Three year LHC anniversary? Yikes! (picture heavy)

[schweedie]

Yep, three years. Technically it's on Sunday, but I just had my June trim so I thought, hey, what's a couple of days? *g*

My main issue this year has been that my hair keeps getting thinner and thinner. When I joined here my ponytail was three inches; last year a pony on the top of my head was 2.75 and side pony was 2.5, and now I'm down to 2.5 on the top and 2.25 on the side. I'm not sure why that is - sure, I'm shedding, but not a huge amount (I don't think, at least), so I'm wondering if I'm just not regrowing the hair I shed. Thinking about asking my doctor for blood tests to see if I'm low on vitamins or iron or something like that.

Anyway, pictures! First, June last year vs yesterday before my trim:

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k626/growingmyhair/2012-2013_zpsb31ed2c6.jpg

And with that I decided to retire those jeans as my length shot clothes, because they fit differently every time and I don't trust them, so ahead of my trim I did before and after shots wearing different ones:

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k626/growingmyhair/IMG_9069_zps81e2deea.jpg http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k626/growingmyhair/IMG_9184_zps271e443c.jpg

I was less than half an inch away from my goal length of BCL before the trim, but as you can see my hairdresser (who I trust completely to only trim as much as needed) took off quite a bit. Oh well. I'll just have to grow for a while longer. My growth has definitely slowed down now, though, so for how long that will be I don't know!

Current braid length post trim:

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k626/growingmyhair/IMG_9210_zps5cf12362.jpg
(For comparison, around the same time last year (http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k626/growingmyhair/SAM_5959.jpg). I miss that braid thickness.)

Best new hairdo I've learnt this year - the Jamie Leigh bun:

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k626/growingmyhair/IMG_5748_zpsaf33d747.jpg
(This picture also goes under "Best hairtoy purchase - Lady Idun stick from the swap board.")

Best rediscovered hairdo - the knot bun with a loose tail:

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k626/growingmyhair/IMG_9042_zps361d1152.jpg

And finally, best "This is why I don't wear my hair down when outside - hello, tangles!" moment:

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k626/growingmyhair/IMG_8228_zps677ac897.jpg

And with that, onwards I grow towards my goal!

[shutterpillar]

Congratulations! your hair is beautiful. :)

[NoRush]

Congrats! I feel you on the tangles, I have the same problem, it's not fun, but your hair is beautiful!

[Lunadriael]

I love your hair, it's such a nice length and colour. Good luck getting to your goal length soon. Happy anniversary!

[bunzfan]

Wow it always looks so stunning!! you are my hair length idol and its so sleek:crush: your after picture still looks so long. I would get your dr to check your blood though just to be on the safe side.

[pogo0685]

Very beautiful hair, I really like the braided bun picture!

[joflakes]

Well done on your growth! It looks so lovely. I love the hairstyles, too!

[Neecola]

Happy Anniversary! I love the bonus style pics too :)

[schweedie]

Thanks, guys! :blossom:
Bunzfan, I think I will. It's frustrating for it to constantly get thinner and thinner!

[missketi]

Your hair is very beautiful.

[lunalocks]

So much thicker in the ends after the trim. it really looks nice and is still very long! I love that braided bun, one of my favs too.

[Jenny31557]

Happy anniversary! You have such beautiful hair!

[Annibelle]

Your hair is so stunning, schweedie! I just love how straight and blonde it is. :agree:

[melusine963]

Your hair is perfect. I always look forward to the pictures you post. :)

[jacqueline101]

Congrats your hair is beautiful.

[longNred]

I LOVE LOVE LOVEEEE your hair! That braided bun is gorgeous, I'm gonna have to learn that!

[neko_kawaii]

So very pretty!

[BrightEyes]

Your hair is beautiful and so inspiring to another finey:)

[Lippytoes]

Yay! Your hair is just so gorgeous. <3 Sucks about the thinning, though. :/

[Springlets]

Lookin good Schweedie! Your hair is like flowing honey. :D What is your end goal, btw?

[faerielady]

Lovely! Also, thanks for reminding me about that bun, I'd forgotten about it!

[Accalia]

Your hair is lovely! And I don't think that the last pic looks bad! :D

[schweedie]

Thank you so much, everyone! :D

longNred, you should definitely give the Jamie Leigh bun a go! It's awesome. And even more secure if you do it with a paranda!

Springlets, I'm not sure what my goal length is in inches, but marker-wise it's BCL. *g* I think it's in line with the top of the pockets on the dark jeans, or thereabouts - maybe a quarter of an inch below. :)

[AngryVikingGirl]

Congratulations! You'll get to your goal in no time! I'd like to add that you're a great inspiration for me with your straight, ii LONG hair.

[az_sweetie01]

I think your hair looks lovely and give this fine haired girl some hope and inspiration :blossom:.

[Savvyhorsez]

Congrats! I love your braided bun!

[MaryO]

Your hair is lovely! :-D

[pixiestar]

You have gorgeous hair schweedie:crush: Love the jl bun and lady idun :D

[Vanilla]

Love your color and length. :). Beautiful progress.

[MintChocChip]

Your hair is so beautiful! :flower: Congrats on the anniversary! :D

[schweedie]

Aw, thanks! :D
And I'm honoured to think I could be someone's inspiration. :flower:

[Tressie]

Thanks for sharing your lovely hair photos with us! Congratulations on your anniversary! You have gorgeous hair! :flower:

[MermaidMane]

Very pretty hairstyles!