A Year Without Trims: 2013

[gillybeanxo3921]

Okay, so ripping off of ArienEllariel's original thread for 2012, who else down for no trimming? :disco:

[lunardaydreamer]

I am down for no trims 2013!!!! I might get a tiny trim before... is that bad? I AM SO DOWN THOUGH! I'm excited :) great idea Gillybean!

[gillybeanxo3921]

No that's absolutely fine! I've had two trims in the past four/five months, so my ends are still pretty fresh(: I need this, I tend to get trims a lot!

[Sylvestrix]

I think I'll be hopping on board for this one! I've only had one 'trim' this year (trim, six inch chop, same difference xD) but I've been tinkering with my shape, which may end up making me squint if I continue! In for no trims next year! =D

[jacqueline101]

I'm with it as long as I can trim my fringe.

[Flame3345]

I'm definitely in :D (my hair is so short that i definitely WON'T be needing to trim it :P (is it okay to do S&D? does that count as a trim?)

[gillybeanxo3921]

I'm with it as long as I can trim my fringe.


(is it okay to do S&D? does that count as a trim?)

Fringe doesn't count :) and yes s&d is fine. I probably wouldn't be able to survive without s&d! The way I see it, as long as you aren't losing overall length, then it doesn't count!

Goodluck guys!

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I'm in!:waving:

My last cut was in March this year. Since then I've been lurking around the No Trims in 2012-tread but never posted.:oops: I do S&D's at least a couple of times a week, but other than that no scissors shall touch my strands! I am growing out layers and damage, so it will mean a looooot of S&D's - but I have sharpened my scissors recently.:razz:

Now it's official: I will not trim for 2013!

[melusine963]

I would join you, but my annual trim is due in Spring. As long as I think of it as no trims for twelve months I'm on board. :)

[gillybeanxo3921]

I would join you, but my annual trim is due in Spring. As long as I think of it as no trims for twelve months I'm on board. :)

Fine with me :)


I'm in!:waving:

My last cut was in March this year. Since then I've been lurking around the No Trims in 2012-tread but never posted.:oops: I do S&D's at least a couple of times a week, but other than that no scissors shall touch my strands! I am growing out layers and damage, so it will mean a looooot of S&D's - but I have sharpened my scissors recently.:razz:

Now it's official: I will not trim for 2013!

That's basically the same situation I'm in! I'm not sure if I'm going to get rid of my layers though, My curls get too boxy without them! I'm considering bangs for next year though.

[rock007junkie]

I'm planning to get a trim this month. After that I should be on board with the no trims.

[lapushka]

I'm in, straight from the 2012 thread, and not having had a trim since September 2011. No trims until TBL for me. Might be that I get there half 2013, though, so I'll see what I'll do then. But until that time, I'm in!

[gillybeanxo3921]

I think it would be a good idea to take a picture of your current hair, so when the year is over we can compare :D

[millyaulait]

I really want to join you guys in this... but I'm not sure if I actually need a microtrim first or not.

I wish I knew how exactly to tell damage apart from the rest. :\

[gthlvrmx]

I already accomplished no trims for 2012, im ready to start another year of no trimming! :D :) cant wait to see how my hair looks next year :D

[KrissyKitty]

I'm in! I want to go at least 10 months before my next trim. Here I come APL!!

[JadeTigress]

I'm definitely in. I just had to cut back to APL from BSL, and I want my length back! I'll definitely have to figure out s&d for this to work, though. My hair splits like crazy.

[GabrielleRose]

Count me in, may do a small trim this month for a "fresh" start. Haven't trimmed since July.

[oktobergoud]

I think I'm in!! I'll probably micro-trim though :x But even so, that would be a huge change with this year where I got several professional cuts (ohhh growing out a pixie is a pain!). So uhm, I think I sort-of-join this haha :D

[Sylvestrix]

I think it would be a good idea to take a picture of your current hair, so when the year is over we can compare :D

Good plan! I'll dig out my camera and do that before I forget!

~Aaand my camera has decided not to be friends with my computer, so I can't post >.> But I have it for future reference at least, and on the plus side, I've just realised I am very solidly past BSL, woot!

[girlcat36]

I'm in! I cut back to 16" in July; I'm dying to get some length back.

[Sarahlabyrinth]

I'm in the no trims for 2012 thread. I would like to go into the "no trims in 2013 thread". I haven't actually trimmed since early 2010. I don't S&D, I haven't found any split ends.

So, I would like your opinions, ladies - here is my current hair: do you think I should do a small trim and then start the new year fresh, OR, just keep going and don't trim for another year? http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh582/Sarahlabyrinth/FClength1Dec201226inches.jpg

[gthlvrmx]

I'm in the no trims for 2012 thread. I would like to go into the "no trims in 2013 thread". I haven't actually trimmed since early 2010. I don't S&D, I haven't found any split ends.

So, I would like your opinions, ladies - here is my current hair: do you think I should do a small trim and then start the new year fresh, OR, just keep going and don't trim for another year? http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh582/Sarahlabyrinth/FClength1Dec201226inches.jpg
why trim if theres nothing damaged and all? and if you are happy with the thickness overall, then why trim? no need to "fix" what's not broken. with your hair, i wouldn't trim and continue growing and do what im doing! you hair looks amazing so far and i love it especially knowing that you havent trimmed since 2010! WOW! :D :)

[arjay.d]

Okay, I'm gonna join this thread. I haven't trimmed since May or June of this year. I'm considering getting a trim for my birthday (29th), because I haven't been as gentle with my hair this year as I should be. After that though, I won't get another one for 2013. I'm excited for this year. :cheese:

[gillybeanxo3921]

Sarahlabyrinth, I think you're fine!

I feel like a small trim before we start this could help everyone avoid trimming later on, so go ahead :)

[Allychan]

Hmm I will aim for no trims UNTIL July 2013, I still have damage and thin ends that need thickening up. For the first part of 2013 I am aiming for lots of length though.

[GrowingGlory]

I'll make a commitment to refrain from receiving any form of hair cutting in 2013.

[momoftwo708]

I'm so in! I must of did big trims about 7 times since August! I'm done!!! Here's to long hair fr 2013 and thick hemline no trims! Best of luck to all of us in 2013

[Happytresses]

I want in!!! Yay! I'm only two inches away from bsl and I am so determined to get there. I'm so excited.

[lacefrost]

Okay, I'm in. With the exception of S&D once a month according to the lunar calender. Very excited to gain 6 inches!

[kitcatsmeow]

In! I'm a month away from completing the no trims 2012 challenge and actually I haven't trimmed in 16 months. Still debating whether or not I should do a trim before going another year or just keep going....

[CTH3989]

No trimming for me!

[~honeyflower~]

Ok now I'm convinced, I'm in!

[gillybeanxo3921]

Last year, I trimmed off almost all of my growth. This year I'm gonna save all of it :)

[MrsGuther]

I think I'm in!! I got one trim in 2012 (1 inch) and I totally regretted it. I loved how fresh my ends felt but I didn't like losing any length. If I don't trim in 2013 I should get to classic before the year is out! Yippee!!

[LaurelSpring]

I think I can make it until March and then check in again. If S&D doesnt count I should be good. I need to make up what I cut off last February and I am not making as much progress and I would have liked.

[constancev18]

I'm in. No trims but I will s&d.

[MaryMarx]

I will try... I WILL TRY!
I've just gotten rid of the last remaining strand of heat fried hair that I had missed, so now I don't have any reason to cut. But it's sooo haaard! :(

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I think it would be a good idea to take a picture of your current hair, so when the year is over we can compare :D

Said and done!:grin:

Today December 3rd 2012:
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Happy growing everyone! Will be enjoying to hear about everyone's progress.:popcorn:

[see_turtle]

I am in! Just had a Big Chop(wait to shoulder) right after my wedding in October and have fresh new ends. I am seriously missing my length! Everywhere I go I see long hairs! No trims will help me know I will get there again eventually!

[hafattack]

YESSS! Count me in! I am sure by this time next year I will have quite an uneven hemline and I can't wait. No trims 2013!

[turtlelover]

This will be hard for me, because I LOVE to cut my hair, but I am in! I really want my layers to get longer and to get some length back.

[gillybeanxo3921]

I've been waiting to be waist for a very very very long time. After this year I should be past it :D

I think my hair grows around 8" a year, maybe more than that. I actually have no idea since I'm always trimming it all off.

[Avital88]

I was hestitating to subscribe but i think its the only way to get my hair to classic next year,so im in! I Will trim for last time By The next full moon

[pogo0685]

I am going to join! Last year I cut off all my growth to try to get the damage and henna out, and while I still have both its not as bad anymore so this next year I think if I just s & d I should be ok to not trim it for a year, I will have major fairy tail ends by the end but thats ok with me. I am going to trim one more time on new years eve though, I will post pictures then. Happy growing everyone!

[Lauram]

I'm in. I was thinking at first to do my annual trim in June like I did this year but I'm sure I can wait. My hair isn't very damaged and I'm going to be pregnant for the first half of the year and have a newborn for the second half, which means just wearing my hair up a lot ( also true when it starts to shed). I'm excited for growth! I should be half way between bs and waist by the end of the year.

[RedheadMistress]

- I think this would be a good idea for me.

Been a part of this site for Years, still my hair doesn't feel Much longer, even though it is a million time healthier, which is *important* . .

but yes, no trims, only henna and things like that allowed, sounds healthy for me . o.o

[gillybeanxo3921]

yes I'm so excited(: The fact that it's already longer than it was last month gives me hope that by the end of this year, my hair will be VERY long!

[white.chocolate]

I'm in! I just want to reach mid-thigh as soon as I can, and I need at least a year more for that. Yay for S&D!

Good luck to everyone in this thread! :)

[Loveisaverb]

Count me in~
Did a trim a two months ago and my ends are lot better, so lets try this again!

[Ki]

I'm in. Haven't had a trim since Spring this year. Just starting to notice a few splits now and ends are a bit drier. Debating should I get a small trim this month (then none for 2013) or just S&D and hope for the best?!

[oktobergoud]

Okay, I decided I'm in :D BUT I will S&D! I just found my first 2 split ends last night.. after ehm, idk, a year?? :D

[morrigan*]

I will probably join, though i will have small trim by end of december, i will post photo then.

[raingirl]

I'm in. I've been waiting for this thread. I'm going to try S&D though as I have some splits farther up as my hair breaks so easily. I had a trim in October and the ends still look really good now that I know how to take care of my hair!

[door72067]

I might be in...I'm currently at 14 months without trims...I keep thinking I ~should~ trim...but when I look at my ends, aside from a teeny bit of fairytailing going on, they are fine

but since I am growing out color, I know that at some point I must trim to get rid of the old dyed hair


I'm almost tickling waist so that's my incentive to not trim right now

[Taenarian]

Ooooo I'm in.

Last trim was an inch in October 2011 to firm up the hemline and I've now reached 28 inches. I can see 2013 from my house.....

[woolyleprechaun]

Yup, I'm in! I took around 2 inches (gasps) off in september to get rid of the rubbish hemline.... I think it would do me good to not trim next year. I must have trimmed half of my growth off this year, and I still gained around 6inches (Thanks, castor oil and redbush tea :))

[SerinaDaith]

I am in! I will get a picture posted this afternoon! I am hoping for APL by my birthday and with luck BSL in late 2013 or early 2014. This is he first time in my life that being short really is a good thing. Oh I am currently shoulder length.

[savfairy]

I'm in!! ^_^ I've trimmed way too much in 2012 and my hair has been at BSL for too long now. I'm going to do one final trim some at point this month and then take very good care of my hair from then on.

[Shaun]

If the ladies don't mind a gent jumping on the bandwagon, I'm down for no trims in 2013. I will have a small one done before years end for a special event, but it :hatchet: will be the last! To think back, this time last year I was sporting a buzz cut, marine style, now I'm at my shoulders. :happydance: I know, I know, I owe everyone a new pic, mines a few months out dated...

S.

[bunnylake]

Count me in!
I am juuuust below waist length and I'm dying to make it to tailbone ASAP! I will s&d if I need to, though!

[gillybeanxo3921]

I'm in!! ^_^ I've trimmed way too much in 2012 and my hair has been at BSL for too long now. I'm going to do one final trim some at point this month and then take very good care of my hair from then on.

Same! That's exactly my problem. I started at almost bsl last year, and I'm still here -_-


If the ladies don't mind a gent jumping on the bandwagon, I'm down for no trims in 2013.
S.

Nope not at all :)

[SnowyDream]

Definitely count me in, I don't see me getting a haircut in the foreseeable future. :p

[jackie75]

I've been thinking a lot about this challenge, and I definately want to try!! I wonder if I should get a trim done though before 2013, since, I hastily chopped off the mullet part of my growing out modified pixie cut...and...the scissors were junk. I haven't found a hair dresser yet (we just moved) that I can trust, so salons scare me!

Do you guys think I should just do the challenge without a trim first, or could the bad cut cause damage? :confused:

[gillybeanxo3921]

Do you guys think I should just do the challenge without a trim first, or could the bad cut cause damage? :confused:

I think you should just stick with what you have. I still have some damage, but I've cut off almost all my new growth this year. So getting another trim, would make me unhappy, even though I could probably use it. I suggest waiting until the year is over, and then fixing all of it. Getting your hemline straightened out since your pixie, cleaning up the damage, and whatever else needs to get done.

That's what I'm doing. I'm tired of maintaining!

[endlesssummer]

So excited for this thread, this will be a good motivator to gain some length and make my way to waist. Does anyone have any tips on what they are going to do to prevent split ends? I'm banishing heat styling and might try to get my hands on some argan oil. I probably should do a trim in the new year to start this challenge, but seeing as summer is the best time for fast growth I'd like to get a head start for 2013. Good luck everybody!

[Maha]

Glad I came across this thread.
Count me in.
I was planning on doing a small self trim right before 2013, so I'll just go 2013 without a trim and S&D.
Maybe I can get it to classic length by then.

[bte]

Only five days, and 67 replies already!

I will be joining you as ever - no trims for me since June 1994, so by the end of 2013 that will be 19½ years.

Good luck everybody!

[GrowingOut]

I'm in! Let's hit classic!

[JadeTigress]

bte, that's amazing! What's your secret? Just routine s&d?

[longNred]

I've made it through this year with no trims, so hopefully I can do another.

[Vivalagina]

Interested in doing this, just to see how sensitive my hair is to splitting. I'll need to get these dang white dots trimmed off before the end of the year, though. (Stupid scissors from Sally's... how are brand new scissors not sharp? White dots of doom. Argh.)

[lapushka]

I will be joining you as ever - no trims for me since June 1994, so by the end of 2013 that will be 19½ years.

Wow, that's amazing! :D :thumbsup:

[bte]

Wow, that's amazing! :D :thumbsup:
No real secret! Thanks to you fir asking and to Jadetigress. I don't even do S+D. My hair grows so slowly that I don't have the luxury of even S+D. I just trey to look after it as well as I can to reduce splits.

[Arden]

Oh yo beat me to it. I was thinking about starting this thread last night. I was planning to get a cut ijist before Christmas just to clean up my ends. Then a year of hair growing here I come.

[march_sun]

Count me in

[panffle]

I'm in too! I'll trim a bit before the year ends, then no trimming for me next year. I have also decided to stop dyeing my hair.

[cheetahfast]

I'm in...I made it through 2012, not even thinking of it, so far.

I think my last cut/trim was early 2011? Hmm...

[RileyJane]

I'm in! I've been doin this all of 2012 so I'm sure another year will be easy :)

[gillybeanxo3921]

I'm a little obsessed with trims. I'm constantly looking at my splits and playing with them, and thinking of how much better my hair will be with no damage. I think it will be much easier to get rid of all the damage to just let it grow, and take off what's necessary when I'm done.

I cut off almost all my growth last year. My hair grows surprisingly fast though! I just need to cool it on the trims. I've already had two in five months, and I was beginning to consider another one! I cannot keep taking off all my length. My only obstacle is myself.

[whitedove]

Not cut my hair since I joined, so I have had 10 months so far no trims. Might do a small dusting before news years and join in with you all :). Should deffinatly get waist and most likey hip this year!

[cocoisfit]

i'm in! just had a big chop and need to grow out my hair.

[floralgem]

I'm in! Maybe fix my ends up a bit, then starting next year, NO TRIMS!

[hairconvictions]

Since I never trim my hair, count me in for another year haha

[Words]

I'm in! Last time I cut my hair was in September. Hopefully I can manage not trimming during 2013!

[MaryO]

I definitely won't be trimming in 2013. This will be my year of GOOD long hair! (Previously it was BAD long hair... ;-)

[gillybeanxo3921]

Yay I'm so excited! I'm really curious as to how much my hair grows annually

[Sylvestrix]

I've just reassessed my goals and decided to shoot for BCL- thats another 7 inches (grazing) or 9 inches (solid) by my measure. Hopefully I'll be able to reach this goal by next Christmas if I keep to no trims and am lucky enough to have one of my random summer growth spurts! Anyone else likely to reach a goal or mini goal by the end of 2013? =]

[Golden]

I'm in! I haven't trimmed since august 2011. Maybe I'll be at waist at the end of 2013?... Ohh I hope so :D

[Sarahlabyrinth]

I've just reassessed my goals and decided to shoot for BCL- thats another 7 inches (grazing) or 9 inches (solid) by my measure. Hopefully I'll be able to reach this goal by next Christmas if I keep to no trims and am lucky enough to have one of my random summer growth spurts! Anyone else likely to reach a goal or mini goal by the end of 2013? =]

I will certainly reach BSL as I am already past it when my hair is stretched, and about 2 inches away unstretched. I am also hoping to reach WL , that will mean growing - 7 inches or thereabouts. Here's to big growth spurts!

[gillybeanxo3921]

I need another 2.5" to be grazing waist, and 4.5" to be solid solid solid :D

After solid waist, I have another three inches to be hip. So 7.5" I'll have reached hip! I'm not positive if I'll make it or not, but I'm pretty sure I can. My hair grows pretty fast I think.

[Sarahlabyrinth]

What do you folks consider MBL? is it just anywhere between BSL and WL?

[gillybeanxo3921]

yah that's what I consider it hahah

I'll probably get a trim in January 2014. I already have splits to start with, so I'm going to try and keep it as nice as possible until then.

[Elysium]

I'm in! :D
Haven't had a trim since February of this year so I may do a small trim this month :)

[LunarAurora]

I'm in too !

In 2012 I microtrimmed every month, but now I need more length ! :)

[Sylvestrix]

I'm in! I haven't trimmed since august 2011. Maybe I'll be at waist at the end of 2013?... Ohh I hope so :D

Fingers crossed! Hopefully a good few of us will be reaching some kind of landmark next year- we shall have a party!


I will certainly reach BSL as I am already past it when my hair is stretched, and about 2 inches away unstretched. I am also hoping to reach WL , that will mean growing - 7 inches or thereabouts. Here's to big growth spurts!

Seconded! Really, really hoping I get one of my summer spurts- some years I get them and it's immense, some years, nothing. Amusingly, in the past they used to irritate me because it meant I had to trim more often- now I'm practically begging for one!


I need another 2.5" to be grazing waist, and 4.5" to be solid solid solid :D

After solid waist, I have another three inches to be hip. So 7.5" I'll have reached hip! I'm not positive if I'll make it or not, but I'm pretty sure I can. My hair grows pretty fast I think.

Even if you don't quite reach hip, I'm willing to bet you'll be well on your way there! =D


What do you folks consider MBL? is it just anywhere between BSL and WL?

I generally think so- its just the general expanse between those two markers heh, darn you bodies for being sort of featureless between BSL and waist!

[gillybeanxo3921]

I generally think so- its just the general expanse between those two markers heh, darn you bodies for being sort of featureless between BSL and waist!

hahahahah that sounds like something my friend Alli would say!

[omgitssarah]

I'm gonna join in on this! One more trim before the end of the year, then none. =D

[hafattack]

I think I'm going to officially set my Christmas 2013 goal at BCL. I am not to good at measuring but i believe seven should do it. Hoping for hip by... April?!? I will post a picture Dec. 31!

[faery_braids]

I think I'll hop on board, too! My hair's been super finicky and refusing to grow much at all since I got super stressed during classes in the spring, and the little growth I got over the summer was eradicated by the need for trims and my hair's refusal to grow during classes this fall, probably because I was really stressed again. B/

[morrigan*]

I decided i'm in after all :D

[JadeTigress]

I'm setting my Christmas 2013 goal at waist. I've got around 6 or 7 inches to go. I'll have to get an actual measurement. :p But with no trims I think I can make it there, or atleast get really darn close.

[gillybeanxo3921]

at the absolute minimum, I want waist.

I'm really hoping I have enough that if I wanted, I could trim off a good bit of hair, and still be at waist, though.

Hopefully, this year will help me learn that I don't need as many trims as I've been getting. I'll learn to abstain from getting it cut, and let the splits be :)

[millyaulait]

Okay, I'm in! :D

I'm hoping to be solid waist by the end of 2013!

[MonaMayfair]

I haven't had a trim since January of this year, so I've nearly had my year without trims!

[pogo0685]

My goal for 2013 is to be at hip. Without trims I should have no problem getting there. I have never had hair past waist so I hope that I can get to hip.

[JadeTigress]

gillybean, I totally understand about the trims. They're my enemy, too. I've been trying to grow my hair for 4 years now. If I had just left it alone instead of constantly trimming (especially during the pixie grow out stage), I'd already be at waist and beyond. Instead, here I sit back at APL, because of yet another trim. It's going to be hard, but I'm done with trims this year!

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Ok, after a lot of humming and hawing, I've decided - I'm IN for no trims in 2013 - but do reserve the option of doing S & D if necessary....add me to the list please!

[Curly Hermione]

Ok, I think I'm in! :) I will probably try to do a trim before the end of this year... if I have time! I have only reently started properly S&Ding, so I will make a commitment to do that more often, and this will also mean wearing it up more! I may even join the wear hair up for a year thread, I did it for a month once.... hmmm...

[gillybeanxo3921]

I'm really hoping for hip!

My hair is growing frustratingly slow right now. I'm going to ask my Dad to take me to the doctor so we can talk about me going back on my iron pills and/or taking biotin.

[gillybeanxo3921]

Ok, after a lot of humming and hawing, I've decided - I'm IN for no trims in 2013 - but do reserve the option of doing S & D if necessary....add me to the list please!

Hahah suree!


Ok, I think I'm in! :) I will probably try to do a trim before the end of this year... if I have time! I have only reently started properly S&Ding, so I will make a commitment to do that more often, and this will also mean wearing it up more! I may even join the wear hair up for a year thread, I did it for a month once.... hmmm...

I've never worn my hair up for an extended period of time, but I'm considering trying it out sometime soon!

[floralgem]

Okay, did my ends trim, so that means I'm back at APL, but now I'm ready to take on the challenge!

[falene]

no trim?? the only major thing i have done was to cut my bangs from the end of nose to just under my eyebrows and its taken me 3 years!!! to get em back to that length. The rest of my head seems to have not grown at all. I think my baby fine and thin hair just doesn't grow more then 1/2 a inch a year?? No longer has a goal of BS before i turn 50, i just want it healthy and growing at a normal rate.HELP!!!!!!

[Sarahlabyrinth]

no trim?? the only major thing i have done was to cut my bangs from the end of nose to just under my eyebrows and its taken me 3 years!!! to get em back to that length. The rest of my head seems to have not grown at all. I think my baby fine and thin hair just doesn't grow more then 1/2 a inch a year?? No longer has a goal of BS before i turn 50, i just want it healthy and growing at a normal rate.HELP!!!!!!

Falene, I don't know how you look after your hair but here on LHC you will learn zillions of ways to pamper your hair and find out what it likes. I'm sure once you find out what it likes it will grow beautifully for you.

[ebba]

I just got a cut to even out my layers and im currently just past shoulder length. Hopefully i can stop twirling & ripping out my hair when it gets knotted till I rip scads out and grow it healthy and long :/

[gillybeanxo3921]

I just got a cut to even out my layers and im currently just past shoulder length. Hopefully i can stop twirling & ripping out my hair when it gets knotted till I rip scads out and grow it healthy and long :/

I have that same problem. I'm always picking at my splits!

I use spray my hair with leave in conditioner, detangler, and smooth some coconut oil in my hair before I come through it. It helps a lot!

[Ashes4Beauty]

Hi! Im new here:) I saw this post, and I was wondering what is S&D's??!:) I know some of the lingo thrown around in here but that's a new one for me:)! Thank you, and I 'm really excited to be here, and slightly confused with how to use this site, but hopefully someone can help me out! Thank you, and God bless:)

[akilina]

I might be in to try :) No guarantees, and I would have to take it month by month. My ends are really totally okay...but I get in these mind sets that I *have* to trim for some reason! Its annoying to me :P I could mark it since I trimmed my length last...which was a month ago so at least I have gotten this far!
Before that I had no trims for 3 months and that was totally crazy for me but I realized how much longer my hair appears if I stop chopping half of the length I've grown for that month.

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Hi! Im new here:) I saw this post, and I was wondering what is S&D's??!:) I know some of the lingo thrown around in here but that's a new one for me:)! Thank you, and I 'm really excited to be here, and slightly confused with how to use this site, but hopefully someone can help me out! Thank you, and God bless:)

S & D means Search and Destroy, as in search for and destroy individual split ends and other damaged ends on one's hair, as opposed to simply trimming 3 inches off the whole length or whatever...Therefore allowing the length to stay intact.

[PixxieStix]

Well, I've had a two year traditon going where I have my once a year trim on my birthday in September, but I think I'll give it a go this upcoming year and do the No Trims challenge. :) So, one year and just over three months of no trimming for me since I bowed out of the "No Trims in 2012" challenge by having my ends trimmed in September, but I feel so much better for it. :) I have 4 inches until solid BSL and 4-5 to reach waist, so if I get some sort of major growth spurt and manage to grow 8 inches, I could in theory be brushing up against waist this time next year! I'll be super happy with solid BSL though. :) Waist for Christmas next year would be a dream though.

[Oksana]

I have been seriously considering this challenge for over a week now. I still have layers which I would really like to eradicate by the end of 2013 but I also need to give the scissors a rest. In 2012 I trimmed over half my growth off and I am now desperate to gain some serious length!

I think I will have an inch trim of my hemline and half inch trim of my layers at the end of December and then give this challenge a go. I remain the right to start trimming if I hit my final goal of hip though!

[Ki]

I've decided not to trim my hair this month, after all. I just don't want to end up with having more cut off than I intended, and it's not in too bad a condition anyway. Of course this means it's going to be way harder to resist a trim next year... I'm going to review it in three months time, if it's too much of a mess then I may have to trim! But my plan for now is S&D only :) Currently at almost armpit length my goal for next year is BSL.

[Callque]

I would love to do this but after about five months of no trims my hair starts to thin considerably and my ends stop curling and their color fades significantly more than the rest of my hair (my hair used to be chemically dyed every few months for a few years but I've stopped now) and becomes very rough (it feels like velcro) and dry (yes I've clarified and oiled them). If I did this challenge I would end up having to cut off half of the year's growth after the challenge was over because it would look so unhealthy. Does this happen to anyone else?

[PixxieStix]

I remain the right to start trimming if I hit my final goal of hip though!

Absolutely! I think everyone joins in this challenge for so many different reasons, and sure, it's fun to say this time next year that you did it, but never at the expense of doing what you want or what is right for your hair. This is a no competition challenge, lol! I fully reserve the right to bow out if I find that I've reached solid BSL (4 or so inches to go) and it needs to be evened up to look good down, but we'll see!

[Oksana]

Absolutely! I think everyone joins in this challenge for so many different reasons, and sure, it's fun to say this time next year that you did it, but never at the expense of doing what you want or what is right for your hair. This is a no competition challenge, lol! I fully reserve the right to bow out if I find that I've reached solid BSL (4 or so inches to go) and it needs to be evened up to look good down, but we'll see!

Completely agree with this :) I've got 5 inches to solid hip so hopefully we should both reach our goal / mini goal by this time next year :)

[morrigan*]

Do you think i should trim my hair before starting this?
I was thinking of trimming back to bsl, but my ends are in really good condition, just look thinner.
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[gillybeanxo3921]

I would love to do this but after about five months of no trims my hair starts to thin considerably and my ends stop curling and their color fades significantly more than the rest of my hair (my hair used to be chemically dyed every few months for a few years but I've stopped now) and becomes very rough (it feels like velcro) and dry (yes I've clarified and oiled them). If I did this challenge I would end up having to cut off half of the year's growth after the challenge was over because it would look so unhealthy. Does this happen to anyone else?

I have layers so after a while they get messed up and becoming very thin towards the ends. I blame it on my split ends for breaking off and also my s&d'ing. I'm not sure how long you've been doing this, but eventually it should get better! Eventually you will grow out the old damage and you should be able to go longer without trimming. Good luck!


[COLOR="#006400"]Do you think i should trim my hair before starting this?
I was thinking of trimming back to bsl, but my ends are in really good condition, just look thinner.


I think that as long as your ends are fine, that you should hold off cutting. You should wait until you get some legitimate damage, and then take care of the splits and thicken your hemline at the same time!

[morrigan*]

I think that as long as your ends are fine, that you should hold off cutting. You should wait until you get some legitimate damage, and then take care of the splits and thicken your hemline at the same time!

Then i might only do small microtrim, just to get slight u hem.

[gillybeanxo3921]

yah good idea! Make sure you tell the hair dressers clearly that you only want a bit off :)

[stephanie6211]

I think I might give this a go, since I have about 5 inches to solid waist. Can't wait!

[constancev18]

DH gave me a trim today, which was sorely needed as my last trim was 10/2009! I'm committed to no trims in 2013. CL here I come!

[gillybeanxo3921]

I just wish I could have my summer growth spurts back! I need some length hahah

[ozzy]

I am joining you guys :) hope 2012 will bring all of us great growth!

[morrigan*]

yah good idea! Make sure you tell the hair dressers clearly that you only want a bit off :)

I don't go to hairdressers, i was only once, and she fried my hair. So i usually trim it myself, or ask DH or mom.

[Michelle051]

I'm in ! :) I trimmed my hair week ago and my hair is just too short :(

[Soltimus]

Oooh, I'm in for sure! Haven't trimmed in 2012 as part of the old challenge, so my plan was to trim my hair a wee bit around New Year's and then not trim through 2013 (I'll do it myself - no one is touching my hair from now on!). My hair has gone from BSL to waist during 2012, and it's the longest it's ever been. I'm so thrilled! :D

[gillybeanxo3921]

I don't go to hairdressers, i was only once, and she fried my hair. So i usually trim it myself, or ask DH or mom.

Good! hahah

[SerinaDaith]

My hair is still to short to self trim or fully S&D however what I can see of my hair is split free so here's hope that I can go almost one and a half years without breakage, by the time this is over maybe I'll have enough length to do some proper S&D.

[Vampyria]

I'm in!:) I will probably have to dust a bit at least twice a year, though. I've just cut almost 2 inches of my hair today, which I was planning to do through all the next year. I mostly got rid of the layers now and changed my hemline from V to U.

I've also been regularly trimming my hair almost every month in 2012 to get rid of the thin dyed ends, and then they got even thinner due to the huge shedding. I was less than an inch short to APL, and now I'm almost at shoulder again. Now the shedding decreased a bit so I decided to start over, and I hope it doesn't increase again.

I really have to stop trimming, if I want to come to waist at all. I don't have a picture yet, so I'm posting it when I take it. :)

[MissEarlGrey]

I'm down, I'll just get a trim right after the hols and then none until this time next year. I reached my goal length already, but what will a few more inches hurt, eh? :)

[Iaine]

I'm totally joining. This is exciting! I just had a major trim (two inches, but it was necessary) late last month, so I'm ready to relinquish the scissors and see how much length I can retain. I'm going to go take a sort of before picture so I can keep up with my progress.

[Iaine]

Here are my before photos for future reference:

Front (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=10868&attachmentid=902) and back (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=10868&attachmentid=901) views

[gillybeanxo3921]

yaay :)

I already have so many split ends. I'm already tempted to cut it, but I refuse. I will not trim my hair again.

This time next year I can abolish my frayed ends, but I'm not going to trim it a.. what? fourth or fifth time this year? No. Not happening.

[animetor7]

Alright freshly trimmed and ready to go, no more trims until my birthday in January 2014!

[rock007junkie]

yaay :)

I already have so many split ends. I'm already tempted to cut it, but I refuse. I will not trim my hair again.

This time next year I can abolish my frayed ends, but I'm not going to trim it a.. what? fourth or fifth time this year? No. Not happening.

I would get a trim before this year is over if you wanna follow through not trimming this year. Leaving split ends like that will just travel further up runing any length you may gain this year.

[AnthonyB93]

I've gone 6 months without trims. I'm sure I'll be fine with another 12.

[AnnaB]

Ah I've been waiting for this thread!! I've been growing chin length since July and am almost at shoulder but not quiet.
Trouble is, I have badly damaged hair from bleaching, and a lot of layers. But trimming the damage means I am always at the same length.

Ideally I would like no trims in 2013 and no hair colouring. 2nd will be way harder than no cuts!!

Good luck to us all!!!

[xoxophelia]

I am a little torn over what to do with my hair for next year. On one hand, it has done pretty well this past year without trims so I could possibly repeat it again. I do think my hair could use a 1/2" to 1" trim though if I were to continue to not trim for a second year (to help even up the hemline). If I do my trim as close to the start of 2013 as I can, can I still join in on this thread? That will bring me to solid TBL by the end of the year as I am currently at or a little past hip length :)

[Oksana]

I am a little torn over what to do with my hair for next year. On one hand, it has done pretty well this past year without trims so I could possibly repeat it again. I do think my hair could use a 1/2" to 1" trim though if I were to continue to not trim for a second year (to help even up the hemline). If I do my trim as close to the start of 2013 as I can, can I still join in on this thread? That will bring me to solid TBL by the end of the year as I am currently at or a little past hip length :)

I'm planning to do my final trim on 1st of January and then go from there. I think I'm going to take off around 2 inches and I want to enjoy new year celebrations on the night of the 31st with waist length hair :)

[Happytresses]

I am a little torn over what to do with my hair for next year. On one hand, it has done pretty well this past year without trims so I could possibly repeat it again. I do think my hair could use a 1/2" to 1" trim though if I were to continue to not trim for a second year (to help even up the hemline). If I do my trim as close to the start of 2013 as I can, can I still join in on this thread? That will bring me to solid TBL by the end of the year as I am currently at or a little past hip length :)
I love the waves. Mine just sits there.

[nakima]

what is considered a trim? an inch or more? I s&d a lot and a little tiny trim from time to time, have not done anything for the past couple months other than s&d and I need to do this or my ends get dry and raggedy :) soooo I guess I am going to try lol! I just reached my waist length goal recently and so I may do one tiny trim before the first then no trims in 2013, if I can ha! good luck to all and merry christmas and happy growinging in the new year!

[Arden]

Alright guys. I'm official. My last trim before the first was today. No more trims till 2014.... now what... lol

[xoxophelia]

I'm planning to do my final trim on 1st of January and then go from there. I think I'm going to take off around 2 inches and I want to enjoy new year celebrations on the night of the 31st with waist length hair :)

Okay then it seems my one trim option would be possible. I just don't think I can go 2 years with no trims and have it still look decent. I feel like at least one inch to even things up will be needed..


I love the waves. Mine just sits there.

Thanks for the compliment! I think I would have preferred straight hair because wavy hair can easily look wild an untamed but I guess we always want what we can't have :)..

[turtlelover]

This is going to be TOUGH. I have had a ton of compliments on the shorter hair lately, too, which makes leaving it alone all the harder. However, I WILL succeed! I have never gone a year w/out trims, so this would be a huge accomplishment in self discipline.

[MaryMarx]

So today we have 14 days to trim what needs to be trimmed! :)

[gillybeanxo3921]

I am a little torn over what to do with my hair for next year. On one hand, it has done pretty well this past year without trims so I could possibly repeat it again. I do think my hair could use a 1/2" to 1" trim though if I were to continue to not trim for a second year (to help even up the hemline). If I do my trim as close to the start of 2013 as I can, can I still join in on this thread? That will bring me to solid TBL by the end of the year as I am currently at or a little past hip length :)

Yes, that would be fine!

[gillybeanxo3921]

Alright guys. I'm official. My last trim before the first was today. No more trims till 2014.... now what... lol

hahah I really don't know what to do with myself now. I'm just going to keep oiling my hair and s&ding. Maybe try keeping my hair up for a month :) I need this to keep me motivated, though. This will be my anchor, and my reasoning for resisting a trim hahahahah.


This is going to be TOUGH. I have had a ton of compliments on the shorter hair lately, too, which makes leaving it alone all the harder. However, I WILL succeed! I have never gone a year w/out trims, so this would be a huge accomplishment in self discipline.

Definitely! I need to do this to prove to myself that I can! I also really need the length, because when this is over I want to abolish the remaining damage from my flat ironing days (Just a few more inches!)

[heidi.maryke]

Hmmmm I don't think I will make it the entire year without trims. My last cut was August, so I am hoping to hold out for a trim until I reach APL which may be in March? Arghhh who knows may be later or earlier, can never tell how fast your hair will grow. I have my wedding next year so I will be getting it trimmed sometime before then (September) !

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Maybe we should set aside the last 2 weeks of each year for those who want trims to have them? Just a suggestion.

[AceOfCurls]

That's a great idea! I've gone twelve months without trimming, but I definitely need two inches trimmed off. I'll probably see my hair dresser in January then not trim again until January 2014.

[Rhoward]

Great idea, I'll try no trims and no colours!

[Jorja]

:scissors: I would like to give this a go. I had a trim at the hairdressers a couple of weeks ago, so if I look after my hair I think I can do it. I'm hoping that the ones who have already managed a year will be passing on their advice!

[starry]

Ill join, I just did a big chop getting rid of dye damage about 4 months ago.

[gillybeanxo3921]

Yah, I'm really excited for this! I need to do an oil treatment really bad right now

[rock007junkie]

Are any of you ladies doing one last trim before this year is over?

[Nique1202]

I was going to wait until I hit APL to trim and even up my future hemline, but I think Friday I might do a self-trim to even things up some (it'll be exactly four months since my last cut, and the Farmer's Almanac (http://www.farmersalmanac.com/calendar/best-days/health-beauty/cut-hair-to-increase-growth/) says it's a good day to cut to increase growth, which seemed to work for me last time!) and try to join in. I've gone longer without a proper trim before, and I think if I don't trim I could maybe hit BSL before next year's end, if my growth rate doesn't slow down much. :D

[SerinaDaith]

Are any of you ladies doing one last trim before this year is over?

Nope I am skipping any sort of trim, I did a major chop in May right before joining and have not seen any splits since. I am a curly girl so a nice even line of hair unlikely regardless of trimming.

[AmberEyes]

Yes! I need to hide my scissors so I won't be tempted to trim, though. :)

[Iaine]

I'm finally back to BSL after the hairstylist cut off most of my damaged hair back in November. I'm far more excited about regaining that hair than any one person should be.

[gillybeanxo3921]

I'm probably gonna go another year without trims after this. I plan on growing my hair out as long as possible until next December, and then getting about 2" off and going another year.

Then I might do a chop. Very excited for this :)

I just measured my hair, and I'm def 25.5", making my way towards 26" :D When I reach 27" I'll be more satisfied though!

[AnnaB]

I told my mum about this today, and she looked at me like I was crazy.
She said 'Why would you grow it? what can you do with long hair?' My mum had short hair ever since I can remember, and she has it cut every 6 weeks, she doesn't understand how much I want long hair!!! I have not had long hair in 6 years! I want it back!!

[gillybeanxo3921]

my family doesn't get it either! They think I'm out of my mind, and don't understand why I get so upset every time I get it trimmed.

[MaryMarx]

I just did my last trim... and I realized, I love to trim my hair. I have no idea how I'll manage a year without it... :confused:

[Maverick494]

My progress has been so slow with my usual trim every 3/4 months mantra, I'm contemplating on joining this club. I've been stuck at waist forever and I really want to get to hip for once. I haven't had a trim since the summer, so I think my next trim will be summer 2013, to even up the ends and get rid of splits before I go on holiday. Up until then, up it is. I'm going to need some bun inspiration to keep it exciting haha.

[Sarahlabyrinth]

I was talking to my sister this morning wondering whether I should get a small trim ready for the 2013 no trims thing and she said,"for goodness sake why are you making such a big deal over a trim - if you need a trim, get a trim, you probably don't even know how to tell if you need one anyway."
She just doesn't understand.... AND she used to be a hairdresser!

[gillybeanxo3921]

I just did my last trim... and I realized, I love to trim my hair. I have no idea how I'll manage a year without it... :confused:

Same. I trim my hair, way too much. I'm hoping I'll learn some self discipline from this.


I was talking to my sister this morning wondering whether I should get a small trim ready for the 2013 no trims thing and she said,"for goodness sake why are you making such a big deal over a trim - if you need a trim, get a trim, you probably don't even know how to tell if you need one anyway."
She just doesn't understand.... AND she used to be a hairdresser!

Hahahah that's horrible!

[MaryMarx]

Same. I trim my hair, way too much. I'm hoping I'll learn some self discipline from this.

Definitely a good way to practice self discipline!

[Nique1202]

Did my last trim with the Feye self-trim so that hopefully as it grows out I'll have a slight U hemline. If not, it'll still be tidier than before. haha I'm glad I don't have any layers to contend with this time. I can get them in later if I want, but I got so frustrated with layers popping out of braids and buns last time I had long-ish hair.

Currently sitting at 17.5. I know I'll hit APL (22 inches on me) by summer, but I'm excited to get past BSL (26 inches). I might even encounter a miracle and make it to my waist (29 inches, I'm high-waisted, but that means it's just 11.5 inches to go!) before next Christmas!

Keeping my fingers crossed, but as long as it grows out healthy and I can start doing buns by the summer to keep it off my neck and tidy, I'll be happy. ;)

[silkreel]

Ha! I did this in 2011. It's tough, I have naturally strong, healthy hair that is not prone to damage, but you'll find that at the 9 month mark... your ends and hair deteriorate into something quite unpleasant. All the best to your ambitious folk, though!

[Zindell]

Oh, I am so concidering this! I usually do a small trim every third or fourth month. (My DD trimming off about 2 - 3 cm each time = 1 inch). But that is pretty much taking off half of the progress, and I want it to be longer. Now! ;)

If I don't trim at all during 2013, that'll mean about 18 cm (= 7 inches) longer hair and I will hit my goal of waist length hair. (It is currently a about BSL, longer than on my profile pic)
I have never had such long hair and I think I'll be content stopping at waist and just trim off the new growth now and then to keep it healthy.

I have wispy bangs that I'll keep trimming though, even if I won't trim the length of my hair.

If I join... I have six days to make my mind up now :p

[Coolcombination]

Sorry to be a pain but does this challenge mean that even if your ends get straggly, thin and needing a trim that you won't trim? Even if you gain length it means that you'll have to cut half of the growth back to regain thickness? Jus curious x

[oktobergoud]

Sorry to be a pain but does this challenge mean that even if your ends get straggly, thin and needing a trim that you won't trim? Even if you gain length it means that you'll have to cut half of the growth back to regain thickness? Jus curious x

I guess that depends.. in my case, if my ends get straggly and thin I WILL trim them! The health of my hair is always the number one priority! But, like someone else said, I'm a bit addicted to trimming. I have trimmed way too much last year! I, personally, will S&D to keep my hair as healthy as possible!

I mean, I guess this challenge is just for fun? It's not like you're not allowed to trim as soon as you join, it's just that you 'fail' to complete the challenge if you trim ;) Well that's how I see it :)

[Sarahlabyrinth]

I decided while I was away at Christmas that I was going to buy some scissors (the shops here where I live don't seem to have hair cutting scissors) and do a half inch small trim to even up my ends a little ready for the no-trims 2013 thing. I went down to the mall while I was away, fought my way through the pre-Christmas crowds, bought a few groceries then as I was walking out was waylaid by a very charming and handsome gentleman selling manicure thingys, we chatted for a while, then I left without buying his stuff, and when I was halfway home remembered that I hadn't bought the scissors.

That was my last opportunity to buy them before 2013. So I guess I won't be doing any last minute trims after all. Oh well...

[NoRush]

I'm in! I normally trim every 6/8 months but this last trim was not really "necessary", ends were sill thick and I had very few split ends, so I think it souldn't be too bad to stretch it a bit further :o It's just as well that I got it done just two weeks ago ;) If I get a nice growth spurt I might even make it to waist by next Christmas (all of 10" to go so I'm not really holding my breath but it could happen.... right?? :p)

List of things I'll need:
- Absolutely need to find coconut oil.
- Bun friendly hairtoys (I'm really curious abut spinpins but not available here... *sigh*)
- Commit to nightly braiding.

I think that's good for starters, we'll see how it gets along :) Good luck everyone!!

[Nique1202]

List of things I'll need:
- Absolutely need to find coconut oil.
- Bun friendly hairtoys (I'm really curious abut spinpins but not available here... *sigh*)
- Commit to nightly braiding.

You might be surprised where you can find spin pins. I'm not sure about your particular situation, but I've seen them almost everywhere that carries any hair accessory (pharmacies, WalMart-type stores, even a little store at the local mall that sells mostly jewelry and scarves). If all else fails, if you have a credit card or PayPal account set up to your bank account, and if you don't mind waiting for shipping, eBay has lots of affordable-looking search results for "spin pins hair". :)

[NoRush]

I live in Italy... in a small town at that, I think ebay might be my best bet :) I'll def look out for them

[gillybeanxo3921]

Okay, right now, my hair is nearing 26", so, even if I only gain a minimum of .5" a month, I'll be 32" by the end of this year. That's well past waist :)

I do tend to stretch my hair when I measured it (a complication only recently discovered) so a bit past waist will probably be closer to unstretched waist anyways. This should be a no fail plan! Especially since I'm almost guaranteed to get more than .5" a month (stretched).

[Iaine]

Okay, right now, my hair is nearing 26", so, even if I only gain a minimum of .5" a month, I'll be 32" by the end of this year. That's well past waist :)

I do tend to stretch my hair when I measured it (a complication only recently discovered) so a bit past waist will probably be closer to unstretched waist anyways. This should be a no fail plan! Especially since I'm almost guaranteed to get more than .5" a month (stretched).

My hair is at 26" as well. Let's head toward waist length together. :)

[gillybeanxo3921]

My hair is at 26" as well. Let's head toward waist length together. :)

Yayyyy :D My hair is already longer than when I decided on no trims. And the year hasn't even started yet!

[rtree721]

I am a serial non-trimmer so I'll join this challenge but it will be too easy for me : ). I just did my first micro trim in over a year and I could wait a long time before I trim again.

[LaurelSpring]

Just did my last trim of 2012. Im pretty sure I can make it to at least March. I will reevaluate then. Baby steps!

[AceOfCurls]

I've decided not to trim my hair this year, so I'm going on a second year of no trimming. I'm just so excited to have my hair practically at tailbone that I can't imagine going back to hip or something. I just need to keep the relationship with my hair exciting, so I don't cut it. So far I've done that with henna, but I plan to buy some hair toys and a silk pillow case. This year is going to be a real challenge.

[Nellon]

I might try it this year again, last year I chickened out :) My hair is SL and well... could use some growing... I'll do a small trim before new years eve.

[gillybeanxo3921]

I'm thinking after this year, I might do a six month no trims challenge. I'm not sure yet.

I'm definitely going to need a trim after this year, but to make up for that I'm going to need to refrain trimming for a while after. I don't want my hair any longer than tailbone, which is about 36" on me, so I suppose I'll probably go for another year and then quit whenever I reach tailbone. Either that, or wear my hair up for the remainder of the year, which isn't a bad idea.

I don't know. I'll figure it out when I get there :D

[Sunny_side_up]

I'm going to join! :) I had a little trim in early Nov, then beginning of Dec a sbstantially larger cut!(blunt ends). My hair definately needed it after some rough treatment from summer onward... So 2013 shall be trim free! I wont be using heat on my hair and no hair dye. Have improved the way i eat a couple months ago and encouraged by newly popping up mini hairs :D No scissors in the coming year! :)

[kaydana]

I'm in! As nice as freshly trimmed ends look, I never wear my hair down, so it's just losing length. S&D only for me!

[letdownyourhair]

I'm new to this forum so this may sound like a stupid question, but I'm curious. Isn't it good for your hair to get a trim every 6 months give or take so that if you have really bad split ends, it won't split even more? I usually S&D but sometimes I go to a local hair shop and just ask for a few centimeters off overall so anything I missed is taken care of.

[NoRush]

I'm new to this forum so this may sound like a stupid question, but I'm curious. Isn't it good for your hair to get a trim every 6 months give or take so that if you have really bad split ends, it won't split even more? I usually S&D but sometimes I go to a local hair shop and just ask for a few centimeters off overall so anything I missed is taken care of.

Yes, but first, trims are only as necessary as you deem them to be and while it's true that split ends run up the hairshaft the challenge is to take care of hair so well that you'll cause as little damage as possible as to not need any trims, a few split ends are unavoidable but just how many and in what amount of time depends on how you treat your hair, so if there are only a few splits there's no point in trimming :o

ETA: And it's not a stupid question, if one has doubts there's no point in keeping them is there? ;)

[gillybeanxo3921]

I'm new to this forum so this may sound like a stupid question, but I'm curious. Isn't it good for your hair to get a trim every 6 months give or take so that if you have really bad split ends, it won't split even more? I usually S&D but sometimes I go to a local hair shop and just ask for a few centimeters off overall so anything I missed is taken care of.


Yes, but first, trims are only as necessary as you deem them to be and while it's true that split ends run up the hairshaft the challenge is to take care of hair so well that you'll cause as little damage as possible as to not need any trims, a few split ends are unavoidable but just how many and in what amount of time depends on how you treat your hair, so if there are only a few splits there's no point in trimming :o

ETA: And it's not a stupid question, if one has doubts there's no point in keeping them is there? ;)

Yes, like what NoRush said, as long as you take care of your hair you should be able to go without trimming for a while :)

[Iaine]

Yayyyy :D My hair is already longer than when I decided on no trims. And the year hasn't even started yet!

That's awesome! I've been trying to measure my hair monthly, but it's so tough because my hair curls up a bunch, and it feels like I have to stretch it for ages before I can measure it's full length.

[gillybeanxo3921]

That's awesome! I've been trying to measure my hair monthly, but it's so tough because my hair curls up a bunch, and it feels like I have to stretch it for ages before I can measure it's full length.

I have a similar problem. I need to stretch my hair to get a consistent measurement because somedays my hair is curliest than others. It's kind of a pain, because even though my hair is 26" it only looks 24 or 25 sometimes. Blah I hate shrinkage. It's only gonna get worse as it grows out, too. Since I've noticed my shrinkage issue, I've decided to start waiting to call milestones until I reach it unstretched. Hopefully it doesn't take too long to reach waist unstretched.

[Mischamiu]

I'm considering the no trims challenge :) My hair feels soo short, I just want it to get long... I'm going to wait 6 months and see, maybe search and destroy will do?

[gillybeanxo3921]

I'm considering the no trims challenge :) My hair feels soo short, I just want it to get long... I'm going to wait 6 months and see, maybe search and destroy will do?

good idea :) If you like it, after six months you can continue, and if you don't, you can trim. I'm doing that next year.

[Brenna]

i would love to join, AFTER I get my hair trimmed, which will be who knows when hehe.

[gillybeanxo3921]

i would love to join, AFTER I get my hair trimmed, which will be who knows when hehe.

hahah okay well you're welcome to join.

[June]

I'd like to join the no trim in 2013, if I can? I am growing out my hair from bald a few years ago, and only had one trim in 2012, April when I evened out the hemline. Only s&d in 2013 though. And with my hair finally long enough for some updos, I'm hoping 2013 will. Be a year of good growth :)

[SerinaDaith]

Alright I have dusted and am now ready to commit. I self trimmed and while I am sure it is not all one length my hair is either up or doing it's naturally curl thing which means even the most even hem would still look wonky on me.

[Nellon]

Just did my final trim. It looks really nice now somehow, SL and blunt hemline. Love it! Here we go 2013! :)

[Meli]

I'm thinking about joining this challenge. I'm not sure I can go the entire year though, my ends are very thin already as my last trim was 9 months ago. I'm ok with thin ends since I'm going for terminal anyway, but I am concerned about potential damage/breakage as my ends get older. They are in decent condition right now and I don't want to lose any length at the moment, but I might have to trim if they turn to velcro or start breaking in the future. Time will tell, I guess. I'll try to go as long as possible without trims. Maybe I'll be able to keep the ends reasonably healthy and manage to go the whole year.

[Ravenwind]

I think I MIGHT be able to go without trims next year.. this year I only had 3 or 4 trims. I just hope my hair doesn't get split or damaged all of a sudden. I'm trying to grow out my layers though so I may need trims to keep them from looking scraggly.

[Prettychild]

No trimming here. Mind you. I actually nearly shaved my hair off 2 months ago so I've only got 2.5" growth. However I am going strong for the new year and NO trimming until...what? 2015?

[gillybeanxo3921]

I'd like to join the no trim in 2013, if I can? I am growing out my hair from bald a few years ago, and only had one trim in 2012, April when I evened out the hemline. Only s&d in 2013 though. And with my hair finally long enough for some updos, I'm hoping 2013 will. Be a year of good growth :)

Yah sure anyone can join! Good luck(:

[gillybeanxo3921]

Okay so this is it! I'm going to go take a picture right now so that next year I can see how far I've come.

Good luck everyone!

[Sarahlabyrinth]

OK here we go for 2013!

This is my hair this morning, 26.5 - 27 inches, hoping for 33 (waist) by the end of the year! http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh582/Sarahlabyrinth/FC1Jan2013265inches_zps78012aaf.jpg

ETA: I just realised that I only have around 6 inches to go before I reach waist, so since I have until the end of this year to get there, I guess I will make my goal - yippee!!

[gillybeanxo3921]

http://s1.postimage.org/rpbmwd83f/December_31_2012_start_length_26_inches.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/rpbmwd83f/)
Waist is only about three inches away! This whole time I've been thinking my hair is much shorter than it actually is. It's a good feeling to realize it has grown.

[alyanna]

I'm totally in!

Scissors have not touched my hair for 18 months now!!! So I will be getting a trim tomorrow, then no trims for 2013!

Woohoo!

[PixxieStix]

Oooo, pictures, good idea! I'll have to take one later today as reference for this time next year. :D

[Kome]

Okay... I can totally TRY... but considering that I still have damaged hair growing out, I dunno. There is a lot less of it, but it tends to break off easily. If I can though, I definitely will. :D

I have been stuck at waist, then hip, then back to waist for the last year and a half because of so many trims. I did a HUGE six inch trim a few months ago and am JUST back to hip length. I am hoping SO. BAD. to get to tailbone this year. *crosses fingers*

[thisisnttakenye]

I am going to try this. Many times I get frustrated with s&d, but for my hair... I'll try ;)

[arjay.d]

I had a half inch trim on my birthday (29th). I'm ready for a year without trims. On to tailbone!

[xoxophelia]

Okay sorry if the quality isn't great but I wanted to put something together for going a year without trimming. These were just clips my camera happened to catch when I was recording for something else. This was also after having my hair in a bun all day and a very long day at uni and work. Basically the result of not trimming for a year:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0V3fBI5MiA&feature=youtu.be

A link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0V3fBI5MiA&feature=youtu.be

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Just beautiful! You should do a longer video showing more hair! Well done!

[The-Young-Maid]

I'm so in!! My last trim was jan 2012. I really want to make it to classic this year!:cheer:

[-j-]

I´m in! :)

I hope to reach mid thigh this year, let´s see what happens. I have never before reached my terminal length so i don´t know how long it´ll grow. My last trim was in 2009.

[AnnaB]

so excited! I have not had a trim for 3 months already.

2 days down, 363 to go!!
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my mum asks me every day now 'Are you sure about this? do you really want long hair? I don't like your hair long, maybe re-conciser?'-come on mother, give me a chance!

[NoRush]

Oooo, pictures, good idea! I'll have to take one later today as reference for this time next year. :D

^This! I'll take mine today, after I wash my hair ;)

[loveisdivine]

Im in! Getting married in September and want it as long as possible for then. Hopefully waist. I trimmed about 2 inches 3 weeks ago. So I should be ok with just S&D. Ill take a pic tonight after washing :)

[bunzfan]

As i was a compulsive trimmer last year i want some serious length, i manged 3 months between trims last time but, i want to go at least 5 months i think i will need all your support.

[RubyTuesday]

Okay sorry if the quality isn't great but I wanted to put something together for going a year without trimming. These were just clips my camera happened to catch when I was recording for something else. This was also after having my hair in a bun all day and a very long day at uni and work. Basically the result of not trimming for a year:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0V3fBI5MiA&feature=youtu.be

A link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0V3fBI5MiA&feature=youtu.be

Your hair is disgustingly beautiful and I am green with envy :thud:

[Sillage]

hmm, I'm not so sure I can do this challenge but I'd like to try. I really hate the way fairy tale ends look on me but maybe it wouldn't be so bad... I could really use the length!

[loveisdivine]

Here's my starting pic. It's a bit frizzy but hey ho!

http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o369/loveisdivine_photos/A0D2EE9E-A74A-44A0-B49F-0222D37BC53D-19291-0000167D20905BB9.jpg

[xoxophelia]

Your hair is disgustingly beautiful and I am green with envy :thud:

I owe it only to benign neglect and patience :).. I always figured my hair was plain and boring haha

[Nique1202]

I let my hair dry loose last night instead of pulled into braids or a bun, and it dried a full 1/4" shorter than it was yesterday. I feel cheated! It also has a really big flip at the bottom that I'd have to heat style out, so length pics are a no-go. :( Oh well, I'm starting to feel more comfortable with how it looks worn down, so there's definite progress with the growth, and that's what no-trims is about.

[NoRush]

Here's my starting picture :)

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g168/asukachan87/DSC_0116_zpscf51a5a9-1_zpsb940b549.jpg

[CiannaitTrozel]

I'm on board! I went 8 months last time. Sadly I had a horrible accident envoling a 4 year old and sparklers so I just lost 5 inches! But I'm getting married in December and would love to show some long locks off.

[thisisnttakenye]

Sadly I had a horrible accident envoling a 4 year old and sparklers so I just lost 5 inches! But I'm getting married in December and would love to show some long locks off.

That sounds terrible! Better luck this time.

[rock007junkie]

I've done my first seach and destroy of the year...not as bad I as I thought it would be. I think if I keep this up for a while and not mind the fairy tale ends I could definitely make it the whole year.

[gillybeanxo3921]

yah I'm just trying not to obsess too much. If I make it the year, I should have plenty to trim and start afresh without split ends.

[nikkidondon]

Hi guys! I just recently joined. I haven't had a trim for around 6 months and I am obsessing over whether I should get one or not. Based on my profile picture, what do you think? Any help would be appreciated :]

[nikkidondon]

https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/?ui=2&ik=d6b8f49fa6&view=att&th=13c07ad34fd8b953&attid=0.0&disp=inline&safe=1&zw&saduie=AG9B_P8vT-z9JXTpoQcIc2DDMLKZ&sadet=1357338810019&sads=pCQqD4HQ-DdH7f3LOhqf2MD8OZg

[Islandgrrl]

I'll give this a try. My goal is fingertip this year, so why not? My ends are in decent shape. :)

[gillybeanxo3921]

Hi guys! I just recently joined. I haven't had a trim for around 6 months and I am obsessing over whether I should get one or not. Based on my profile picture, what do you think? Any help would be appreciated :]

I think you're good :)

[Oksana]

I'm planning to do my final trim on 1st of January and then go from there. I think I'm going to take off around 2 inches and I want to enjoy new year celebrations on the night of the 31st with waist length hair :)

Sorry I didn't post earlier. I ended up doing my trim on the 31st and took off around 2 inches. So this is my starting picture:

http://i46.tinypic.com/i5yjoz.jpg

I'm looking forward to having the length of my signature pic back!

[RubyTuesday]

Sorry I didn't post earlier. I ended up doing my trim on the 31st and took off around 2 inches. So this is my starting picture:

http://i46.tinypic.com/i5yjoz.jpg

I'm looking forward to having the length of my signature pic back!

Oksana I think you may have the most beautiful hair I have ever seen. It is perfection. What a lucky lady you are. :heart::love:

If you ever want to shave your head let me know so I can make a wig from your locks! lol

[gillybeanxo3921]

I agree your hair is beautiful!

I might dye my hair lighter some day, but for now it's not happening hahah.

Good luck! :)

[Iaine]

I dyed my hair red! My ends weren't too happy with me at first, but I've managed to save them. No desperately necessary trims in my future. :D

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Oksana your hair is absolutely GORGEOUS! ..Can I have it?

[Oksana]

Oksana I think you may have the most beautiful hair I have ever seen. It is perfection. What a lucky lady you are. :heart::love:

If you ever want to shave your head let me know so I can make a wig from your locks! lol


I agree your hair is beautiful!

I might dye my hair lighter some day, but for now it's not happening hahah.

Good luck! :)


Oksana your hair is absolutely GORGEOUS! ..Can I have it?

Aww thanks ladies, here's to gaining some serious length :beerchug:

[RubyTuesday]

Is it your natural colour Oksana? People would pay a lot of money to have your colour, length and those lovely waves. I think I would spend all my time looking in the mirror if I were you! :lol:

[Oksana]

Is it your natural colour Oksana? People would pay a lot of money to have your colour, length and those lovely waves. I think I would spend all my time looking in the mirror if I were you! :lol:

Yes it is :) my hair is completely virgin down to APL. The bottom part was previously bleached because I dyed it brown a few years ago. I was white blonde until my teens.