Waist by Christmas 2013!!!

[Debra83]

;) Hopefully for sure and for real this time. Last year was just a practice run!!!!:pray:

Starting.........NOW!!! :D

[millyaulait]

Right there with you, Debra! :D

[didrash]

I think I could make it too. I am a little past BSL. but I have a short torso so I think it's possible.

[Fairy tale]

i am hoping for that too!

[sarah061]

Haha - YES! Me too!! I still can't believe it's been literally years since I started growing my hair out - and I'm still doing it, and still not at my goal. This is probably the longest I've stuck with any goal; I'm kind of a quitter when it comes to most things :/ But waist length WILL happen, I can feel it :cheese:

[Redhead Rebel]

Me too, My hair looks barely BSL now but when stretched one group of hairs are about 2 inches from waist.

[Debra83]

I started my silica again this week....hoping to keep it going this time!

[spirals]

Can I join? I'm at waist technically, but I want it to fall at waist dry.

[Debra83]

Can I join? I'm at waist technically, but I want it to fall at waist dry.

You are MOST welcome to join in!!!! I'm excited again about potentially realizing this goal!!!! :p We need a Christmas smiley guy with a hat!!!

[Debra83]

length check, not the best, but will do for now!

http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h343/debra8383/May132013lengthcheck_zps0ace76f8.jpg (http://s1105.photobucket.com/user/debra8383/media/May132013lengthcheck_zps0ace76f8.jpg.html)

[FireFromWithin]

I would like to join please. I'm just past BSL and have about 4 inches to go, but my hemline is straight and my layers are gone. Hopefully I won't need any more trims before then!

[door72067]

I will be solidly at waist sometimes in the next few months...right now, I have about 50 hairs that are already there lol


but...I am most likely trimming in October, so I don't know where that will end up putting me just yet

[CurlyMopTop]

I'm in! If I give up trimming for the rest of the year, I might make it. :D I just made my very first hair stick and ficcare purchases yesterday, can't wait for them to arrive! My ends are freshly trimmed, but usually need to be trimmed every 3 to 4 months, so it's a toss up. :D

[Dandelion6]

Hi Debra! I was in this thread for last Christmas and didn't quite make waist. So I am rejoining! I am still about a half inch off. Growing has slowed significantly since I reached mid back. I am getting my hair dusted tomorrow so the delay continues. But my hair is in very good condition and I'd like to keep it that way.

I am confident to hit waist, even full waist by Christmas. Good luck to everyone. May we all get the gift of waist length hair by Christmas!

[Dandelion6]

I took this picture in April. It looks like I am nearly at waist. The coat I am wearing has a structure to it with a waist that's a bit higher than my own!

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4153&d=1367364622

[laceyfairy]

Yay. Let's do this!

[Vanilla]

I'm joining as well. I'm I think at mid back currently.

[CurlyCap]

Yep. About 2" away when stretched. I think it'll happen.

[morrigan*]

I'm in again, as last year :D
I'm at 67,5 cm currently, about 4 cm to go.

[Debra83]

I would like to join please. I'm just past BSL and have about 4 inches to go, but my hemline is straight and my layers are gone. Hopefully I won't need any more trims before then!


I will be solidly at waist sometimes in the next few months...right now, I have about 50 hairs that are already there lol


but...I am most likely trimming in October, so I don't know where that will end up putting me just yet


I'm in! If I give up trimming for the rest of the year, I might make it. :D I just made my very first hair stick and ficcare purchases yesterday, can't wait for them to arrive! My ends are freshly trimmed, but usually need to be trimmed every 3 to 4 months, so it's a toss up. :D


Hi Debra! I was in this thread for last Christmas and didn't quite make waist. So I am rejoining! I am still about a half inch off. Growing has slowed significantly since I reached mid back. I am getting my hair dusted tomorrow so the delay continues. But my hair is in very good condition and I'd like to keep it that way.

I am confident to hit waist, even full waist by Christmas. Good luck to everyone. May we all get the gift of waist length hair by Christmas!


I took this picture in April. It looks like I am nearly at waist. The coat I am wearing has a structure to it with a waist that's a bit higher than my own!

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4153&d=1367364622


Yay. Let's do this!


Yep. About 2" away when stretched. I think it'll happen.


I'm joining as well. I'm I think at mid back currently.


I'm in again, as last year :D
I'm at 67,5 cm currently, about 4 cm to go.


WELCOME AND WELCOME BACK EVERYBODY!!! :D

Some of you are just at the doorstep!!! YAY!!! Some of us are down the driveway!!! But, YAY!!! At LEAST we're on the property!!! Happy growing everyone, just 7 and a half months to go!!!

[juliaxena]

Not me. With chopping off bleached hair I am only at APL. Maybe Christmass 2014 :).

[Coolcombination]

I'm joining too! I'm a mbl so waist should be manageable. I am due a trim though, I normally have 1-2" cut so if in can hold out on trimming I should make it. Everytime I measure waist it can be anything from 27.5-29" I'm currently at 25" so if I can hold off trimming by Christmas I should be at 28.5"

[Debra83]

Not me. With chopping off bleached hair I am only at APL. Maybe Christmass 2014 :).

BUT, you'll definitely be closer by Christmas 2013!



I'm joining too! I'm a mbl so waist should be manageable. I am due a trim though, I normally have 1-2" cut so if in can hold out on trimming I should make it. Everytime I measure waist it can be anything from 27.5-29" I'm currently at 25" so if I can hold off trimming by Christmas I should be at 28.5"

WOW!!! You'll be there for sure!!! :cheese:

[Magalo]

My longest layer are touching waist, but I have very thick front layers that are about BSL: I hope these will reach waist by Christmas. I'll maintain at waist during summer.

[Taenarian]

Maybe ... possibly possible here. BSL+ (little +) at this moment, and a quick estimate shows me about 2 inches from waist. Never actually hangs that long, owing to a combination of my own (fine) wavy hair plus braid waves. My guess is for me, hip length will look like waist length.

[Golden]

I'm in! I hope I can make it :) That would be awesome !

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/3586/jajabv.png (http://imageshack.us/photo//822/jajabv.png/)

[Coolcombination]

I'm in! I hope I can make it :) That would be awesome !

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/3586/jajabv.png (http://imageshack.us/photo//822/jajabv.png/)

You'll make it golden! That looks like 2" left

[arelrios]

I would love to join... I think I'm past bsl when stretched. ... Waist is my final goal...

[Urban Babe]

I'm in !!!

[shutterpillar]

I did not see this thread until now, and I'd like to join. :) I'm about 4 inches away from being at full-on waist, so I think i'll be able to make it this year.

[Debra83]

My longest layer are touching waist, but I have very thick front layers that are about BSL: I hope these will reach waist by Christmas. I'll maintain at waist during summer.


Maybe ... possibly possible here. BSL+ (little +) at this moment, and a quick estimate shows me about 2 inches from waist. Never actually hangs that long, owing to a combination of my own (fine) wavy hair plus braid waves. My guess is for me, hip length will look like waist length.


I would love to join... I think I'm past bsl when stretched. ... Waist is my final goal...


I'm in !!!


I did not see this thread until now, and I'd like to join. :) I'm about 4 inches away from being at full-on waist, so I think i'll be able to make it this year.

Good Luck and Welcome to everyone......don't forget to post growth secrets!!! Only 6 months and a bit to go!!!

[NaiadOreiad]

I'm at waist when wet so heres hoping i can make it dry by xmas

[Jeleebaby]

Can I join please? I've got 2.5 inches to go so all being well I'll get there with my longest layers.

[arelrios]

Jeleebaby Can I join please? I've got 2.5 inches to go so all being well I'll get there with my longest layers.

You are super close! I finally measured last week and I have 5 inches to go :( I hope I can make it, but specially, I hope I can find my perfect routine... (sigh)

[gillybeanxo3921]

I'm hoping to make it by the end of the summer, but because of all the damage on the ends of my hair, I'm definitely going to be doing some trimming. So, I plan on making healthy waist by Christmas.

I hope I don't have too much damage done to my hair during the cheerleading season. Last year, what really bothered me was these two pieces my Mom's friend left down when I asked her to put my hair up in a bun for the semi-formal dance (she's a hairstylist) and she absolutely fried them to the point that when I washed my hair out after the dance, about two inches fell off of them in the shower.

So I've been trying really hard to grow out the damage from that, but it'll probably take a couple years to get it completely gone. I'm hoping I can trim my hair enough to get them back to the same length as the rest of my hair. At the same time, I've been trimming them to try and promote growth. I'm thinking at the end of the summer I'll take off 1/2 inch, go through the cheerleading season, and then remove at least another 1/2 inch.

After that I'll trim as I see fit.

[FireFromWithin]

Gillybeanxo3921 is it possible to use more hair friendly styles for cheer leading and forego heat? That might help (I know nothing about cheer leading)

I wanted to share that although I've not had significant growth, I started using a new conditioner and my hair feels so thick and strong, unfortunately it's coney but I just can't give it up now. (Bee strength or some such name by herbal essences I think) I have hardly had to oil at all and normally my ends dry up 2 days after washing, I'm actually having to wash due to greasy roots rather than dry ends! In another 3 inches I should be solidly waist, yay! So Christmas waist length hair, here I come...

[suraque]

I am totally there with you!

Sometimes I feel like my hair will never get past the inbetween BSL and waist length area.
Well, when it's dry at least. :(

[floralgem]

You think I could make it. This was taken in April of this year.

http://tinypic.com/r/307z37r/5

[Mamiberisha]

Hopefully I will be able to make it by Cristmas so I'm also in!

[Crysta]

All I want for christmas, is solid waist.

[missfaroe]

Can i join too? :o

I think i have 2 or 3 inches till i have reached waist!! I really, really hope i can reach waist before Christmas. It would be the best cristmas gift ever and it would be the longest my hair has ever been :happydance:

[Urban Babe]

I only have 2.5 inches left until my longest layer reaches my waist. Yohooo !

Good luck everyone !

[thenewstephie]

I'm at bsl, but that's only 2 or 3 inches away from waist for me. Maybe I can get there and grow out my layers as well. We shall see.

[HumanBean]

I'd like to make this, but I'm due for a professional trim (I need help with my fringe and want highlighting), and last July when I went in he cut off more than I would have liked. I was a firm BSL then, and after the cut I was just above BSL. A year later and now I am a firm MBL, but I suspect he'd trim me to BSL again. So I don't know what I'll do.

[Debra83]

WOW YOU GUYS!!!! Some of you look like thisclose to waist!! Others of you, it won't be a long time I'm sure! Way to go!

[Allychan]

Currently sitting at an inch past waist when wet. Sigh,:pray: the number of hairs is growing in number. Will be trimming in August so hoping by Christmas I should have a 'decent' number of hairs at waist so I can call it!

[FireFromWithin]

I was planning to just s and d until Christmas but my ends are struggling again so I might do a bit of a microtrim to make them nicer but it will slow my progress so much to keep trimming and I want waist so badly!

Congratulations on those who are getting closer, I'm sure you'll be there by the time Christmas comes around.

[millyaulait]

Gahhh! I feel like I'm really close but I kind of don't want to check in case I'm disappointed... :\

I've decided not to measure until September! :D

[Debra83]

Gahhh! I feel like I'm really close but I kind of don't want to check in case I'm disappointed... :\

I've decided not to measure until September! :D

I don't know how you have the self-restraint to do that!!!! I'd be peeking!

[Sammie_holms]

I wanna join! I don't know if I'll make it, seeing as I am just barely bsl. And I am going for a trim. But waist is 28" and I am at 23 1/2". So It is a bit of a stretch

[Debra83]

I wanna join! I don't know if I'll make it, seeing as I am just barely bsl. And I am going for a trim. But waist is 28" and I am at 23 1/2". So It is a bit of a stretch

I don't know if I'll make it, but it's fun trying to see if I will!!! And, with this "goal" in mind, I stop playing with scissors, so I definitely have a better chance of making it being in this thread, than not being in this thread!!! I figure if I want to "trim" or do bangs, etc., I'll just wait until AFTER I reach this goal.

....now, if I could just translate this theory to my bank account....I'd be a little richer too!!!

:D

[rachelbethany]

I'm just at BSL, too, but I also want to join! I'm a bit over 23" myself, and I think waist is about 27" on me. I'd so love to be waist-length by Christmas! That's less than 6 months to grow just under 4 inches. It sounds almost doable, but only if I try really hard to be careful with my hair, eat properly, etc.! Even if I'm a bit shy of waist-length at Christmas, at least I will be that much closer and will have dedicated a lot of time to making sure my hair is as healthy as possible. Excited! :eek:

[Jeleebaby]

Can I claim waist? It's only the longest layer but it looks like its there. I didn't realise I was so close until DS took this for me!
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e19/jeleebaby/null_zpsa261b466.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/jeleebaby/media/null_zpsa261b466.jpg.html)

[rachelbethany]

@Jeleebaby I think you can definitely claim waist! That longest layer might even be past your waist, technically. Hooray for you! And beautiful hair color, by the way.

[iluvlovelylocks]

I'm joining here and unjoining the "hip length by Christmas". Just because I think that I'm stretching it thinking I'll hit hip by Christmas.
Waist by Christmas, here we go!

[norsbaby85]

I want to join this but not sure my hair will be there by christmas as it is only a little passed BSL right now. Here is to hoping :)

[Debra83]

Well you guys, 5 months and a little bit to go!!!! Get your growing caps on!!! Welcome to everyone new, hope you realize your quests by Christmas 2013! :D

[rachelbethany]

Are most of you measuring your hair in its natural state, even if that's quite wavy or curly? I have to admit that I am measuring mine when I pull it straight/taut, so waist for me won't really look like waist unless I flat iron my hair (which I haven't done in almost a year). Of course, I really want my hair to appear waist-length even when it's wavy, but I feel like "cheating" a little by measuring my longest layer pulled taut will help me feel like I'm actually making some progress!

[Vanilla]

I've made the milestone myself :). I'm at waist length currently :)

[Arien]

I'm joining this! :). Unless I have a major stall in growth, I should be solidly waist by Christmas :). My hair seems nice and thick at the moment too, hopefully it will stay that way!

[amanda_the_tall]

Me me me! Pick me! Haha, I shall join this thread as well! Good luck to everyone, the pictures I have seen are beautiful!

[ExpectoPatronum]

I'll give this thread a shot. I'm about 4 inches from waist right now, and Christmas is 5 months away. If I keep on top of my routine, I can manage an inch of growth in a month, so this is entirely plausible!

[Debra83]

Are most of you measuring your hair in its natural state, even if that's quite wavy or curly? I have to admit that I am measuring mine when I pull it straight/taut, so waist for me won't really look like waist unless I flat iron my hair (which I haven't done in almost a year). Of course, I really want my hair to appear waist-length even when it's wavy, but I feel like "cheating" a little by measuring my longest layer pulled taut will help me feel like I'm actually making some progress!

H...E....double hockey sticks (LL) NO!!!! I'm measuring the FIRST little scout that gets to waist length, but I'll make sure it's still attached at the root!!!! Have to draw the line somewhere, eh?!!! I'll worry about appearances AFTER I hit waist by steam rolling it straight!!!


I've made the milestone myself :). I'm at waist length currently :)

I'm solidly green with envy now. But, I'm very happy you got there!!! At least we now have a confirmation that it IS possible and not just a dream!!! Very lovely hair by the way.


I'm joining this! :). Unless I have a major stall in growth, I should be solidly waist by Christmas :). My hair seems nice and thick at the moment too, hopefully it will stay that way! Good luck to you!!! Remember to share all the helpful secrets of growing along the way!!



Me me me! Pick me! Haha, I shall join this thread as well! Good luck to everyone, the pictures I have seen are beautiful!

Consider yourself picked!!! :D Good luck to you and share your progress, okay?!!!



I'll give this thread a shot. I'm about 4 inches from waist right now, and Christmas is 5 months away. If I keep on top of my routine, I can manage an inch of growth in a month, so this is entirely plausible!

You are so almost there already!! Well done! May I ask what your routine is that gives you a whopping inch growth a month please?

[Leeloo]

I'm with you Debra83, I'm measuring the first racer hair that gets to waist :agree::eye:

[ExpectoPatronum]

Debra83

My routine is pretty simple: I wash and condition my hair every day with whatever herbal essence shampoo and conditioner I happen to have at the time. However, I've really been into pre-oiling with coconut oil first and doing warm oil scalp massages with coconut oil. I think the coconut oil was what really helped my hair. After I get out of the shower, I put a little Shea Moisture Reconstructive Elixir in it (and I mean a LITTLE. Like one spray on each 'side') and comb it out and boom. Done.

I've also been taking biotin and folic acid, which definitely help my nails so they must be helping my hair too, right?

But aside from the oils and washing/conditioning it, I pretty much leave my hair alone. I might do the odd mask or rinse every now and again if I feel my hair needs a little oomf, but seriously. Using coconut oil every day has worked wonders for my hair.

[Debra83]

I'm with you Debra83, I'm measuring the first racer hair that gets to waist :agree::eye:

LOL!!! For sure!!!! :D


Debra83

My routine is pretty simple: I wash and condition my hair every day with whatever herbal essence shampoo and conditioner I happen to have at the time. However, I've really been into pre-oiling with coconut oil first and doing warm oil scalp massages with coconut oil. I think the coconut oil was what really helped my hair. After I get out of the shower, I put a little Shea Moisture Reconstructive Elixir in it (and I mean a LITTLE. Like one spray on each 'side') and comb it out and boom. Done.

I've also been taking biotin and folic acid, which definitely help my nails so they must be helping my hair too, right?

But aside from the oils and washing/conditioning it, I pretty much leave my hair alone. I might do the odd mask or rinse every now and again if I feel my hair needs a little oomf, but seriously. Using coconut oil every day has worked wonders for my hair.

THAT'S soooo funny that you say that, I JUST started with my coconut oil again tonight!!! I would have started yesterday but I put it in a "safe" place, and well, you know how that goes. But, I tore apart my apartment tonight looking for it and EUREKA!! I found it!!! So let's hope it has the same benefits for my poor old hair as it seems to for your hair!!! Thanks for sharing!

[Leeloo]

Whenever I use coconut oil my hair feels very dry the next day. I think it might be too much protein for my hair, but I'm not sure :shrug:

[layla<33]

Hey! Another waist to Chrismas! I made the first one. :) Im happy to see another! Ive been gone awhile and cut my waist length hair to barely shoulder last June. Now it is midback and hennad and im DETERMINED to be waist by Christmas! Happy growing guys! :)

[rachelbethany]

Whenever I use coconut oil my hair feels very dry the next day. I think it might be too much protein for my hair, but I'm not sure :shrug:

From what I understand, coconut oil isn't actually a protein in itself, but it does prevent the hair from losing protein. My hair is pretty protein-sensitive, but it does well with coconut oil as a pre-wash treatment. If I actually leave even the smallest amount of it on my hair, though, it tends to straighten out my curls.

[rachelbethany]

[QUOTE=Debra83;2472115]H...E....double hockey sticks (LL) NO!!!! I'm measuring the FIRST little scout that gets to waist length, but I'll make sure it's still attached at the root!!!! Have to draw the line somewhere, eh?!!! I'll worry about appearances AFTER I hit waist by steam rolling it straight!!!

Haha! Good to know I'm not alone in that. :D

[Debra83]

Arrrggh! It's going soooo slowly, and we have 4 and a bit months to go!!! :rolleyes:

[FuzzyBlackWaves]

Not entirely sure if I'll be waist by then, but I'd love to try and get as close as possible! I'm going to be trimming my hair three times a year now, every four months, so hopefully it should retain length much better. Also, thanks for the compliment in the braid waves thread :o I really like your 'do in your avatar.

[martyna_22]

Count me in :) Ever since I started growing out, which is getting awfully close to 3 years, I've been dreaming of WL. Now I'm less than 2 inches away and I am truly hopeful to reach this milestone by Christmas.

[Coolcombination]

I seem to have stalled at 25.8" and 28" is solid waist for me so if I make 26" by the end of this month and grow an inch each month then I should just make it :crossfingers:

[shutterpillar]

I'm only about an inch or two away, but I'm going to lose half an inch in November during my regular trims to try to get rid of the layers. I gain about half an inch per month, so I'm thinking I'll make it! It'll be a close call, though.

[Misschilly]

I wanna try, it's my first goal here!

[Misschilly]

I wanna try, it's my first goal here!

[Charlotte Fawn]

If I don't cut my hair (help me resist the temptation!), I should be able to reach waist by Christmas. I'm in the middle of a growth spurt, so here's hoping!

[morrigan*]

I will definitely make it as i'm only one cm away :D

[Alexblue]

I should have been at waist this month but my hair has stalled at 28" (31" is waist for me). This is so frustrating. Grow, hair, Grow! :pray:

[NoRush]

Despite my best intentions and not needing a trim as of yet, I'm too far (~5") away and my hair has been growing rather slowly, about 1/2" a month, average enough I guess but unless I get a surprising growth spurt I'm going to be 2" short at least :sigh:

[ChristmasFnatic]

Did someone say Christmas?!

[AMD]

I may actually do this! I have about 1.5 inches to waist for my longest hairs. I was hoping to get there sometime this winter/holiday season. Here's to growing

[Debra83]

Not entirely sure if I'll be waist by then, but I'd love to try and get as close as possible! I'm going to be trimming my hair three times a year now, every four months, so hopefully it should retain length much better. Also, thanks for the compliment in the braid waves thread :o I really like your 'do in your avatar.

Good Luck and Thank you!


Count me in :) Ever since I started growing out, which is getting awfully close to 3 years, I've been dreaming of WL. Now I'm less than 2 inches away and I am truly hopeful to reach this milestone by Christmas.

Wow!! Only 3 years?!!! Congratulations! I've been here 5 years now and still trying to reach waist! But, at least I've finally hidden my scissors now!


I seem to have stalled at 25.8" and 28" is solid waist for me so if I make 26" by the end of this month and grow an inch each month then I should just make it :crossfingers:

I totally know how you feel. Really. Keep plugging at it!


I'm only about an inch or two away, but I'm going to lose half an inch in November during my regular trims to try to get rid of the layers. I gain about half an inch per month, so I'm thinking I'll make it! It'll be a close call, though.

Congratulations though!!! Even if you don't make it, you're closer by Christmas!!! That was my mantra in my Waist by Christmas 2013 thread!!!



I wanna try, it's my first goal here!

Welcome to the thread and good luck!! :D


If I don't cut my hair (help me resist the temptation!), I should be able to reach waist by Christmas. I'm in the middle of a growth spurt, so here's hoping!

Way to go on the growth spurt!!! Hide the scissors!


I will definitely make it as i'm only one cm away :D

You must be so excited!!! I'm excited for you!


I should have been at waist this month but my hair has stalled at 28" (31" is waist for me). This is so frustrating. Grow, hair, Grow! :pray:

I'm totally with you on those sentiments! I'm hoping my theory that red wine and chocolate helps with growth spurts!!!


Despite my best intentions and not needing a trim as of yet, I'm too far (~5") away and my hair has been growing rather slowly, about 1/2" a month, average enough I guess but unless I get a surprising growth spurt I'm going to be 2" short at least :sigh:

Chin up!!! You'll be THISMUCH closer to your goal by then!!


Did someone say Christmas?!

Hello and Welcome to this thread fellow Christmas enthusiast!!


I may actually do this! I have about 1.5 inches to waist for my longest hairs. I was hoping to get there sometime this winter/holiday season. Here's to growing

Cheers and chocolate to that!!! Good luck! :D

[arelrios]

I will try to get a picture tonight to show my progress. I trimmed once since joining, but i don't think i lost too much length... :)

[Debra83]

I will try to get a picture tonight to show my progress. I trimmed once since joining, but i don't think i lost too much length... :)

Looking forward to seeing how far you are now. You are very lucky that you didn't lose too much length having a trim...was it a self-trim?

[Debra83]

Oh yeah!!! Only two and a half months to go!!!

[Tini'sNewHair]

wow this thread is a bit old from a fair few months back, i wonder how everyone is doing length wise so far? Christmas is just around the corner now... Looking forward to some updates :) I'm verrry little past BSL so i know i have much longer than that to go BUT i hope to be MBL by my birthday which is in Jan... Would that be possible? I can only hope :D

[arelrios]

Looking forward to seeing how far you are now. You are very lucky that you didn't lose too much length having a trim...was it a self-trim?

Last night was a bit hectic for me, so I couldn't take the pic; but tonight I will for sure. Yes, it was a self trim ... it's been almost 2 years since the last time I visited a "hairstylist" (who took me from BSL to chin in 2 seconds :(:slap: ) ... since then, I promised myself I wouldn't do it again....

Today, a coworker is visiting my boss hairstylist who supposedly only cuts what you ask for... I will go with her to see her technique and if is true what my boss says... maybe I will brave myself into getting a trim by a professional... let's see....

[Stray_mind]

I think not all hairstylists are that bad :) Some of them, i know, worships long hair and treats it with a huge respect. I think you should check that hairstylist out... Ahhh... I wish instead of a christmas present i 'd wake up and see that my hair is waist lenght, thick and shiny :D But it won't happen. I'm not even at APL yet :(

[Coolcombination]

I'm at 27" now, I should be there by new year for definite, maybe Christmas. That's six days difference so I could make it. Sometimes I measure and it's 26" then remeasure and I'm at 27"

[arelrios]

Sorry took me so long to post the pic, but here is where i am at the moment:

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii576/arelrios/d94b7c59-204e-44d0-a360-3b67ac86cbd5_zps93a9a834.jpg

[PixieKitten]

Bah! This time last year I was sure I'd be at waist for this Christmas. Yet here I am, barely brushing BSL when wet -_-
HAIR, Y U NO GROW?!

[Debra83]

Last night was a bit hectic for me, so I couldn't take the pic; but tonight I will for sure. Yes, it was a self trim ... it's been almost 2 years since the last time I visited a "hairstylist" (who took me from BSL to chin in 2 seconds :(:slap: ) ... since then, I promised myself I wouldn't do it again....

Today, a coworker is visiting my boss hairstylist who supposedly only cuts what you ask for... I will go with her to see her technique and if is true what my boss says... maybe I will brave myself into getting a trim by a professional... let's see....

So, how did the hairstylist do?


I think not all hairstylists are that bad :) Some of them, i know, worships long hair and treats it with a huge respect. I think you should check that hairstylist out... Ahhh... I wish instead of a christmas present i 'd wake up and see that my hair is waist lenght, thick and shiny :D But it won't happen. I'm not even at APL yet :(

I'm with you on that one!!! I'd give up a few presents for that!!!


I'm at 27" now, I should be there by new year for definite, maybe Christmas. That's six days difference so I could make it. Sometimes I measure and it's 26" then remeasure and I'm at 27"

I bet you WILL make it!!! Can't wait to see!


Sorry took me so long to post the pic, but here is where i am at the moment:

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii576/arelrios/d94b7c59-204e-44d0-a360-3b67ac86cbd5_zps93a9a834.jpg

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! IF you are not there right this minute, you may as well call it anyway because you sure LOOK like you are there!!! Way to Go!!!


Bah! This time last year I was sure I'd be at waist for this Christmas. Yet here I am, barely brushing BSL when wet -_-
HAIR, Y U NO GROW?!

My sentiments EXACTLY!!! I had really hoped to be there LAST Christmas.....and here it is a full year later, and there is a good chance I won't even make it for THIS Christmas!!! Sheesh. I'm definitely starting a new thread for next Christmas though. :D

[sarah061]

I think I am about 1 inch away from waist - I'll have to take another picture soon and see!

One sad thing I've noticed about getting so close to what was always my "ultimate goal length" is that it no longer feels long enough to me - Now I really want it to be hip length and so waist length feels kind of short to me haha You'd think that after three years of growing my hair out it would finally seem long to me. But alas that is just not the case!

[arelrios]

So, how did the hairstylist do?

Mmmmm... not so great... she really cut a lot... So, i will continue with my plan of micro trimming and maintaining for as long as possible.


CONGRATULATIONS!!!! IF you are not there right this minute, you may as well call it anyway because you sure LOOK like you are there!!! Way to Go!!!
Really? you think so? I will wait until Christmas, just to be sure. Anyway, my final goal it's waist, so I will work harder on the health, shine, softness, etc.

Let's see if I don't change my mind. :)

[door72067]

I will be solidly at waist sometimes in the next few months...right now, I have about 50 hairs that are already there lol


but...I am most likely trimming in October, so I don't know where that will end up putting me just yet

I'm out

I cut back to BSL and might go shoulder-length before the end of the year (cutting off old, colored hair and going natural)

[FuzzyBlackWaves]

I'm much closer to waist than I was last year, but I still don't think I'll make it this year.

[Jeleebaby]

Hi guys, its been ages since Ive been here and I was just at waist with my longest layer last time but not real waist length!! Anyway, here is my latest picture, taken today. This is with hands resting to show where my waist is, I'm there!! yay.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e19/jeleebaby/Hair/D3BED834-23DB-4537-96C5-13DFF7750AD4_zpszojmmyns.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/jeleebaby/media/Hair/D3BED834-23DB-4537-96C5-13DFF7750AD4_zpszojmmyns.jpg.html)

[SleepyTangles]

I was hoping, but not! If december don't bring some crazy growth spurt, I'll probably be at waist for febbruary, and full waist (waves and all) for spring! I'm gonna cheer you all from the sidelines, though!

[Stray_mind]

I am soo jealous of you all :D.. I wish I could be at waist..Well, maybe there will be a "waist by 2016" challenge :D

[arelrios]

Hi guys, its been ages since Ive been here and I was just at waist with my longest layer last time but not real waist length!! Anyway, here is my latest picture, taken today. This is with hands resting to show where my waist is, I'm there!! yay.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e19/jeleebaby/Hair/D3BED834-23DB-4537-96C5-13DFF7750AD4_zpszojmmyns.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/jeleebaby/media/Hair/D3BED834-23DB-4537-96C5-13DFF7750AD4_zpszojmmyns.jpg.html)

Congratulations!!!!! :cheese:

[patienceneeded]

Probably not going to happen for me...unless I can grow 1.5" in 3 weeks. :smile:

However, waist by Valentines is doable. It's all good.

[chen bao jun]

Greaaaaat!

congratulations!!!!! :cheese:

[chen bao jun]

I hope to be at waist stretched in June 2015 (about 18 mos from now) and at real waist maybe 2017, I 'm a curly.
Encouraged by this thread.
That was smart, by the way, the person who watched someone else get cut by the hairstylist before going under the scissors herself. I have had some baad experiences, but I know there are good ones out there. Sorry this was not the one, keep self trimming.

[Alexblue]

Whoohoo just in time for Christmas...finally hit waist length! :cheer:

[Agnes Hannah]

I am soo jealous of you all :D.. I wish I could be at waist..Well, maybe there will be a "waist by 2016" challenge :D

There is a waist by 2015 challenge, no time stipulated so could be very end of 2015

[arelrios]

Whoohoo just in time for Christmas...finally hit waist length! :cheer:

Great!!! Congratulations!!!

I still need to take a pic and see how I am doing....

[Sarahlabyrinth]

I think I will just sneak in there by a hair, I have less than half an inch to go so should be there by the end of 2013! Yay!

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh582/Sarahlabyrinth/DSCF1413.jpg

[arelrios]

I still need to take a pic and see how I am doing....

This pic doesn't count because I have waves, sock bun waves... but I still wanted to share with you:
http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii576/arelrios/a2f6ed51-c831-4fbb-8772-8b53107f037e_zpsf82277cd.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/arelrios/media/a2f6ed51-c831-4fbb-8772-8b53107f037e_zpsf82277cd.jpg.html)

[Dandelion6]

Just taking a moment to check in....Did you all get what you wanted for Christmas? I was in this thread last year and didn't quite make it. Finally hit waist (30 inches) sometime over the summer. Going on about 31.5 inches now with lots of dustings. I've decided to stop at 32 inches and start maintaining. Will be getting a professional trim hopefully by February. Merry Christmas everyone!


http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8173&d=1386832874

[JessicaAnn]

Just taking a moment to check in....Did you all get what you wanted for Christmas? I was in this thread last year and didn't quite make it. Finally hit waist (30 inches) sometime over the summer. Going on about 31.5 inches now with lots of dustings. I've decided to stop at 32 inches and start maintaining. Will be getting a professional trim hopefully by February. Merry Christmas everyone!


http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8173&d=1386832874

Your hair is so pretty! It reminds me of what mine looked like when it was at my waist before my big chop earlier this year. Hopefully I'll be back there or close to it by this time next year. Congratulations, that is some beautiful hair you have there.

[Debra83]

Congratulations to everyone who made it this Christmas!!! Merry Christmas!!!

I didn't...but am very hopeful for Christmas 2014!!! For those of you who didn't....come join me there!!! :D

[spirals]

I hit it a couple of months ago and it's staying there.

[NoRush]

I didn't make it, in fact I'm barely past BSL and needing a trim T.T but oh well! :)

I have about 4" to go until waist so... next Christmas? Congratulations to all who have made it to their goal! Happy Holidays!

[Soltimus]

I did make it to waist and a bit further - at least for some of my hair! It seems it's getting to that length where some strands end here, others end there. It needs more protection now, that's for sure. I'll probably have to start wearing it up. One of these days I plan to do my annual trim and hopefully it'll still be waist or real close.

[Dandelion6]

Thank you JessicaAnn for the compliment! And thank you, Debra for keeping this thread going. It really helped me to stay motivated!

[Debra83]

You're very welcome!!! I started a Waist by Christmas 2014 thread already!!! Come join me there!

[arelrios]

Nope, didnt make it... actually i trimmed around 2 inches on the 23rd and around 1/2 inch on the 30th.... See you in the next thread... :D

[Golden]

I made it !! And I am so happy about it :D

[Debra83]

Nope, didnt make it... actually i trimmed around 2 inches on the 23rd and around 1/2 inch on the 30th.... See you in the next thread... :D

See you there!!! :D


I made it !! And I am so happy about it :D

Congratulations!!!! :D

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Did I make it? Yes, as in my longest hairs reached waist, but on 3 Jan I had a trim to even up my ends and now am back into MBL but ends are looking good now!

[FuzzyBlackWaves]

I didn't make it, got 3 inches at the very most to go. Off to the Christmas 2014 thread for me!