I pretty much buy all my hair products at natural health food stores, because I enjoy them more and it is a habit I have gotten into.

What do you like most about your hair? A lot. I like how it smells... that's probably my favourite thing about it. I like its softness, its shine, its length, its ability to grow pretty steadily no matter how much or how little attention I pay to it. I like its natural variations in colour.

What do you like least about your hair? I don't like finding shed hairs everywhere! A little extra thickness would be nice but I'm okay with what I have now. Sometimes this length is too extreme and I wish it were shorter.

Do you colour your hair? I henna'd once, a few years ago. But not since then.

Do you clarify? No, I am lazy.

How often do you wash your hair? About every four days.

How long does it take to dry? I shower at night and it is usually dry upon waking.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Obviously it is most beautiful down. However, wearing it that way sometimes becomes an extreme sport. I appreciate the practicality of updos.

What is your favourite updo? I wear a log roll most often. I wear something that shortens the length to about hip pretty frequently, too.

Bangs or no bangs? Fringe! Long.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? My hair is more into being itself.

Do you keep a hair journal? I used to.

How many hairtoys do you own? Too many, but at the same time, not enough.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Ficcares are great. Also, a Baerreis Plain and Simple fork which has gotten smoother, suppler and lovelier with years of use.

Brush or comb? Comb -- horn, retrieved from Tibet by close friend.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Shampoo and conditioner, five months ago!

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif One can't choose favourites :D

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My hair was recently an accessory to the age-old university prank, involving students, lots of alcohol and tragedy: someone had fallen asleep at the table, so naturally, er, shaving foam just ended up on his hand and the tassel of my braid just happened to become intimately acquainted with his face -- WHOOPS! :bigeyes:

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: Cool camera. :wink:

LHC name: Garnet66

Current hair length: Only 2 inches. I recently hacked off what little I had.

Goal hair length: 26 inches, BSL on me.

When did you start growing your hair? Three years ago with no success, yet.

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1/4 inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Don't trim. Just major haircuts.

What supplements do you take? MSM, Biotin, One a day, Evening Primrose Oil, Flaxseed Oil.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Just a 15g protein shake daily. and I try to eat a banana daily too.

Do you do scalp massages? No

What is your favourite shampoo? Anything that smells good.

What is your favourite conditioner? Same as above

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don't use one

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT

What are your favourite basic oils? EVOO

What are your favourite essential oils? Don't have one right now.

What is your favourite product of all time? SMT

What is your least favourite product of all time? Pantene

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) No

What do you like most about your hair? The shine

What do you like least about your hair? the shortness

Do you colour your hair? I henna occasionaly

Do you clarify? No, but I should

How often do you wash your hair? Every other day

How long does it take to dry? Two hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up

What is your favourite updo? Figure 8

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Spidermom's

Do you keep a hair journal? No, but I post in my blog once in a while.

How many hairtoys do you own? Not many. What I do have are things I hope to wear in the future.

What is your favourite hairtoy? This is gonna be totally silly but my fave is my sock bun insert. I can't wait to do a sock bun again.

Brush or comb? Brush. I hope to get a Denman eventually.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I sometimes make crocheted scrunchies.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Five headbands, on Monday.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Provolone

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: None

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I love the siggy pic

LHC name: cassie_g

Current hair length: 36” maybe a smidge past that. Hip length.

Goal hair length: longer. Knee would be nice but seeing what terminal is sounds fun too.

When did you start growing your hair? June 9, 2004 – that was the last hair cut I go and decided that I was going to grow it out.

What is your average monthly growth rate? About 0.6”

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Never

What supplements do you take? I don’t take any.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Nope

Do you do scalp massages? Nope

What is your favourite shampoo? Dove Moisturizing what ever the rest of the name is.

What is your favourite conditioner? Dove Moisturizing what ever the rest of the name is.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don’t use one.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Don’t have one.

What are your favourite basic oils? Don’t use any.

What are your favourite essential oils? Don’t use any.

What is your favourite product of all time? Shampoo?? I don’t really have a favorite product.

What is your least favourite product of all time? Again don’t have one.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Perm solution

What do you like most about your hair? It’s long enough to be doing some fun hair dos.

What do you like least about your hair? It’s not long enough to do some of the fun hair dos.

Do you colour your hair? Not recently

Do you clarify? Nope

How often do you wash your hair? Once a week.

How long does it take to dry? Anywhere from 6 hours to 2 days.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up.

What is your favourite updo? The Chinese bun.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Dianyla, Countess DeJager, Wonderlywroughte, Igor

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? Not nearly enough

What is your favourite hairtoy? A ponytail holder

Brush or comb? Both

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope

Do you make/sell any hair care products? nope

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Deepfried

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I don’t have one.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I love your hair color Garnet.

I want to answer this and then compare it to the old one or ones I've done here before. For curiousity sake.


LHC name: LilyMunster

Current hair length: 36

Goal hair length: floor

When did you start growing your hair? w proper care: Jan 06

What is your average monthly growth rate? half inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? just racers, once or twice a year

What supplements do you take? GNC, biotin, msm, silica, panothic acid

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? soy powder

Do you do scalp massages? no

What is your favourite shampoo? Aubrey Organic

What is your favourite conditioner? Elusense

Favourite leave-in conditioner? anything JessiCurl

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Ojon RT

What are your favourite basic oils? coconut, shea, jojoba, monoi

What are your favourite essential oils? rosewood, clarysage, lemongrass

What is your favourite product of all time? Too Shea

What is your least favourite product of all time? suave

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats) food

What do you like most about your hair? thick and soft

What do you like least about your hair? slow growth, taper

Do you colour your hair? no

Do you clarify? yes

How often do you wash your hair? every 3rd day, daily if hot weather

How long does it take to dry? 12 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? both

What is your favourite updo? french twist

Bangs or no bangs? no

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? the best mine can be

Do you keep a hair journal? yes

How many hairtoys do you own? over Alot

What is your favourite hairtoy? ficcare max Large

Brush or comb? horn comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? for funerals

Do you make/sell any hair care products? make shea/coconut whip

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? mapleTwist hair stix

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: brie

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My auntie Olivia has hair to the floor which I have always loved. Same texture.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: pretty name
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LHC name: Alethia

Current hair length: 43 inches

Goal hair length: Terminal - getting there soon I think

When did you start growing your hair? Had it long for ages, due to laziness, but finding LHC made me appreciate my long hair more, and view it as something special.

What is your average monthly growth rate? 1/2", though this is more obvious in the postnatal mantle growing since I had my son 4 years ago. Some of it is past my shoulders, but there's a shorter "layer" which is stuff growing in since vicious combings after my DD brought nits home......

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? About once a year, some S&D between

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no

Do you do scalp massages? no

What is your favourite shampoo? Revlon Flex, but I have to change after using one bottle because it ceases to have a thickening effect after a while

What is your favourite conditioner? Don't have one. I chop and change, and sometimes just do ACV with light oiling

Favourite leave-in conditioner? None

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Rarely use, and if I did, I would make one up, probably homemade mayo based. Hair likes protein.

What are your favourite basic oils? Coconut for light use, jojoba for heavier treatment

What are your favourite essential oils? Lavender, Mandarin, Tea Tree Oil, sandalwood, geranium, clary sage.

What is your favourite product of all time? Don't have one

What is your least favourite product of all time? Garnier Fructis conditioner for dry hair left my hair feeling really weird - caked and plasticky. Yuck!

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? Peroxide, or organophosphate-based headlice treatments

What do you like most about your hair? It's long and dries quickly in warm weather

What do you like least about your hair? That it's so thin. I would love to have more volume

Do you colour your hair? Recently tried henndigo, but only to see if I could get a realistic shade with it for my mum. It turned out really well, but I'm not sure I'll repeat it. It's close to my own colour at the roots, so it'll look OK growing out, especially when it starts to fade.

Do you clarify? Only did this before my henndigo treatment, but my hair's been a lot shinier since. Think I may do this once a month or two.

How often do you wash your hair? Once a week

How long does it take to dry? Mostly dry by morning - I wash my hair at night and spread it over a towel on my pillow

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Looks cool when it's down, but more practical when up because of work and kids

What is your favourite updo? Infinity bun at the mo

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I love Dianyla's hair, but it's never going to happen in this lifetime, LOL!

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? 8 hairsticks, bobby pins, updo pins, chignon pins, claw clips, ponytail flip thingy, thing with two combs and three scrunchies threaded between them, hair scroos, various cute hair clips with wooden parrots, fish, and one with a straw boater hat on. There are more, but I can't remember them all. I have amassed these since my teens, so I'm not really a "Hairtoy ho'"

What is your favourite hairtoy? Hairsticks!! All the way.

Brush or comb? I love to brush my hair, but I am trying to stick to wide toothed combing at the moment because I shed less then.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? I maybe blow dry about once or twice a year. If I need curl, I do it with rags or curlers and styling spray.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I made my own shampoo bar, and will make deep conditioning treatments when I need them

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Luscious Long conditioner

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Capricorn - like brie but made from goat's milk. Yum!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I had waist length hair at 16, and went to a hairdresser. I was the only customer there, and she had all these trainees round her. She cut my hair just below the shoulders at the back, when I'd told her I only wanted a trim. She then cut two chunky bits at the sides at about cheek length. Then she permed it and it was ghastly. I cried so hard when I got home. I've been a bit hairdresser shy since, but I know they're not all like that.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I like that her aspirations are about herself, not pie in the sky like mine. :)

LHC name: daydreamer

Current hair length: Bottom of bra strap

Goal hair length: Tailbone or possibly classic... we'll see when I get there

When did you start growing your hair? Consciously about 10 months ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? About a half-inch

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Not really... I'm trying to at least get to waist first before I do any evening up. I would like an even hemline.

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? Once in awhile, my hair gets greasy very fast if I mess with my scalp or brush too much.

What is your favourite shampoo? At the moment it's Nature's Gate Awapuhii shampoo. Conewise, it would be John Frieda Brilliant Brunette.

What is your favourite conditioner? I like Nature's Gate Awapuhii and VO5 Tea Therapy Chamomile.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don't use it, too heavy for me.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Snowy's Moisture Treatment does wonders!

What are your favourite basic oils? My hair does not like oils, but it does like shea butter on the ends.

What are your favourite essential oils? Lavender, Rose, Sandalwood

What is your favourite product of all time? I don't know that I have one. Haven't found anything that stellar yet. :)

What is your least favourite product of all time? Aussie Mega products -- turns my hair to brittle straw! And Garnier Fructis, which makes it a huge, waxy greasy mess.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Bleach

What do you like most about your hair? I like its silky smooth texture and that it is shiny.

What do you like least about your hair? It is very fine, so looks thin.

Do you colour your hair? I used to quite often, but I don't anymore and don't want to in the future.

Do you clarify? Yes, sometimes with VO5 Kiwi & Lime clarifying shampoo/conditioner

How often do you wash your hair? Every day. Wish I didn't have to but I have had no luck trying to get it to go longer without being intolerably greasy and scalp nastiness.

How long does it take to dry? About 2 hours.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Both :)

What is your favourite updo? I like wearing a single braid over the shoulder most days. I also really like infinity buns.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs -- had them my entire childhood and I think they look funky on me.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Hard to choose! ;) I sure envy those glorious, giant shiny buns like harpgal's though!

Do you keep a hair journal? I did at the old LHC but it's missing now.... trying to start over with a blog.

How many hairtoys do you own? I have a lot of stuff from before I learned what was good for hair... so really not all that many now that are hair safe. Just nylon elastics, some sticks, forks, and barrettes.

What is your favourite hairtoy? A hair stick!! I never used them or really knew about them before LHC, but they rock.

Brush or comb? Mostly combs; I have three horn combs in varying degrees of wide/fine tooth. Also I have a boar bristle brush that I use sometimes on the length. Or on my cat. ;)

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Nope, not anymore. I've banished them!

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Probably Nature's Gate Aloe conditioner.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? I don't eat cheese, I'm allergic. How about some nutritional yeast instead!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: When I was in my teens I once tried to highlight my own hair. It came with a little brush rather than a cap with hooks, so I was supposed to paint it on. Well, it turned out like leopard spots!! It was so awful I had to go to the store the same night and get super blonde dye to hide the mess. I still have a little cartoon I drew of the incident at the time, heheh.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: A very pretty username, I wonder if it is her real name or what it means!

LHC name: Isilya

Current hair length: 30.5 in

Goal hair length: 39 in (TBL)

When did you start growing your hair? 2 and a half years ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? 0.6 in, I think

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? Every 4 to 6 months I get a 0.5 - 1 in trim

What supplements do you take? None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? No

Do you do scalp massages? Only in the shower

What is your favourite shampoo? Ultra Doux with chamomile and flower honey for blonde hair

What is your favourite conditioner? UD with chamomile and flower honey for blonde hair

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I don’t use any

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT

What are your favourite basic oils? Shea and EVOO

What are your favourite essential oils? I don’t use any

What is your favourite product of all time? UD hair mask with nut oil and peach leaves

What is your least favourite product of all time? No idea

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Fruit and eggs

What do you like most about your hair? The colour

What do you like least about your hair? It takes ages to dry when I damp bun it

Do you colour your hair? No

Do you clarify? Yes, whenever my hair needs it

How often do you wash your hair? I CWC twice a week

How long does it take to dry? 3 to 4 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Up, it gets in my face when it’s down

What is your favourite updo? Woven bun

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Any LHC-er with healthy, shiny and soft hair

Do you keep a hair journal? No

How many hairtoys do you own? 25

What is your favourite hairtoy? A hairfork

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? No

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A pair of purple hairsticks

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? I don’t like cheese

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: My former pet (chipmunk) was once stuffing my hair (still attached to my head) in her mouth, so she could carry it to her cage and make a nest out of it

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I really like your profile pic (is it Alice in Wonderland?)

ETA: uhum, I see you have a new profile pic now :) (I filled this in yesterday and copied it here)

LHC name: LadyStar

Current hair length: A little below BSL (26")

Goal hair length: 36" (Classic)

When did you start growing your hair? About 1yr and a half

What is your average monthly growth rate? Not really sure

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? 3 to 6 months I try to go longer

What supplements do you take? Shen Min

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Lots of protein

Do you do scalp massages? Yes when I remember

What is your favorite shampoo? Oil Therapy

What is your favorite conditioner? Matrix "Sleek look"

Favorite leave-in conditioner? Coconut Oil

Favorite deep conditioner or treatment? Coconut Milk

What are your favorite basic oils? Coconut Oil, Almond Oil

What are your favorite essential oils? ???

What is your favorite product of all time? Can I say Coconut oil again? lol

What is your least favorite product of all time? Anything with Mineral oil in it

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
Garlic

What do you like most about your hair? The thickness

What do you like least about your hair? Sometimes the waves

Do you color your hair? I use to growing it out

Do you clarify? Sometimes rarely

How often do you wash your hair? Once a wk, at times twice

How long does it take to dry? About 3 to 4 hours

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Depends on what I am doing and were i am at

What is your favorite up do? Braided Bun

Bangs or no bangs? No Bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? Aisha

Do you keep a hair journal? I try to

How many hair toys do you own? About 10

What is your favorite hair toy? A Clip

Brush or comb? Comb

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blow dryer etc? Not any more

Do you make/sell any hair care products? Yes Henna on EBay

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? A hair band for a wedding

What’s your favorite kind of cheese? Any I lovvvveeee Cheese

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Cant think of any right now. lol
Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I love her hair and up dos.

LHC name: happylynngilmer

Current hair length: 30in

Goal hair length: 35in

When did you start growing your hair? Pretty much since sophomore year in high school, but I cut it back to BLS last July, and since have been growing to Tailbone.

What is your average monthly growth rate? Nearly an inch currently.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? I Search & Destroy about once a month, and every 6 months get a trim.

What supplements do you take? Daily I take 3 Gummy Bear Vitamins, Biotin, Vit C, Iron, Calcium/Mag/Zinc.

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? I eat pretty healthy in general, nothing for hair specifically.

Do you do scalp massages? Yep-everytime I use my Apple Cider Yarrow Sage rinse, which is every wash.

What is your favourite shampoo? Nexxus Therappe

What is your favourite conditioner? Healthy Sexy Hair Pumpken Masque. (I use this as a conditioner)

Favourite leave-in conditioner? I use shea butter as a leave-in.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? SMT

What are your favourite basic oils? Jojoba, sometimes coconut.

What are your favourite essential oils? Clary Sage

What is your favourite product of all time? Healthy Sexy Hair Pumpken Masque

What is your least favourite product of all time? Head and Shoulders.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) beer, mayonaise or eggs

What do you like most about your hair? The chocolate color, hence her name, Seaclaid.

What do you like least about your hair? The grays growing in like to poke straight up!

Do you colour your hair? Not anymore.

Do you clarify? I use sulfates, so I guess.

How often do you wash your hair? I S&C twice a week.

How long does it take to dry? Air dried-4 hours. In a bun or braid, all stinking night.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Both, but updos look more professional so I wear them a lot at work, and seaclaid is down other times.

What is your favourite updo? Celtic knot.

Bangs or no bangs? I'm a banger again! WoOt!

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I can't decide!

Do you keep a hair journal? Yep

How many hairtoys do you own? I counted the other day and can't remember. About 10.

What is your favourite hairtoy? Small flexi8

Brush or comb? Both.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? RARELY, but I do own a hot iron.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? I make them for myself, yes. Never considered selling my hair rinse or leave-in…*gets idea*

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? More yarrow hydrolate

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Colby Jack!

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: I don't think I do, honestly.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: You make me want to Henna!

LHC name: eternallyverdan

Current hair length: Just short of classic.

Goal hair length: Knee length.

When did you start growing your hair? I've never actually cut it.

What is your average monthly growth rate? I've no idea, but it's been growing more quickly now that I use a water softener.

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? No.

What supplements do you take? Nothing, I've always thought supplements were a little scary (no offense to those who use them).

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? Not for my hair in particular, but I'm a vegetarian.

Do you do scalp massages? No.

What is your favourite shampoo? John Frieda's Brillante Brunette.

What is your favourite conditioner? Rene Furterer Karite'.

Favourite leave-in conditioner? Don't use one.

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment? Don't use those either.

What are your favourite basic oils? Or these.

What are your favourite essential oils? Or these.

What is your favourite product of all time? My Rene Furterer conditioner-- it leaves my hair softer and shinier than anything else!

What is your least favourite product of all time? Pantene-- your hair looks great for a few months and then turns to crap. I think it took me almost 2 months to get all of the crap out of my hair.

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc) Not really.

What do you like most about your hair? The texture, because it's nice and wavy and thick

What do you like least about your hair? It's prone to flyaways, and I look like I'm going gray.

Do you colour your hair? No.

Do you clarify? Yes, about once a month.

How often do you wash your hair? Every 3 days or so.

How long does it take to dry? About 2 hours in the sun, all night if I was right before bed.

Do you prefer you hair up or down? Down, if I don't have to do anything too physical. I've had my long hair for such a long time that it's natural to always have it floating around!

What is your favourite updo? French Twist.

Bangs or no bangs? No bangs.

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to? I don't know yet, I haven't been here for very long, but everyone here has gorgeous hair!

Do you keep a hair journal? No. What do you put in a hair journal anyway?

How many hairtoys do you own? I don't really have anything too fun except...

What is your favourite hairtoy? My short bobbed wig! It's hilarious when I'm around people who have never seen me with short hair!

Brush or comb? Brush: A Scunci All-natural boar bristle/nylon mix.

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? Only for very special occasions (1-2 times a year).

Do you make/sell any hair care products? No.

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? Jojoba oil, just to try something new.

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? Probably Comte, though I won't turn down a good Pont-Eveque if it's offered

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: You would think that after 23 years of long hair I'd have a really good story, but I don't really have anything exciting.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: That's an absolutely lovely dress that you're wearing in your sig-pic.

LHC name: Florida Mom

Current hair length: past BSL 26 1/4"

Goal hair length: terminal

When did you start growing your hair? About two years ago

What is your average monthly growth rate? IDK

Do you trim your hair, if so how often? once a year + S&D

What supplements do you take? none

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc? no, should I be?

Do you do scalp massages? no

What is your favorite shampoo?

What is your favorite conditioner?

Favorite leave-in conditioner?

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?

What are your favourite basic oils?

What are your favourite essential oils?

What is your favourite product of all time?

What is your least favourite product of all time?

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)

What do you like most about your hair? the waves and thickness

What do you like least about your hair? messiness/ frizzies

Do you color your hair? yes, but now it is matched to natural and will continue to go natural

Do you clarify? no - not sure what that is - the silly newbie that I am

How often do you wash your hair? shampoo, once a week, condition 3X week

How long does it take to dry? few hours - I damp bun so not really sure

Do you prefer you hair up or down? up

What is your favourite updo? braided double bun with braids on sides

Bangs or no bangs? yes bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?

Do you keep a hair journal? no

How many hairtoys do you own? one pair of hair sticks, and scrunchies and bobby pins

What is your favourite hairtoy? sticks

Brush or comb? brush

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc? blowdry bangs for literally 5 seconds.

Do you make/sell any hair care products? no

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought? my hair sticks

What’s your favourite kind of cheese? :wink: LOL brie

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one: Back in the 80s I had my hair permed.... it burned and I told the hairdresser where, several times, crying from pain. I was a teenager; she didnt believe me. When she was done I lost a two inch patch at the top of my head.

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: beautiful hair and cool username!

LHC name:
Saranne772
Current hair length:
38 Inches
Goal hair length:
50 Inches (KNEE)
When did you start growing your hair?
When I was 9- my mother chopped it back to APL
What is your average monthly growth rate?
currently 1 inch
Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
I dont trim currently
What supplements do you take?
Biotin, hair vit, mangenese and something else
Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
Not currently
Do you do scalp massages?
When I remember;)
What is your favourite shampoo?
Looking for a good one currently
What is your favourite conditioner?
See above
Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Dont like leave-in
Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
Looing for one
What are your favourite basic oils?
Coconut
What are your favourite essential oils?
Lavender
What is your favourite product of all time?
Dont have one
What is your least favourite product of all time?
Most all
Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
Cones when I find a conefree condish
What do you like most about your hair?
Thickness
What do you like least about your hair?
Thickness
Do you colour your hair?
No
Do you clarify?
Yes
How often do you wash your hair?
one every 1.5 weeks
How long does it take to dry?
2-3 hours
Do you prefer you hair up or down?
depends where
What is your favourite updo?
Log roll
Bangs or no bangs?
No bangs
Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
Lady Godiva's
Do you keep a hair journal?
Sort of
How many hairtoys do you own?
I cant remember without looking
What is your favourite hairtoy?
My hair sticks
Brush or comb?
Both
Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
No never
Do you make/sell any hair care products?
Dont make but I do have some to sell
What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
shamp and condish
What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
White stilton and apricot
Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
Im too tired to think LOL
Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you: I dont know her

LHC name:
Buddaphlyy

Current hair length:
Above SL

Goal hair length:
Hip Length Stretched

When did you start growing your hair?
May 2006

What is your average monthly growth rate?
1/3 inch per month

Do you trim your hair, if so how often?
Yes, about once every 18 months

What supplements do you take?
None

Do you eat any special foods for hair growth/nutrition etc?
Nope

Do you do scalp massages?
Occasionally around my hairline

What is your favourite shampoo?
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration

What is your favourite conditioner?
Suave Professional Humectant

Favourite leave-in conditioner?
Elasta QP Mango Butter

Favourite deep conditioner or treatment?
Queen Helene Cholesterol

What are your favourite basic oils?
Africa's Best Ultimate Herbal Oil

What are your favourite essential oils?
What are these?

What is your favourite product of all time?
V05 Moisture Milks Strawberries and Cream

What is your least favourite product of all time?
Clairol Natural Instinct's Shine Happy

Is there anything you would never put on your hair? (-cones/quats etc)
Baby food (the banana thing just sounds crazy)

What do you like most about your hair?
The versatility. I can go from afro to straight and back in the course of one day if I want

What do you like least about your hair?
The color. Black is so drab

Do you colour your hair?
No, but perhaps I should

Do you clarify?
Yes, as needed

How often do you wash your hair?
Every 2-3 days.

How long does it take to dry?
About half a day

Do you prefer you hair up or down?
Neither, my hair is worn "out"

What is your favourite updo?
Does a French braid count?

Bangs or no bangs?
No bangs

Whose hair at LHC do you aspire to?
Mine, only better

Do you keep a hair journal?
Yes, thought not as faithfully as I used to

How many hairtoys do you own?
Don't know, don't count

What is your favourite hairtoy?
Claw clips

Brush or comb?
Comb, Jilbere my dear

Do you use hot styling aids on your hair irons/blowdryer etc?
Sometimes

Do you make/sell any hair care products?
Make my own for me

What is the last hair-related thing that you bought?
2 bottles of conditioner and some hair ties

What’s your favourite kind of cheese?
American

Share a funny/inspiring/shocking hair story if you have one:
I used to get a blong streak in the middle of my head every summer

Say one nice thing about the person who posted before you:
Her skirt in her avatar is really pretty